top rated external hard drives
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External hard drives are a smart way to back up your computer and protect your data. They're also useful for storing large media files, such as movies and music. External hard drives are portable and easy to use, and they can be connected to any computer with an available USB port. Browse the top-ranked list of external hard drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Buffalo - MiniStation Extreme 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive NFC - Black
Model: HD-PZN1.0U3BSKU: 5750209Top comment"Had no problem connecting the external hard drive...External hard drive use"
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Protect data securely with this Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC portable drive. Its hardware encryption lets you access your information without a password by using an included smart card, safeguarding it if the drive is lost or stolen. This 1TB Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC portable drive meets military standards for protection from water and shocks for peace of mind.Top comment"Had no problem connecting the external hard drive...External hard drive use"
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Protect data securely with this Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC portable drive. Its hardware encryption lets you access your information without a password by using an included smart card, safeguarding it if the drive is lost or stolen. This 1TB Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC portable drive meets military standards for protection from water and shocks for peace of mind.See all External Hard Drives
WD - My Cloud Home 8TB Personal Cloud - White
Model: WDBVXC0080HWT-NESNSKU: 5990209Top comment"Not sure if we can backup external hard drive....Fabulous hard drive...Very sleek an fast external drive. Compact and easy to use"
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Store plenty of files with this 8TB My Cloud Home device. It lets you back up and sync files from your phone and computer, and it has a USB port for fast importing of files from hard drives and flash drives. This My Cloud Home device lets you search for files with the included MyCloud app.Top comment"Not sure if we can backup external hard drive....Fabulous hard drive...Very sleek an fast external drive. Compact and easy to use"
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Store plenty of files with this 8TB My Cloud Home device. It lets you back up and sync files from your phone and computer, and it has a USB port for fast importing of files from hard drives and flash drives. This My Cloud Home device lets you search for files with the included MyCloud app.See all Network Attached Storage (NAS)
WD - BLACK P10 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBA3A0050BBK-WESNSKU: 6385541Top comment"Hard drive...This external hard drive makes thing so much easier to store more games to play....Best Gaming Hard Drive...Good External for your Xbox one for Xtra Games...."
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The WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 5TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.Top comment"Hard drive...This external hard drive makes thing so much easier to store more games to play....Best Gaming Hard Drive...Good External for your Xbox one for Xtra Games...."
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The WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 5TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black™ P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.See all Game Drives
WD - BLACK P40 Game Drive for PC, PS4, PS5 and Xbox 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD - Black
Model: WDBAWY0010BBK-WESNSKU: 6512125Top comment"Good external drive for adding fast storage...It's pleasing yet not over the top. Overall, I think it's a good drive for those looking for fast external storage. ...Being someone who has had numerous drives in the past, the speed of this drive has remained at the top! "
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Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.Top comment"Good external drive for adding fast storage...It's pleasing yet not over the top. Overall, I think it's a good drive for those looking for fast external storage. ...Being someone who has had numerous drives in the past, the speed of this drive has remained at the top! "
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Dominate in style with the powerful 1TB WD_BLACK P40 Game Drive SSD. The downloadable WD_BLACK dashboard gives you full control over the LED light display for a personalized experience every time you play (Windows® only). This high-performance SSD storage features blazing speeds in a compact and shock-resistant design, making it easy to take with you anywhere.See all Game Drives
WD - easystore 20TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBAMA0200HBK-NESNSKU: 6500985Top comment"Great Drive...I love these External Hard Drives that best buy offers. They are a great product. ...Best external drive...Love the western digital drives! They age much better than other external drives!"
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Back up important files securely with this black WD easystore desktop hard drive. The 20TB capacity provides ample space for archives and videos, while the USB 3.0 connectivity provides broad compatibility with most Windows and Mac devices. This WD easystore desktop hard drive features plug-and-play functionality for a quick, simple setup.Top comment"Great Drive...I love these External Hard Drives that best buy offers. They are a great product. ...Best external drive...Love the western digital drives! They age much better than other external drives!"
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Back up important files securely with this black WD easystore desktop hard drive. The 20TB capacity provides ample space for archives and videos, while the USB 3.0 connectivity provides broad compatibility with most Windows and Mac devices. This WD easystore desktop hard drive features plug-and-play functionality for a quick, simple setup.See all External Hard Drives
Seagate - One Touch 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKC5000400SKU: 6439180Top comment"Best Drive...One of the best drives I've ever used, good quality and decent speed....Easy setup, with fast data transfer rates."
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Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!Top comment"Best Drive...One of the best drives I've ever used, good quality and decent speed....Easy setup, with fast data transfer rates."
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Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!See all External Hard Drives
Seagate - Expansion 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKM2000400SKU: 6461967Top comment"Great, External Hard Drive...This is great external hard drive to store all the important files that I have on my lap top. ...These external hard drives are the best!"
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Expansion portable drive is an easy-to-use solution for instantly adding storage to Windows or Mac—and taking those files on the go. Take advantage of fast data transfer speeds with USB 3.0 and consolidate files into a single location. Free up space on your computer with a simple drag and drop—file saving is that easy. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.Top comment"Great, External Hard Drive...This is great external hard drive to store all the important files that I have on my lap top. ...These external hard drives are the best!"
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Expansion portable drive is an easy-to-use solution for instantly adding storage to Windows or Mac—and taking those files on the go. Take advantage of fast data transfer speeds with USB 3.0 and consolidate files into a single location. Free up space on your computer with a simple drag and drop—file saving is that easy. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.See all External Hard Drives
Samsung - T7 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Metallic Red
Model: MU-PC2T0R/AMSKU: 6408300Top comment"External hard drive...Great external hard drive. Bought for my ps5 , very fast...JC - Red Samsung Drive...Holds a lot of data. The transfer rate is great."
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Store critical files, media library and projects with this Samsung T7 2TB portable solid state drive. The USB 3.2 interface allows lightning-fast data transfers, while the sturdy metal framework offers durability and impact resistance. Secure your data with the AES-256 bit encryption. This Samsung T7 2TB portable solid state drive has an advanced thermal solution for optimized temperature management.Top comment"External hard drive...Great external hard drive. Bought for my ps5 , very fast...JC - Red Samsung Drive...Holds a lot of data. The transfer rate is great."
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Store critical files, media library and projects with this Samsung T7 2TB portable solid state drive. The USB 3.2 interface allows lightning-fast data transfers, while the sturdy metal framework offers durability and impact resistance. Secure your data with the AES-256 bit encryption. This Samsung T7 2TB portable solid state drive has an advanced thermal solution for optimized temperature management.See all External SSDs
Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished T7 500GB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Indigo Blue
Model: GSRF MU-PC500H/AMSKU: 6415698Top comment"Samsung T7 External USB Drive...This external USB drive has taken my iMac struggled with even the most basic tasks and turned it into a fast solid computer....SSD External Drive...Nice ssd external drive. Very light weight and compact."
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Back up files and expand your PC storage with this refurbished blue Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 500GB capacity provides ample storage space for large files, while the advanced thermal solution prevents overheating for added efficiency. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. for rapid data access, and 256-bit AES encryption helps prevent unauthorized access.
Top comment"Samsung T7 External USB Drive...This external USB drive has taken my iMac struggled with even the most basic tasks and turned it into a fast solid computer....SSD External Drive...Nice ssd external drive. Very light weight and compact."
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Back up files and expand your PC storage with this refurbished blue Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 500GB capacity provides ample storage space for large files, while the advanced thermal solution prevents overheating for added efficiency. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. for rapid data access, and 256-bit AES encryption helps prevent unauthorized access.
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Seagate - Expansion 16TB External USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black
Model: STKP16000400SKU: 6463053Top comment"I’m very pleased with this hard drive. It has a serious amount of space. I’ve been able to transfer my files at a pretty good time rate. ...That's where the Seagate Expansion Desktop 16TB hard drive comes in handy, not only does it have more than enough space for my photos and videos, but the transfer rate is awesome. "
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Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.Top comment"I’m very pleased with this hard drive. It has a serious amount of space. I’ve been able to transfer my files at a pretty good time rate. ...That's where the Seagate Expansion Desktop 16TB hard drive comes in handy, not only does it have more than enough space for my photos and videos, but the transfer rate is awesome. "
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Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion desktop drive offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy — just drag and drop! To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to Windows or Mac — no software required. For Apple Time Machine, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter. Plus, Seagate Expansion comes with Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional peace of mind.See all External Hard Drives
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