Ultimate External Storage Guide: Find the Perfect Drive for Your Needs (2024)

Speed up the flow. Move files faster. All on the Go with a portable external SSD The rugged SanDisk® Extreme Portable SSD delivers high-speed transfers with up to 550MB/s read speeds.7 This makes it perfect for saving and editing hi-res photos and videos. With an IP55 rating, it also stands up to rain, splashes, spills, and dust.1

Finish First with Powerful SSD Performance From the brand trusted by professional photographers worldwide, the SanDisk Extreme PRO® Portable SSD provides powerful solid state performance in a rugged, dependable storage solution. Nearly 2x as fast as our previous generation!

Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD CT2000X9SSD9 Dependable storage for your favorite devices, wherever you go — that’s what the Crucial X9 Portable SSD offers. 1. MB/s speed measured by Crucial as maximum sequential performance of device on a high-performance desktop computer with Crystal Disk Mark (version 8.0.4 for x64). Your performance may vary. 2. Some of the storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes. 3. Comparative speed claims measured against maximum reported speeds from mainstream portable HDD manufacturers. Your performance may vary. 4. Up to 7.5 ft/2 meters without impact to data on a carpeted floor. 5. Compatibility may vary and may be contingent on device formatting and host capabilities. Compatible Android devices must be able to work with USB Mass Storage over OTG. Operating system updates and reformatting may be required. 6. Based on average photo size of 6MB, video at 4K/60fps in H264 format at 24GB/hr and 200GB for AAA games. 7. Best speeds available with USB Type-C to C cable on USB 3.2 Gen2 supported devices. Use USB Type-A adapter for older devices. 8. Ships in exFAT format. Can be reformatted into NTFS, APFS or other formats. Reformatting will result in loss of data from the drive. 9. Valid for 3 years from the original date of purchase, or before writing the maximum total bytes written (TBW) as published in the product datasheet and as measured in the product’s SMART data, whichever comes first. 10. One-month complimentary Adobe Acrobat Pro plan available with eligible Crucial SSD purchase. Adobe Acrobat Pro and Crucial product registration required for redemption. Eligible Crucial X9 SSDs: CT4000X9SSD9, CT2000X9SSD9, CT1000X9SSD9 must be purchased between September 26, 2023 and December 31, 2024. Offer limited to one redemption per eligible Crucial SSD purchase and registration; up to two per Adobe Creative Cloud user account, subject to acceptance of applicable Terms of Use, while activation code supplies last. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Micron Technology reserves the right to change or discontinue this offer at any time without notice.

The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C™ (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 280MB/s read and 280MB/s write2 (22TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows®.

The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C™ (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 280MB/s read and 280MB/s write2 (22TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows®.

The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE PROJECT is made for makers. Transfer, edit, and archive large volumes of high-value content daily. The workflow is fast and simple, so you can focus on the content, and have peace of mind about your storage. High-capacity and Fast Data Transfers Quickly backup or add extra storage to your computer for your HD photos, videos, and music with high-speed data transfers up to 260MB/s read and write2 (18TB - 26TB capacities1) using the Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) port. 7200RPM Ultrastar Enterprise-class Hard Drive Inside For your demanding workloads and mission-critical content, you can rely on the power and enhanced reliability of the 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive inside. PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Slot3 Offload, make copies or edit content from a PRO-BLADE SSD Mag through the new PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot at blazing fast speeds

The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE PROJECT is made for makers. Transfer, edit, and archive large volumes of high-value content daily. The workflow is fast and simple, so you can focus on the content, and have peace of mind about your storage. High-capacity and Fast Data Transfers Quickly backup or add extra storage to your computer for your HD photos, videos, and music with high-speed data transfers up to 260MB/s read and write2 (18TB - 26TB capacities1) using the Thunderbolt™ 3 (40Gbps) port. 7200RPM Ultrastar Enterprise-class Hard Drive Inside For your demanding workloads and mission-critical content, you can rely on the power and enhanced reliability of the 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class hard drive inside. PRO-BLADE SSD Mag Slot3 Offload, make copies or edit content from a PRO-BLADE SSD Mag through the new PRO-BLADE SSD Mag slot at blazing fast speeds

Introducing KIOXIA’s portable SSD, the EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD series. Now smaller and lighter compared to the EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD, the G2’s chic and timeless design takes mobility to the next level. Well-suited for content creators, KIOXIA's BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory helps deliver speeds of up to 1,050MB/s read*1. The EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD series prioritizes portability with a shockproof housing*3 that fits up to 2TB of data in the palm of your hand for today’s on-the-go users.

Introducing KIOXIA’s portable SSD, the EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD series. Now smaller and lighter compared to the EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD, the G2’s chic and timeless design takes mobility to the next level. Well-suited for content creators, KIOXIA's BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory helps deliver speeds of up to 1,050MB/s read*1. The EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD series prioritizes portability with a shockproof housing*3 that fits up to 2TB of data in the palm of your hand for today’s on-the-go users.

● Supports USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 ● Performance up to 2000MB/s ● Highly portable, lightweight, and compact form factor ● Supports new generation game consoles ● Supports multiple operating systems support

● Supports USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 ● Performance up to 2000MB/s ● Highly portable, lightweight, and compact form factor ● Supports new generation game consoles ● Supports multiple operating systems support