Best Usb External Hard Drives in 2025

TRANSFER IN A FLASH: Transfers files nearly 9.5x faster than external hard disk drive (HDD). Reads up to 1,050 MB/s / Writes up to 1,000 MB/s on USB 3.2 gen 2 supported devices.

SAMSUNG RECOMMENDS users to download the latest firmware update via the included Portable SSD Software 1.0 to ensure optimal performance

Data transfer speed may vary depending on the user’s PC environment and the types of data being transferred. USB 3.2 Gen2 and UASP support are required for maximum transfer speed (1,050MB/s)

Expand your PS4 gaming experience

Play anywhere

Fast and easy setup

NEXT-LEVEL PERFORMANCE w/MAXIMUM HEAT CONTROL: The integrated heatsink disperses heat to maintain speed, power efficiency, and thermal control, preventing downtime from overheating on Playstation 5 and PCs

MAXIMUM SPEED: Powered by an in-house controller designed to harmonize the flash memory components and the interface for top speed – with a PCIe 4.0 interface that’s 2x faster than PCIe 3.0 SSDs and 12x faster than Samsung SATA SSDs*

A WINNING COMBINATION: Achieve fully immersive gameplay with sustained high-performance bandwidth and throughput for heavy-duty applications in gaming, graphics, data analytics, and more

Firecuda gaming dock is an external laptop hard drive and Hub Offering 4TB of spacious capacity for storing older games, media files, and tomorrow's hottest new titles

The expandable NVMe slot is perfect for inserting an ultra-fast upgrade, like the Firecuda NVMe SSD

Hub includes a Thunderbolt 3 port, DisplayPort, USB 3. 0, RJ45 Ethernet network port, 3. 5mm audio-in/mic port, and a 3. 5mm audio-out port

THE SSD ALL-STAR: The latest 870 EVO has indisputable performance, reliability and compatibility built upon Samsung's pioneering technology. S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes

EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE: Enjoy professional level SSD performance which maximizes the SATA interface limit to 560 530 MB/s sequential speeds,* accelerates write speeds and maintains long term high performance with a larger variable buffer

INDUSTRY-DEFINING RELIABILITY: Meet the demands of every task — from everyday computing to 8K video processing, with up to 600 TBW** under a 5-year limited warranty***

Get NVMe solid state performance featuring up to 1050MB/s read and up to 1000MB/s write speeds in a portable, high-capacity drive that’s perfect for creating amazing content or capturing incredible footage. Requires compatible devices capable of reaching such speed. Based on internal testing; Performance may be lower depending on host device, interface, usage conditions and other factors. 1MB=1,000,000 bytes.

Up to 2 meter drop protection and IP55 water and dust resistance (3) mean this tough drive can take a beating

Use the handy Carabiner loop to secure it to your belt loop or backpack for extra peace of mind

Available in capacities up to 5TB that can hold up to 125 games, so that you can save old favorites and still have room for new titles (As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. The number of games will vary based on file size, formatting, other programs, and factors.)

Comes with an 18-inch (457mm) USB Type-A to Micro-B cable with SuperSpeed interface up to 5Gbps (Cable length may vary.)

Compatible with Xbox Series X/S (play and store Xbox One games, archive Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games) and PlayStation 5 (play and store PS4 games, archive PS5 games) consoles

Shock, drops up to 4 feet, dust and water resistant for all-terrain use

For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for more details

Password protection built in. Maximum speed is 130 mb per second

Sleek profile design with a matte, smudge resistance finish

Plug and play; Easy to use with no software to install

Quickly add more storage capacity to your PC and other compatible devices

A front-facing USB C and USB 3.0 port for connecting and recharging devices—even if your computer is off

Password-protected external hard drive with USB hub to secure your digital life

Out-of-the-box compatibility with Windows and Mac computers

Adding extra storage for your videos, music, photos, and files.

Transfer data at maximum speed with USB 3.0; USB 2.0 compatible

Improve PC performance - When your internal hard drive is almost full your PC slows down. Don’t delete files. Free up space on your internal hard drive by transferring files to your WD Elements portable hard drive and get your laptop moving again.

IronWolf internal hard drives are the ideal solution for up to 8-bay, multi-user NAS environments craving powerhouse performance

Store more and work faster with a NAS-optimized hard drive providing 8TB and cache of up to 256MB

Purpose built for NAS enclosures, IronWolf delivers less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file-sharing performance, and much more

PS4 / XBOX COMPATIBLE: Ideal for gaming enthusiasts Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim (PS4 System Software version 4.50 or higher)

ALL-ROUND DATA PROTECTION: Military-grade shockproof and IPX4 water-resistant protection,

NO MORE MISSING CABLES: Cable-carry design for easy cable storage, Supported OS: Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS 10.5.x, Linux 2.6.x,

Protect what matters with Rugged Secure’s AES-256 government-grade hardware encrypted password protection

Shuttle large-scale projects with 2TB of capacity, and directly ingest files with fast speeds of up to 130MB/s

Trek near or far with a portable hard drive that provides drop, crush, and rain resistance as well as Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB 3.0 compatibility

BUILD YOUR GAME VAULT 2TB of capacity to build the ultimate Game Vault without sacrificing titles

XBOX-CERTIFIED Compatible with Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and all generations of Xbox One, Dimensions: L x W x D - 4.54in × 1.94in × 5.04in

BRILLIANT DESIGN A bold and refined design, crafted to compliment your Xbox

UPC: 718037884639

Weight: 0.150 lbs

Up to 5TB that can hold up to 125 games, so that you can save old favorites and still have room for new titles. (As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. Number of games based on a 36GB average per game. The number of games will vary based on file size, capacity, formatting, other programs, and factors.)

1-Month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership included with purchase (1-Month trial offer of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for New Xbox Game Pass members only. Limit: 1 per person/account. Available for a limited time. See product packaging for full details.)

Works with Xbox Series X/S (store and play Xbox One games, archive Xbox Series X and Xbox series S games.)

USB 3.1 Interface that works with PC, Mac, Linux

IP68 Waterproof, tested for 60 minutes in 2 meter of water

IP68 Military-Grade Shockproof MIL-STD-810G 516.6

Enjoy enormous desktop storage space for years to come for photos, movies, music, and more

Designed to work with Windows computers, this external USB drive makes backup easy with a simple drag-and-drop

Setup is easy! Just connect the external hard drive to your Windows computer for automatic recognition—no software required

High-capacity add-on storage

Fast data transfers

Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs

Designed for Mac

Software for device management and backup with password protection. (Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.)

256-bit AES hardware encryption

HIGH DATA TRANSFER SPEED USB 3.0 flash drive with minimum read speed up to 70MB/s. Backward-compatible with USB 2.0 and transfer much faster

SLIM FIGURE WITH LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY Gum size usb flash drive with 64GB capacity meets your daily needs in work, school, at home and while travelling. Digital storage for photos, music, videos, files and data transfer.

PLUG AND PLAY Just plug the thumb drive then start data storage, backup and transfer between devices and locations. It supports Windows OS and compatible with PC, Laptop, TV, Car, Audio and etc

Plug & Play, Hot-Swappable. Tool-free design, easy to install.

Hi-Speed USB 3.0 to SATA interface.

Compatible with 2.5” SATA hard drives. Optimized for SSD, Supports UASP SATA III.

Military-grade shock resistance

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 compliant and backwards compatible with USB 2.0

Advanced 3-stage shock protection system with durable anti-shock rubber outer case

【Ultra-Fast Data Transfers 】- The external hard drive works with the USB 3.0 thickened copper core cable to provide super fast transfer speed. The theoretical read speed is as high as 110MB/s-133MB/s, and the write speed is as high as 103MB/s.

【Ultra-thin and quiet】-The motherboard adopts JMicron 578 noise-free solution, giving you a quiet working environment. Lightweight and portable size designed to fit in your pocket for easy portability.

【Compatibility】Compatible with PS4/xbox one/Windows/Linux/Mac/Android / stable and fast loading on game consoles no difference from fast transmission when using on PC

✔ Ultra Slim and Sturdy Metal Design: Merely 0.4 inch thick. All-Aluminum anti-scratch model delivers remarkable strength and durability, keeping this portable hard drive running cool and quiet

✔ A Reliable Game Drive: This PS4 external hard drive features fast and stable performance for PS4, PS4 Pro, and Xbox One, does not refuse or delete a game. Compatible with Microsoft Windows and Mac OS(10.6.5 and above) in the meantime

✔ Improve PC Performance: Powered by USB 3.0 technology, this USB hard drive is much faster than - but still compatible with - USB 2.0 backup drive, allowing for super fast transfer speed at up to 5 Gbit/s

Store and access 2TB of photos and files on the go with Backup Plus Slim, a portable external hard drive

This portable hard drive features a minimalist metal enclosure, and is a stylish USB drive

Simply plug this portable hard drive into a Windows or Mac computer via the included USB 3.0 cable to back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups

Easily free up space on your iPhone (iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone XR, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro, iPad with Retina display, iPod 5th Generation and newer; iXpand Drive app and iOS 10.0.2 or higher required.)

Automatically back up your photos and videos (iXpand Drive app required. Available for download from the App Store. iOS 10.0.2 or higher required. Set up automatic backup within app settings.)

Shoot videos directly onto the iXpand Drive, freeing up space on your iPhone (Video first records to internal iPhone storage before automatically moving to iXpand Drive)

Massive capacity, up to 18TB capacity (1 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.)

Includes software for device management and backup with password protection (Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.)

256-bit AES hardware encryption

Super slim at only 11.5 mm in profile, fitting easily in any briefcase or backpack

Raised lip on the edge of the drive protects the surface from scratching when the drive is laid flat

Reflective, smooth surface