Latest about External SSDs
SK Hynix Enters Portable SSD Market With Beetle X31
SK Hynix enters the consumer external SSD fray with the Beetle X31 which is cased in aluminum and offers good sustained performance.
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD Suffer Sudden Failures: WD Responds
WD says that it is readying a firmware fix for a frightening SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD sudden failure issue, but it only mentions updates for 4TB users.
Best Buy Lists More Affordable Xbox Storage Expansion Cards From WD
BestBuy lists Western Digital's Xbox Series X|S external storage expansion cards, then removes listing.
Funky PlayStation 5 SSD Cooler Moves the Heatsink in Front of the Fan
New PS5 SSD cooler features an external heatsink and heatpipe to significantly reduce SSD temperatures.
Don't Buy Scammy $100 16TB SSDs on Amazon
You can't buy a portable 16TB SSD for $120 and you can't trust Amazon
Sabrent Rocket nano V2 Portable SSD Review: Sustained Performance on the Go
Tiny, 20 Gbps portable SSD with mixed performance
Corsair EX100U Portable SSD Review: The Good, The Bad, and the Average
Middle-of-the-road SSD that fits in your pocket
Tesla's $350 1TB SSD Can Withstand Vehicle Vibrations Like All SSDs
Tesla's $350 automotive-grade external 1TB SSD for games and Sentry Mode footage goes on sale Feb. 2023.
