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When looking at an external HDD (hard disk drive), you’ll find that these are generally cheaper than SSD (solid-state drives) but this comes at a trade-off of speed and durability.

This 2TB Patriot Transporter SSD stands out for its affordability and impressive read/write speeds of up to 1GB/s.

But these are small nitpicks that don’t detract from one of the best external hard drives around. The Samsung Portable SSD T7 looks like the T5, with its rectangular figure adorned by rounded ...

Also, if you have a PS5, then you may consider expanding that storage too with these PS5 SSD deals. Another great option for a rugged external hard drive is the Samsung T7 Shield, which takes the ...

Crushproof, drop-proof, waterproof – and with a super-speedy Thunderbolt 5 interface – this solid-state hard disk drive is ...

Use your 2.5" / 3.5" SATA I / II / III as an additional external hard drive.This USB3.0 to SATA adapter supports up to 18TB hard drive. High speed USB 3.0 specification and backward compatible ...

We've extensively tested countless external hard drives over the years ... Speeds aren't as pacy as the average SSD, and it's a weighty, bulky device – weighs 1.4kg and measuring 41 x 133 ...

This portable SSD comes at a price, but it's the quickest and sturdiest external hard drive we've ever tested. If you can afford it, go for a P40. Read more below ...

While it can't keep up with the best external hard drives for gaming out there that use solid-state drives, this option is a more affordable way to expand your older console's library. However ...

Apple's big macOS gaming push is going to quickly fill up your Mac's storage. Here's how to install games to an external SSD.

It might not be the most exciting thing you'll buy for your home studio, but there's no doubt that one of the best external hard drives is an essential purchase for any music maker. Whether you're ...