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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Samsung T9
5. 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.
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 XS1000
KINGSTON XS1000, 2TB, SSD, Pocket-Sized, USB 3.2 Gen 2, External Solid State Drive, Up to 1050MB/s.
8. 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.
9. Samsung T5 EVO
Life can take you anywhere. Whether you're working, creating content, studying, gaming or wherever inspiration strikes: with the powerful T5 EVO, you'll always be one step ahead of everyone else. The SSD impresses with its enormous storage capacity of up to 8 TB and secure data protection.
Full speed ahead
With sequential read and write speeds of up to 460 MB/s, the T5 EVO handles large file transfers with faster and more consistent performance compared to external hard drives. The SSD is designed to keep you productive at all times.
Large file? No problem!
The portable T5 EVO SSD from Samsung impresses with an enormous storage capacity of up to 8 TB and adapts fully to your lifestyle. Whether you work, want to create, study, are a gamer or just back up data: there is a suitable size for all your needs.
Practical all-rounder
Whatever your preference, the T5 EVO can do it. It works seamlessly with Macs, PCs, laptops and Android smartphones and tablets. The SSD is even compatible with gaming consoles, so users can use it in virtually any environment.
10. 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.
