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Best External SSDs 2026
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.

Orico BookDrive P10Plus (512GB) review: Magnetic back and 100W passthrough charging
By Matt Safford published
Novel features, but poor sustained writes.

OWC reveals 192TB of blazing 6.6 GB/s storage inside desktop data powerhouse
By Zhiye Liu published
OWC unveils a game-changing capacity boost for its ThunderBlade X12 RAID storage solution— now offering an astonishing 192TB of storage, doubling its previous maximum.

Kingston debuts versatile SSD thumb drive with USB-A and USB-C connectors
By Mark Tyson published
Kingston Technology has announced its first cable-free SSD, the new Kingston Dual Portable SSD Storage Solution, in capacities from 512GB to 2TB.

New 2 GB/s external SSD has a tiny screen for real-time updates on health and performance
By Zhiye Liu published
Nextorage launches the NX-PFS1PROB external SSD with capacities ranging from 1TB to 8TB, featuring added security features.

SanDisk Extreme Pro With USB4 (2TB) review: Bursty speed, but not great for pros
By Matt Safford published
Can SanDisk’s Extreme Pro USB4 SSD compete with impressive options from Corsair and LaCie? We ran the drive through our benchmark suite to find out.

Portable 1TB bamboo SSD is fast, but smells even better due to built-in aroma diffuser
By Zhiye Liu published
Apacer launches the AS712 portable SSD, made from natural bamboo and reservoir silt and featuring an essential oil diffuser.

LaCie Rugged SSD4 4TB review: Impressive 40 Gbps speed on Mac and PC
By Matt Safford published
Rugged and ready for speed where you need it
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