In a world where digital files multiply faster than laundry, a reliable external hard drive is a lifeline for anyone juggling big projects. Photographers, videographers, gamers and anyone with a full laptop know the struggle of running out of disk space. That’s where the Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive (STGX4000400) comes in, a $99.99 device (down from $124.99) that will keep your data safe and accessible without hassle.
SK Hynix, a name synonymous with memory chips tucked inside your devices, has stepped into the portable SSD game with the Beetle X31. This 1TB drive is now $62.99 (down from $84.91) and is a great option for anyone who needs fast, reliable storage that fits in a pocket.
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Crucial’s X10 8TB portable SSD, priced at $439.99 (down from $779.99), is a marvel of technology that packs a ton of storage into a device smaller than a deck of cards. This matte blue drive is 2.5 inches long, 1.9 inches wide, and 0.3 inches thick, and weighs 1.1 ounces, making it one of the smallest high-capacity SSDs out there.
Samsung’s 1TB T7 Portable SSD, at $79.99 (down from $109.99), is most certainly a bargain for anyone in need of quick, dependable storage that fits in their pocket. This 1TB drive performs well, making it ideal for content makers, students, gamers, and anybody who values speed and mobility.
Storage is getting smaller and Biwin, a Chinese manufacturer, has taken it to the extreme with a new solid-state drive that fits in a SIM card slot. Measuring 15mm x 17mm x 1.4mm, this Mini SSD, also known as the 1517, is barely larger than a microSD card yet delivers speeds that rival larger drives.
Smartphones are getting scarily good at taking photos and videos but storage is still an issue. iPhone users, especially those shooting 4K ProRes video, know the frustration of running out of space when it matters. Transcend’s ESD420 portable SSD solves that problem with a clever magnetic design and lots of storage.
Prime Day 2025 may be over, but there are still non-membership deals to be had, like this 2TB SanDisk Extreme portable SSD for $126.31 shipped, originally $209.99. This SSD is fast, with read speeds up to 1050MB/s and write speeds up to 1000MB/s, powered by NVMe and USB 3.2 Gen 2. In real world terms, it zips a 10GB video file across in seconds, not minutes. It’s perfect for photographers and videographers who need to move big files fast. Product page.
