Best selling External hard drives
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1. WD Elements Portable
WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN - Elements Portable 2TB External 2.5" USB 3.0, Black
The portable storage from WD Elements with USB 3.0 offers maximum data transfer rates, universal connectivity, and up to 2TB capacity for budget-conscious consumers seeking reliable, high-capacity storage on the go. Protect your files with the free 30-day trial of WD SmartWare Pro and back up your files on your WD Elements drive or in the cloud.
Maximum Transfer Rates
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, the portable storage from WD Elements delivers maximum performance for data transfers. Transfer a full-length HD movie in a fraction of the time it takes with USB 2.0. Performance may vary depending on the user's hardware and system configuration.
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 Compatibility
Seamlessly works with the latest USB 3.0 devices and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 devices.
High Capacity in a Small Case
The small, lightweight design offers high storage capacity, making the portable storage from WD Elements the ideal companion for value-conscious consumers who want to take their important files with them.
Free Trial of WD SmartWare Pro Backup Software
WD Elements includes a free trial of the WD SmartWare Pro backup software. This allows you to back up files on the local WD Elements drive or in the cloud. A cloud account is required for cloud backup. Cloud services may change, be discontinued, or interrupted at any time and may vary by country.
Improve PC Performance
If your internal hard drive is nearly full, your PC will slow down. Don’t delete files. Free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements and get your PC moving again.
What our customers think
Pro
- Not too big, but also not too small that it can get lost
- Small and handy. Does what it has to do. BAckup.
- Compact (small, light)
Contra
- does not run on all USB ports (allegedly needs too much power!)
- Cable only to USB (not to USB-C)
- Too slow for film and video editing
2. 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. The drive is also automatically recognized by the Windows or Mac operating system, meaning no software installation or configuration is necessary. File storage is easily done via drag-and-drop.
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 extra security in data recovery.
What our customers think
Pro
- small, quiet,
- Small, compact, handy
- Very compact
Contra
- One of the two hard drives came with a USB-2 cable
- Housing moderately processed
- Data transfer rate very slow
3. 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.
What our customers think
Pro
- Robust and reliable
- Accessories from USB C to USB 3.0 and USB C to USB C
- Practical and beautiful design
Contra
- Very slow
- No USB cable to connect to the PC
- Loose contact USB-C connection
4. LaCie Mobile Drive
The LaCie Mobile Drive combines portability and capacity. The drive features an elegant design by Neil Poulton and is made from recycled materials. It offers plug-and-play compatibility with PC, Mac, and iPads with USB-C ports. Backups can be created with just one click or automatically, and the 2 TB to 5 TB of storage provides ample space for countless photos, playlists, documents, and more.
Secure files with a single click or schedule automatic backups. The hard drive casing 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 the Rescue data recovery service for 3 years. 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.
Included in the box:
USB-C cable
Quick start guide
LaCie toolkit: backup and mirroring software
Rescue Data Recovery Services for data recovery.
What our customers think
Pro
- Small, compact, elegant design
- USB-C cable included in the scope of delivery
Contra
- With standard USB-A cables, max 35 MB/s
- Gets a little warm
- No USB-A to USB-C cable included
5. WD Elements Desktop
Increase Your Storage Capacity
Rely on the reliability and large capacity of the WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive. Enjoy 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
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 seamlessly archived in a reliable device and readily accessible.
Plug-and-Play Expansion
Simplify your backups with a plug-and-play hard drive. Effortlessly archive your important files and documents, protecting your valuable data.
Transfer Data Faster
With the high transfer speed of USB 3.2 Gen 1, you can quickly and easily transfer and share your files.
Plug and Play
On Windows, the WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive is ready to go immediately—just connect via USB and the additional storage is available.
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 20 TB
- Connection: Micro-B Power Supply
- 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: WDBWLG0200HBK-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
- Reformatting required for macOS.
What our customers think
Pro
- Is fast and quiet
- Fast and reliable
- Handy and plenty of storage space
Contra
- loud... very loud...
- somewhat expensive
- It's just not an ssd so it's a bit slow with large data
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WD Elements Desktop
20 TB
6. WD My Book
Store large amounts of photos, videos, music, and documents on the My Book desktop storage. With multiple terabytes of storage capacity, the My Book drive is the ideal place for all your digital data. Set up automatic backups and determine how often and when your data is backed up. The My Book desktop drive comes with WD Backup software for Windows and is compatible with Apple Time Machine for Mac. With built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption and WD Security, you can set a custom password to protect your content. This ensures that your content remains confidential and secure. You can configure WD Security to automatically unlock the device on your computer, allowing you to quickly and conveniently access your data without having to enter the password each time.
What our customers think
Pro
- Quite quiet
- Secure storage space
- Robust, reliable and durable > 10 years
Contra
- Very loud (sounds like defective...)
- Cable is "only" USB
- Short cables
7. LaCie d2 Professional
Two decades, one goal. Since 1997, LaCie d2 Storage has been so reliable and so finely tuned to high-bandwidth tasks that creative professionals can focus on what they do best: creating.
d2 Professional includes the standards which make this d2 a true professional solution: performance, universal compatibility, and the enhanced reliability of an enterprise-class drive all within an all-aluminium unibody enclosure.
Inside the d2 Professional is an enterprise-class Seagate IronWolf Pro hard drive - the secret to exceeding your goals. This powerful hard drive supports workloads of up to 300 TB/year and is specifically designed for high speed of 7200 rpm, smooth power management, enormous capacity and round-the-clock reliability.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 is clearly the most sensible choice for the future. That's why the LaCie d2 Professional has been designed with maximum performance and compatibility in mind. You can expect up to 290MB/s for all your demanding workflows and fast file transfer rates of up to 10Gbps.
With the LaCie Toolkit, it's easy to give important files the extra protection they need.
What our customers think
Pro
- 🤫 Runs very quietly for me
- High storage capacity
- Speed with backup
Contra
- Sometimes loud
- Flickering blue LED during data transfer
- somewhat expensive
8. 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 and allows easy access to your important 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 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 with you anywhere, keeping everything securely in hand.
Easy Backups. Including Ransomware Protection.
The included Acronis True Image for Western Digital 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: 2 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): 107.19 mm x 74.93 mm x 13.46 mm.
What our customers think
Pro
- Inexpensive, small, suitable as a backup medium
- Small and handy
- Absolutely reliable,
Contra
- Very slow
- Special cable, no standard USB-C
- USB cable is not particularly long
9. Seagate Expansion Desktop
The Seagate Expansion desktop hard drive provides additional storage space for your files. Instantly add storage space, consolidate files into a single location or free up space on your computer's internal drive.
What our customers think
Pro
- Plenty of storage space
- Quiet and quite fast for a USB hard drive
- Large memory
Contra
- A little noisy on the desk.
- Speed, has "only" USB 3.0
- Slow because usb 3.0
10. WD My Passport for Mac
Those who are flexible get more out of life. Secure your precious memories on the go with the My Passport for Mac mobile hard drive. This USB-C compatible Mac storage device with high capacity offers a seamless USB connection and allows 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 mobile hard drive, you can safely store your memories and have them readily available at all times.
Ready for Macs. Optimized for Windows. The My Passport for Mac mobile hard drive is ready to use right out of the box and can be universally connected thanks to USB-C compatibility. To ensure the hard drive works seamlessly with computers running Windows 10+, a downloadable HFS+ driver is available without the need for reformatting.
Sleek design. A slim and durable design that makes your life on the go effortless and convenient. 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. Including ransomware protection. The included Acronis True Image for Western Digital software simplifies planning backups of 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.
What our customers think
Pro
- Small and light.
- Very compact
- Small and light
Contra
- Feels cheap
- too expensive
- Does not work properly
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