External storage devices, unlike compact FLASH memory, allow you not only to store large amounts of information, but also to make backup copies of operating systems and databases. Compatibility with the vast majority of devices (PCs, laptops, game consoles, TV set-top boxes) makes external drives universal. Equipping with high-speed interfaces allows you to load or copy data as quickly as possible, reducing the time spent working with the disk.
Many global manufacturers of HDD drives rely not only on the external attractiveness of their devices, but also on memory capacity, data protection and compact sizes, which allow you to keep the necessary information always at hand.
We've compiled a list of the best external hard drives based on expert reviews and reviews from real customers. Our recommendations will help you make a choice that suits your needs and desires. There are many competitors in the global technology market, but we have selected the best manufacturers and recommend paying special attention to them:
- Western Digital
- Toshiba
- ADATA
- Seagate
- Transcend
*Prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.
Hard drives: Volume: 500-1000 GB
Main advantages
- There are ramps inside the disk that can absorb most of the impact energy. When dropped, the shock sensor is triggered, which turns off the power to the drive, protecting the device from data loss
- The HDD has legs made of high-quality rubber; a special shape and material help reduce vibration during operation and stand reliably on almost any surface.
- High speed is ensured by an engine operating at 5400 rpm
- Due to the protection system, the need for a case disappears. The upper part of the case is scratch-resistant and does not leave fingerprints.
- The USB 3.0 connector is compatible with legacy USB 2.0. It is especially important in cases where it is necessary to extract data from an old computer or laptop
Interface: USB 3.0 / Volume: 500-1000 GB / Form factor: 2.5
Minimum price:
Main advantages
- Thanks to a simple connection to a computer and automatic recognition of a Windows OS device, you can start working with an external drive immediately after unpacking without preliminary settings
- The ability to install your own Seagate Dashboard software simplifies the process of creating data backups and makes it possible to automatically configure the recording of the necessary information to an external drive according to an individual schedule
- Connecting to a USB 3.0 connector allows you to significantly increase data transfer speeds in both directions
- Thanks to full compatibility with the traditional USB 2.0 interface, the external drive can be used on almost any laptops and old-style PCs that do not have connectors for high-speed data transfer
- A bright blue LED indicator indicates the operation of the external drive
Interface: USB 3.0 / Volume: 500-1000 GB / Form factor: 2.5
Main advantages
- High dust, moisture and shock resistance, confirmed by official tests, guarantees maximum protection of data and the design of the device itself from various external factors
- The USB cable is hidden in a special groove along the entire perimeter of the case and is always available for quickly connecting an external drive
- The drive status indicator is located under the translucent panel of the case and is also protected from external influences
- High read/write speed - up to 5 Gbps
- A large amount of internal memory allows you to store and transfer data arrays of different formats without thinking about their size
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Hard drives: Capacity: 2 TB
Main advantages
- A WD Security confidential data protection mechanism is provided that allows you to create a password to access the HDD. The 256-bit key is almost impossible to crack, so the device is often used in government organizations
- To optimize the performance of the external drive, a proprietary WD Drive Utilities utility is provided. It has a wide range of settings that allow the drive to last much longer
- Built-in WD Backup allows you to automatically back up system files without additional OS load
- High copy/read speed is provided by the USB 3.0 interface
- All functions and programs are personal developments of Western Digital, which guarantees uninterrupted operation of the drive
Interface: USB 3.0 / Volume: 2 TB / Form factor: 2.5
Main advantages
- Unique internal disc suspension system provides US Army standard impact protection
- An ergonomic, rubberized, dust- and moisture-proof case will preserve the information on the disk from various external influences. Good shock resistance during operation
- The ability to quickly and safely reconnect the drive by pressing a button without disconnecting it from the USB connector
- Fast data transfer thanks to USB 3.1 Gen 1 support
- Installing exclusive Transcend Elite software allows you to encrypt data and perform backups with the click of a button without additional configuration of an external drive
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Hard drives: Capacity: over 2 TB
Interface: USB 3.0 / Volume: over 2 TB/ Form factor: 2.5
Main advantages
- The HDD can automatically perform backups, the WD Backup function analyzes the user’s work and makes copies without noticeable loss of performance
- Higher recording and transfer speeds are guaranteed by the USB 3.0 interface operating at a speed of 5 Gbps
- It is possible to create a password on the device. WD Security has a 256-bit key, so it is often used by companies to protect important data
- Service program out of the box. WD Drive Utilities comes pre-installed on all My Passport class drives. Allows you to optimize the operation of the HDD and significantly extend the life of the drive
- All utilities are pre-installed on the drive and are also WD’s own development. This guarantees their stable operation and long HDD service life.
Good day.
Hard drive (hereinafter HDD) is one of the most important parts of any computer or laptop. All the user’s files are stored on the HDD, and if it fails, then restoring the files is quite difficult and not always feasible. Therefore, choosing a hard drive is not the easiest task (I would even say that it is impossible to do without a certain amount of luck).
In this article, I would like to talk in “simple” language about all the main parameters of a HDD that you need to pay attention to when purchasing. Also at the end of the article I will provide statistics based on my experience on the reliability of certain brands of hard drives.
And so... You come to a store or open a page on the Internet with various offers: dozens of brands of hard drives, with different abbreviations, with different prices (even despite the same volume in GB).
Let's look at an example.
Seagate SV35 ST1000VX000 hard drive
1000 GB, SATA III, 7200 rpm, 156 MB, c, cache memory - 64 MB
Hard drive, Seagate brand, 3.5 inches (2.5 is used in laptops, they are smaller in size. PCs use 3.5-inch drives), capacity 1000 GB (or 1 TB).
Seagate hard drive
1) Seagate - hard drive manufacturer (about HDD brands and which ones are more reliable - see at the very bottom of the article);
2) 1000 GB is the volume of the hard drive declared by the manufacturer (the actual volume is slightly less - about 931 GB);
3) SATA III - disk connection interface;
4) 7200 rpm - spindle rotation speed (affects the speed of information exchange with the hard drive);
5) 156 MB - disk reading speed;
6) 64 MB - Cache memory (buffer). The more cache, the better!
Hard drive specifications
Disk capacity
Basic characteristics of a hard drive. The volume is measured in gigabytes and terabytes (previously, many did not even know the word): GB and TB, respectively.
Important note!
Disk manufacturers "cheat" when calculating the capacity of a hard drive (they count in the decimal system, but the computer uses the binary system). Many novice users do not know about this calculation.
On a hard drive, let’s say, the capacity declared by the manufacturer is 1000 GB, but in fact, its actual size is approximately 931 GB. Why?
1 KB (kilo-byte) = 1024 Bytes - this is in theory (how Windows will count);
1 KB = 1000 Bytes is what hard drive manufacturers think.
In order not to bore you with calculations, I will say that the difference between the real and declared volume is approximately 5-10% (the larger the disk volume, the greater the difference).
Basic rule when choosing HDD
When choosing a hard drive, in my opinion, you need to be guided by a simple rule - “you can never have too much space and the larger the disk, the better”! I remember a time, 10-12 years ago, when a 120 GB hard drive seemed huge. As it turned out, after a couple of months I began to miss it (although there was no unlimited Internet then...).
By modern standards, a disk with a capacity of less than 500 GB - 1000 GB, in my opinion, is not even worth considering. For example, prime numbers:
10-20 GB - installation of the Windows 7/8 operating system will take;
1-5 GB - installed Microsoft Office package (most users absolutely need this package, and it has long been considered basic);
1 GB - approximately one collection of music, such as “100 best songs of the month”;
1 GB - 30 GB - this is how much one modern computer game takes, as a rule, for most users, several favorite games (and there are usually several users on a PC);
1GB - 20GB - space for one movie...
As you can see, even a 1 TB disk (1000 GB) will be busy quite quickly with such requirements!
Connection interface
Hard drives differ from each other not only in volume and brand, but also in connection interface. Let's look at the most common ones today.
IDE- a once popular interface for connecting several devices in parallel, but today it is already outdated. By the way, my personal hard drives with an IDE interface are still working, while some SATA ones have already gone “to the next world” (although I treated both of them very carefully).
SATA- modern interface for connecting storage devices. The computer will be much faster when working with files using this connection interface. Today the SATA III standard is in force (bandwidth about 6 Gbit/s), by the way, it is backward compatible, therefore, a device that supports SATA III can be connected to a SATA II port (although the speed will be slightly lower).
Buffer volume
A buffer (sometimes simply called a cache) is a memory built into the hard drive that is used to store data that the computer accesses too often. Thanks to this, the speed of the disk increases, since it does not have to constantly read this data from the magnetic disk. Accordingly, the larger the buffer (cache), the faster the hard drive will work.
Nowadays on hard drives, the most common buffer is from 16 to 64 MB in size. Of course, it is better to choose the one with the largest buffer.
Spindle speed
This is the third parameter (in my opinion) that you need to pay attention to. The fact is that the speed of the hard drive (and the computer as a whole) will depend on the spindle rotation speed.
The most optimal rotation speed is 7200 rpm per minute (usually the following designation is used - 7200 rpm). They provide a certain balance between the speed of operation and the noise (heating) of the disk.
It is also quite common to find disks with a rotation speed 5400 rpm- they differ, as a rule, in quieter operation (no extraneous sounds, no grinding noise when moving magnetic heads). In addition, such disks heat up less, which means they do not require additional cooling. I will also note that such drives consume less energy (however, the average user is unlikely to be interested in this parameter).
Relatively recently, disks with rotation speeds appeared 10,000 rpm in a minute. They are very productive and are often installed on servers, on computers with high disk system requirements. The price for such disks is quite high, and in my opinion, there is little point in installing such a disk on a home computer...
Hard drive manufacturers. Which hdd is more reliable, which brand should I choose?
Today, sales are mainly dominated by 5 brands of hard drives: Seagate, Western Digital, Hitachi, Toshiba, Samsung. It is impossible to say unequivocally which brand is the best, just as it is impossible to predict how long this or that model will work for you. I will continue to base myself on personal experience (I do not take any independent ratings into account).
One of the most famous hard drive manufacturers. If we take it as a whole, then among them there are both successful batches of discs and not so good ones. Usually, if the disc does not start to crumble in the first year of operation, then it will last quite a long time.
For example, I have a Seagate Barracuda 40GB 7200 rpm IDE drive. It is already about 12-13 years old, however, it works perfectly, like new. No rattles, no rattles, works quietly. The only drawback is that it is outdated, now 40 GB is only enough for an office PC that has a minimum of tasks (in fact, the PC in which it is installed is currently occupied).
However, with the release of Seagate Barracuda 11.0, this disk model, in my opinion, has deteriorated greatly. Quite often there are problems with them; personally, I would not recommend taking the current “barracuda” (especially since many of them are “noisy”)...
Now the Seagate Constellation model is gaining popularity - it costs 2 times more than the Barracuda. Problems with them are much less common (probably still early...). By the way, the manufacturer gives a good guarantee: up to 60 months!
Western Digital
It is also one of the most famous brands of HDD found on the market. In my opinion, WD drives are the best option today for installation in a PC. Average price with fairly good quality, problem drives do occur, but less often than Seagate.
There are several different "versions" of discs.
WD Green (green, you will see a green sticker on the drive body, see screenshot below).
These drives differ primarily in that they consume less energy. The spindle speed of most models is 5400 rpm. The data exchange speed is somewhat lower than that of drives with 7200 - but they are very quiet, they can be installed in almost any case (even without additional cooling). For example, I really like them because they are quiet; it’s nice to work on a PC whose operation you can’t hear! In terms of reliability, it is better than Seagate (by the way, there were not entirely successful batches of Caviar Green drives, although I personally have not encountered them).
WD Blue
The most common disks among WD, they can be installed on most multimedia computers. They are something between the Green and Black versions of the discs. In principle, they can be recommended for a regular home PC.
Reliable hard drives, probably the most reliable among the WD brand. True, they are the noisiest and get very hot. I can recommend it for installation on most PCs. True, it’s better not to install it without additional cooling...
There are also Red and Purple brands, but to be honest, I don’t come across them very often. I can’t say anything specific about their reliability.
Not a very popular brand of hard drives. There is one machine at work with this Toshiba DT01 drive - it works fine, there are no special complaints. True, the operating speed is somewhat lower than that of the WD Blue 7200 rpm brands.
Not as popular as Seagate or WD. But, to be honest, I have never encountered failed Hitachi drives (due to the fault of the drives themselves...). There are several computers with similar disks: they work relatively quietly, although they get warm. Recommended for use with additional cooling. In my opinion, they are one of the most reliable, along with the WD Black brand. True, they cost 1.5-2 times more than WD Black, so the latter are preferable.
Back in 2004-2006, the Maxtor brand was quite popular, there were even a few working hard drives left. In terms of reliability, they are below “average”; a lot of them “fly” after a year or two of use. Then Maxtor was bought out by Seagate, and there is really nothing more to tell about them.
That's all. What brand of HDD do you use?
Don’t forget that backup provides the greatest reliability. Best wishes!
An external hard drive can easily store all your data, creating extra storage space for important files. In this collection you will find an overview of the 10 best external hard drives of 2018-2019.
If you're looking for the best external hard drives, you've come to the right place. No matter what desktop or laptop you choose, it will never have enough space. So connect an external hard drive and free yourself from the limitations imposed by the manufacturer. Choosing a hard drive doesn't have to be a difficult task—the whole process comes down to how much space you need to store your data now and in the future.
Another thing to consider is whether you need a portable drive that is powered by a USB socket or a desktop drive that will require a power connector. Portable drives are ultra convenient, but that convenience comes at a price, as desktop drives are cheaper and often offer more space. The third option is SSD storage, which is becoming more popular as it becomes more widely available. Solid-state drives are ultra-fast—much faster than conventional drives, but they cost more and don't have the capacity of standard hard drives. If you choose a favorite based on the ratio of all characteristics, then at the moment it is the Samsung 860 EVO. What follows is a detailed look at the 10 best external hard drives you can buy in 2018-2019.
SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS DESKTOP
Specifications:
- Capacity: 3TB-8TB
- Connector: USB
- Portable: No
- Fast data transfer speed
- Additional connector required
Seagate Backup Plus models have a lot of advantages, but there are also disadvantages. These are more powerful, but not portable drives. You still get the speed and reliability that Seagate is known for, but you'll need to find an extra power connector to plug into.
WD MY PASSPORT SSD 512GB
- Capacity: 256GB-1TB
- Disk: SSD
- Connector: USB
- Portable: Yes
- Super speed
- Hardware encryption
It's Western Digital's first portable SSD that combines the speed of solid-state drives with the convenience of a slotless external hard drive. According to WD, the drive's data transfer speeds reach 515 MB/s.
Thanks to their attractive design and USB 3.1 support, the drives use Type-C connectors but can be used with older USB ports with a separate cable. There's 256-bit AES hardware encryption, and the Windows/Mac drives are shock-resistant, just in case you drop a drive while working.
Hard drive LACIE FUEL
Specifications
- Capacity: 1TB-2TB
- Drive: Hard drive
- Connector: Wireless
- Portable: Yes
Wireless streaming to multiple devices with the Lacie Fuel external hard drive gives the user maximum mobility: you can take it with you on hikes and stream to iPad, iPhone, Android devices or whatever you take with you, thanks to 10 hours of portable life battery service. The LACIE FUEL's Wi-Fi hotspot range is 45 meters, and if you want to go the old-fashioned route, the drive also supports USB 3.0 (Type-B). If necessary, up to five devices can access the drive at a time, including Windows and Mac computers.
HDD SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS 4TB
- Capacity: 1TB-5TB
- Drive: Hard drive
- Connector: USB
- Portable: Yes:
You can choose from Seagate portable drives in a variety of options, colors, and sizes, so head to Seagate's website for comprehensive information. There are some differences: with the 4TB "Fast" model, for example, you get 220MB/s transfer speeds in exchange for a little extra mass on the drive itself. If you just need affordable, reliable backups (software included), these are great portable hard drive options.
External drive WD MY BOOK
- Capacity: 3TB-8TB
- Disk: Hard disk
- Connector: USB
- Portable: No:
If you can just leave your drive running on your desktop and don't need to move it, Western Digital's My Book series has a respected history. The latest models go up to 8TB, which should be more than enough for your data.
You get all the usual WD goodies, including compatibility with Windows and Mac computers, fast and reliable transfers, USB 3.0 support, and 256-bit AES encryption. This drive is one of the best options for a standard external desktop drive.
BUFFALO MINISTATION EXTREME NFC Drive
- Capacity: 1TB-2TB
- Drive: Hard drive
- Connector: USB
- Portable: Yes:
The main gimmick of this compact portable external drive from Buffalo is its NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, which allows you to unlock the drive's contents using the firmware of the included smart card without any passwords. On top of this encryption and security, you also get USB 3.0 connectivity (with built-in cable), shock protection, water and dust resistance, and up to 2TB capacity.
SANDISK EXTREME 510
- Capacity: 120GB-1TB
- Drive: SSD
- Connector: USB
- Portable: Yes:
The SanDisk Extreme 510 is the best external hard drive if you want the speed of an SSD and don't mind paying for the privilege. Notice the label on the front that says SanDisk is actually owned and operated by Western Digital. This ingenious enclosure makes the drive resistant to drops, shocks, vibrations and extreme temperatures, and the manufacturer promises transfer speeds four times faster than a comparable hard drive. Built-in data encryption is also provided as standard.
Small, stylish, super-fast
- Capacity: 250GB-4TB
- Drive: SSD
- Connector: USB
- Portable: Yes:
Samsung has always been among the leaders in SSD drives, and now they're back with the 860 EVO, expanding the original drive to a whopping 4TB. For this drive, Samsung switched to using 3-bit MLC V-NAND technology with high reliability. As a result, the 860 EVO comes with a 5-year warranty. Add in sequential read speeds of up to 550 MB per second and sequential write speeds of up to 520 MB per second, and you have a fast, reliable and affordable option. It is the SAMSUNG 860 EVO that receives the title of “best external hard drive of 2018-2019.”
WD MY BOOK DUO
Two disks are better than one
- Capacity: 4GB-16TB
- Drive: Hard drive
- Connector: USB
- Portable: No:
The third WD drive in our review is for those who really need a lot of power and are happy to pay for it. As the name suggests, the My Book Duo has two drive bays, so you can stack two hard drives from 4TB to an impressive 16TB. Even with two bays, the drive isn't difficult to set up, and with WD's standard backup software you can have the process up and running in minutes. You can also connect two drives to each other, so you always have two copies of your data.
Hard drive LACIE RUGGED
- Capacity: 500GB-4TB
- Drive: Hard drive
- Connector: USB-C
- Portable: Yes
If you're looking for an external hard drive that can handle the stresses and strains of modern life, there's no better option than Lacie's colorful, durable Rugged model, which is drop-resistant to 1.2 meters. It's also pressure-resistant and comes with automatic backup software and encryption to keep your data as safe as possible. Connectivity options range from USB 3.0 Type-C to Thunderbolt and Firewire, as well as Mac and Windows.
Of course, this extra power means more bandwidth and faster speeds, with data transfer speeds reaching up to 160 MB/s. An additional two-port USB hub on the front panel is convenient for charging gadgets.
Old personal computers do not have enough memory to accommodate music, videos, games and other large amounts of information. Previously, PC users had two options to get out of this situation - install other hard drives with increased memory capacity, or purchase a new computer. Each of them has a big disadvantage - too high a price. But the development of technology has led to the emergence of a more rational way to fix the problem - buying an external hard drive.
What it is?
An external hard drive is a storage device that allows you to store any type of information. Its main feature is that it connects to the computer like a regular flash drive. As a result, it can be recognized by any computer that supports a USB connection. The device operates separately from the built-in hard drive. The first models required the installation of special software. New models don't need this.
Please note: the data transfer speed of the integrated and external hard drive is completely different. The reason is simple - different technologies are used to transfer information. But if your computer supports the USB 3.0 or 4.0 standard, there is no need to worry about this.
Where can I use an external hard drive?
Most often, external hard drives are used to connect to personal computers and laptops. Each device comes with a USB cable. However, USB HDD drives are not limited to computers alone. They can be used without problems to connect to tablets, smartphones, TVs (provided there is a USB input port) and a number of other products.
As you know, smartphones do not have a regular USB socket, like laptops and computers. But it's not a problem. There are a huge number of USB OTG cables on the market. On one side they have an adapter socket for connecting a standard USB input (in other words, you can connect a cord from a drive to the cable), and on the other there is a miniUSB connector. Don't forget that external hard drives do not have a built-in battery, so the battery consumption of your smartphone or tablet will inevitably increase. In addition, due to the excessive energy consumption, not all hard drives can be connected in this way.
The question of choosing the optimal hard drive option should drive you into a stupor, since at the moment there are more than twenty manufacturers of these products. What can we say about the number of models - there are hundreds of them. Therefore, we will briefly introduce you to the top best external drives released in 2016.
Average price: RUB 7,887.
Pros: price/quality
Cons: No FireWire port
One of the most affordable options on the market. The low price is not explained by poor technical characteristics (there are models with 500 GB and 1 TB of memory), but by a very mediocre appearance. A good cheap solution for those who will connect it to a computer, hide it in a convenient place and forget it.
Average price: 4,360 rubles.
Pros: fast and quiet
Cons: body is larger than competitors
A good option for travelers. The hull was designed to meet US military strength standards. Backups can be created with just one touch. But for use at home, you should choose something else, because... The cost of this device bites.
Average price: RUB 3,770.
Pros: compact
Cons: no case
The model also has three varieties - 500 GB, 1 and 2 TB. Compact size, attractive appearance - all this is synonymous with Samsung M3. If this is necessary, you can set a password on the hard drive using special software (included in the kit).
Average price: 4,800 rub.
Pros: recording speed
Cons: short service life
Only 15 millimeters thick - one of the thinnest gadgets. Available in four color options - blue, black, gray and red. If necessary, you can copy data to Dropbox. Fourth place is awarded only because the 1 and 2 TB versions are inferior in most technical parameters.
Wondering what is the best external hard drive to buy in 2016? In this article we have collected the five best external disk drives in terms of price/quality ratio
Today, external hard drives are very popular for storing important data. They are also very useful for creating a backup of data. They are portable and easy to use. At the same time, today the market is more crowded than ever before with all sorts of options for external hard drives. On the one hand, this is good news: you have plenty to choose from. On the other hand, with a huge selection comes the headache of determining what to buy.
5. Seagate Backup Plus Slim
This is the best external storage device available on the market: its parameters include a USB 3.0 interface, a capacity of 2 terabytes, a 2-year warranty, dimensions - 113 mm (4.4'') in length, 76 mm (3.0'') in width , and weighs 159 g. This is the thinnest available storage device with a capacity of 2 TB. Plus, it has a very elegant design. Since it supports USB 3.0, its data transfer speed is amazing. The metal structure makes the disc stronger and more beautiful. This is a really fast storage device. But the best part about it is that when you purchase it, you also get backup software, as well as a subscription to 200GB of Microsoft One Drive online storage for two years.
The disadvantage of this drive is the lack of security options, since it does not have built-in software that could help prevent unauthorized access to data. Besides, a two-year warranty on it is not enough. But overall, the disc is very good.
The Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB drive is available in four colors: silver, blue, red and black. The design is very elegant and the disc is very nice to look at. When first used, it is formatted in the NTFS file system, and is therefore fully compatible with Windows. In order for it to work on MAC OS, you just need to load the NTFS driver, and then there will be no need to format the disk again.
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The Transcend StoreJet 25M3 drive is another cool external storage device available in the market. Its best features are shock resistance and ultra-high data transfer speeds via USB 3.0. Some of its outstanding features include: shock resistance, USB 3.0 as well as USB 2.0 compatibility, shockproof rubber outer casing, reinforced internal hard drive suspension, one-touch backup, folder encryption, dedicated Transcend Elite data management software – and the last, but not the least important, option in the form of a quick connection recovery button on the rear panel.
This button makes it easy for you to reconnect after you have safely removed the hard drive from the system: if you want to reconnect the drive, just click this button. And there is no need to disconnect or reconnect the USB connector.
The operating voltage of the drive is 5 V direct current via the USB port, the drive type is SATA 2.5’’ hard drive. After 10 minutes, the drive goes into power saving mode. Another good option here is the one-click backup option. The disc comes with a three-year warranty.
For those who want to have all their files - music, full collection of high-resolution videos, etc. - in one place, there is no better or more suitable product than this.
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WD Elements Portable External Hard Drive (2 TB) – 2 TB capacity, USB 3.0 interface, dimensions 3.2 inches (81.2 mm) wide and 4.4 inches (111.8 mm) thick, data transfer interface at 5.0 Gbps speed via USB 3.0. Plus, it's compatible with Windows, includes a 30-day trial of the software, and is pre-formatted with NTFS.
The drive gives you a lot of storage for a very low price. Its design is very simple and pleasant to look at. The downside of this product is the trial version of the software and lack of security options as it does not have built-in software to protect data from unauthorized access. The company provides a one-year warranty, which is very low compared to other external hard drives available in the market. But it is the cheapest 2TB drive available on the market.
For those who want to have all their files - music, full collection of high-resolution videos, etc. - in one place, there is no better or more suitable product than this.
Its simple design is cool. While this external hard drive isn't nearly as fast as the SeaGate, at such a low price it's well worth the price. Its simple interface allows it to be used both as a backup device and as a gaming console. When first used, it is pre-formatted with the NFTS file system, so the drive is compatible with Windows.
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This is another best product available in the market. Features include USB 3.0, 2TB of storage, a maximum transfer speed of 5Gbps, password protection software, and WD Smart Ware software that's compatible with the Windows platform. The height and width of the disc are 0.8 and 3.2 inches (20.3 and 81.3 mm), respectively, and it comes with a 3-year warranty.
Compared to its predecessor, this external hard drive is faster to use. Since every user always wants to have security options to protect their data from unauthorized access, the makers of this device have solved the problem so that along with the drive you get built-in software whose password protects the storage device from such access.
The disc is available in four colors: titanium, black, blue and red. The downside is the pricing: in order to get this external memory device, you will have to pay a little more. Compared to other products available in the market, this drive is a little expensive.
For those who want to have all their files - music, full collection of high-resolution videos, etc. - in one place, there is no better or more suitable product than this.
This disc is very light in weight and pleasant to look at. It is pre-formatted with the NTFS file system. The drive is compatible with both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, but for best performance it is recommended to use it with USB 3.0. What's nice about its WD Smart Ware Pro software is that it works with external hard drives from other vendors as well.
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By purchasing this external hard drive, you get the following features: 2 TB of memory, 1 year warranty, USB 3.0 interface. The height, width and thickness of the disc are 14.8 mm (0.6’’), 80.0 mm (3.15’’) and 117.0 mm (4.6’’) respectively, and it weighs 0.17 kg.
The data transfer process in it is very simple, fast, concise and efficient. You can simply drag and drop your files via the USB 3.0 interface. The drive is compatible with both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, but for more efficient operation it is recommended to use it with USB 3.0. The memory capacity is enough to store 2000 hours of digital video. It's pre-formatted and you don't need any software to configure the drive or install its driver. The Seagate device itself does all this. When the drive is connected, it automatically detects the operating system. It has built-in power management software to ensure energy efficient operation.
The downside to this drive is that it lacks security features: it doesn't have built-in software to help prevent unauthorized access to data. The one year warranty on it doesn't seem to be enough either. But overall, this is a good disc. The design is very elegant and the disc is nice to look at. When first used, it is formatted with the NTFS file system, so the drive is compatible with Windows. To make it work on MAC OS platform, you just need to download the NFTS driver and there is no need to reformat the drive again.
