WD 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0120HBK-NESN

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Actual user capacity may be less depending on the operating environment), making it perfect for storing all your important files, photos, and videos.

The LaCie isn't cheap; its price per gigabyte is easily beaten by more general-purpose portable SSDs and even rugged rivals like the ADATA SE800 (though the latter's USB port must be covered before taking a dip). But it's tailor-made for Apple content creators. Designed especially for Xbox, this hard drive has the storage capacity to save up to 300 games! It even comes with a 1-month Xbox game pass and comes with the same writing speed as the G-drive, 7200rpm (250 mb/s). It has two USB A charging ports, so people love to use it for XBOX and PC. 12TB External Hard Drive - FAQs If none of the drives we've selected for this roundup sounds appealing to you (or you already own an extra internal SSD), there's one more option available: SSD enclosures. These are plastic or metal housings into which you can put your own SATA 2.5-inch or M.2 solid-state drive to take with you on the go. Most workaday SSDs don't come close to saturating this interface, so there's no point in paying a premium for a Thunderbolt drive unless you specifically need the port and the speed because of your computer. You can plug a USB-C drive into a Thunderbolt port, so you're not obliged to buy a Thunderbolt drive if you don't need the speed but have the port. Featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 (20Gbps) ports and a single USB-connection(5Gbps) port, this MUST BUY's powerful performance makes it one of the fastest drives on the market.

Samsung Portable SSD T9

For capacity, traditional hard drives (HDDs) offer a lot more options, but SSDs are generally able to house the same amount of storage in a smaller amount of space.

SATA-based drives tend to be a little cheaper; they're also slower, but just fine for most users' everyday applications. SATA-based SSDs typically top out at around 500MBps for peak read and write speeds, just a bit below the ceiling of the USB 3.0 interface. (Much more about that in a moment.) However, if you're going to be transferring large files such as videos often, you may well want to spring for a PCIe/NVMe-based external SSD. That also ties in with the port you'll plug your SSD into. (Credit: Zlata Ivleva) Don't miss your chance to get this top-of-the-line external hard drive at an amazing price. When you're an Xbox gamer, all you need is Xbox storage, and that is why this is my SPECIAL BUY.If you're looking for a great way to store all your important files, the SanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive is a GREAT BUY, offering plenty of extra storage. Technology keeps on expanding, and manufacturers continue to keep up with customer needs. You CAN'T GO WRONG with the WD 12TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive expanding your storage capacity for a lower cost. With a huge 12TB of storage space, you'll be able to save everything you need without having to worry about running out of space. This is my this HONORABLE MENTION BUY because the Seagate Expansion 12TB External Hard Drive is a reliable, easy-to-use external hard drive.

The SanDisk Professional G-Drive is especially well-suited for video editing. Thanks to its super-fast transfer speeds, even transferring large projects don't take long.If a drive’s looks matter to you, you’ll definitely have choices. Manufacturers these days frequently market portable drives as fashion accessories, selling them in various sizes, shapes, and colors. How we test external hard drives