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Best External Ssds
External Solid-state Drive Comparison 2023
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Manufacturer
Storage capacity
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
Hardware encryption
Colour
Dimensions
Weight
Advantages
Best Product



1
Intenso 6021580
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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
- With up to date USB 3.0 connection
- USB 2.0 connection is available
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2
Samsung T5 500
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Manufacturer
Samsung
Storage capacity
500 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
540 MB/s
Hardware encryption
Colour
Black
Dimensions
0,4 x 2,2 x 2,9 in
Weight
1,8 oz
Advantages
- With up to date USB 3.0 connection
- Hardware encryption possible
- Compatible with USB 3.1
- Connection via USB-C possible
- USB 2.0 connection is available



3
Western Digital Elements Portable 2TB
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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
- USB 2.0 connection is available
- With up to date USB 3.0 connection



4
Intenso 3823430
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Manufacturer
Intenso
Storage capacity
128 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
800 MB/s
Hardware encryption
Colour
Gray
Dimensions
2,1 x 3,5 in
Weight
1,8 oz
Advantages
- USB 2.0 connection is available
- Has a USB-C port
- Designed for USB 3.1
- With up to date USB 3.0 connection



5
Samsung Portable SSD T7
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Manufacturer
Samsung
Storage capacity
2000 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
1050 MB/s
Hardware encryption
Colour
Beige
Dimensions
2,2 x 3,3 in
Weight
2 oz
Advantages
- USB 2.0 connection is available
- Connection via USB-C possible
- Works via USB 3.1
- With up to date USB 3.0 connection
- Hardware encryption possible



6
Western Digital My Passport 256GB
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Manufacturer
Western Digital
Storage capacity
256 GB
USB Type C
USB 3.1
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Data transfer rate
515 MB/s
Hardware encryption
Colour
Gray, Black
Dimensions
Weight
1,4 oz
Advantages
- With up to date USB 3.0 connection
- Has a USB-C port
- Designed for USB 3.1
- USB 2.0 connection is available
- Hardware encryption possible