Hard drives

Top-rated portable hard drives

These smaller portable drives don't offer the blazing transfer speeds compared to desktop models, but they still have large capacities without sacrificing portability.

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ioSafe Rugged Portable SSD 120GB

The Rugged Portable SSD isn’t cheap, but it comes with an extensive warranty, and it’s a perfect size for travelling.

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LaCie Rugged USB Thunderbolt Series

LaCie's drive is simple to setup and use, has Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 interfaces, and offers SSD speed without a ridiculously high price tag.

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Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro 750GB

The Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro is a great-looking portable hard drive that offers fast transfer rates and additional online storage.

4/5
prices from $76.00
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Western Digital My Passport Edge for Mac

Offering high capacity in an ultra-slim, all-metal design, My Passport Edge is the ideal companion for Mac users who need to take their creative life on the road.

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Apricorn Aegis Bio USB 3.0

The Aegis Bio 3.0 is a hard drive meant for users who want to make sure that their files remain secure, and are willing to pay for it.

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Buffalo Technology MiniStation Thunderbolt Hard Drive 1TB

The MiniStation Thunderbolt drive is a plug-and-play, portable, external hard drive that boasts both Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 connectivity.

3.5/5
prices from $177.00
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Seagate Backup Plus Portable Drive for Mac 1TB

The Backup Plus is flexible, easily portable, quiet, and affordable. However, it’s not an impressive speed performer.