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Best External SSDs 2025
We've tested dozens of external hard drives and SSDs and chosen models that offer the best balance of performance, features and price.
Corsair EX400U review: Game-changing USB4 speed in a magnetic, phone-friendly form factor
4,000 MB/s external storage at 2,000 MB/s pricing
LaCie Rugged SSD Pro5 Review: Fastest external storage – if you’re on an M4 Pro or Max Mac
LaCie’s Thunderbolt 5 drive is the fastest we’ve tested – but you may want to skip it even if you have TB5
Seagate Ultra-Compact SSD Review: Premium flash drive looks, mid-range speed
More performance, please
Crucial's X9 Pro 2TB external SSD is now only $119 — fast and portable storage
Deals Crucial's X9 Pro 2TB external SSD is now only $119.
Corsair USB4 external SSD boasts speeds up to 4,000 MB/s
Corsair has unveiled a new external SSD that is compatible with USB4 and Thunderbolt 4. It can achieve speeds of up to 4,000 MB/s and supports select iPhones with MagSafe compatibility.
Lenovo's grenade-styled SSD might cause delays at airport security
Lenovo has revealed that it has designed a hand grenade inspired external SSD. It looks very airport-unfriendly.
LaCie Rugged Pro5 Thunderbolt 5 SSD boasts 6,700 MB/s data transfers
Seagate claims its latest Thunderbolt 5 drive can offer read speeds of up to 6,700 MBps
