Best Firewire External Hard Drives in 2026

Do not delete games from PS4 consoles just to make room for new ones; Store 50 plus games with 2TB of portable hard drive storage

Official Licensed PS4 product for seamless operation and compatibility; Operates under PS4 hard drive firmware

Dive into the action with a quick step by step setup and plug and play USB 3.0 connectivity; No power cable needed

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

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

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Sleek profile design with a matte, smudge resistance finish

Plug and play; Easy to use with no software to install. Requires reformatting for Mac OS v10.12 /OS X v10.11 / v10.1

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

Easily store and access 1TB to content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a USB external hard drive

Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this external hard drive makes backup a snap just drag and drop. Reformatting may be required for Mac

To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition no software required

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

High-capacity add-on storage

Fast data transfers

Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs

Slim Design

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

✔ 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

✔ Compatible With: Microsoft Windows 10/ Windows 8.1/ Windows 8/ Windows 7/ Mac OS (★10.6.5 and above)/ Linux/ Xbox/ PS4 - A RELIABLE GAME DRIVE

✔ 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

【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

0GB Bus-Powered, Multi-Interface Enclosure Kit, Mac and PC compatible

USB 3.0 & 2.0 / FireWire 800 (FireWire 400 Backwards Compatible) Enclosure Kit

The On-The-Go "Add your own Drive" Kit enclosure is ready to accept your own 2.5" SATA Hard Drive or SSD

✔ 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

✔ Ultra Slim and Sturdy Design: Merely 0.4 inch thick. 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

USB-C (10Gbps) drive for fast backup with up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write (1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors.)

High-capacity, enterprise-class Ultrastar 7200RPM drive inside

Mac Ready, Apple Time Machine compatible; easily reformatted for Windows

The aluminum enclosure complements your Mac computer and the book-like design allows two or more My Book drives to nestle neatly together like volumes on a shelf

Save and access data at FireWire 800 speeds or change gears and utilize the USB 2.0 interface

Visual backup software and drive management control center. Install all components, some or none. It's up to you

Fantom Drives Gforce 3 external hard drive comes preformatted for Windows and can easily be formatted for Mac. No software installation required and is ready to use

USB 3.2 Gen 1 allows for transfer speeds up to 5Gbps. Comes with USB cable and is backwards compatible to USB 2.0. Comes with eSATA and FireWire port as well for specialized uses

Hard bodied aluminum provides protection for drives and doubles as a heat sink to keep temperatures cool and operation quiet

Formatted for Mac out of the box and instantly compatible with Time Machine software

Keep copies of your precious digital files, in case disaster strikes

Impressive 2 TB storage capacity

USB 3.0 is backward compatible with USB 2.0.Host Interface: eSATA,FireWire 800 (2),FireWire 400,USB 3.0

7200 rpm Hard Drive for faster transfer rates

Fan-free design for virtually silent operation. Power Supply: 110/220 V (Universal Power Supply)

G-Technology GD42000 2TB G-drive

Versatile - Multiple connections with two FireWire 800 ports, and one USB 2.0 portable

Stylish - Compact black design with included black Iomega Power Grip band slips easily into a backpack or briefcase

Rugged - Perfect for travel environments, the Drop Guard Xtreme feature protects the drive when dropped up to 7 feet!

♥The Wavlink two-slot hard drive dokcking station supports all 2.5''/ 3.5'' SATA I/ SATA II / SATA III HDD SSD (up to 2 x 12TB), Support OTG functionality, easy to expand phone storge.

♥USB 3.0 super speed with UASP supported, data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps, backward compatible with USB2.0 and 1.1

♥Offline data copy between two hard drives with no computer involved. A competent assistant for data backup. Tool-free, no driver needed. Hot-swappable, plug and play!

Powerful 1 TB drive optimized for professionals working with high-definition audio, digital video editing, SD video and 2D/3D imaging

FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces

LaCie's trademark "Shortcut Button" for quick back-ups or application launch

Compatible with Time Machine software

FireWire 800 or USB 2.0 plug-and-play

Use the same drive interchangeably on both Mac and PC computers

Tableau TK9 Kit Includes: T9 Tableau Forensic FireWire Bridge,TP2 Power Supply Line Cord, TC7-9-9 Tableau FireWire 800 9-pin to 9-pin Cable, TCA7-4-9 Tableau FireWire 4-pin to 9-pin Cable Adapter, TCA7-6-9 Tableau FireWire 6-pin to 9-pin Cable Adapter, TC8 Tableau USB 2.0 A to Mini B Cable, T9 Quick Reference Guide, SiForce Transport Case.

Suitable for both the field and lab. Read/write mode capability via internal DIP switch.

Can be used to image Apple desktop and notebook computers when booted in “Target Disk Mode.”

CROSS PLATFORM: The LaCie d2 Professional is the go-to external desktop hard drive for creatives using Mac/PC SSD-based laptops or all-in-one-computers with limited storage capacity

FAST DATA: Easily edit and archive projects with massive massive capacity and speeds of up to 290MB/s

FUTURE PROOF: Seamlessly connect to USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2 computers, enjoy reduced noise and vibration thanks to an aluminum form factor, and get ultimate reliability and performance with BarraCuda Pro enterprise-class drives

2-bay RAID with multiple modes Up to 360 MB/s transfer rate 7,200 RPM Drive Speed Intelligent quiet cooling fan Formatted for MAC, compatible with Windows USB 3.0, FireWire 800 and sSATA compatible

0 RAID Array 4 TB 7200 RPM The powerful StudioRAID is a high performance, ultra-reliable hardware RAID with USB 3

0, Firewire 800, and eSata connectivity

Interface: USB 3.0 (Up to 325 MB/Sec); Firewire 800 /IEEE 1394b (Up to 100 MB/Sec); eSATA (Up to 325 MB/sec)

100 Terabyte Capacity (Formatted capacity will vary depending on the RAID mode selected)

JBOD (default), RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 10, Combine (Span)

Easy to set up, easy to use: Installation is a snap because you dont really install this drive

Automatic backup: Back up important projects to multiple destinations including files servers, portable drives and My Book

Powerful quad interface: For convenience and compatibility among multiple computers, FireWire 400 and 800

Extensive compatibility with 3.5" IDE / ATA hard drives

Supports USB 2.0 for maximum compatibility

Supports Firewire IEEE1394 for high performance