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External SSDs

An external SSD copies files far faster than a spinning drive and copes better with knocks, which suits travel and video editing. Its advertised speed is only reached if the computer’s port keeps up. During long transfers, some models heat up and slow down. An ultra-slim design matters less than the cable supplied and compatibility with your devices.

Rated on these criteria

  • Price
  • Storage capacity
  • Read speed
  • Write speed
The buying guide

Choose by use

The right product depends on the situation. Each page below takes the category’s criteria and changes their weight for one specific need.

External SSD for occasional backups Choose an external SSD to archive documents and photos without overspending: adequate capacity matters, speed does not. Read External SSD for mobile video editing An external SSD for editing videos on the move: maximum capacity and high throughput outweigh price to streamline work. Read External SSD for photographic archives Storing thousands of raw photos requires a spacious external SSD at controlled price: capacity comes first, speed remains secondary. Read

What we rate in this category

Every product in the category is rated from 0 to 100 on these criteria : the same for all of them, whichever merchant sells it.

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Price
The longer the bar, the more competitive the price compared to other external SSDs on the market.
Storage capacity
The longer the bar, the more storage space is available for your files and data.
Read speed
The longer the bar, the faster the SSD transfers your files from the drive to your device.
Write speed
The longer the bar, the faster the SSD saves your files from your device to the drive.

Price brackets by tier

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Under €80

Small capacity, slower USB interface and basic casing: enough to carry a few documents without speed requirements.

€80 to €200

Good balance between capacity, speed and size, with a recent USB connector that makes good use of advertised speeds.

Over €200

Large capacity, sustained performance even during long transfers, careful thermal management and robust casing for intensive use.

The buying guide for this category How to choose an external SSD: capacity and speed An external SSD is chosen primarily by storage capacity, then by read and write speeds. Performance varies considerably between models, with transfer rates ranging from single to fivefold. Price typically follows these two criteria. Read the guide

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