Fastest External HDD
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Discover the power of speed and efficiency with the fastest external HDDs available at Best Buy. Perfect for professionals, gamers, and anyone in need of quick data transfers, these high-performance hard drives offer reliable storage solutions that keep up with your demanding lifestyle. Whether you're backing up crucial files or expanding your digital library, these cutting-edge external HDDs provide the ideal blend of capacity and rapid access. Explore our selection to find the perfect match for your needs and enjoy seamless connectivity with all your devices.
WD - My Passport 1TB External USB Type-C Portable SSD - Space Gray
Model: WDBAGF0010BGY-WESNSKU: 6422485Top comment"Fast, reliable backup. Fastest backup I have ever seen....I bough it for a present, it worked vey well for a backup and, in comparison of a traditional HDD the speed was very notorious when reading about 100 GB in both, SDD took like 2 mins, while HDD 6 min"
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Secure and store important files safely in this Western Digital My Passport SSD. The fast data transfer rates of up to 1,050MB/s lets you move large amounts of content swiftly, while the 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers secure password protection. This Western Digital My Passport SSD features a maximum capacity of 1TB to store pictures, videos and documents, and the drop-resistant construction absorbs a maximum of 6.5-foot drops for durability.Top comment"Fast, reliable backup. Fastest backup I have ever seen....I bough it for a present, it worked vey well for a backup and, in comparison of a traditional HDD the speed was very notorious when reading about 100 GB in both, SDD took like 2 mins, while HDD 6 min"
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Secure and store important files safely in this Western Digital My Passport SSD. The fast data transfer rates of up to 1,050MB/s lets you move large amounts of content swiftly, while the 256-bit AES hardware encryption offers secure password protection. This Western Digital My Passport SSD features a maximum capacity of 1TB to store pictures, videos and documents, and the drop-resistant construction absorbs a maximum of 6.5-foot drops for durability.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $94.99Save $45The comparable value price is $139.99
Crucial - X10 Pro 4TB USB-C External SSD - Black
Model: CT4000X10PROSSD9SKU: 6551162Top comment"Fastest External Drives that I have Ever used...Excellent purchase fastest External SSD in the mar...Definitely the fastest SSD I've seen so far. Although I suspect a unique form of caching data that gives it sustainable speed i've noticed some pitfalls in the product. "
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Elevate your video editing experience with the Crucial X10 Pro SSD: the portable drive that packs a palm-sized punch. With sequential read and write speeds up to 2,100/2,000MB/s and 4TB of space, your X10 Pro can connect directly to your laptop or workstation via a convenient USB-C cable. Blaze through your multi-cam timeline and even edit, trim, and render directly from the drive. The Crucial X10 Pro works with Windows, Mac, Android devices, and more. Featuring Micron TLC NAND plus water and dust resistance (IP55), the Crucial X10 Pro is the perfect partner in the studio or in the field, giving you the raw performance, lasting durability, and generous capacity you need.Top comment"Fastest External Drives that I have Ever used...Excellent purchase fastest External SSD in the mar...Definitely the fastest SSD I've seen so far. Although I suspect a unique form of caching data that gives it sustainable speed i've noticed some pitfalls in the product. "
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Elevate your video editing experience with the Crucial X10 Pro SSD: the portable drive that packs a palm-sized punch. With sequential read and write speeds up to 2,100/2,000MB/s and 4TB of space, your X10 Pro can connect directly to your laptop or workstation via a convenient USB-C cable. Blaze through your multi-cam timeline and even edit, trim, and render directly from the drive. The Crucial X10 Pro works with Windows, Mac, Android devices, and more. Featuring Micron TLC NAND plus water and dust resistance (IP55), the Crucial X10 Pro is the perfect partner in the studio or in the field, giving you the raw performance, lasting durability, and generous capacity you need.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $279.99Save $60The comparable value price is $339.99
Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: GSRF MU-PE4T0S/AMSKU: 6545590Top comment"Nice external...What i expect from an external. Booted up perfectly and performs well....It's IP65 durable and compact and more reliable than an HDD. Live it with my Monument2 photo storage."
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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.
Top comment"Nice external...What i expect from an external. Booted up perfectly and performs well....It's IP65 durable and compact and more reliable than an HDD. Live it with my Monument2 photo storage."
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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.
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Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 8TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Desktop Hard Drive with Certified Xbox Green LED Lighting - Black
Model: STKW8000400SKU: 6473668Top comment"They need the read speeds that are in the 1000s… not 100s like a HDD. This large HDD can store the next gen game, but then you have to copy it to the console internal SSD to play, which takes some time. ...I'll download it on my console with the fastest speed copy the game to the hard drive (faster than downloading) plug the external into the series s and move the game from the external to the series s takes about 5 minutes to port 75 gig games this way instead of 15 minutes each system or longer!"
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Immerse yourself in the game with Game Drive Hub for Xbox. Build a premium Game Vault with 8TB of storage, while the bold design of the hub complements your whole Xbox gaming station. The built-in LED light bar illuminates your gaming center in Xbox green, while dual front-facing USB-C and USB-A ports keep all your essentials charged and ready to rock.Top comment"They need the read speeds that are in the 1000s… not 100s like a HDD. This large HDD can store the next gen game, but then you have to copy it to the console internal SSD to play, which takes some time. ...I'll download it on my console with the fastest speed copy the game to the hard drive (faster than downloading) plug the external into the series s and move the game from the external to the series s takes about 5 minutes to port 75 gig games this way instead of 15 minutes each system or longer!"
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Immerse yourself in the game with Game Drive Hub for Xbox. Build a premium Game Vault with 8TB of storage, while the bold design of the hub complements your whole Xbox gaming station. The built-in LED light bar illuminates your gaming center in Xbox green, while dual front-facing USB-C and USB-A ports keep all your essentials charged and ready to rock.See all Xbox Series X|S StorageYour price for this item is $189.99Save $30The comparable value price is $219.99
WD - BLACK P10 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBA3A0050BBK-WESNSKU: 6385541See all Video Game StorageProduct Description
The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 5TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.See all Video Game StorageProduct Description
The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 5TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.See all Video Game StorageYour price for this item is $144.99Save $15The comparable value price is $159.99
WD - BLACK P10 Game Drive for Xbox 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black With White Trim
Model: WDBA6U0020BBK-WESNSKU: 6446242Top comment"There’s nothing more than just plugging this drive in and it adds some extra storage for games. I really like the external design of this drive as it’s definitely more attractive than most standard external HDDs with an industrial, rugged look to it. ...Competent HDD with a nice design...Billed as a high performance gaming accessory, it really is a fast external HDD with a USB 3.0 5gbps interface (or USB 3.2 Gen 1 - thank you USB consortium). "
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The WD_Black P10 Game Drive for Xbox gives your Xbox the tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. With up to 5TB* of storage capacity, the WD_Black P10 Game Drive for Xbox is a top-tier external HDD built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their Xbox so they can drive their game the way they choose. Included with your purchase is a 1-month membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with access to 100+ games on consoles and PC, plus online console multiplayer.****Top comment"There’s nothing more than just plugging this drive in and it adds some extra storage for games. I really like the external design of this drive as it’s definitely more attractive than most standard external HDDs with an industrial, rugged look to it. ...Competent HDD with a nice design...Billed as a high performance gaming accessory, it really is a fast external HDD with a USB 3.0 5gbps interface (or USB 3.2 Gen 1 - thank you USB consortium). "
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The WD_Black P10 Game Drive for Xbox gives your Xbox the tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. With up to 5TB* of storage capacity, the WD_Black P10 Game Drive for Xbox is a top-tier external HDD built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their Xbox so they can drive their game the way they choose. Included with your purchase is a 1-month membership of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with access to 100+ games on consoles and PC, plus online console multiplayer.****See all Xbox Series X|S StorageYour price for this item is $94.99Save $5The comparable value price is $99.99
Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray
Model: GSRF MU-PC1T0T/AMSKU: 6415699Top comment"Fits in the pocket. Also it’s the fastest external drive I have, I have other external ssd’s but this one is wicked fast....Very good and efficient External SSD from Samsung."
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Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
Top comment"Fits in the pocket. Also it’s the fastest external drive I have, I have other external ssd’s but this one is wicked fast....Very good and efficient External SSD from Samsung."
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Store and access confidential files on the go with this refurbished gray Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 1TB capacity offers vast storage space to accommodate large files, and the sequential write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. ensure rapid data transfer. This Samsung T7 portable SSD boasts 256-bit AES encryption for reliable data security, and the shock-resistant design withstands daily rigors for long-lasting durability.
See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $69.99Save $55The comparable value price is $124.99
Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige
Model: MU-PE2T0K/AMSKU: 6505714Top comment"[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fast reliable drive fastest one yet sleek design duruble...Samsung 2tb external SSD drive...Awesome super fast external SSD. Great price for 2tb Highly recommend!!"
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Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.Top comment"[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Fast reliable drive fastest one yet sleek design duruble...Samsung 2tb external SSD drive...Awesome super fast external SSD. Great price for 2tb Highly recommend!!"
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Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Beige.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $159.99Save $70The comparable value price is $229.99
WD - BLACK P10 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBA3A0040BBK-WESNSKU: 6364273Top comment"good HDD...Very happy with this external HDD I bought my son for his gaming laptop....Good External HDD...I bought this for a class in college and they needed me to do a backup on a external and I would say this is a good external hdd."
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The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 4TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.Top comment"good HDD...Very happy with this external HDD I bought my son for his gaming laptop....Good External HDD...I bought this for a class in college and they needed me to do a backup on a external and I would say this is a good external hdd."
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The WD_Black P10 Game Drive gives your console or PC the performance-enhancing tools it needs to keep your competitive edge. It's a top-tier external HDD in capacities 4TB, built specifically for gamers looking to expand the potential of their console or PC by saving their game library in an on-the-go form factor. Now, with WD_Black P10 Game Drive, you can drive your game the way you choose.See all Video Game StorageYour price for this item is $125.99Save $14The comparable value price is $139.99
Samsung - T7 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Indigo Blue
Model: MU-PC2T0H/AMSKU: 6408295Top comment"Blazing fast external nvme ssd!!...Super fast read and write speeds in a tiny versatile nvme ssd. The fastest external ssd that I own....Fastest external ssd for PS5. Works as advertised!"
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Back up your system with this indigo blue Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 2TB capacity offers ample storage space for documents and downloads, while write speeds of up to 1,000MB/sec. let you transfer files swiftly. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has a sturdy metal body for reliable durability, and AES 256-bit encryption shields against unauthorized access.Top comment"Blazing fast external nvme ssd!!...Super fast read and write speeds in a tiny versatile nvme ssd. The fastest external ssd that I own....Fastest external ssd for PS5. Works as advertised!"
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Back up your system with this indigo blue Samsung T7 portable SSD. The 2TB capacity offers ample storage space for documents and downloads, while write speeds of up to 1,000MB/sec. let you transfer files swiftly. This Samsung T7 portable SSD has a sturdy metal body for reliable durability, and AES 256-bit encryption shields against unauthorized access.See all External SSDsYour price for this item is $149.99Save $38The comparable value price is $187.99
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