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Best External SSDs 2024
By Matt Safford last updated
We've tested dozens of external hard drives and SSDs and chosen models that offer the best balance of performance, features and price.
The Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD has dropped to $109 at Amazon
By Ash Hill published
The Crucial X9 2TB portable SSD is available at Amazon for the lowest price we've seen for it all year—just $109 down from its recommended $148.
SMART Modular Technologies readies the T6EN series of hardware-level Self-Encryption SSDs with a conformal coating
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
California-based integrated memory and storage maker Smart Modular Technologies is introducing its T6EN SSDs for aerospace, defense, and industrial purposes.
Team Group PD20 Mini External SSD (2TB) Review: Pretty, but no standout in performance or price
By Matt Safford published
The Team Group PD20 Mini External SSD looks good and performs well enough for speedy mainstream use. But its sustained write performance is lacking, and some similarly performing drives cost less.
Western Digital NVMe SSD users beware: Windows 11 24H2 is causing BSODs unless you tweak your registry
By Christopher Harper published
A major Windows 11 24H2 issue is crashing Western Digital SSDs.
Seagate Game Drive External SSD (2TB) review: Speedy, but expensive
By Matt Safford published
Seagate's Game Drive External SSD performs well and looks the part of a PlayStation accessory, but similarly-performing alternatives are available for much less.
The SavePoint M.2 2230 SSD enclosure attaches to your handheld device and features power loss protection
By Shane Downing published
Human Things is back with another Genki project Kickstarter.
Adata SC750 (1TB) review: Speedy and small
By Matt Safford published
Adata's SC750 delivers true 10Gbps SSD speeds in a compact (but wide) form factor. It's one of the fastest flash drives we've tested, and it will soon be available in capacities up to 2TB.
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