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A basic, no-software 2TB backup drive for buyers who just need storage that works the moment it is plugged in.
A reliable, quiet 5TB backup drive for buyers who want capacity and simplicity over software extras, at a price that has crept up over recent years.
A plain, dependable portable drive for adding storage to a Windows PC with no setup. It has no backup software or encryption, and Mac users need to reformat.
A plain, roomy desk drive for drag-and-drop backups and media storage on a Windows PC. It needs wall power and a reformat for Mac, and the listing gives no warranty term.
A big desk backup drive that doubles as a USB hub for charging and quick transfers. It stays on a desk rather than traveling, and Mac users need the provided driver for cross-platform use.
An 8TB USB 3.0 external hard drive built for backup and cold storage, plug and play on Windows and reformatted for Mac Time Machine, best used as a secondary copy rather than a primary drive.
A fast-spinning desktop drive with a long data recovery plan for adding storage to a Windows PC or Mac. It needs a power outlet, and Mac Time Machine use requires reformatting.
A plain portable backup drive for Windows PCs with a USB cable in the box. It ships without backup software features and must be reformatted for Mac use.
A very large desktop drive for bulk backups and media libraries with recovery service included. It is a slow spinning disk on wall power, suited to storage rather than speed.
A plain, large desktop drive for drag and drop backups on Windows or Mac, with data recovery service included. It needs a wall outlet and is a slower spinning disk.
A plug-in desk drive with lots of room for photo, video and music libraries on Windows or Mac. It runs from a wall adapter, so it is meant to stay on the desk.
A huge plug-in desktop drive for backups and media libraries that works out of the box with Windows and Mac. It needs a wall outlet and must be reformatted for Time Machine.
A huge-capacity desktop drive for backups and media libraries at home or in an office. It needs wall power and moves data at hard drive speeds, so it is not a portable or fast working drive.
A very large two disk desktop storage box with RAID speed, hardware encryption and backup software for heavy media users. Out of the box it stripes both disks, so one failed drive loses data unless you switch to mirroring.
A large, Xbox-certified external drive that stores a big game library with a green light bar to match the console. The warranty is short at one year, with data recovery covering a longer term.
A desktop drive and Thunderbolt hub in one aluminum box, sized to stack with a Mac Studio. The headline speed figure does not say which drive reaches it, and the hard drive's own speed is not listed.
A small portable hard drive with backup and password software for Windows users who want simple extra storage. Mac users must reformat it and lose the bundled software.
A plain, roomy portable drive for Windows backups or extra console storage. It ships formatted for Windows, so Mac users must reformat it first.
A large, well built desktop drive for backups and media archives on a Mac or PC, though a spinning disk is far slower than an SSD for live editing.
A colorful portable drive with downloadable backup scheduling and password protection, plus a longer warranty than basic models. The software is a download, and speeds are hard drive level.
A very large desktop drive for creative archives and backups, built on an enterprise-class disk in an aluminum case. It is mechanical, so it is slower than any SSD and needs a desk spot.
A big, simple desk drive for adding storage to a Windows PC. It needs wall power and comes formatted for Windows, so it is not a grab-and-go drive.
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