Best External Hard Drives

2025 Reviews by NewsCenter24

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SANDISK
9.9
SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - Ext...
  • Type: Portable external SSD
  • Storage Capacity: 500GB, 1, 2, & 4TB
  • Transfer Rate: Up to 1050 MB/s
  • Hardware Interface: USB-C 3.2
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac
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WESTERN DIGITAL
9.8
Western Digital 8TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western Digit...
  • Type: External HDD
  • Storage Capacity: 4TB - 20TB
  • Transfer Rate: 168 MB/s
  • Hardware Interface: USB 3.0 & 2.0
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac, PS4, Xbox
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WESTERN DIGITAL
9.6
WD 1TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protecti...
  • Type: Portable external HDD
  • Storage Capacity: 1, 2, 4, & 5TB
  • Transfer Rate: 109 MB/s
  • Hardware Interface: USB 3.0 & 2.0
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac
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WESTERN DIGITAL
9.5
WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - ‎WDBU6Y0040...
  • Type: External HDD
  • Storage Capacity: 1, 2, 4, 5, & 6TB
  • Transfer Rate: Up to 5 GB/s
  • Hardware Interface: USB 3.0 & USB 2.0
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac (with reformat)
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SEAGATE
9.4
Seagate Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX5000400), Black
  • Type: Portable external HDD
  • Storage Capacity: 1, 2, 4, & 5TB
  • Transfer Rate: 120 MB/s
  • Hardware Interface: USB 3.0 & 2.0
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox
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SAMSUNG
9.2
SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 1TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, St...
  • Type: Portable external SSD
  • Storage Capacity: 500GB, 1 & 2TB
  • Transfer Rate: 1050 MB/s
  • Hardware Interface: USB-C 3.2
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac
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LACIE
9.0
LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - USB 3.0/ 2.0 Compatible, Drop Shock Dust Rain Resistant Shuttle Drive,...
  • Type: External HDD
  • Storage Capacity: 1, 2, & 4TB
  • Transfer Rate: 130 MB/s
  • Hardware Interface: USB 3.0
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac
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TOSHIBA
8.8
Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB520XK3AA
  • Type: Portable external HDD
  • Storage Capacity: 1, 2, & 4TB
  • Transfer Rate: 5 GB/s
  • Hardware Interface: USB 3.0 & 2.0
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac
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WESTERN DIGITAL
8.7
WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0020B...
  • Type: Portable external HDD
  • Storage Capacity: 1, 2, 4, & 5TB
  • Transfer Rate: 5 GB/s
  • Hardware Interface: USB 3.0 & 2.0
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac
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SAMSUNG
8.6
SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 2TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, St...
  • Type: External SSD
  • Storage Capacity: 500GB, 1 & 2TB
  • Transfer Rate: 1000 MB/s
  • Hardware Interface: USB-C 3.2
  • Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Android
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