Best selling External hard drives

Here’s a ranking of the best selling External hard drives. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important information about each product. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.

1. WD Elements Portable

With a high capacity in a lightweight design, this external drive is the ideal companion for travelling. The USB 3.0 connection offers fast file exchange. Simply connect this external hard drive to any PC or Mac via a USB port to back up, archive and share large amounts of data.

When connected to a USB 3.0 port, the WD Elements lets you retrieve and store files at top speed. Transfer speeds up to 3 times faster than USB 2.0 are possible. USB 3.0 is backwards compatible, so you can use the hard drive even if you do not have a USB 3.0 port. 

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 your travels 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. WD My Book

The My Book Desktop hard drive features WD Backup software for Windows, is compatible with Apple Time Machine for Mac, and is a reliable solution for storing photos, videos, music files, and documents. The My Book Desktop hard drive also works excellently with Acronis True Image WD Edition software for scheduling complete system backups. With the built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and WD Security, you can set your own password to protect your content. 

5. WD My Passport - for Mac

Model Number: WDBA2F0040BBL-WESN
My Passport for Mac - 4 TB (Blue)

Those who are flexible enjoy life more.

Safeguard your precious memories on the go with the My Passport for Mac portable hard drive. This USB-C compatible Mac storage device offers seamless USB connectivity, allowing easy access to your valuable files anytime and anywhere. Use the included Acronis True Image for Western Digital software for reliable data backup, including ransomware protection. Never lose files again – with the My Passport portable hard drive, you can securely store your memories and have them readily available at all times.

Ready for Macs. Optimized for Windows.
The My Passport for Mac portable hard drive is ready to use right out of the box and can be universally connected thanks to USB-C compatibility. To ensure the drive works seamlessly with Windows 10+ computers without reformatting, an HFS+ driver is available for download.

Sleek Design
A slim and durable design that makes your life on the go effortless and comfortable. With 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. Including Ransomware Protection.
The included Acronis True Image for Western Digital software simplifies the scheduling of backups for your valuable files. Additionally, secure 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. 

6. 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. Additionally, the hard drive is automatically recognized by the Windows or Mac operating system, meaning no software installation or configuration is necessary. Files can be easily saved via drag-and-drop.

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

7. 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. 

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 task with the One Touch Hub. This password-protected storage device features a USB-C and USB 3.0 port on the front, allowing 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. LaCie Mobile Drive Secure

The LaCie Mobile Drive combines portability, capacity, and security. The drive features an elegant design by Neil Poulton and is made from recycled materials. It offers password protection on both Mac OS and Windows. Backups can be easily created with just one click or automatically, and the 5 TB of storage provides ample space for countless photos, documents, and more. It works with Windows PCs and Macs and is ready to use right out of the box. Secure files with a single click or schedule automatic backups. The LaCie Mobile Drive Secure provides reliable password protection on Mac OS and Windows. The hard drive enclosure and packaging are made from recycled aluminum, plastic, and packaging materials. The sleek and portable design was created by Neil Poulton. Enjoy long-term security with the included limited 3-year warranty and a 3-year data recovery Rescue service. Benefit from a free one-month subscription to all Adobe Creative Cloud apps with access to fantastic photo and video editing applications. Experience USB-C speeds of 130 MB/s for file transfers, backups, and browsing images. 

10. WD Elements Desktop

The WD Elements desktop hard drive with USB 3.0 offers reliable additional storage, ultra-high data transfer rates, and universal connectivity options for devices with USB 3.0 and 2.0. With a capacity of up to 3 TB and the renowned WD quality in a sleek design, you also receive a free trial of the WD SmartWare Pro backup software for local and cloud data backup. 

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