10 best external hard drive for laptops

Product description

Easily store and access 2TB of content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a great laptop hard drive. Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this compact external hard drive makes backup a snap. Just drag and drop To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition—no software required—and enjoy plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable.

• Easily store and access 2TB to content on the go with the Seagate Portable Drive, a USB external hard drive
• Designed to work with Windows or Mac computers, this external hard drive makes backup a snap just drag and drop
• To get set up, connect the portable hard drive to a computer for automatic recognition no software required
• This USB drive provides plug and play simplicity with the included 18 inch USB 3.0 cable
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included one-year limited warranty and 1 year rescue data recovery services

Product features

Always Spacious. Always Easy.

Back up yesterday’s memories and today’s documents, even on the go. Seagate Portable makes it possible thanks to the plug-and-play simplicity of USB 3.0 and drag-and-drop functionality.

What's Included

Seagate Portable, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, Quick start guide

• ✔ Ultra Slim and Sturdy Metal Design: Merely 0.4 inch thick. All-Aluminum anti-scratch model delivers remarkable strength and durability, keeping this portable hard drive running cool and quiet
• ✔ Compatible With: Microsoft Windows 10/ Windows 8.1/ Windows 8/ Windows 7, Mac OS (★10.6.5 and above)/ Linux
• ✔ 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
• ✔ Plug and Play: The external drive is ready to use without external power supply or software installation needed. Ideal extra storage for your PC and Laptop
• ✔ 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 service

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this gove 1tb of extra storage on my xbox or only 330gb
Answer:	Yes. It come with a USB 3.0 Cable. Thanks.
Question:	What is the read write speed?p
Answer:	Yes, these balls are USBC approved
Question:	Is this hard drive able to be used for storing basic files and documents or is it meant only for gaming data
Answer:	No core, it is a solid spare ball. because it’s designed to go straight and not hook , there is no core.
Question:	Does it come with the cable to hook to a computer
Answer:	Doesn't matter unless where u drill it
Question:	Is this usbc approved
Answer:	14lb box

Product features

Introducing Maxone Ultra Slim Portable Hard Drive

Powered by USB 3.0 technology, Maxone portable hard drives are much faster than USB 2.0, allowing for speedy transfer when organizing your files.

This portable hard drive by default is formatted as exFAT, which works well with Windows and Mac. Some of the old devices may need reformat.

No reformat required for Windows and Mac, just plug it in and play. Y cable will be needed for Wii U.

To maximize performance, please connect your hard drive to a USB 3.0 port, also compatible with USB 2.0.

Easy to Use

Maxone Ultra Slim external hard drive is ready to use without external power supply or software installation needed. Simply drag and drop files you want to save.

Improve PC Performance

Offering high storage capacity up to 2TB, this drive is made to free up more space and effectively improve the performance of your PC and laptop.

Ultra Compact and Light Weight

All-Aluminum anti-scratch model offers stronger exterior protection, delivering remarkable strength and durability. Yet this drive is also compact and light weight. Easy to carry around wherever you go.

Product description

Equipped with USB-C technology, the My Passport Ultra for Mac portable drive offers an easy way to expand your storage. Its modern metal design complements your Mac, and out of the box, It's formatted for macOS and time Machine compatibility.

• Usb-c ready, USB 3.0 compatible
• Innovative style with refined metal cover
• Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• Formatted for Mac
• 3-Year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I boot from this drive on a mac? In other words, is it bootable
Answer:	Yes u should be able to it works with Xbox series x and Xbox one x I use it for both of the systems
Question:	What cable will I need to get to connect this to a usb3 port
Answer:	I don't see why not. I have a Samsung SSD strapped to the back of my lid. I formatted it for Windows but you can choose any format you'd like. If it was formatted the same as your onboard drive it would help.
Question:	is this drive's usb interface support usb
Answer:	Yes. 2.0 and 3.0.
Question:	How is it different from other WD drives sold for
Answer:	The warranty in the US is 1 year. I found the answer on Seagate's data sheet for this product from their website (which Google was kind enough to find for me, I couldn't find it digging on their website). It depends on your region. https://www.seagate.com/files/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/portable-drive-2-5-DS1985-1-1804US-en_US.pdf

Product features

USB-C ready, USB 3.0 compatible

Featuring the latest in USB-C technology, the My Passport Ultra for Mac portable drive delivers quick and easy storage for your Mac, while the included USB-3.0 adapter makes sure it’s compatible with older machines.

Innovative Style and Function

Fusing modern anodized metal and textures, the My Passport Ultra for Mac portable drive matches your personal style and the latest Mac computers.

Product description

Store and access photos and files on the go with Seagate One Touch. The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, it features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3.0 cable. Great as a Mac external hard drive or Windows drive, simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan!

• Store and access photos and files with Seagate One Touch, an on-the-go USB drive for Windows and Mac (Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine)
• The perfect compliment to personal aesthetic, this portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure
• Great as a laptop hard drive or PC hard drive, simply plug in via USB 3.0 to back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups
• Edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. (Must redeem within one year of drive registration. Not available in all countries.)
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and two-yr Rescue Data Recovery Services

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this be used with an iPad
Answer:	Hi, The Seagate hard drives are designed to be compatible with most major Windows and Apple Mac computer systems and was not tested on anything other than those two operating systems so its uncertain whether the drive will respond to the iPad. When using a Seagate USB external drive with something other than a desktop or laptop computer, Seagate recommends consulting the manufacturer of your device to understand what limitations may exist. Here are some common limitations: Format restrictions - NTFS, HFS+, Fat32, etc Capacity limitations - max capacity may vary by device Power Requirements - may require a drive that gets power from a wall outlet Partition type requirements - MBR vs GPT Feature limitations - some USB ports may not be compatible with external hard drives. Sector size - 512 vs Advanced format drive (4K) Kind regards, Dev
Question:	Can you verify if this device has a unique deviceid, aka device instance path, via device manager
Answer:	Yep shows up on screen as seagate
Question:	Why is it so slow on larger transfers? ie. 40mbs when writing more than 4gb
Answer:	Hello, Transfer speeds can be affected and be directly impacted by various factors. For example, such factors include: - File type - Size of file - Port versions - Services enabled - Computer configurations - Programs running in the background We mention these factors as a manner of suggesting the variables that can affect transfer speed. We would suggest you consider such factors and see what may be applicable. This can explain possible performance issues. To learn more and try a few tips, please visit the link below: seagate.media/6012rf7L0 If the issue still persists, please create a case with our technical support team so we can further investigate and explore available options: https://support2.seagate.com/?language=en-us Kind Regards Mihir Seagate Support
Question:	Will it work with a usb
Answer:	Yes

Product features

A Little Fits a lot

With up to 5TB of huge capacity, One Touch HDD offers quick transfers and easy, customizable backup for Windows and Mac computers—plus a few cool perks.

Product description

Military-grade Shockproof

Compliant with the U.S. military drop-test standards, Armor A30 is comprised of silicone material on the most vulnerable corners, building from the internal structure to the exterior, adding an extra shield to withstand crushes and shocks.

Hexagonal Pattern for Scratch Resistant

Armor A30 features a distinguished hexagonal pattern covering over the surface, which makes it more durable to any scratches or fractions.

Cable wrap-around design

The innovative slot design is especially equipped for simple cable carrying and storing by which you can easily wrap the cables around the drive.

Ultra-fast Transfer Speed

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface enables blazing-fast speed performance to quickly transfer large files including Full HD videos, high-resolution photos and great numbers of documents in seconds.

3-year Warranty

The Armor A30 is backed by a 3-year warranty that guarantees complete services and technical support.

Box Contains

1 x Silicon Power Armor A30 External Hard Drive

1 x USB 3.0 Cable

• Military-grade shockproof.
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface, backward compatible with USB 2.0
• Cable storage design for simple cable carrying.
• [For Windows User] The A30 is pre-formatted as NTFS, so you could use it directly on Windows. [For Mac Users] Reformatting will be required for Mac operating systems
• 3 year manufacturer warranty.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this drive power from the usb port or does it need a power plug
Answer:
Question:	How long will files last on this
Answer:
Question:	Will this work on USB
Answer:
Question:	What's the difference between the A80 and the A
Answer:
Question:	Can I take the hard drive out and use it as a regular desktop hard drive
Answer:	It gets power from the USB port all you have to do is plug it in and that's it. The first time you plug it in though for maybe 35 seconds it will install drivers so that you can use it but after that for consecutive uses it will take your computer maybe 20-25 seconds to recognize the external hard drive depending on how powerful your computer is I guess.
Question:	will it work with a mac for time machine
Answer:	As long as you do not format the drive many times and delete files a bunch of time. Also the RPM use of the disk will deteriorate the platter so when your done putting files to store disconnect the drive and put it away..Hard drives are rated for life span by RPM use. so format the drive once if you need to then copy all your files you wish to store and disconnect and store the drive..I hope this helps.
Question:	Does it work well with an Xbox One
Answer:	Standard computer specs. A USB 3.0 drive is backwards compatible with a USB 2.0 port, but you must use the USB 3.0 rated cable.
Question:	What is the diference between Seagate 5TB usb 3 model numbers STEB5000100, STBV5000100 and STDT
Answer:	The primary difference between the two is that the a80 is a little more durable in design and the ability to take abuse. The Military 810F rating indicates greater durability under harsher conditions vs. the 810G. This refers to testing against extreme pressures, temperatures, humidity, collision, etc. Additionally, the a80 is touted as "waterproof". If you work in rainy climates or near water, the waterproof option may work better for you. Aside from that, both hard drives offer the same capacity and USB 3.0/2.0 standards. and the same, simple USB to USB connecting cable, which doubles well as a transfer cable for migrating information between PC's. Hope this helps.
Question:	How many RPM
Answer:	I’ve done this with about 30+ 2tb, 4tb, and 8tb drives over the years- converting an external to an internal- and they are all still running fine to this day. Usually $30-40 cheaper than the internal and you get a free usb cable to boot. Just make sure you don’t hurt your hands while doing it. Twisting a flathead screw driver in the seams seemed like the way to go if I recall. They don’t make the cases easy to open. For someone below: Don’t use these for RAID. NAS rated drives are different because they handle higher heat, able to run 24/7 with cross checks, etc. read more about what makes the iron version a NAS approved drive compared to the standard barracuda.
Question:	I did not realize this has a a/c power cord. does it require a/c power to work or will the usb power it
Answer:	Just reformatted the external hard drive using Disk Utility. Works for Mac :) Im not a tech savvy person, so I found this website to be useful when selecting what option to select when erasing the hard drive. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4276140?start=0&tstart=0I chose to use Journaled as I am using this for a Time Machine back up, like Matthew Chellew suggests in the first answer.
Question:	What is the hd speed for this storage device? do they spin at 7500 rpm
Answer:	Like a charm, exactly what I purchased it for. Plug into any of the three ports (all 3 of the original XBox One ports are 3.0) and give it a minute. The XBox will recognize it and you have to choose for storage or media. Choose storage for games and you are up and running. Do be aware that this HDD does require its own power supply. I was transferring games within 5 minutes. FWIW within half an hour there was a power outage in the middle of a transfer and the external drive, the XBox One and the data are were ok when power came back on. If a data transfer is interrupted for any reason simply delete the failed portion on the destination drive and start the process over.
Question:	Does somebody know which hdd is inside the new wd my book 8 tb ? maybe a helium hitachi or a red wd
Answer:	The STBV is the older "Expansion" model with a lightly textured plastic case and slightly sloped front bezel. Sold only in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific with a 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year warranty, respectively.The STEB is the replacement "Expansion" model for the above with a more interesting texture and feet on one edge to stand vertically. It is sold in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific with a 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year warranty, respectively.The STDT is the "Backup Plus" model that looks like the STBV except with no sloped front and comes with backup software (on the disk) for both Windows and Mac OS, and includes 200GB of cloud storage with OneDrive for 2 years. It is sold in North America only with a 2-year warranty.The STDT comes in capacities of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8TB. The STEB and STBV go up to 5TB.They all use the same SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. I suspect the internal drives have small differences and firmware, but I can find no information about that.

Product features

Complete Backup

My Book desktop storage comes equipped with WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility* to help make sure your photos, videos, music and documents don’t get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system.

*Reformatting required.

What Does a PC Crave? Extra Space.

For a laptop or desktop overflowing with files, Expansion Desktop delivers loads of add-on capacity. Take advantage of quick transfers and backups with drag-and-drop ease to help protect thousands of photos, songs, and more in one trusty place.

What's Included

Expansion Desktop, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, 18W power adapter, Quick start guide

Product description

Every journey needs a passport. The My Passport drive is trusted, portable storage that gives you the confidence and freedom to drive forward in life. With a new, stylish design that fits in the palm of your hand, there's space to store, organize, and share your photos, videos, music, and documents. Perfectly paired with Western Digital backup software and password protection, the My Passport drive helps keep your digital life's contents safe.

• Slim design
• Automatic backup - easy to use
• Password protection + 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• WD Discovery software for WD Backup, password protection and drive management
• SuperSpeed USB port; USB 2.0 compatible

Product features

Backed Up

Make sure everything you create while on your own life journey - photos, videos, music, and documents - doesn’t get lost. The My Passport drive comes equipped with WD Backup software that can be set to run automatically to your schedule.

Locked Down

Keep your digital life's contents secure with My Passport password protection and built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using WD Discovery.

Product description

Travel with a capacity of 1TB in an ultra-compact portable hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini. Seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers, transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s, and trek confidently with all-terrain durability of drop, crush, and rain resistance. This drive even includes a complimentary one-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps, as well as a two-year limited warranty for long-term peace of mind.

• Travel with a massive capacity of up to 1TB in an ultra compact portable external hard drive—LaCie Rugged Mini
• For those who have a need for speed, seamlessly connect to USB 3.0 computers and transfer content fast with speeds of up to 130MB/s
• Trek confidently with an external hard drive that offers all terrain durability of drop, crush, and water resistance
• Take advantage of a complimentary one month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included two year limited warranty

Product features

The Smallest Rugged Around

With capacities of up to 5TB, the LaCie Rugged Mini is a small but mighty USB 3.0 portable hard drive. Perfect for busy creatives, it offers premium protection for photos, footage, and more while delivering Mac and Windows compatibility, fast speeds, and customizable backup.

What's Included

LaCie Rugged Mini hard drive, USB 3.0 cable (2.0 compatible), Quick Install Guide

• Upgrade Version - Ultra thin, only 0.42 inch; Brushed surface
• System Compatibility - TV / Ps4 / Xbox / Windows / Mac / Linux / Android
• Plug and Play - With no software to install, just plug it in and the drive is ready to use
• Ultra-Fast Data Transfers - Works with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports to provide ultra-fast transfer speeds
• What You Get - 1 x Portable Hard Drive, 1 x USB 3.0 Cable, 1 x User Manual, 3 Year Manufacturer's Warranty.Note: The format of the hard drive will be changed when it is used for the first time in xbox. You need to change the format in the device manager when switching computers.For PS4-xbox, a size larger than 320GB is required to use

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you play games off the drive
Answer:	No I don think so!
Question:	If i connect this to my usb drive in my smart TV will it play the movies I have backed up on it like my seagate 32gb thumb drive does
Answer:	Yes. it works with Smart TV.
Question:	Does it come with the chord
Answer:	Yes, usb
Question:	Does it work on PS
Answer:	Yes, it works on PS4

Product features

USB3.0 high-speed transmission

USB 3.0 and 2.0 ultra-high-speed USB connection, can transfer data at 10Gbit/s speed, which is about 10 times faster than the standard USB 2.0

Portable enclosure design

UnionSine's enclosure is designed with cool brushed stripe design and rounded radians, with a comfortable feel

Easy to carry, you can adapt to any environment wherever you are

High performance, low noise

Low consumption, ultra-fast transmission, beautiful appearance

Data transmission is stable and secure with the Seagate’s high-speed transmission chip

Game storage

Optimizing big data game storage, super fast running speed, designing the best hard disk for excellent players

USB 3.0 ultra-high-speed data transfer to provide X-BOX PS4 PC games with a super-stream experience

Available range

Support Windows XP Windows 7-10 System

Mac system TV X-BOX PS4

Note: The format of the hard drive will be changed when it is used for the first time in xbox. You need to change the format in the device manager when switching computers

No need to install, just open the box for use

No need for troublesome installation steps，just open the package and use

Simply connect the attached power supply and USB cable

Product description

Ideal for the home, office, or dorm, Seagate Expansion Desktop offers enormous desktop storage for photos, movies, music, and more. Backing up and transferring content is incredibly easy—just drag and drop To get set up, connect the USB hard drive to a Windows computer for automatic recognition—no software required. For Mac computers, simply reformat. Included is an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter.

• Enjoy enormous desktop storage space for years to come for photos, movies, music, and more
• Designed to work with Windows computers, this external USB drive makes backup easy with a simple drag-and-drop
• Setup is easy! Just connect the external hard drive to your Windows computer for automatic recognition—no software required
• Includes an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable and 18W power adapter
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included one-year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I take the hard drive out and use it as a regular desktop hard drive
Answer:	I’ve done this with about 30+ 2tb, 4tb, and 8tb drives over the years- converting an external to an internal- and they are all still running fine to this day. Usually $30-40 cheaper than the internal and you get a free usb cable to boot. Just make sure you don’t hurt your hands while doing it. Twisting a flathead screw driver in the seams seemed like the way to go if I recall. They don’t make the cases easy to open. For someone below: Don’t use these for RAID. NAS rated drives are different because they handle higher heat, able to run 24/7 with cross checks, etc. read more about what makes the iron version a NAS approved drive compared to the standard barracuda.
Question:	will it work with a mac for time machine
Answer:	Just reformatted the external hard drive using Disk Utility. Works for Mac :) Im not a tech savvy person, so I found this website to be useful when selecting what option to select when erasing the hard drive. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4276140?start=0&tstart=0I chose to use Journaled as I am using this for a Time Machine back up, like Matthew Chellew suggests in the first answer.
Question:	Does it work well with an Xbox One
Answer:	Like a charm, exactly what I purchased it for. Plug into any of the three ports (all 3 of the original XBox One ports are 3.0) and give it a minute. The XBox will recognize it and you have to choose for storage or media. Choose storage for games and you are up and running. Do be aware that this HDD does require its own power supply. I was transferring games within 5 minutes. FWIW within half an hour there was a power outage in the middle of a transfer and the external drive, the XBox One and the data are were ok when power came back on. If a data transfer is interrupted for any reason simply delete the failed portion on the destination drive and start the process over.
Question:	What is the diference between Seagate 5TB usb 3 model numbers STEB5000100, STBV5000100 and STDT
Answer:	The STBV is the older "Expansion" model with a lightly textured plastic case and slightly sloped front bezel. Sold only in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific with a 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year warranty, respectively.The STEB is the replacement "Expansion" model for the above with a more interesting texture and feet on one edge to stand vertically. It is sold in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific with a 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year warranty, respectively.The STDT is the "Backup Plus" model that looks like the STBV except with no sloped front and comes with backup software (on the disk) for both Windows and Mac OS, and includes 200GB of cloud storage with OneDrive for 2 years. It is sold in North America only with a 2-year warranty.The STDT comes in capacities of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8TB. The STEB and STBV go up to 5TB.They all use the same SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. I suspect the internal drives have small differences and firmware, but I can find no information about that.

Product features

What Does a PC Crave? Extra Space.

For a laptop or desktop overflowing with files, Expansion Desktop delivers loads of add-on capacity. Take advantage of quick transfers and backups with drag-and-drop ease to help protect thousands of photos, songs, and more in one trusty place.

What's Included

Expansion Desktop, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, 18W power adapter, Quick start guide

Product description

Capacity:2TB | Color:BLUE

External Hard Drive, Portable Hard Drive External for PC, Laptop and Mac



FEATURES:

-Type: External hard drive

-Material: Aluminum Alloy, Matte, Chip

-Ports: Type-C/USB 2.0

-Speed: 400MB/S

-Capability Available: 1TB 2TB

-Drive Specification: 10x3.2x0.9cm/3.9x1.26x0.35in

-Drive Weight: 37g/1.3oz

-Colors Available: Black, Red, Blue, Silver



What’s Included:

1x External hard drive

1x USB Cable

• System Compatibility--Microsoft Windows 10/ Windows 8.1/ Windows 8/ Windows 7/ Apple MAC/Android and more!
• Fast Data Transfer--External hard drive, super fast transfer speed with upgrade USB 2.0, which reading is 5 times as fast as usual hard drives, ensuring you speedy and stable use!
• Sturdy and Durable--Ultra slim portable hard drive external protected by sturdy and durable case, which is lightweight and handy, comfortably fits your palm or slip into pocket.
• Plug and Play--This hard drive external is ready to go without software to install, just plug it in and go.
• What You Get-- 1 x Portable Hard Drive,1 x USB Cable