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    21 Best Rated External Harddrive May 2022

    The article is analyzed by NPGTech Consumers Reports based on 21 Keyword% with 443,987 customer reviews, a list of brands in the Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba, Maxone, LaCie, G-Technology product line that are highly rated by customers. Find out more about our product scoring click here.

    Anna Helene
    Anna Helene
      May 24, 2022 12:29 AM
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    WD_BLACK 5TB P10 Game Drive, Portable External Hard Drive HDD, Compatible with Playstation, Xbox, PC, & Mac - WDBA3A0050BBK-WESN
    WD_BLACK 5TB P10 Game Drive, Portable External Hard Drive HDD, Compatible with Playstation, Xbox, PC, & Mac - WDBA3A0050BBK-WESN
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    • SCORE
      9.6
      AI Score

      The evaluation data is based on NPGtech's algorithm.

    • Brand
      Western Digital
    • Comes with an 18-inch (457mm) USB Type-A to Micro-B cable with SuperSpeed interface up to 5Gbps. (Cable length may vary.)
    • With speeds up to 140MB/s and available in capacities up to 5TB of extra storage, the WD_Black P10 Game Drive will push your console or PC to new levels of performance. (Based on read speed and internal testing. As used for transfer rate, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second. Performance will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.)more
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    WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4 & Xbox - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN
    WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4 & Xbox - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

      The evaluation data is based on NPGtech's algorithm.

    • Brand
      Western Digital
    • Fast data transfers
    • High Capacity; Compatibility Formatted NTFS for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7; Reformatting may be required for other operating systems; Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating systemmore
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    Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400)
    Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400)
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

      The evaluation data is based on NPGtech's algorithm.

    • Brand
      Seagate
    • To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
    • Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included one-year limited warranty and 1 year rescue data recovery servicesmore
    4
    Toshiba (HDTB440XK3CA) Canvio Basics 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black
    Toshiba (HDTB440XK3CA) Canvio Basics 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

      The evaluation data is based on NPGtech's algorithm.

    • Brand
      Toshiba
    • Plug & play; Easy to use with no software to install
    • Includes Toshiba 1 year standard limited warranty. System requirements: Formatted NTFS for Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 requires reformatting for Mac OS v10.12 /OS X v10.11 / v10.10, Available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 Portmore
    5
    Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTCA10XK3AA
    Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTCA10XK3AA
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

      The evaluation data is based on NPGtech's algorithm.

    • Brand
      Toshiba
    • 2-year manufacturer's limited warranty (3).
    • Automatic backup software to easily back up your content (free download, for Windows PC only).more
    6
    WD 5TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 2.0 Compatible, Black - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
    WD 5TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 2.0 Compatible, Black - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

      The evaluation data is based on NPGtech's algorithm.

    • Brand
      Western Digital
    • Automatic backup - easy to use
    • WD Discovery software for WD Backup, password protection and drive managementmore
    7
    Toshiba (HDTB410XK3AA) Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black
    Toshiba (HDTB410XK3AA) Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

      The evaluation data is based on NPGtech's algorithm.

    • Brand
      Toshiba
    • Quickly add more storage capacity to your PC and other compatible devices
    • Sleek profile design with a matte, smudge resistance finishmore
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    Toshiba (HDTB420XK3AA) Canvio Basics 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black
    Toshiba (HDTB420XK3AA) Canvio Basics 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black
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    • SCORE
      9.4
      AI Score

      The evaluation data is based on NPGtech's algorithm.

    • Brand
      Toshiba
    • Includes Toshiba 1 year standard limited warranty; Transfer rate - Up to 5 Gbit/s (USB 3.0), up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 2.0)
    • Sleek profile design with a matte, smudge resistance finishmore
    9
    Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one - Charcoal Grey
    Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one - Charcoal Grey
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    • SCORE
      9.2
      AI Score

      The evaluation data is based on NPGtech's algorithm.

    • Brand
      Maxone
    • ✔ 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
    • ✔ What's Included: Portable external hard drive, 19-inch(48.26cm) USB 3.0 hard drive cable, user's manual, 3-Year manufacturer warranty with free technical support servicemore
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    Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one - Rose Pink
    Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one - Rose Pink
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    • SCORE
      9.2
      AI Score

      The evaluation data is based on NPGtech's algorithm.

    • Brand
      Maxone
    • ✔ 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
    • ✔ 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 meantimemore

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