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External Solid-state Drive Comparison 2026

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Intenso 6021580
Intenso 6021580
Amazon
Bestseller
Western Digital Elements Portable 2TB
Western Digital Elements Portable 2TB
Amazon
Seagate STEA1000400
Seagate STEA1000400
Amazon
SanDisk SDSSDE30-1T00-G25
SanDisk SDSSDE30-1T00-G25
Amazon
Crucial X10 Pro
Crucial X10 Pro
Amazon
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Amazon
Netac external SSD
Netac external SSD
Amazon
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Storage capacity
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
Hardware encryption
Colour
Dimensions
Weight
Advantages
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Best Product
Best Product
AmazonIntenso 6021580
Rating
Excellent01/2025

1

Intenso 6021580
Customer rating
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Available at
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122,08 $
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Manufacturer
Intenso
Storage capacity
1000 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
95 MB/s
Hardware encryption
Colour
Black
Dimensions
0,8 x 3,1 x 5 in
Weight
5,8 oz
Advantages
  • Compatible with USB 3.1
  • Fast USB 3.0 connection is available
  • USB 2.0 connection is available
Shipping (Amazon)
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Bestseller
Bestseller
AmazonWestern Digital Elements Portable 2TB
Rating
Excellent05/2025

2

Western Digital Elements Portable 2TB
Customer rating
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Available at
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129,00 $
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Manufacturer
Western Digital
Storage capacity
2000 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
540 MB/s
Hardware encryption
Colour
Black
Dimensions
0,8 x 3,2 x 4,4 in
Weight
8,1 oz
Advantages
  • Has a USB 2.0 connection
  • Has a USB 3.0 connection
Shipping (Amazon)
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AmazonSeagate STEA1000400
Rating
Excellent05/2025

3

Seagate STEA1000400
Customer rating
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Available at
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126,18 $
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Manufacturer
Seagate
Storage capacity
1000 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
625 MB/s
Hardware encryption
Colour
Black
Dimensions
0,6 x 3,1 x 4,6 in
Weight
6 oz
Advantages
  • Fast USB 3.0 connection is available
  • Compatible with USB 3.1
  • USB 2.0 connection is available
Shipping (Amazon)
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Amazon
AmazonSanDisk SDSSDE30-1T00-G25
Rating
Very Good01/2025

4

SanDisk SDSSDE30-1T00-G25
Customer rating
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Amazon
Available at
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191,00 $
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Manufacturer
SanDisk
Storage capacity
4000 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
2000 MB/s
Hardware encryption
Colour
Black
Dimensions
2,2 x 4,3 in
Weight
3,5 oz
Advantages
  • With up to date USB 3.0 connection
  • Hardware encryption possible
  • USB-C port available
  • Compatible with USB 3.1
  • Has a USB 2.0 connection
Shipping (Amazon)
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Amazon
AmazonCrucial X10 Pro
Rating
Very Good10/2025

5

Crucial X10 Pro
Customer rating
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Available at
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161,99 $
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Manufacturer
Crucial
Storage capacity
1000 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
Hardware encryption
Colour
Black
Dimensions
Weight
Advantages
Shipping (Amazon)
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AmazonSanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Rating
Very Good06/2025

6

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD
Customer rating
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Manufacturer
SanDisk
Storage capacity
1000 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
Hardware encryption
Colour
Black
Dimensions
Weight
1,4 oz
Advantages
  • Verbindung via USB-C-Anschluss möglich
  • Hardware encryption possible
Shipping (Amazon)
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Amazon
AmazonNetac external SSD
Rating
Very Good01/2025

7

Netac external SSD
Customer rating
Amazonno reviews
Amazon
Available at
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101,12 $
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Manufacturer
Storage capacity
500 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
Hardware encryption
Colour
Black
Dimensions
Weight
Advantages
Shipping (Amazon)
see vendor
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