External SSDs Reviews

Built on Silicon Motion SM2259XT and Micron’s 96-Layer QLC flash, Crucial’s X6 is an affordable portable SSD that comes in capacities of up to 2TB.

Powered by WD’s Blue SN550E, WD’s My Passport SSD delivers both data security and responsive performance in a very pocketable design.

Powered by a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 bridge controller and a WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD, WD’s Black P50 Game Drive offers up near Thunderbolt 3 performance at more affordable prices.

SanDisk’s Extreme Pro combines a robust and secure design with high-speed 20 Gbps performance capability for when you’re on the move.

Update Crucial's X8 delivers 1GBps sequential speed in a sleek, affordable package.

Though costly at the highest capacities, Sabrent’s Rocket XTRM-Q offers up high performance over both USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Thunderbolt 3.

Samsung’s Portable SSD T7 lacks touch-based security but provides a much better value proposition than its more expensive counterpart. Plus, it comes in three different color options.

Potent performance at a high price

HP’s P700 is a 10 Gbps portable SSD that features a cleverly designed storage box that snaps onto the SSD to conveniently carry the included cable and adapter on the go.

LaCie’s Rugged BOSS SSD offers content creators a computer-free way to backup or manage their pictures and videos when in the field.