The beauty of external drives is that they are easy to connect to any device - be it an old laptop with limited memory, the latest computer, game console or TV. They are relatively inexpensive, contain thousands of gigabytes of information and at the same time have a very compact size. We offer you to get acquainted with the novelties of the portable HDD market and choose for yourself a suitable model among the best hard drives that hit our top.
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- ADATA DashDrive Durable HD650 - strong disk with good functionality
- Transcend StoreJet 25C3N - Ultra-thin Removable HDD
- LaCie STFS2000800 - youth model with Thunderbolt-interface
- Apacer AC730 - external drive with protection against water and vibrations
- Game Drive Hub for Xbox 8TB (STGG8000400) - the best Seagate hard drive for gaming consoles
ADATA DashDrive Durable HD650 - strong disk with good functionality
A small terabyte drive in a shock-resistant casing with shock-absorbing rubber inserts is a great option for those who "carry everything with them."
A gentle filling of the magnetic drive here is provided with a triple level of protection against shocks and external mechanical damage. And who seems to have little 1 TB of memory, the manufacturer is ready to offer options for 2 or 4 terabytes.
Pros:
- Original design and three colors to choose from (blue, red and black).
- The case is impact resistant, scratch-resistant and non-slip on surfaces.
- Connecting to a high-speed USB port 3.1.
- Worthy read and write rates are 154 and 129 MB / s, respectively.
- Small but bright LED status indicator.
- Supports many useful features: power management, read ahead, NCQ, etc.
- Compact dimensions 12x8x2 cm and weight only 200 grams.
- Excellent "friends" with OSes older than Windows XP, OS X 10.6 and Kernel 2.6 from Linux.
- Silent work.
- Normal price (3800 rubles).
Minuses:
- The disk is quite voracious, and if your computer has only USB 2.0 ports, you will have to connect it to two slots through a splitter at once.
- Cable connector significantly "walks" in the case.
Transcend StoreJet 25C3N - Ultra-thin Removable HDD
A nice new product, unlike most mass models, is not in a plastic, but in an aluminum case.
The manufacturer offers a choice of hard drives for 1 and 2 TB, so the cost of the drive will in any case be elevating, and the memory reserve is sufficient. In addition, the HDD is connected to USB 3.1, so that problems are not expected with the speed of work either. The only thing - the device will have to be protected from shocks.
Pros:
- Unexpectedly low weight of 136 grams, despite the outer metal shell.
- Very thin - not even 1 cm.
- Large 128 MB cache.
- Read and write speeds at a good level of 136-138 MB / s.
- Corporate software that allows you to work with cloud storages, make backup copies, use encryption, recovery and synchronization of data.
- LED indicator in place.
- 3 year warranty (traditionally - with a limited amount).
- The cost of a 2-terabyte model does not exceed 6000 rubles.
Minuses:
- The claimed USB 3.1 belongs to the first generation, that is, there is no noticeable increase in throughput compared to 3.0.
- Despite the aluminum cover, the case is not shock resistant.
- On the back side there are no overlays, because of which the plastic bottom is quickly covered with scratches.
LaCie STFS2000800 - youth model with Thunderbolt-interface
Always elegant LaCie models this year look quite childish. All thanks to the protective “bumper” of a bright orange color. It not only protects the disk from shocks and falls, but also is able to protect the device from getting wet - even the interface connector in it is hidden under a wide cap. But the main feature of this model is the connection to the high-speed Thunderbolt port.
Pros:
- Durable aluminum casing with bulk rubber lining around the perimeter.
- The disk is able to survive a fall from a meter height and even a little rain.
- The data exchange rate of 130 MB / s.
- Two complete wires (including USB plug).
- The bumper is removable, so if you are confused by the acid design, and you're not going to drop the disk, you can safely get rid of it.
- Quick setup with the ability to immediately set the parameters for both macOS and Windows.
- Basic software includes backup.
Minuses:
- Very expensive - a 2-terabyte disk in stores costs between 13 and 15 thousand rubles.
- The claimed impact protection works only if the HDD is off at the time of the fall, and the magnetic heads are parked.
- Not the smallest weight of 400 grams.
Apacer AC730 - external drive with protection against water and vibrations
Unlike most hard drives in a reinforced case, this model is protected not only from shocks. The hard disk quietly transfers drops from a height of 1.2 m and has a degree of impermeability to dust and water ip 68.
The inner silicone shell reduces the effects of external vibrations on sensitive HDD mechanisms. At the same time, shock-resistant hard stands out against the general background of similar devices with surprisingly attractive design.
Pros:
- The one-piece aluminum case withstands pressures up to 1.5 tons.
- Connect through a high-speed USB port with a bandwidth of up to 4800 Mbps. Moreover, the connector itself is further strengthened.
- Excellent performance when reading and writing at the level of 124-128 MB / sec.
- It works correctly with the axes of not the first freshness, starting with Windows XP, macOS 10.4 and Linux 2.6.
- The average weight is 420 grams, which is excusable, given the thickness of the metal shell.
- Three year warranty.
- Price 4.5-5 thousand rubles per terabyte version.
Minuses:
- The traditional substitution of concepts - the USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface is essentially renamed 3.0.
- Small cache size - only 8 MB.
- No light indication.
Game Drive Hub for Xbox 8TB (STGG8000400) - the best Seagate hard drive for gaming consoles
This hard drive has everything that any avid gamer dreams about: a huge amount of 8 TB memory, high data transfer speed and compatibility with all machines - from PCs and laptops to new PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
It can easily fit a couple of hundreds of powerful simulators and really "fat" games, while the disc can immediately start working on an unfamiliar device, automatically installing the necessary drivers.
Pros:
- Spindle speed 7200 rpm
- High speed data transfer up to 160 MB / s allows you to play directly from an external drive.
- The main USB hub for connection is supplemented by a pair of USB connectors for charging gaming devices or phones (the ports work even when the machine is turned off).
- Despite the powerful stuffing, the device has not too frightening dimensions of 20x12x4 cm, that is, quite transportable.
- A slight heat, even under severe load, is no higher than +47 ° C.
- The length of the USB cable 1.2 m is enough for conveniently connecting the HDD to the computer.
- Included with the power supply are 6 interchangeable plugs, including the "Soviet-style".
Minuses:
- It can be used either to expand the game console, or as a media library - there are no simultaneous execution of two scenarios here.
- Price within 14-16 thousand rubles.
- Weight 890 grams - lift, but still a lot.
- Marky white body.
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