Best Usb External Hard Drives in 2026

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 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.

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

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

USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible

Innovative style with refined metal cover

Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption

Massive capacity storage with auto and system backup

RAID-0 ready out of the box

USB 3.1 Gen 1-ready, USB 3.0 compatibility

Included WD Backup software makes backing up what's important to you easy and fast

For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for guidance on this

Easy to use WD Backup software makes protecting what's important to you easy

Auto backup with included WD Backup software

Password protection with hardware encryption

Trusted drive built with WD reliability

SECURITY FIRST: Securely and easily manage photos, videos, movies, and more with password activated hardware encryption

STYLISH & SPACIOUS: Stylish tone-on-tone fabric design works seamlessly with USB-C and USB 3.0 laptops and PCs

PLUG & PLAY: The perfect external hard drive for Windows or Mac, simply back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups (Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine)

2TB Storage Capacity

Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption

Automatic local and cloud backup. Stylish design with a range of exciting colors

Auto backup with Included WD Backup Software

Password Protection with hardware encryption

Trusted drive built with WD reliability

Auto backup with included WD Backup software

Password protection with hardware encryption

Re imagined design

Bold, aluminum radial-spin design

For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting. Refer to Application Guide for guidance on this

Automatic, local and cloud backup

Up to 4 TB capacity

Dual USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility

Automatic, continuous backup or file backup option

This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com

4-inch Form Factor, 1TB Storage Capacity

Formatted NTFS for Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 operating systems. Requires reformatting for Mac OS X operating systems. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

The My Book Duo drive has massive capacity ideal for storing photos, videos, documents, and music. It’s super-fast when using the USB Type-C port and is universally compatible (supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 / USB 3.0 / USB 2.0) with all cables included. Two USB Type-A hub ports deliver flexibility for additional accessories.

MASSIVE CAPACITY. The My Book Duo drive has up to 36TB capacity with a single cable. Free up valuable space on all your computers. Store and back up your photo, video, and music collections, and important documents in one reliable place.

RAID 0 READY OUT OF THE BOX. Ready to perform at maximum speed and capacity in default mode, RAID-0. Reconfigure the drive to RAID-1 for redundancy (data mirroring), or use it as two independent drives (JBOD) with the included software.

Ultra-fast transfer rates with USB 3.0 interface

The Passport for Mac is HFS+ journaled so it works right out of the box with your Mac computer, but it can be reformatted for Windows. It is also compatible with Apple Time Machine backup software.

Password protection and hardware encryption

Designed for Mac and Time Machine ready

Password protection with hardware encryption

Reimagined design

PC Compatible plug-and-play Compatible w/ Mac after formatting

Ruggedized (mil-spec)

Hardware Encryption

Designed for Mac and Time Machine ready

Password protection with hardware encryption

Trusted drive built with WD reliability

Auto backup with included WD Backup software

Password protection with hardware encryption

Reimagined design

Secure portable storage with up to 3 TB capacity

Formatted for Windows; For Mac compatibility this Hard Drive requires reformatting; Refer to Application Guide for guidance on this

Optional 256 bit AES hardware encryption

Easy to use, PIN authenticated hardware encrypted USB Flash Drive - Perfect solution to protect your digital assets. Simply enter a 7-15 digit PIN to authenticate and use as a normal USB flash drive. When the drive is disconnected, all data is encrypted using AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption (no software required).

Without the PIN, there’s no way IN! All data transferred to the drive is encrypted in real time and is protected from unauthorised access even if the device is lost or stolen!

The datAshur Personal2 helps you ensure compliance with data regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA.

Bold, aluminum radial-spin design

Automatic, local and cloud backup

Password protection and 256-bit hardware encryption . Premium storage with up to 2 TB capacity

Apricorn 2TB Aegis Padlock Fortress FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated 256-Bit Encrypted USB 3.0 Hard Drive with PIN Access (A25-3PL256-2000F)

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Validated

256-bit AES XTS Hardware Encryption

AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption, seamlessly encrypts all data on the drive in real-time

Built-in keypad for password input

Can be used with TVs (feature not possible with regular encrypted HDDs)

7200 RPM hard drive for extremely fast file transfers

USB 3.0 PC compatible plug-and-play. Compatible w/ Mac after formatting

Schedule automatic backups for your PC with Buffalo Backup Utility

Unmatched Performance: Cutting-edge read/write speeds up to 540MB/s, 5x faster than a conventional HDD, handles high-end gaming and 4K videos in seconds, no more waiting

Built to Perfection: VAVA SSD Pro is crafted with zinc-aluminum alloy casing with piano-baked finish that’s elegant, delicate and comfortable to touch, providing higher shock -resistance and optimal heat dissipation

Worry-Free Data Security: ATA lock technology and AES 256 bit hardware encryption s nobody but you with the correct password can read or write data to the SSD Pro, keeps all your personal and private data away from unauthorized users

Secure portable storage with up to 4TB capacity

Password protection and 256-bit hardware encryption

Automatic, local and cloud backup

Separate Admin and User Modes

Aegis Configurator Compatible

FIPS 140-2 Level 2 Inside

Secure portable storage with up to 2 TB capacity

Optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption

Automatic local and cloud backup