{"id":425387,"date":"2022-04-01T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-best-external-hard-drive-of-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-04-01T17:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T14:00:00","slug":"the-best-external-hard-drive-of-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-external-hard-drive-of-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Best External Hard Drive of 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d81bd2e96c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-external-hard-drive-of-2022\/#%E2%80%9CThe_Best_External_Hard_Drive_of_2022%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;The Best External Hard Drive of 2022&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-external-hard-drive-of-2022\/#What_to_Look_for_in_an_External_Hard_Drive_in_2022\" >What to Look for in an External Hard Drive in 2022<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-external-hard-drive-of-2022\/#WD_My_Book_Duo_RAID\" >WD My Book Duo RAID<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-external-hard-drive-of-2022\/#WD_My_Passport_Ultra_Blue\" >WD My Passport Ultra Blue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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External Hard Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-external-hard-drive-of-2022\/#Best_External_Solid_State_Drive_Samsung_T7\" >Best External Solid State Drive: Samsung T7<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-external-hard-drive-of-2022\/#Samsung_T7_Portable_SSD\" >Samsung T7 Portable SSD<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_Best_External_Hard_Drive_of_2022%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The Best External Hard Drive of 2022&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-752421 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-hard-drives-header.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-hard-drives-header.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-hard-drives-header.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"person using an external hard drive with a laptop\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/closeup-external-hard-drive-on-wooden-1363258934\" data-credittext=\"Nor Gal\/shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/closeup-external-hard-drive-on-wooden-1363258934\">Nor Gal\/shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_update\"><p><strong>Update, 2\/18\/2022:<\/strong> We\u2019ve reviewed our recommendations and are confident these are still the best external hard drives you can buy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Look_for_in_an_External_Hard_Drive_in_2022\"><\/span>What to Look for in an External Hard Drive in 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>External hard drives (or HDDs) come in many shapes and sizes and are designed for different use cases. They all provide extra storage for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/242428\/whats-the-best-way-to-back-up-my-computer\/\">backups and can easily be moved from one device to another, but several key areas shape which drive is right for you.<\/p>\n<p>First, is it a desktop external drive or a portable external drive? Portable drives get all the power they need from the USB connection. There\u2019s no need to look for a power outlet to use them. They also tend to be smaller and pocketable, making them great <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> companions. The downside is that they can be slower compared to the full-size desktop external drives.<\/p>\n<p>Performance in an external drive depends on several things, such as the rotational speed of the drive, the drive interface (e.g., SATA II vs. SATA III), and the speed of the interface of the external connection (e.g., USB 2, USB 3, or Thunderbolt).<\/p>\n<p>Typical mechanical drive speeds fall somewhere between 100-150MB\/s, with high-end drives reaching 250MB\/s. Drives that use methods such as RAID can go significantly faster, and, of course, non-mechanical Solid State Drives (SSDs) are the fastest option possible.<\/p>\n<p>Durability is another factor. Ruggedized drives are designed to take more punishment with water, shock, and dust protection. That makes them ideal for creative professionals in the field that aren\u2019t always in ideal conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, this isn\u2019t a factor for everyone, and you can always get a padded case for portable drives if you\u2019re worried but don\u2019t work outdoors. The most durable drives are SSDs, but it will be some time before the price per gigabyte competes with mechanical drives HDDs.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of which, if you\u2019re budget-conscious, you may want to take note of how many dollars each gigabyte of storage costs for a given drive. Although higher capacity drives may cost more in total, they can actually be cheaper than smaller drives on a per-gigabyte basis. That\u2019s partly because mechanical drives have a price floor regardless of size, so bang-for-buck tends to improve the bigger you go.<\/p>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve handled the fundamental considerations, let\u2019s look at some awesome drives.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN\/dp\/B074R59TLB\/?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-752425 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-hard-drives-wd-my-book-duo.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"WD My Book Duo on office desk\" width=\"650\" height=\"352\" data-credittext=\"Western Digital\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Western Digital<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Dual-drive RAID 0 for significantly more speed than standard external drives<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> NAS-grade drives for 24\/7 operation<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> USB-C Compatible<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Integrated 2-port USB 3 hub<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 3-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> RAID 0 offers no redundancy, if one disk fails you lose everything<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>External hard drives are varied and specialized for certain purposes, so choosing the \u201cbest overall\u201d drive is tricky. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN\/dp\/B074R59TLB\/?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">WD My Book Duo<\/a>\u00a0is not a portable drive, so it would be a poor choice if you need the specific strengths of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_portable\">portable form factor<\/a>. What makes it the best external HDD in our books is its fundamental performance improvement over other mechanical external drives and the careful choices Western Digital has made to balance performance, cost, and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>The My Book Duo contains two WD Red NAS (Network-Attached Storage) drives. On paper, they seem quite slow, considering they are 5400rpm drives. But, that\u2019s because these drives prioritize long-term reliability and always-on availability over raw speed.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, by using two of these drives in RAID 0, Western Digital manages to offer the full capacity of both drives and up to 360 MB\/s transfer speed, assuming you use the USB-C port. The clever part is that NAS-grade drives do compensate for RAID 0\u2019s lack of data redundancy. In other words, if either drive fails in RAID 0, you\u2019ll lose all of your data, but NAS-grade drives are much less likely to fail in the first place. It\u2019s a smart tradeoff between cost, performance, and reliability.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about data loss, though, you also have the option to switch to RAID 1, which will halve the capacity and speed but offers full redundancy if a drive fails.<\/p>\n<p>Other nice features include 256-bit AES encryption and the inclusion of a two-port <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/howtogeek.com\/179803\/usb-2.0-vs.-usb-3.0-should-you-upgrade-your-flash-drives\/\">USB 3.0<\/a> hub. The My Book Duo starts at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN\/dp\/B01LQQHL2G\/?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">3TB<\/a> sizes and can go all the way to a whopping <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN\/dp\/B07YD3TT74\/?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">28TB<\/a>, so there\u2019s a capacity option for everyone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest External Hard Drive Overall<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B074R59TLB?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31yyf+9XFuL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for WD My Book Duo RAID\" aria-label=\"Shop for WD My Book Duo RAID\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B074R59TLB?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WD_My_Book_Duo_RAID\"><\/span>WD My Book Duo RAID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">This external hard drive can really do it all, except being portable. With two WD Red drives, you can back up all your data twice over to prevent loss, or use them separately for double the storage space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/My-Passport-Ultra-Portable-External-Drive-USB-C\/dp\/B07GKFHVC5\/?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-752426 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-hard-drives-WD-my-passport.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"WD My Passport Blue on a pink background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" data-credittext=\"Western Digital\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Western Digital<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> USB C and A compatible out of the box<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> A good mix of capacity and price<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> It looks more expensive than it is<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 3-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> 5400rpm drive, relatively slow<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Needs to be reformatted from NTFS if you want to write to the disk with Mac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s not hard to find external hard drives that cost very little and have unknown drives, dubious electronics, and questionable reliability and support. We don\u2019t recommend buying drives without a well-known manufacturer behind them and we certainly wouldn\u2019t trust them with important information.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why instead we have the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/My-Passport-Ultra-Portable-External-Drive-USB-C\/dp\/B07GKFHVC5\/?tag=hotoge-20\">WD My Passport Ultra Blue Portable<\/a>. While available in sizes up to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/My-Passport-Ultra-Portable-External-Drive-USB-C\/dp\/B07X46C64N\/?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">5TB<\/a>, we feel the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/My-Passport-Ultra-Portable-External-Drive-USB-C\/dp\/B07GKFHVC5\/?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">2TB<\/a> drive is the sweet spot for a low price and usable capacity.<\/p>\n<p>The drive comes with a USB-C cable and includes a\u00a0USB-A adapter in the box, so it should be easy to use with modern ultrabooks and desktop systems. It\u2019s a good basic drive, comes with a 3-year warranty, and its design and materials aren\u2019t cheap-looking.<\/p>\n<p>The main downside is that Mac users will have to reformat the drive if they want to write data onto it. The\u00a0My Passport Ultra Blue is also unlikely to win in any performance competitions, so it\u2019s better suited to store files rather than running <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lications or directly editing videos. If you\u2019re looking to run files directly from the HDD, there are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_overall\">better, but pricier options<\/a> available.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest Budget External Hard Drive<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07GKFHVC5?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31KaazPt7mL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for WD My Passport Ultra Blue\" aria-label=\"Shop for WD My Passport Ultra Blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07GKFHVC5?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WD_My_Passport_Ultra_Blue\"><\/span>WD My Passport Ultra Blue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Need to save money but also need to make sure your data is safe? WD&#8217;s Ultra Blue will have all the space you need, is portable, and will not break down after a year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-Backup-Desktop-Recovery-Services\/dp\/B07KFG2ZYN\/?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-752422 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-hard-drives-seagate-backup-plus.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Seagate HDD on green and blue background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" data-credittext=\"Seagate\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Seagate<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Ample room for both standard storage and a Time Machine Partition<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Offers two USB Ports, scarce on modern Macs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Requires external power<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Large, only for desktop use<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> May need a reformat to be fully Mac-compatible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Picking the best hard drive for Mac users is tricky because, just like hard drives themselves, Mac users are a diverse bunch. So, we thought to ourselves, \u201cWhat do modern Macs need?\u201d Since Macs have shifted to SSDs, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3, the answer to this is \u201cmass storage and USB ports.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s what makes the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Seagate-Backup-Desktop-Recovery-Services\/dp\/B07KFG2ZYN\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Seagate Backup Plus Hub<\/a>\u00a0the best external hard drive for Mac. It adds both a ton of storage and two USB 3.0 ports to your computer, solving both key shortcomings of modern MacBooks and consumer desktop Macs.<\/p>\n<p>The drive is formatted to NTFS out of the box, which is readable by macOS, but not writeable. At least not without third-party software. We don\u2019t think that\u2019s too much of a problem since you\u2019re probably going to reformat and partition a big drive like this anyway.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, you\u2019ll want to make a partition for Time Machine backups. Many users don\u2019t know this, but you can use a drive for Time Machine backup and file storage simultaneously. That\u2019s the perfect use case for the Backup Plus Hub, but you can use this HDD in plenty of other ways if you need to.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest External Hard Drive for Mac<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KFG2ZYN?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41GTLUeTb6L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Seagate Backup Plus Hub\" aria-label=\"Shop for Seagate Backup Plus Hub\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07KFG2ZYN?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seagate_Backup_Plus_Hub\"><\/span>Seagate Backup Plus Hub<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Seagate&#8217;s external HDD has a ton of space and, when formatted to write data from a Mac, can be partitioned for Time Machine backups and typical file storage at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07XVB7G99\/?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-752423 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-hard-drives-wd-black.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"WD Black on pink background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" data-credittext=\"Western Digital\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Western Digital<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Fast 250 MB\/s speed<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Offers two USB charging-only ports<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Plenty of space for PS5 <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> backups and performance enough for direct PS4 play<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 3-year warranty from the manufacturer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Still much slower than an external SSD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The storage situation on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/95656\/whats-new-in-sonys-revised-ps5\/\">PS5<\/a> is a little more complicated than it was on PS4. PS5 games can only be played from the relatively small internal SSD. However, they can be archived on an external drive to save you the trouble, time, and bandwidth of a repeat download.<\/p>\n<p>Proper SSD expansion for the PS5 is currently in public beta and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/93626\/upgrading-a-ps5s-ssd-is-more-complicated-than-youd-expect\/\">more complicated than you\u2019d think<\/a>. Even after it becomes a finalized feature, the cost of SSDs makes the upgrade a hard sell, especially at higher storage capacities.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Black-Desktop-External-Compatible-WDBA3P0080HBKNESN\/dp\/B07XVB7G99\/?tag=hotoge-20\">WD Black 8TB D10 Game Drive<\/a>\u00a0is, therefore, very much still a relevant product despite being aimed at the PS4. 8TB is the capacity limit for both the PS4 and PS5, so this is as good as it gets in terms of capacity before you have to resort to swapping out multiple drives.<\/p>\n<p>As an external drive for PS5, the D10 shines. It has a fast 250MB\/s sequential read speed that will speed up PS5 game restoration and make playing PS4 games directly from the disk much more palatable. At 250MB\/s, you\u2019ll be less tempted to use internal SSD space for PS4 titles and save that precious space for the games that require it.<\/p>\n<p>The D10 also comes with two USB ports, but this is not for data. The PS4 and PS5 don\u2019t work with external hard drives that have USB hubs that carry data. This is because these consoles only support external hard drives directly connected to the root port on the console itself, and not a hub. Drives that have hubs have the actual drive connected to the hub internally, so to the PS4 or PS5, this looks just like a drive connected through an external hub.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_mac\">Backup Plus Hub drive<\/a> above won\u2019t work with a PS4 or PS5 at all. That\u2019s not an issue with the D10, and the ports are only there to charge accessories. So, you won\u2019t lose USB ports for charging purposes on your console, and it\u2019s a neat touch most manufacturers wouldn\u2019t think of.<\/p>\n<p>The only real negatives here are that the price on a per-gigabyte basis is a little on the high side, and an external SSD will still be faster. You can get a slower drive of the same capacity for less if the speed doesn\u2019t appeal to you or a much faster external SATA SSD if the capacity isn\u2019t a selling point. But as a middle-ground between speed and capacity, the D10 is a fantastic choice.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest Hard Drive for PS5<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07XVB7G99?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41LTCRwAl2L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for WD_BLACK 8TB D10 Game Drive\" aria-label=\"Shop for WD_BLACK 8TB D10 Game Drive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07XVB7G99?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WD_BLACK_8TB_D10_Game_Drive\"><\/span>WD_BLACK 8TB D10 Game Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">PlayStation 5s can only have up to 8TB of external storage, so you can use the 8TB WD_BLACK to store games you aren&#8217;t playing so you don&#8217;t need to redownload them in the future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for WD_BLACK 8TB D10 Game Drive\" aria-label=\"WD_BLACK 8TB D10 Game Drive - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07XVB7G99?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$219.99 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/><small><del>$249.99<\/del> Save 12%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07XV8JN31?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-752424 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/best-hard-drives-wd-black-xbox.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"WD Black Xbox version on green background\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" data-credittext=\"Western Digital\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Western Digital<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Fast 250MB\/s drive<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Offers two USB charging ports <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Lots of space for game archives<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Fast enough for a great backwards compatible game experience<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> 3-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Still much slower than an external SSD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It may feel like\u00a0d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu, but this model of the\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Black-12TB-Drive-External-WDBA5E0120HBKNESN\/dp\/B07XV8JN31?tag=hotoge-20\">WD_BLACK D10<\/a> isn\u2019t quite the same drive as we\u2019ve just recommended <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_ps5\">for the PlayStation 5<\/a>. This 12TB model is better suited to Xbox users since the Xbox One and Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> consoles don\u2019t have the 8TB capacity limit of the PlayStation systems.<\/p>\n<p>All of the same benefits mentioned for the 8TB drive above still apply here. It\u2019s a fast 250MB\/s drive that\u2019s perfect for playing Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox games on your Series X or S console. The only difference is that you have an extra 33% storage for about the same increase in price, and a free month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.<\/p>\n<p>Just be careful, as you may not always be able to play Xbox Series games at optimized speeds without restoring them to the console first.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest External Hard Drive for Xbox<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07XV8JN31?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41bMNNryr2L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Portable_External_Hard_Drive_LaCie_Rugged_Mini\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_portable\">Best Portable External Hard Drive: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LaCie-Rugged-External-Portable-LAC9000298\/dp\/B00IRV005E\/?tag=hotoge-20\">LaCie Rugged Mini<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LaCie-Rugged-External-Portable-LAC9000298\/dp\/B00IRV005E\/?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-750525 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/LaCie-Rugged-Mini-2TB-External-Hard-Drive.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"LaCie hard drive in bag\" width=\"650\" height=\"373\" data-credittext=\"LaCie\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">LaCie<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Ruggedized against drops, water, and dust<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Still manages to be small<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> The loud orange color makes it easy to spot if you misplace it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Not the fastest drive in its class<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>What makes for a great portable drive? It has to be small, run without main power, and needs to be durable. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00IRV005E?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">LaCie Rugged Mini<\/a> hits all of these targets dead-on and manages to do so at a very reasonable price.<\/p>\n<p>LaCie drives are known for their big orange ruggedized design, and the Mini is no different. The design may not appeal to everyone, but there\u2019s a reason for it. The bright orange color makes it much easier to spot your drive if you drop it in water or the mud!<\/p>\n<p>This drive is physically small, or at least, it\u2019s no larger than the typical non-rugged portable HDD. Storage options go all the way up to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07XQXF444?tag=hotoge-20\">5TB<\/a>, although we think the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00IRV005E?th=1&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">2TB<\/a> is the sweet spot when balancing price against storage capacity.<\/p>\n<p>The LaCie Mini offers only average performance at 130MB\/s, but this should still be more than good enough when doing backups or transferring <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> files for transport. We did take note of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/customer-reviews\/R2PHUOYW6P8AN5\/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00IRV005E&amp;tag=hotoge-20\">several user reviews<\/a>\u00a0complaining about the drives dying for no apparent reason. Still, we can\u2019t find any evidence that this LaCie drive has a failure rate higher than normal for mechanical drives.<\/p>\n<p>The vast majority of users are perfectly happy with the longevity of their drives and the brand is known for its quality, so we recommend the Rugged Mini for whoever needs that extra protection for their hard drive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest Portable External Hard Drive<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00IRV005E?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31dUWByJ5ZL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for LaCie Rugged Mini External Hard Drive\" aria-label=\"Shop for LaCie Rugged Mini External Hard Drive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00IRV005E?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LaCie_Rugged_Mini_External_Hard_Drive\"><\/span>LaCie Rugged Mini External Hard Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">If you want a truly portable hard drive, you want to make sure it can withstand drops and jostles. LeCie&#8217;s Rugged Mini HDD can survive that and much, much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_External_Solid_State_Drive_Samsung_T7\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_7\">Best External Solid State Drive: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SAMSUNG-Portable-SSD-1TB-MU-PC1T0H\/dp\/B0874YJP92\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Samsung T7<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SAMSUNG-Portable-SSD-1TB-MU-PC1T0H\/dp\/B0874YJP92\/?tag=hotoge-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-752433 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/samsung-t7-resized.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Samsung T7 on yellow background\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" data-credittext=\"Samsung\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Samsung<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Samsung NAND memory is market-leading<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> About as fast as USB can go<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Durable and resistant to physical shock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Cheaper options at slower (yet still fast) speeds are available<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> The drive will throttle speeds to prevent overheating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s little doubt that Solid State Drives (SSDs) are taking over the internal drive market. Thanks to their fast read speeds, you can run applications software directly from SSDs. The same goes for creative work such as video editing. There\u2019s no need to copy your footage or other media files to an internal drive to work on your projects, you use them straight from the disk.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SAMSUNG-Portable-SSD-1TB-MU-PC1T0H\/dp\/B0874YJP92\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Samsung T7 Portable SSD<\/a>\u00a0takes over for the venerable\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-T5-Portable-SSD-MU-PA1T0B\/dp\/B073H552FJ\/?tag=hotoge-20\">T5 Portable SSD<\/a>\u00a0as the best external SSD. If the T5\u2019s price weren\u2019t so close to the T7, it would still be an easy recommendation today, but we can only recommend the older model if you find a good clearance deal. At up to1050MB\/s read speeds and up to 1000MB\/s write speeds, the T7 offers almost twice the performance of the T5.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not as fast as USB 3.2 Gen 2 SSDs can go, at least in theory, but it\u2019s probably faster than anyone needs an external drive to be. Whether you want to play video games, edit videos or rapidly transfer files between devices, the T7 is excellent in every regard. While the per-gigabyte is many times higher than an HDD, it\u2019s still quite affordable. The drive is tiny, fast, power-efficient, and durable.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to find anything negative to say, except that actually getting the advertised speeds depends on several other requirements being in place. You\u2019ll need a high-quality USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB controller in the computer that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 and UASP (USB-attached SCSI) to get near the advertised numbers.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, even in worst-case scenarios, this drive will be going as fast as the port you\u2019ve attached it to will allow, so you\u2019ll never be wasting available bandwidth.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box \">\nBest External Solid State Drive<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0874YJP92?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31hcJEp8rFL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Samsung T7 Portable SSD\" aria-label=\"Shop for Samsung T7 Portable SSD\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0874YJP92?tag=hotoge-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_T7_Portable_SSD\"><\/span>Samsung T7 Portable SSD<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Solid State Drives aren&#8217;t as cost-effective as HDDs yet, but they&#8217;re worth looking into if you need an external drive with some pep in its step. 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