Best selling External hard drives

Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.

1. WD Elements Portable

Discover the reliability and large storage capacity of the WD Elements portable hard drive. Thanks to fast data transfer and seamless connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 devices, you can effortlessly back up your photos, videos, and other files on the go.

Smooth Expansion
With this plug-and-play hard drive, you can expand your capacity in seconds, allowing you to store your important files easily and worry-free.

High Capacity
The enormous storage capacity of up to 6 TB provides ample space for your valuable photos, unforgettable videos, and important documents while on the move.

Transfer Data Faster
With the high transfer speed of USB 3.2 Gen 1, you can quickly and easily access and share your files.

Designed for the Environment
The casing of this hard drive is made of over 50% recycled plastic. The packaging is made of over 50% recycled paper pulp and is fully recyclable.

Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 5 TB
- Connection: Micro-B
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1; USB 3.0
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 110 mm x 82 mm x 15 mm
- Weight: 0.13 kg
- Model Number: WDBUZG7500ABK-WESN
- Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
- Non-Operating Temperature: -20 °C to 65 °C
- Certifications: FCC-ICES, CE, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, EAC, KC, UKCA

Product Features
- Plug-and-play expansion
- Huge storage capacities for photos, videos, music, important documents, and more
- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s)

Compatibility
- Windows 10 and above
- Reformatting may be required for other operating systems.
- Compatibility depends on the user's hardware configuration and operating system.

Package Contents
- WD Elements Portable Hard Drive
- SuperSpeed USB-A Cable (5 Gbit/s). 

2. LaCie Rugged USB-C

The LaCie Rugged Raid can be used with both PC and Mac, offering a groundbreaking combination of capacity, speed, mobility, and reliability. The LaCie Rugged is the ultimate solution for business travelers and can be tailored to meet any performance or complete data security requirements. With 5 TB in Raid 0, the LaCie Rugged provides enormous storage capacity to transfer all the content needed for ongoing projects. Take more photos, recordings, and content on the go than ever before, using just a single solution. 

3. LaCie Mobile Drive

The LaCie Mobile Drive combines portability and capacity. The drive features a sophisticated design by Neil Poulton and is made from recycled materials. It offers plug-and-play compatibility with PCs, Macs and iPads with USB-C ports. Backups can be created with just one click or automatically and 2TB to 5TB of storage provides space for countless photos, playlists, documents and more. Ready to use with PC, Mac and iPads with USB-C connection.

Back up files with a single click or schedule automatic backups. The hard drive enclosure and packaging are made from recycled aluminium, plastic and packaging materials. The sleek and portable design was created by Neil Poulton. Experience USB-C speeds of 130MB/s for file transfers, backups and browsing images. 

4. Seagate Expansion Portable

The Seagate Expansion portable hard drive is compact and perfect for on-the-go use. Instantly add more storage space to your PC or Mac and take large files with you while traveling.

The setup is simple and effortless. You only need to connect the USB cable. The hard drive is powered through the USB cable, so no external power supply is required. It is also automatically recognized by the Windows or Mac operating system, meaning no software installation or configuration is necessary. Storing files is easy with drag-and-drop functionality.

Take advantage of fast data transfer with USB 3.0 by using a USB 3.0 port. Additionally, the purchase of the Seagate Expansion includes Rescue Data Recovery Services for added security and data recovery. 

5. Seagate Game Drive for PlayStation

Expand your game storage with the Game Drive for PS5. This officially licensed hard drive for PlayStation works seamlessly with PS5 and PS4 consoles and adds a touch of blue LED lighting to any gaming setup. Easily archive your PS5 games on the hard drive until it's time to transfer and play them. 

6. WD Elements Desktop

Increase your storage capacity with the reliability and large capacity of the WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive. Benefit from fast data transfer and effortless connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 devices, making it a breeze to back up your photos, videos, and important files.

Generous capacities allow for seamless storage expansion with up to 24 TB of space. Expand your storage options with easy access to your valuable photos, music, videos, and files, all archived and accessible in a reliable device.

Simplify your backups with a plug-and-play hard drive. Effortlessly archive your important files and documents, protecting your valuable data.

With the high transfer speed of USB 3.2 Gen 1, you can quickly and easily transfer and share your files.

On Windows, the WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive is ready to use right away – just connect it via USB, and the additional storage is available.

Technical specifications:
- Capacity: 18 TB
- Connection: Micro-B
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 135 mm x 48 mm x 165.8 mm
- Weight: 900 g
- Model Number: WDBWLG0180HBK-EESN
- Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
- Non-Operating Temperature: -20 °C to 65 °C
- Certifications: FCC-ICES, CE, BIS, EAC, RCM, VCCI, KC, LoA, UKCA

Product Features:
- Expand your storage options with easy access to photos, music, videos, and files in a reliable device.
- Simplify your backups with a plug-and-play hard drive.
- Thanks to fast transfer speeds, you can quickly and effortlessly access and share your data.

Compatibility:
- Windows 10 and higher. 

7. WD My Passport

Those who are flexible get more out of life. Secure your valuable memories on the go with the My Passport mobile hard drive. This high-capacity storage medium offers a seamless USB connection, allowing easy access to your important files anytime and anywhere. Use the included Acronis True Image software for reliable data backup, including ransomware protection. Never lose files again – with the My Passport mobile hard drive, you can safely store your memories and have them readily available at all times.

Sleek Design
A slim and durable design that makes your life on the go effortless and comfortable. Thanks to its robust construction, the hard drive is a reliable companion for your adventures.

Large Capacity
With a storage capacity of up to 6 TB, you can take your photos, videos, music, and important documents anywhere, keeping everything securely under control.

Easy Backups. Includes Ransomware Protection.
The included Acronis True Image software simplifies the scheduling of backups for your valuable files. Additionally, back up your important applications and protect your computer system from data loss due to ransomware attacks.

Protection for Important Data
Protect your files from unauthorized access at home or on the go. Use the included software for added security with password protection and integrated 256-bit AES encryption.

Designed for the Environment
The casing of this hard drive is made of over 50% recycled plastic. The packaging is made of over 50% recycled paper and is fully recyclable.

Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 5 TB
- Connection: Micro-B
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0
- Transfer speed: up to 5 Gb/s
- Dimensions (L x W x H):... 

8. Seagate One Touch Hub

Life is hectic, there is always a lot to do. Securing digital content is always on the to-do list. You can easily take care of this with the One Touch Hub. This password-protected storage device, featuring a USB-C and USB 3.0 port on the front, allows for quick backups and simultaneous charging of multiple devices. With compatibility for Windows and Mac, file mirroring, and large capacities for countless photos and other files, you no longer have to worry about backups. 

9. Seagate Expansion Desktop

The Seagate Expansion Desktop Hard Drive provides additional storage space for ever-growing collections of files. You can instantly add space for more files and consolidate your files in one location or create additional storage on your computer's internal hard drive to enhance performance.

Setup is simple by connecting the included power supply and USB cable. The hard drive is automatically recognized by the Windows operating system, so no software installation or configuration is necessary. Saving files is effortless with drag-and-drop functionality.

Take advantage of fast data transfer with USB 3.0 by using a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port. 

10. Toshiba Canvio Basics

High-capacity storage in a practical, compact, matte black casing. The Canvio Basics hard drives from Toshiba are available in various sizes and are perfect for storing data, music, movies, and images. These devices are powered via USB and can be connected to a PC or laptop with a single USB cable. The portable hard drives with USB 3.0 technology are much faster than, yet still compatible with, USB 2.0 devices, allowing for quick transfers while organizing your files. The device is ready to use with Microsoft Windows and is powered through the USB cable. Intuitively drag and drop files to and from your PC or laptop.

Model 2023. 

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