10 best backup drives

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

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

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it come with the USB cable
Answer:	You can do it. You just need to connect your external speakers with record player!
Question:	Just to confirm this works with windows 10 no problem? I have a 4 yr old extern hard drive that doesnt and i am worried this wont
Answer:	Yes there is a is power cord and adapter that comes with it. Also you dont need Bluetooth to work the player.
Question:	Is this compatible with ps
Answer:	Yes, a one year warranty from date of purchase.
Question:	How is this model different than the one called wd 2tb black my passport portable external hard drive - usb 3.0 - wdbs4b0020bbk-wesn
Answer:	Turn the volume dial. That activates the power. The record will start spinning when the needle arm is above it.

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

The My Book drive is trusted desktop storage designed to complement your personal style with a massive amount of space to store your photos, videos, music and documents. Equipped with password protection and perfectly paired with WD Backup or Apple Time Machine, My Book desktop storage helps keep your files safe.

• Auto backup with included WD Backup software and Time Machine compatibility
• Password protection with hardware encryption
• Trusted storage built with WD reliability
• USB 3.0 port; USB 2.0 compatible
• 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty

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.

Product description

Get solid USB storage and 4TB capacity in an external desktop hard drive for Mac and Windows. Featuring dual front-facing, high-speed USB 3.0 ports, Backup Plus Hub makes it easy to charge mobile devices and transfer files from cameras, USB keys, and more. Even charge USB game controllers Enjoy simple, one-click backups, or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backup by downloading Seagate Toolkit software. Plus, take advantage of a complimentary two-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps.

• Store and access content for years with up to 14TB in a USB drive
• A great external hard drive for Mac and Windows, this hub can charge mobile devices and transfer files from USB cameras and USB thumb drives via its two USB 3.0 ports
• Use seamlessly between windows and Mac by installing the provided NTFS driver for Mac
• Complimentary four-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan’s photo and video editing apps (Must be redeemed within 1 year of drive registration. Not available in all countries)
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty External desktop hard drive offers two front-facing, high-speed USB 3.0 ports for connecting to and recharging other USB devices like phones, cameras, and tablets

Product features

Backup and Recharge in One Place

Thousands of photos, hundreds of songs, loads of movies and docs—sound familiar? Backup Plus Hub helps protect all of it with proven reliability, seamless backup, Mac and Windows usability, plus two front-facing USB 3.0 ports for charging and managing devices like phones, tablets, and cameras.

Desk, Office, and Dorm Life—Made Easier

Backup Plus Hub helps protect important files and can’t-live-without memories with a single click. To schedule automatic backups, simply use the included Seagate software.

What's Included

Backup Plus Hub, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, 18W power adapter, Quick start guide, Seagate backup software, Mac driver

Product description

Easily manage 1TB of photos, videos, movies, and more with Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch—the go-to solution for an external laptop hard drive or PC hard drive. Featuring a minimalist tone-on-tone woven fabric design and hardware encrpted password protection for extra peace of mind, this is an excellent Mac or Windows accessory. Simply plug into a USB-C or USB 3.0 computer to back up files with a single click, schedule automatic backups, and even mirror file folders across devices. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year subscription to Mylio Create and a two-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan

• SECURITY FIRST: Securely and easily manage photos, videos, movies, and more with password activated hardware encryption
• STYLISH & SPACIOUS: Stylish tone-on-tone fabric design works seamlessly with USB-C and USB 3.0 laptops and PCs
• PLUG & PLAY: The perfect external hard drive for Windows or Mac, simply back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups (Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine)
• MYLIO & ADOBE: Edit, manage, and share photos with a 1-yr. complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a 4-mo. membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (must redeem within 1-yr. of drive registration; not available in China)
• RELIABLE: Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services

Product features

The Right Fit. The Right Feel.

Sporting a chic, woven fabric design on the outside and password protection with hardware encryption inside, Backup Plus Ultra Touch seamlessly blends in the essentials of high capacity, universal compatibility, and easy backup.

Mylio Create

Enjoy a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create—an intuitive yet powerful app that helps organize photos into a life calendar and offers easy protection, editing, sharing, and syncing across multiple devices.

Adobe Creative Cloud

Easily edit, organize, store, and share photos with a two-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan. Edit with the powerful and easy-to-use interface of Lightroom CC and combine images into rich, multilayered artwork with Photoshop CC.

Product description

WD Elements desktop storage with USB 3.0 offers reliable, high-capacity, add-on storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. The sleek design features up to 10TB capacity plus WD quality and reliability.

• Fast data transfers
• High Capacity add on storage
• Plug and Play Ready for Windows PCs
• WD quality inside and out
• 2 year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with the power adapter
Answer:	Yes, 110-240v power supply
Question:	Is this compatabible with the ps
Answer:	PS4 maxes out at 8TB. Do not buy this 12TB thinking it will work...trust me I already checked.
Question:	Will this work with a system that only has USB2.0 ports
Answer:	Technically it won't be any faster than a USB2 drive since the limit will be the port on the PC. But it will work no worse and if you ever get a PC with USB3 ports it will work much better.
Question:	which one is better? elements 8tb or my book 8tb
Answer:	Looking at Western Digital's Warranty information page I see this: ----- Elements - THIS MODEL - (Product Designator WDBWLG ) 1 year in the USA, Canada & Latin America 2 year in Europe, Middle East & Africa 3 year in Asia Pacific & India ------ My Book FIRST I FOUND LISTED Product Code WDBBGB NO warranty info for US, Canada & Latin America NO warranty info for Asia Pacific & India 3 Year for Europe, Middle East & Africa https://www.amazon.com/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN/dp/B01LQQHLGC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1547662493&sr=1-1&keywords=western+digital+my+book&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A668383011%2Cp_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A5446816011 ----- The only "My Book" for the USA, Canada & Latin America I see listed is: Product Code WDBFJK , and that has only a 2 year warranty and sells for a higher price. https://www.amazon.com/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBFJK0080HBK-NESN/dp/B01B6BN0Q2/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1547665593&sr=1-6&keywords=western+digital+my+book+8TB&refinements=p_89%3AWestern+Digital There are other variations of the "My Book" series that have 3 year warranty in The USA, Canada & Latin America: My Book for Mac, My Book VelociRaptor Duo, My Book Thunderbolt Duo, My Book Mirror, My Book Pro, My Book Pro II, My Book World, My Book World II, My Book Studio, My Book Studio II, My Book Home, My Book Office, My Book Elite, My Book Studio, My Book Studio LX, My Book Live, My Book Duo, My Book Duo Pro Thos have Product Designators: WDBYCC, WDBUWZ, WDBUPB, WDBUSK, WDH2U, WDG1T, WDG2TP, WDG1NC, WDH1NC, WDG2NC, WDH2NC, WDH1Q, WDH2Q, WDH1CS, WDH1B, WDBAAH, WDBAAJ, WDBC3G, WDBACH, WDBACG, WDBCPZ, BDTB, WDBUTV, WDBFBE, WDBRMH, WDBDFM It seems that all should refer to WD website to match Product Designator with warranty for your locale: https://support.wdc.com/warranty/warrantypolicy.aspx#group1

Product description

Store and access 2TB of photos and files on the go, with Seagate Backup Plus Slim. The perfect complement to personal aesthetic, this compact, portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3. 0 cable. Giving files extra protection is practically effortless—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 two-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan.

• Store and access 2TB of photos and files on the go, with Seagate Backup Plus Slim, an external hard drive for Mac and Windows
• This portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure, and is a stylish USB drive
• Simply plug this external hard drive for Mac and Windows into a computer via the included USB 3. 0 cable to back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Reformatting may be required for use with time machine
• Edit, manage, and share photos with a 1 year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a 2 month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited

Product features

A Little Fits a Lot

Small enough for a loaded laptop bag, spacious enough for loads of content—Backup Plus Slim is the perfect marriage of easy portability and truly useful file storage. Easily plug into Windows and Mac computers via USB 3.0 and enjoy helpful tools like customizable backup and folder mirroring.

What's Included

Seagate Backup Plus Slim drive | 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable | Quick start guide | Downloadable Seagate Toolkit backup software | One-year Mylio Create plan | Two-month membership Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan

Product description

2019 LATEST VERSION

Updated with reliable USB 3.0 connector, MegaZ portable external hard drive 2526 is the latest version.   

KEY FEATURES

Plug-and-Play High Speed Connectivity

Ready to plug in and play without software installation or external power required.

Ultra fast transfer speed at up to 5Gbit/s, effectively improve your PC's performance.

Compatible With More Systems/Devices

Pre-formatted as exFAT for: Windows/Mac OS(10.6.5 and above)/PS4/Xbox.

Y cable will be needed for Wii U.

Durable and Light Weight

Protected by sturdy an compact case, MegaZ portable drive makes you bring your files and collections anywhere with its massive space and reliability.

SPECIFICATIONS

Item Dimensions: 4.52 x 3.15 x 0.39 in

Item Weight: 140 g(4.9 oz)

USB 3.0 Cable Length: 49 cm(19.29 in)

 NOTE

Type of file system used for the drive, type of operating system, and various other factors can affect the actual storage capacity displayed by your computer.

160 GB ≈ 149 GB 

250 GB ≈ 238 GB 

320 GB ≈ 298 GB 

500 GB ≈ 465 GB 

1TB GB ≈ 931GB

MANUFACTURER WARRANTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

• 45 Days Money-Back Guarantee for ANY reason, return your undamaged MegaZ product and receive a full refund for ANY reason.

• 3 Years Manufacturer Warranty  for quality-related issues. For 36 months after the date of purchase, we take care of all quality-related issues with a replacement or full refund including the return shipping cost.

• Compatible With - Microsoft Windows/ Mac/ PS4/ Xbox One(No need reformat)
• Latest Model - Equipped with USB 3.0 connection, this portable hard drive enables you to backup massive data in seconds, delivering ultra fast transfer speed to improve your PC performance
• Designed for PC and Mac - This external drive is ready to go without extra power supply or software installation needed
• Slim Style Handy Sized Design - 11.5 X 8 X 1 cm, light weight hard disk drive protected by sturdy and compact case, comfortably fits your palm
• Package Content - Portable external hard drive, 19-inch USB 3.0 hard drive cable, user’s manual, 3-Year friendly manufacturer warranty. Quick replacement or refund service. (1MB=1,000,000 bytes, 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. The actual usable storage capacity may be less, 500GB ≈ 465GB)

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this external hard drive work with Windows
Answer:	It will work with Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, MacOS X.
Question:	could i use this with my chromebook to xfer music from one mps player to another
Answer:	Based on my experience, I would say no. Chromebooks aren't good with zip files which is how music albums download.
Question:	Can i set this up to automatically back up certain files say once a week and walk away from it
Answer:	I'm sorry. I have only used this hard drive as a means to store videos for my DVR. I have never used it to do anything else, but it has been flawless as storage for my videos. I'm not sure I understand exactly what you're wanting it to do, but as a storage for videos, it has been flawless. I hope this helps and apologize if it doesn't.
Question:	What does it mean if this product starts beeping
Answer:	Since the product is not a sold state drive if you bump it or drop it the disk can become unbalanced the beeping indicates that

Product description

Perfect External Hard Drive, it is portable and can be used and carry anywhere and everywhere. Just plug and Play fuinctions makes its operation easy and comfortable. It supports Windows, Mac, Linux. Excellent storage drive for Data , Confidentials, Student Projects, Can store entertainement like Movies, Series, Videos or personal moments like Photos, Videos, Music and Many more. Now use portable hard drive with Desktop, Laptop, Notebook, MAC and create more creativity in work, school college, or record more moments in personal life.

• EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE: Storage and data backup made easy with portable external hard drive, 3.0 USB storage drive makes easy and fast data backup. Store more videos, music, photos, movies, series and data. Make a choice from 100GB to 1TB
• PORTABLE HDD: This hardrive is portable, lightwieht easy to use and can carry anywhere. External Hard Disk supports laptop, PC, Mac, Desktop, just carry with you everywhere and connect when need to access your data, entertainment and more.
• PLUG AND PLAY: No software is require, just plug and play feature makes operation easy. Connect your MAC, Laptop, Noteboook PC to hard drive and use extra storage. Store backup games and explore more worlds.(For Gaming select 320gb and above capacity)
• SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY: Compatible with Mac / Linux / Android OS/ Windows / TV / Ps4 / Xbox, It is Suitable For Notebooks, Desktops, MAC, Laptop. Gaming storage drive and more
• SATISFACTION 100% GURANTED : We at Suhsai provide 1 Year warranty, we take responsibility for quality product and we make sure that non of our buyers face issue with our product. We are always there to assist and solve query.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this hard drive include a cable
Answer:	No it doesnt

Product description

Perfect for on-the-go, high-speed file transfers, LaCie Mobile Drive is an elegant yet powerful portable external hard drive for Mac Pro, iMac Pro, Mac laptops, and PCs. Its lightweight, all-aluminum, moon silver design perfectly complements Macbooks. Seamlessly connect to Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB 3.0 computers—and sync file across devices for superior organization. Plus—enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty.

• Enjoy 4TB of enormous capacity for photos, playlists, docs, and more
• Use seamlessly with Mac, Windows, USB-C, and USB 3.0
• Back up files with a single click or schedule automatic backups
• Turn footage into flawless productions with one free month of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty.

User questions & answers

Question:	I received the hard drive today. couldn't use for a system backup because it was not ntsf. should i reformat the disk to ntsf
Answer:	18.75” cord. My unit came with a sturdy cord. If using o. A Mac you will need a UCB- c adapter.
Question:	Can this be formatted for Mac and Windows at the same time
Answer:	After the newest update, Windows 10 will not support Image backups. This happen on 3 Win 10 computers. The error messages leads you to the fact Windows wants you to use 3rd party backup software. There are many free software programs that will do that, but you need an external drive. Not sure about the file backup in Windows 10, basically that's just a cop and paste program. The free image programs will backup folders too.
Question:	Does anyone use this external HD for automatic daily/weekly backups, or does it work only with manual transfers
Answer:	How to format for PS4: Head to Settings > Devices > USB Storage Devices and select your external hard drive. Select Format as Extended Storage and tap X. Select Next and tap X. Select Format and tap X. Select Yes and tap X. Select Okay and tap X.
Question:	What is this hardrive's speed for Thunderbolt
Answer:	3 differences: 1. The size of the casing for this drive is smaller. 2. It does not have rubber stomps on the bottom to keep it from sliding. 3. The operation light is smaller. Other than that, it's the same: USB3 and NTSF.

Product features

Sleek Design. Lavish Space.

LaCie Mobile Drive articulates the beauty and importance of premium space. With up to 5TB of capacity, there’s room for photos, playlists, docs, and more. And with Mac, Windows, USB-C, and USB 3.0 compatibility, access is easy. One-click or automatic backup makes file storage smooth.

What's Included

LaCie Mobile Drive | USB-C cable | USB 3.0 cable | Quick start guide | LaCie Toolkit: backup and mirroring software