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The Best External Hard Drives
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The best choice for 2023
As a creator, you are always looking for extra storage space. An external hard drive comes in handy then, because you can easily and quickly expand your device's storage capacity. Additionally, many models are portable and can be taken anywhere.
All-rounder
Are you looking for a versatile external hard drive to expand your desktop computer's memory? Then take a look at the Western Digital My Book 8TB. With this drive, you can store up to 8TB of documents. Additionally, it is compatible with both Mac and Windows, as well as the corresponding backup software. You connect the Western Digital My Book via the USB 2.0 or 3.0 port. What makes it so versatile is the fact that you can also use it as external storage for your Xbox and PlayStation. Your data is also well protected thanks to 256-bit AES hardware encryption. A true all-rounder!
In short:
- Suitable for many different purposes, from gaming to storing movies and photos.
- Plenty of storage space for a good price
- Compatible with Windows and Mac
- Protected data thanks to 256-bit AES hardware encryption
- Easily creates backups in various ways
- Comes with helpful software that gets you started
For the traveler
Are you always on the go and do you prefer to take your files with you everywhere? Then the Samsung T5 External SSD is highly recommended for you. This compact SSD drive offers storage of 500GB, 1TB, or 2TB, so the right storage capacity is definitely available. With a transfer speed of 540 MB/s, it is also nice and fast, so you never have to wait long when transferring files. This allows you to easily get to work on the go. Additionally, your data is always protected, thanks to both the shock- and drop-resistant design and the 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
In short:
- Ideal for the traveling image maker
- Compact and lightweight design
- Protected data thanks to 256-bit AES hardware encryption
- Transfer speed up to 540 MB/s, up to 4.9x faster than external HDDs
- Shock and drop resistant
- Easy to connect thanks to the included USB C and USB A cables.
Powerhouse
Do you want to use your hard drive for professional purposes or do you need a lot of storage space? Then we recommend the LaCie 2Big Thunderbolt 3. The hard drives in this series are available in 8, 16, 20, and 28TB versions. So you will never run out of storage space. In addition, these drives offer many possibilities for combining multiple drives. For instance, you can connect up to five of these devices together as a daisy chain, giving you extra storage capacity. These drives also offer the ability to charge your devices and feature multiple SD and CompactFlash card slots. High-level all-rounders, in short.
In short:
- Ideal for professional image makers, entrepreneurs, or small offices
- Maximum RAID transfer speed: 440 MB/s
- Compatible with Windows 10 and macOS 10.12
- Many connectivity options thanks to USB A, USB C, and DisplayPort ports and 2 Thunderbolt 3 interfaces.
- Charges laptops and phones
- Upload photos quickly with built-in card slots
For the rough work
Do you regularly work in less-than-ideal conditions where you are at risk of damaging your equipment? Or are you simply very clumsy? Then the G-Technology G-Drive EV RAW SSD 1TB is perfect for you. This hard drive features an extremely robust design and is resistant to rain, dust, shocks, and pressure. As a result, your photos and videos are truly safe in all conditions, even when walking through the rain or working in dusty areas. Furthermore, the G-Drive supports USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 technology for faster file transfer. These features make this drive highly recommended for roughnecks.
In short:
- Ideal for work in harsh conditions
- Resistant to rain, dust, and pressure
- Triple layer shock protection for increased durability
- USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 support
- Transfer speed up to 425 MB/s
