Best products in the External SSD 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. Samsung T7 Shield
Extremely stable, fast and compact. The new T7 Shield delivers high performance on the go, even in challenging environments. With super-fast transfer speeds and rugged external protection, you can stay productive and keep working on important documents at home.
With the T7 Shield, you can transfer massive amounts of data in seconds with 2nd generation USB 3.2. Thanks to the built-in PCIe-NVMe™ technology, sequential transfer speeds of up to 1,050 MB/s read and up to 1,000 MB/s write are possible. The high-tech enclosure with Dynamic Thermal Guard technology controls heat to ensure consistent performance even for large projects.
Ready for new adventures: take photos in the field or hike through the wilderness, while with the T7 Shield you can rest assured that your data is safely protected from water and dust thanks to IP65 certification. The rugged design and advanced outer elastomer provide added durability and can even withstand a 3-meter drop.
2. Samsung Portable T7 Titan Grey
Reduce waiting times and speed up your workflow. With USB 3.2 Gen 2 and NVMe technologies, the T7 delivers sequential read/write speeds of up to 1,000/1,050 MB/s. Take it with you wherever you go. As small as a credit card and weighing only 58 grams, the T7 fits easily into small pockets. The rounded unibody fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. With the included USB type C-to-C and type C-to-A cables, you can connect the T7 to a wide variety of devices, including Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, game consoles and more. With no moving parts and packed in a solid aluminum case, the T7 protects your data even when dropped from up to 2 m. With password protection based on AES 256-bit hardware encryption, your files are safe. With built-in intuitive software for PC and Mac, you can easily set your password, check capacity and download the latest firmware updates. You can also download the app for Android smartphones and tablets.
3. Samsung Portable T7 Blue
Reduce waiting times and speed up your workflow. With USB 3.2 Gen 2 and NVMe technologies, the T7 delivers sequential read/write speeds of up to 1,000/1,050 MB/s. Take it with you wherever you go. As small as a credit card and weighing only 58 grams, the T7 fits easily into small pockets. The rounded unibody fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. With the included USB type C-to-C and type C-to-A cables, you can connect the T7 to a wide variety of devices, including Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, game consoles and more. With no moving parts and packed in a solid aluminum case, the T7 protects your data even when dropped from up to 2 m. With password protection based on AES 256-bit hardware encryption, your files are safe. With built-in intuitive software for PC and Mac, you can easily set your password, check capacity and download the latest firmware updates. You can also download the app for Android smartphones and tablets.
4. Samsung Portable T7 Red
Reduce waiting times and speed up your workflow. With USB 3.2 Gen 2 and NVMe technologies, the T7 delivers sequential read/write speeds of up to 1,000/1,050 MB/s. Take it with you wherever you go. As small as a credit card and weighing only 58 grams, the T7 fits easily into small pockets. The rounded unibody fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. With the included USB type C-to-C and type C-to-A cables, you can connect the T7 to a wide variety of devices, including Windows PCs, Macs, Android devices, game consoles and more. With no moving parts and packed in a solid aluminum case, the T7 protects your data even when dropped from up to 2 m. With password protection based on AES 256-bit hardware encryption, your files are safe. With built-in intuitive software for PC and Mac, you can easily set your password, check capacity and download the latest firmware updates. You can also download the app for Android smartphones and tablets.
5. SanDisk Extreme Portable
Robust memory that can cope with anything. Life is an adventure. To capture the best moments, you need fast, high-capacity storage. The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD offers read and write speeds of 1050MB/sec and 1000MB/sec so you can store your content and works on a fast SSD that fits your active lifestyle perfectly.
6. SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable
High SSD performance for demanding tasks. Creating high-quality content can push your device, camera or system to the limit. The SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD is a rugged, reliable storage solution with high SSD performance and read/write speeds of 2000MB/s for demanding tasks from SanDisk - the brand trusted by professional photographers around the world.
7. Kingston XS2000
Kingston's XS2000 Portable SSD leverages the speeds of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 to deliver next-generation performance in a compact, external drive. With lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 2,000MB/s, the XS2000 delivers increased productivity with little disruption. The XS2000 offers high-speed storage options of up to 2TB for lightning-fast offloading and editing of high-resolution images, 8K videos and large documents. The drive is future-proofed to keep up with storage demands and is instantly compatible with most devices. It connects via USB-C, so content creators can access their data anywhere via a PC or mobile device. Whether you're switching between work, play and hobby projects, the XS2000 features a removable, rugged case and is water and dust resistant thanks to IP55 certification4, making it the perfect companion for photo shoots or outdoor adventures.
8. SanDisk Portable SSD
The most beautiful moments are over quickly. To make sure you don't miss them, you need fast, reliable storage. The SanDisk Portable SSD is fast and the ideal solution for reliably storing content and memories on the go. Fast and portable. Get SSD performance with a read speed of 520MB/s2 in a portable drive. The storage for your best moments Back up your content and memories with a reliable mobile storage solution. Rugged enough to take on the go - this rugged drive is drop-proof from up to two meters4 and can take a beating. Can't get lost The sturdy rubber hook lets you securely attach the SSD to belt loops or a backpack.
