11 best hard drive for storage

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

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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

No more deleting games from the PS4 console just to make room for new ones—store 100+ titles with 2TB of portable external hard drive storage. The Seagate Game Drive for PS4 delivers no lag performance, quick step by step setup, and plug and play USB 3.0 connectivity—no power cable needed. Featuring the classic black and blue design of PS4, it’s the perfect accessory for any gaming setup and its compact, travel ready form factor means the adventure can go anywhere.

• Do not delete games from PS4 consoles just to make room for new ones; Store 50 plus games with 2TB of portable hard drive storage
• Official Licensed PS4 product for seamless operation and compatibility; Operates under PS4 hard drive firmware
• Dive into the action with a quick step by step setup and plug and play USB 3.0 connectivity; No power cable needed
• This game drive features the classic black and blue design of PS4; It’s the perfect accessory for any gaming setup and its compact; Travel ready form factor means the adventure can go anywhere
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 3 year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this legit
Answer:	Yes its legit
Question:	Can any wire plug into the game drive
Answer:	No they are shape specific unless it is a universal usb
Question:	Does it work with ps4 pro
Answer:	Yes it works
Question:	Does it come with the usb cord that will connect the ps4 to the hard drive
Answer:	Yes,. Very easy to use

Product features

Officially Licensed for PS4 Systems

Meet the powerful external hard drive that delivers loads of capacity & perfect PS4 performance.

Store a massive collection of new and classic games  | Simple USB 3.0 plug-and-play setup  | Game anywhere with travel-friendly portability

Store 50+ Games*

Dread clearing the best classics from the PS4 system just to make room for new releases? Not any more. Keep them all together and relive the adventure anytime, anywhere.

*Based on an average storage requirement of 39GB for PS4 games published on or before June 2018.

• ✔ 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
• ✔ A Reliable Game Drive: This PS4 external hard drive features fast and stable performance for PS4, PS4 Pro, and Xbox One, does not refuse or delete a game. Compatible with Microsoft Windows and Mac OS(10.6.5 and above) in the meantime
• ✔ 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: This external drive is ready to use without external power supply or software installation needed. Ideal extra storage for your computer and game console
• ✔ 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

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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

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

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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

Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives. Perfect for designers, musicians, photographers, and video editors using multiple applications at once, these solutions offer uninterrupted performance, optimized read/write caching technology, and a variety of capacities and form factors to choose from. The result is a seamless experience backed by a two-year limited warranty and 20 years of hard drive innovation.

• Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives
• Build a powerhouse gaming computer or desktop setup with a variety of capacities and form factors
• The go to SATA hard drive solution for nearly every PC application—from music to video to photo editing to PC gaming
• Confidently rely on internal hard drive technology backed by 20 years of innovation
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the 2tb (st2000dm008) internal hard drive cmr or smr
Answer:	The 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB drives are all SMR, which means they are slow for random writes and not suitable as boot drives. (Google "Why SMR drives are sub-optimal for write-intensive workloads".)
Question:	Is this really 7200rpm? the model number suggests otherwise
Answer:	I got the ST4000DM004 which claims 7200 rpm on amazon and my computer is reporting it has a media rotation rate of 5425 rpm
Question:	Is a sata cable included in the package
Answer:	Cables not included. You can buy a SATA data cable and likely the appropriate power cable for your computer right here on Amazon. Depending on your power supply, the power cable may already be connected to it in your computer -- some have that and some do not.
Question:	Is this 7200 or 5400rpm
Answer:	Only the 1 TB (#ST1000DM010) and 2 TB (#ST2000DM008) models are 7200, all the larger models are 5400. Both the llisted speed and model number change in the product description as you pick different disk size options. This is consistent with Seagate's website -- From the home page, drill down through (or search for) Internal / Hard Drives / BarraCuda - Learn More, and then click the 3.5 inch models tab (NOT the 3.5 inch PRO models tab). Then click on the data sheet next to any model to get a PDF with a table containing all of the models along with their drive speeds and other specs..

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BarraCuda Hard Drives

Upgrading with the reliable family of cost-effective Barracuda drives will improve the efficiency of data processing and retrieval. Improved efficiency provides instant access to data, which means faster game load times, quicker open rates for applications, and speedy file transfers.

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

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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

Avolusion PRO-5X 2TB (2-Terabyte) External Gaming Hard Drive (Grey) is the value hard drive upgrade kit provides the best and easy solution to expand your XBOX One game console storage capacity instantly! Plug and Play USB 3.0 interface providing a perfect portable storage solution for you to store & backup your game data, music, picture, video and more! Avolusion PRO-5X External Gaming Hard Drive designed to work with your XBOX One game console perfectly! (Fully compatible with XBOX One X, S & Original (1st Gen) ). It comes with silent fan-less design to keep your External Gaming Hard Drive operate quietly!



Avolusion PRO-5X External Gaming Hard Drive Upgrade Kit features high-quality construction, advanced external interface technology, durable chassis and state-of-the-art industrial design, assured to provide you with years of reliable performance.



Features:

UPC: 810064870286

Model: HDDGU3-PRO5X-GY-2TB-XBOX

Built-in 2TB Capacity Hard Drive

Compatible with XBOX One X, S, Original (1st Gen)

XBOX One File System Pre-Formatted

Expand XBOX One hard drive storage instantly!

Add extra storage to your XBOX One game console without opening up the case



Specification:

Interface: USB 3.0

Built-In Capacity : 2TB

Material: Plastic/PVC

USB Data Speed: 5.0 Gbps

Support Platform: XBOX One X, S, Original (1st Gen)

Color: Grey

Dimension: 8"(L) x 5"(W) x 1.6"(H)

Power Input: 100V ~ 240V (50-60Hz 0.8A)

Power Output: 12V 2.0A



Package Contents:

Avolusion PRO-5X 2TB External Gaming Storage (Grey)

USB 3.0 Cable

Power Adapter

User Manual

2 Years Warranty

• Built-in 2TB Capacity External Gaming Hard Drive
• Compatible with XBOX ONE X, S, Orginal (1st Gen)
• XBOX File System Pre-Formatted, Expand Game Console hard drive storage instantly!
• Add extra storage to your game console without opening up the case
• 2 Years Warranty from Reseller

User questions & answers

Question:

Does it work on new xbox series x

Answer:

The USB Forum is confusing as hell. Are you ready? Okay: USB 3.0 is SuperSpeed, which would make it too easy to determine which USB is which, so of course they don't use that name. So it's called 3.0, except now it's not. 3.0 and 3.1 gen 1 are the same thing, same speed and all (5gbps). Then you have USB 3.1 gen 2. It's a genuine upgrade over gen 1 speed, but PSYCH! Name swap again! Now 3.1 is 3.2 gen 1, and 3.2 gen 2, and now there is a new one called 3.2 gen 2 by 2! It's maddening! Anyway, in summary, yes this drive is USB 3.0, or 3.1 gen 1, or 3.2 gen 1, whichever you wanna call it.

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:	I bought a My Book 8TB several years ago, and I bought the Elements 8TB about a week ago. I love the Elements drive, in my experience it is much better than either the My Book or the Seagate 8TB which I also own. The Elements drive is nearly silent and I got a solid 100MBps sustained write speed, which none of the other drives match. The Seagate is very slow.

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

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.Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, macOS 10.13+.

• 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

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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

No More Deleting Your Favorite Games The Armor A60 allows you to easily free up the storage of your console's internal drive for Xbox and PS4. Just plug the A60 directly into your USB port on your Xbox or PlayStation 4 console and run through an easy setup process within just a few minutes, and you will have more space to store your latest games. Military-grade Shockproof & Water-resistant Armor A60 incorporates ultra-rugged rubber casing and internal suspension system, which enable perfect buffer effect and assure rigid protections against crushes, dust and spraying water. Cable-carry Design The innovative slot design is equipped for simple cable carrying and storing. Anti-slip, Anti-scratch Armor A60 exercises the special surface texture that can not only allow anti-slip function but also keep the drive from damages caused by fingerprints and scratches. Ultra-fast Transfer Speed SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface enables blazing-fast speed performance to quickly transfer large files including HD videos, high-resolution photos and great numbers of documents in seconds. 3-year Warranty The Armor A60 is backed by a 3-year warranty that guarantees complete services and technical support. Box Contains 1 x Silicon Power Armor A60 External Hard Drive 1 x USB 3.0 Cable

• [PS4 / XBOX COMPATIBLE] Ideal for gaming enthusiasts Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4, PS4 Pro and PS4 Slim (PS4 System Software version 4.50 or higher).
• [ALL-ROUND DATA PROTECTION] Military-grade shockproof and IPX4 water-resistant protection
• [NO MORE MISSING CABLES] Cable-carry design for easy cable storage
• Supported OS: Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS 10.5.x, Linux 2.6.x
• [For Windows User] The A60 is pre-formatted as NTFS, so you could use it directly on Windows [For Mac Users] Reformatting will be required for Mac operating systems

User questions & answers

Question:	How do I download games on Xbox
Answer:	Go to your storage on the xbox once you plug it in and it's very easy to download your games
Question:	Can I password protect this drive once I receive it and have placed data on it
Answer:	My expertise is in the realm of Macintosh, but in that case, yes you can. There are various ways to do this. I imagine the same is true for PC.
Question:	How hard is it to format for the xbox x? could i format it on a apple computer for my xbox
Answer:	yes
Question:	does this work for a ps
Answer:	Yes no problem. Right now that's what I'm using it for.