The Best External Hard Drives 2024

1. LaCie - Rugged Mini 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Orange/Silver

Monocrystalline solar panel; 200W power; 8mm output; rugged design; kickstand; handle and protective canvas bag

Travel with a capacity of 2TB 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.

2. LaCie - Rugged Mini 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Orange/Silver

Compatible with PC and Mac; USB 2.0 interface; integrated cap

Travel with a capacity of 4TB 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.

3. SanDisk - Extreme 480GB External USB 3.0 Portable

USB 3.0 interface; 128-bit AES hardware encryption; data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps with USB 3.0

Keep your data safe with this SanDisk Extreme portable solid-state hard drive. Designed for speedy data transfer and extreme resistance to bumps, scrapes and extreme temperatures, this hard drive ensures your data gets where it's needed quickly. Compact dimensions mean this SanDisk Extreme portable solid-state hard drive can go wherever you go.

4. LaCie - Rugged Mini 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Orange/Silver

Compatible with PC and Mac; USB 2.0 interface; integrated cap

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.

5. Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished T5 500GB External USB Type-C Portable Solid-State Drive - Alluring Blue

USB 3.1 Gen 2 interfacePassword protectionShock resistanceTop-to-bottom metal designUp to 540MB/sec. transfer speeds

Geek Squad® Certified Refurbished products are thoroughly, painstakingly and lovingly tested, so you can be sure that your device will work right, right away. Learn more about Geek Squad® Certified Refurbished products.Create more storage space for your computer with this refurbished Samsung 500GB portable SSD. A USB-C connection works with desktops, laptops, tablets and a range of other devices, while the 540 MB/sec. transfer speed offers fast, reliable data transfer. AES 256-bit hardware encryption and password protection keep your documents and files secure. With its compact size and metal construction, this refurbished Samsung 500GB portable SSD is ideal for travel to and from work or school.

6. Samsung - Refurbished T7 Touch 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable Solid State Drive with Hardware Encryption - Black

RefurbishedUSB 3.2 interfacePassword authentication256-bit AES hardware encryptionPC, Mac and Android compatibleFingerprint recognition

Share files in seconds with this refurbished Samsung T7 Touch portable SSD. The compact aluminum body protects against falls of up to 6 feet, and USB 3.2 connectivity offers read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. This black Samsung T7 Touch portable SSD has a 2TB capacity, providing plenty of space for documents, music and videos. This product has been refurbished.Learn more.

7. Samsung - Refurbished T7 Touch 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable Solid State Drive with Hardware Encryption - Black

RefurbishedUSB 3.2 interfacePassword authentication256-bit AES hardware encryptionPC, Mac and Android compatibleFingerprint recognition

Backup your system with this refurbished Samsung T7 Touch portable SSD. AES 256-bit hardware encryption, password protection and fingerprint sensor offer dependable data security, while write speeds of up to 1000MB/sec. let you move large files quickly. This black Samsung T7 Touch portable SSD has a compact profile for increased portability, and the 1TB capacity offers vast storage space. This product has been refurbished.Learn more.

8. Samsung - Refurbished T7 Touch 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable Solid State Drive with Hardware Encryption - Silver

RefurbishedUSB 3.2 interfacePassword authentication256-bit AES hardware encryptionPC, Mac and Android compatibleFingerprint recognitionShock-resistant

Share files seamlessly with this refurbished Samsung T7 Touch portable SSD. The fingerprint reader and password protection offer data security, while read and write speeds of up to 1050MB/sec. and 1000MB/sec. support rapid file access and storage. This silver Samsung T7 Touch portable SSD features a 1TB capacity to provide ample space for media and work projects. This product has been refurbished.Learn more.

9. Samsung - Refurbished T7 Touch 500GB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable Solid State Drive with Hardware Encryption - Silver

RefurbishedUSB 3.2 interfacePassword authentication256-bit AES hardware encryptionPC, Mac and Android compatibleFingerprint recognition

Store data safely with this refurbished Samsung T7 Touch SSD. The USB Type-C interface delivers fast read speeds of up to 1050MB/sec., while the 500GB capacity offers plenty of storage space. This silver Samsung T7 Touch SSD has a compact solid aluminum construction that provides protection against falls of up to 6 feet, and built-in security options support AES 256-bit encryption to secure your files. This product has been refurbished.Learn more.

10. Samsung - Refurbished T7 Touch 500GB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable Solid State Drive with Hardware Encryption - Black

RefurbishedUSB 3.2 interfacePassword authentication256-bit AES hardware encryptionPC, Mac and Android compatibleFingerprint recognitionShock-resistant

Take important files on the go with this refurbished Samsung T7 Touch portable SSD. The 500GB capacity provides ample storage space, and read speeds of up to 1050 MB/sec. offer fast access to stored files. This black Samsung T7 Touch portable SSD uses AES 256-bit encryption to keep your data safe from unauthorized users. This product has been refurbished.Learn more.