External HDD
External hard drives for backups and files — large capacity over USB. Portable and desktop models from WD, Seagate and Toshiba.
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How to choose an external hard drive
- Capacity. 1–2 TB portable, 4 TB+ for backups and media libraries.
- Form factor. Portable (2.5″) powers over USB, desktop (3.5″) needs an adapter.
- Connection. USB 3.2 for fast data transfer.
Related categories
See also external SSDs, USB flash drives and internal HDDs.
Frequently asked questions
External HDD or SSD? An HDD is cheaper per capacity, an SSD is faster and tougher.