Luckily, external hard drives are still pretty common and have only improved in the past few years. In fact, some of them can even be connected directly to a phone, which can be a great benefit ...

We transferred a 10GB file at an average transfer rate of 80MBps, making it one of the quickest external hard disk drives we've recorded. It is reasonably compact (80 x 111 x 13.5mm) and light ...

External USB/Thunderbolt drives (aka direct-attached storage, or DAS) are a super-convenient way to quickly back up your important files, as well as store any data that you don’t need on your ...

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The WD My Passport, Works with USB-C is now available at the highest capacity (6TB) of any pocketable, spinning hard drive on the market today. Despite its name, it connects via a USB Micro-B port ...

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The best PS5 external hard drives can help you avoid disappointment. We’ve all been there, you pick up a brand new PS5 game only to get home and discover that you don’t have any space on your ...

The best external hard drives transfer files quickly, are durable enough to withstand a few knocks, and offer a wide range of storage sizes to meet your needs and budget. We've tested hard disk drives ...

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There are a few factors to consider when looking for a external drive. Firstly, you’ll need to make sure your system has USB ports that are fast enough to take advantage of the speed of an SSD.

The Seagate Expansion boasts a single 20TB disk drive so it's no bigger than ... Check out the best external hard drives of 2025. For more big tech news for this month, check out our CES 2025 ...