Top rated External hard drives
Here’s a ranking of the top rated External hard drives. To give you a quick overview, we’ve added the most important information about each product. This page always stays fresh and updates automatically.
1. WD Elements Portable
Discover the reliability and large storage capacity of the WD Elements portable hard drive. With fast data transfer and seamless connectivity to USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 devices, you can effortlessly back up your photos, videos, and other files on the go.
Smooth Expansion
With this plug-and-play hard drive, you can expand your capacity in seconds, allowing you to store your important files easily and worry-free.
High Capacity
The enormous storage capacity of up to 6 TB provides ample space for your valuable photos, unforgettable videos, and important documents while on the move.
Faster Data Transfer
Thanks to the high transfer speed of USB 3.2 Gen 1, you can quickly and easily access and share your files.
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 pulp and is fully recyclable.
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 5 TB
- Connection: Micro-B
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1; USB 3.0
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 110 mm x 82 mm x 15 mm
- Weight: 0.13 kg
- Model Number: WDBUZG7500ABK-WESN
- Operating Temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C
- Non-Operating Temperature: -20 °C to 65 °C
- Certifications: FCC-ICES, CE, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, EAC, KC, UKCA
Product Features
- Plug-and-play expansion
- Huge storage capacities for photos, videos, music, important documents, and more
- SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s)
Compatibility
- Windows 10 and above
- Reformatting may be required for other operating systems.
- Compatibility depends on the user's hardware configuration and operating system.
Package Contents
- WD Elements Portable Hard Drive
- SuperSpeed USB-A Cable (5 Gbit/s).
2. 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.
3. WD Elements Desktop
WD Elements desktop hard drives with USB 3.0 offer reliable, high-capacity auxiliary storage, ultra-high data transfer rates, universal connectivity. With this one drive, you have both compatibility with the latest USB 3.0 devices and backward compatibility with USB 2.0 devices. When connected to a USB 3.0 port, the WD Elements desktop hard drive provides ultra-fast data transfer. When the internal hard disk reaches its capacity limits, your PC slows down.
4. 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, anywhere. Use the included Acronis True Image 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
Sleek 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 under control.
Easy Backups. Includes Ransomware Protection.
The included Acronis True Image 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 pulp and is fully recyclable.
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 5 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):...
5. WD My Passport
The My Passport hard drive is a reliable mobile storage solution for versatile use on the go. This handy device features a new attractive design and provides space for storing, organizing, and sharing photos, videos, music, and documents. With seamless integration with WD Backup software and password protection, your digital content on the My Passport hard drive is always securely stored.
Sleek design: The My Passport hard drive is now available in a new version, allowing you to work even better while on the move. The device features a slim form factor and is available in several vibrant colors.
Confidentiality guaranteed: The password protection and the integrated 256-bit AES hardware encryption in the My Passport hard drive ensure that your content remains confidential and protected. You only need to activate the password protection and set your own password for WD Discovery.
Data backup: The My Passport hard drive comes with WD Backup software included. This allows you to set up automatic data backups so that valuable moments and memories from your life—photos, videos, music, and documents—are not lost. Simply specify the timing and frequency of the backup to secure important data from your system on the My Passport hard drive.
6. WD My Passport
The My Passport drive is a reliable, portable storage solution that gives you the confidence and freedom to move forward in life. With a new stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, it offers space to store, organize, and share photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with WD Backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep the contents of your digital life secure. The new My Passport drive has been redesigned so you can make the most of your own journey. It features a convenient, sleek form factor and is available in a range of vibrant colors. The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software to ensure that everything you create on your life journey—photos, videos, music, and documents—does not get lost. You can set it to run automatically according to your schedule. Simply choose the time and frequency to back up important files from your system to your My Passport drive. The portable storage solution My Passport is ready to use right away, including all necessary cables. And with SuperSpeed USB, you can quickly start and continue backing up all the data in your life. With the included WD Discovery software, you can connect to popular social media and cloud storage services. Seamlessly import, organize, and share your photos, videos, and documents to the My Passport drive to secure your online social life. WD Discovery can also manage your drive through WD Drive Utilities. It’s hard to predict what lies ahead on your own journey. That’s why WD designs drives for demanding requirements of durability and long-term reliability.
7. WD My Passport
The My Passport drive is a reliable, portable storage solution that gives you the confidence and freedom to move forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, it provides space to store, organize, and share photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with WD Backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep the contents of your digital life secure.
The new My Passport drive has been redesigned to help you make the most of your own journey. It features a convenient, sleek form factor and is available in a range of vibrant colors. The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software, ensuring that everything you create on your life journey—photos, videos, music, and documents—won't be lost. You can set it to run automatically according to your schedule. Just choose the time and frequency to back up important files from your system to your My Passport drive.
The portable storage solution My Passport is ready to use right out of the box, including all necessary cables. And with SuperSpeed USB, you can quickly start and continue backing up all the data in your life. With the included WD Discovery software, you can connect to popular social media and cloud storage services. Seamlessly import, organize, and share your photos, videos, and documents to the My Passport drive to secure your online social life. WD Discovery can also manage your drive through WD Drive Utilities.
It’s hard to predict what lies ahead on your own journey. That’s why WD designs drives for demanding requirements of durability and long-term reliability.
8. 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 your own password to protect your content, ensuring that your information 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.
9. 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.
10. LaCie Rugged Mini
Whether it's falls, rain, dust, or external forces – thanks to their immense durability, the Rugged Shuttle hard drives are the ideal choice for creative storytellers. These compact, rugged, and always-ready devices are perfect for data exchange on film sets or in music studios – and for delivering finished projects to your clients.
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