Friday, 19 April 2019




1. WD My Book Duo 4TB external hard drive

The largest amount of space you can get

Capacity: 4TB | Interface: USB 3.0 x 2

Huge amounts of spaceRAID support. CostosoNeed two free USB 3.0 ports
If you are looking for the external hard disk with the highest absolute capacity, then it is the one you must obtain, which offers a huge storage space of 4 TB (you can also obtain versions with up to 20 TB) on two hard drives.

If you do not mind sacrificing part of the large storage space, you can configure the drives in a RAID array, so that you have backup copies of your files in case one of the drives dies.

This USB 3.0 drive has many of the features of a complete NAS device (including a high price), and if you have a router with a USB 3.0 port, you can use it as a storage device connected to the network in its own right.

The device, which comes with a two-year warranty, has 256-bit AES hardware encryption and automatic backup software (WD SmartWare Pro).

It should be noted that the cabinet used is completely repairable and that WD sends the unit already formatted previously for Windows users (NTFS).

2. Buffalo MiniStation Thunderbolt external hard drive

The best Thunderbolt external hard drive

Capacity: 1TB, 2TB | Interface: Thunderbolt, USB 3.0

Low price compared to other Thunderbolt units formatted to MacNot SSD
If you have a device with a Thunderbolt port, this is an excellent option because it provides twice the speed of standard USB 3.0 drives. It is also not especially expensive compared to other Thunderbolt units. The price remains low due to its use of a traditional hard drive, instead of an SSD, which limits the potential speeds. It also comes with a USB 3.0 port for people without access to Thunderbolt.

This product is only available in the USA. UU And the United Kingdom at the time of writing this article. Australian readers: check out a good alternative in the MyDDD of WD MyBook
Considering a USB Type-C hard drive? Read this first
Seagate Backup Plus 5TB Desktop Unit

3. Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive 5TB
Better presentation

Capacity: 5TB | Interf
ace: USB 3.0

Very fast data transfer speeds. Trustworthy. You pay more for the Mac version.
If you want to combine speed and capacity, then it is worth considering the Seagate Backup Plus 5 TB desktop drive. It comes in a range of sizes up to 8 TB and beats the competition when it comes to read and write speeds.

In addition to this storage and speed, you'll get a decent amount of peace of mind thanks to lower failure rates than the average Seagate, especially on hard drives with higher capacity.

You also get backup software, and the unit is compatible with Windows and Mac, although it is formatted for Windows from the first moment, unless you opt for a Mac-specific hard drive, although these are more expensive.

Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro

4. Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro external hard drive

Wireless wonder

Capacity: 2TB | Interface: USB 3.0 and Wi-Fi

Compatibility with wireless ACUSB 3.0Good battery lifeNo USB-CExpensive due to Wi-Fi functions
Even if we had mixed feelings in previous versions of My Passport Wireless, the 2016 "pro" variant of the external HDD restored faith in the name of Western Digital. The design, for example, has been revised and no longer looks like My Passport Ultra or My Passport for Mac. Instead, there is now a more premium feel for My Passport Wireless Pro. It looks like an external DVD drive, but having Consider the integrated SD card slot, do not worry about confusing it with something else. For photographers, this will make the Wireless Pro stand out.

For all others, there is a huge 6,400 mAh battery built into the device. This allows the unit to be used completely free of cables through 2.4GHz or 5GHz channels. However, when connected, do not have cutting-edge connection technology, since My Passport Wireless Pro uses only USB Type-B to Type-A. Completely absent is the latest and best USB-C connection.

When My Passport Wireless Pro is committed to affordability, it is able to benefit in almost all other areas. Of course, not everyone needs a wireless hard drive or support for SD cards, but for those who do, it is almost essential.


5. LaCie Porsche Design Mobile Drive 4TB

USB-C star

Capacity: 4TB | Interface: USB-C

Fast USB-C connection Great Expensive design You need USB-C ports to take advantage of the speed
You may have stumbled upon the LaCie Porsche mobile design unit when checking Apple's website for USB-C accessories. There is a reason for this: the Porsche Design is delivered with USB Type C to Type A and USB Type C to Type C connectors, making it a worthy candidate regardless of its configuration.

It's expensive for an external hard drive, do not misunderstand us, especially if you're in the market for the high-end 4 TB option. On the other hand, this is a hard drive that, in theory, could generate speeds of up to 5 Gbps, if it were not hindered by the limits of SMR technology (Shingled Magnetic Recording).

The LaCie Porsche Design Mobile, consisting of five 800GB plates in a 15mm form factor, is an excellent challenge for the Seagate M3, although it is significantly larger in weight and dimensions.

Sure, it has an additional convenience factor in the form of USB-C, but it should be noted that the Porsche Design Mobile is still limited to USB 3.0 speeds. In addition, even an aluminum finish can not prevent it from coming into conflict with your MacBook Rose Gold. However, the LaCie offer is the best that the external USB-C HDD can buy, at least for the time being.

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