Best products in the External hard drives category
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
With a high capacity in a lightweight design, this external drive is the ideal companion on the go. The USB 3.0 port provides fast file sharing. Simply connect this external hard drive to any PC or Mac via a USB port to back up, archive and exchange large amounts of data.
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, WD Elements lets you retrieve and store files at top speed. Up to 3 times faster transfer compared to USB 2.0 is possible. USB 3.0 is backward compatible, so you can use the drive even if you don't have a USB 3.0 port.
2. WD My Passport
The My Passport drive is a reliable, portable storage device that gives you the confidence and freedom to move forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, it offers room to store, organize and share photos, videos, music and documents. Perfectly paired with WD backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep the contents of your digital life safe. The new My Passport drive has been redesigned so you can make the most of your own journey. It has a practical, slim form factor and is available in a range of vibrant colours. The My Passport drive comes with WD backup software that makes sure everything you create on your own life's journey - photos, videos, music and documents - doesn't get lost. You can set it to run automatically according to your schedule. Simply select the time and frequency to back up important files from your system to your My Passport drive. The My Passport portable storage unit is immediately ready for use, including all the necessary cables. And with SuperSpeed USB, you can quickly start backing up all the data in your life and moving on. With the included WD Discovery software, you can connect to popular social media and cloud storage services such as Facebook, Dropbox and Google Drive. Import, organize and share your photos, videos and documents seamlessly on the My Passport drive to secure your online social life. WD Discovery can also manage your drive using WD Drive Utilities. It is not possible to see what lies ahead of you on your own journey. This is why WD develops drives for demanding requirements in terms of longevity and long-term reliability.
3. LaCie Rugged USB-C
LaCie Rugged Raid can be used for PC or Mac and offers a breakthrough combination of capacity, speed, mobility and reliability. LaCie Rugged is the ultimate solution for business travelers and can be customized to meet any performance or complete data security requirement. Field content storage: Using 5TB in Raid 0, the LaCie Rugged offers enormous storage capacity to transfer all the content needed for ongoing projects. Take more photos, recordings, and content with you on your travels than ever before using a single solution.
4. Seagate Game Drive for Play Station
Store your PS5 games on the Game Drive and transfer them to the PS5's internal SSD to play them. It is compatible with all models of the PS5.
5. WD My Book
Store large amounts of photos, videos, music and documents on My Book desktop storage. With several terrabytes of storage capacity, the My Book hard drive is the ideal place to keep all your digital data, and you can set up automatic backups and choose how often and when to back up your data. My Book Desktop Hard Drive includes WD Backup for Windows software and is compatible with Apple Time Machine for Mac, and with built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and WD Security, you can set your own password to protect your content. So your content is always confidential and protected. You can configure WD Security to automatically unlock the device on your computer. This allows you to quickly and conveniently access your data without having to enter the password each time.
6. WD Elements Desktop
The compact format offers a capacity of 16 TB. This makes WD Elements the ideal solution for easy, additional storage of all your photos, music, videos and files. When your internal hard drive is full, your PC slows down. Don't delete files. Free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to WD Elements and get your computer back up and running.Works right out of the box with a Windows PC. Just plug it into the USB port to add storage.With this drive, you get compatibility with USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices.
7. Seagate Expansion Desktop
The Seagate Expansion desktop drive provides extra storage for your files. Instantly add space, consolidate files to a single location, or free up space on your computer’s internal drive.
8. Toshiba Canvio Flex
The Canvio Flex mobile hard drive is versatile and compatible, making it an efficient cross-device storage solution for a digital lifestyle. If you're curious about modern technologies and gadgets, you shouldn't have to limit yourself. That's why the Canvio Flex is compatible with most major device platforms and operating systems. It's pre-formatted for Mac computers, Windows PCs and tablets so you can access and share data across devices. The Canvio Flex smart storage solution gives you the convenience and flexibility to use storage as you need it.
You may already own a few devices and be open to more purchases. If so, you need a hard drive that can keep up with your progressive mood. The Canvio Flex is so versatile, you can work with data on Macs, Windows PCs, and tablets without ever having to reformat. Connect where you need to. The Canvio Flex is pre-formatted for Mac computers, Windows PCs, as well as iPad Pro and other compatible tablets with USB-C ports, so you can start working with and sharing files right away. Simply unpack and connect to a compatible USB device.
Stay ahead of the curve with the Canvio Flex, which plugs directly into any compatible USB-enabled device. Thanks to the included USB-A and USB-C cables, you don't have to bother with a USB adapter - connecting to both older and modern devices is instant. It's all about maximum flexibility. Flexible storage in a style that works everywhere: The silver, high-quality finish and compactness of the device fits Mac computers as well as Windows PCs and compatible tablets.
9. Seagate Expansion Portable
The Seagate Expansion portable hard drive is compact and perfect for travel. Instantly add more storage to your PC or Mac and take large files with you on the go.
Setup is simple and effortless. All you need to do is plug in the USB cable. The hard drive is powered by the USB cable. No external power supply is required. The drive is also automatically detected by the Windows or Mac operating system, so there's no software to install and nothing to configure. Saving files is effortless with drag-and-drop ease.
Take advantage of the fast data transfer with USB 3.0 by using a USB 3.0 port.
Plus, for added peace of mind, Rescue Data Recovery Services are included with your purchase of the Seagate Expansion.
10. WD My Passport - for Mac
The My Passport for Mac drive is trusted, portable storage that perfectly complements your on-the-go lifestyle. Compatible with USB-C and USB-A, the My Passport for Mac drive comes equipped to connect with today's latest technology. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there’s space to store, organize, and share all the photos, videos, music and documents that fill your life. Perfectly paired with Apple’s Time Machine backup software and password protection, the My Passport for Mac drive helps keep your files safe and your life driving forward. My Passport for Mac portable storage works straight out of the box with Mac devices which makes it easy to keep you moving on your journey. Simply drag and drop files to and from, or setup a backup routine with Apple’s Time Machine software to help protect the contents of your digital life: photos, videos, music and documents. The My Passport for Mac drive includes USB-C and USB-A cables, so you can save tomorrow's content with the Mac computers of both today and yesterday. The My Passport for Mac drive’s built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your digital life's contents secure. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery. My Passport for Mac portable storage is ready right out of the box including all necessary cables. And with SuperSpeed USB, you can quickly start backing up everything in your life and keep driving forward. Included WD Discovery software lets you connect to popular social media and cloud storage services like Facebook, Dropbox and Google Drive. Seamlessly import, organise and share your photos, videos and docs to the My Passport for Mac drive to backup your online social life. WD Discovery can also manage your drive through WD Drive Utilities. There's no telling what's ahead in your own journey. That's why WD builds drives to demanding requirements for durability and long-term reliability.
