High speed external solid-state drives with 1TB storage

Oct 27, 2021, 09:08 IST

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As far as external storage is concerned, the way to go is with a portable solid state drive. External SSDs offer you really fast transfer speeds and reliable storage. They are beneficial for on the field professionals as well as for office workers. They are very compact too, and can easily fit in a handbag or a camera bag. They can connect to devices with USB-C as well as A cables. With one at your side, you’re never going to be short on storage- especially if you’re out in the wild, capturing high resolution footage.

SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD

This is one of the most portable external solid state storage devices. It comes with a nifty carry carabiner attacher as well meaning you can latch it on to your bag and ensure it's never lost. The SSD has a 1050MB/s read speed and 1000MB/s write speed, which is quite fast as compared to an HDD. It can connect to MacOS as well as Windows devices. Not just that, it has an IP55 rating and is built for rough usage. The quintessential SSD for those always on the go- it has fast data transfer and is built to last.

Samsung T5 1TB

Here’s an all metallic SSD that’s built to last in tough conditions. It can be linked to a Mac or Windows laptop with a USB-C and a USB-A port, both of which are included in the box. With USB-C, you will get much faster data transfer speeds. It can support speeds up to 540 MB/s, which is more than enough to transfer even large files within a matter of minutes. The company claims this is nearly 5 times faster than an HDD. Thanks to the very lightweight body, you can take it around with you. This highly compact and robust SSD offers fast read and write speeds as compared to HDDs.

Seagate One Touch 1 TB External SSD

This is one of the most secure and data friendly external SSDs available right now. It comes with an Android App, which can remotely show you vital SSD data, and even a data recovery program which backs you for 3 years. If you lose data or the entire SSD, you can always retrieve it, a nice feature for peace of mind. It has transfer speeds up to 1030 MB/s, which is quite an improvement over HDDs. Incidentally, purchase of this SSD also gets you 4 months of free Adobe CC. It has a data recovery program, compact design, support for Windows as well as MacOS based systems.

Crucial 1TB Portable USB 3.2 External Solid State Drive

This is a versatile and compact external SSD offering from Crucial. It is highly compact, compatible with all kinds of mobile devices and desktops, and is built for rough usage. It comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable which enables fast data transfer between your system and the SSD. The SSD is compatible with Windows and MacOS devices, as well as smartphones. It is perfectly sized to fit easily into your travel bag without increasing the weight. It can also withstand drops up to 2 meters. With fast read and write speeds, this external SSD is a must have when on the go.

Western Digital Elements 1TB Portable SSD

Here’s a SATA based external SSD with a storage capacity of 1TB. It is highly compact and can fit into one of your bag pockets. Thanks to its single cable connection, you can just whip it out of the bag and transfer data between your devices. It uses a USB-A port for connection and can handle speeds up to 400MB/s, which is much faster than a traditional external HDD. To enable easy workflow integration, there is no software required- you can simply plug it in and transfer your data. It is very compact, comes with a cable and promises fast data transfer between devices.

Seagate Ultra Touch 1 TB External SSD

If you have a lot of data on your phone which you would rather have elsewhere, this is the SSD to pick up. It is Android compatible, and includes 3 year rescue data recovery services, which can come handy in case of a data loss. Apart from that, it is palm-sized, lightweight and features a fabric design at the top which lends it some sophistication. The external SSD includes a USB-A to USB-C adapter and an integrated USB cable, meaning you can use it with older laptops too and get the same speed. This SSD comes with 3 year protection for your data, and a versatile cable which can work with older systems too.

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