![]() And with full support for 256-bit AES hardware encryption, you can make sure nobody can read your data but you. Supporting USB 3.1 for high-speed data transfer, the Western Digital My Book Duo's case also is user-serviceable, meaning you can replace broken drives yourself, and use the enclosure long after the drives break down. Either way, you get a lot of storage space and a two-year warranty from a reliable brand. You can configure the two drives inside this enclosure in RAID, for file redundancy or speed, or take advantage of every byte of storage. This massive enclosure comes with up to 28TB of storage for $1,000, or as little as 4TB of storage for $259 - and five other configurations in between. If you want a more robust, long-term external drive, Western Digital's MyBook Duo is a great choice. Why we picked the Western Digital My Book Duo: Who it's for: Those who need a lot of external storage. Why you should buy this: It's the perfect solution for storing an enormous amount of photos, video, and anything else among multiple systems. ![]() If you can afford it, this is the external drive for you. It can be expensive when you get toward the top end of the storage space spectrum - the 2TB configuration will cost several hundred dollars - but it's much cheaper than it was a couple of years ago. Thanks to its speed, compact sizing, and additional features like compatible encryption software, there is no other drive we can recommend as highly as the Samsung T5 SSD. Although we would hardly suggest you put such claims to the test, it's important that external drives - which are not protected by the shell of a desktop or laptop - are sturdy enough to withstand a little punishment. Encased in a solid aluminum shell, Samsung claims this external drive can withstand a drop from as high as 6 feet without difficulty. In our Samsung T5 review, the solid-state drive dominated the competition (and its T3 predecessor) in read and write tests, while maintaining the same physical footprint. Utilizing the latest generation of Samsung's 3D V-NAND technology, it packs up to 2TB of storage space in a tiny design, though it comes in a variety of storage sizes at different prices. Who it's for: Anyone who needs a speedy but compact solid-state drive.ĭrawing inspiration from its predecessor, the Samsung T5 is a compact, affordable, high-speed storage drive that looks and feels like a top-tier portable storage solution. Why you should buy this: It's one of the fastest external hard drives available. The power adapter included in the retail package provides up to 36 W, which should be enough to power the drive and two USB devices (I haven't tried to connect two bus-powered external hard drives and I don't suggest it to anyone, although it will probably work) connected to the USB 3.0 ports located in the front. The design is supposed to feature venting holes on the sides and behind, but even if you place fans on the drive, they won't do much to cool it properly (see the video embedded after the article to understand why). ![]() This external drive is made of glossy black plastic and looks pretty good, but cannot be labeled as "portable" without turning a blind eye to its size and weight. In my case, it was the 5400 RPM Barracuda with 256 MB of cache memory, but the 10 TB Backup Plus Hub should come with a 7200 RPM Barracuda Pro or an IronWolf Pro, as I mentioned earlier. While it contains information regarding the compatibility of the drive with both Windows and Mac, as well as a sticker that informs the buyer about the 4-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan that comes for free with the drive (I think that the old 200 GB OneDrive for a year deal was better for the general public), there is not a single word regarding the drive that comes inside. The Seagate Backup Plus Hub is well protected and its retail box looks nothing out of the ordinary.
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