Best external hard drive 2024: We test the best SSDs and HDDs for Mac and PC
Whether you need a drive for backups or extra space for apps, games and files, these external hard drives provide the storage boost you need
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External hard drivesWhether you need a drive for backups or extra space for apps, games and files, these external hard drives provide the storage boost you need
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The best external drives for Xbox Series X in 2024
External hard drivesGive your Xbox a serious storage boost with the best external SSDs and HDDs and plug-in expansion cards
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Lexar SL500 review: Speedy, super-slim mobile storage
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A fantastic slimline SSD that delivers style without sacrificing performance
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£110 inc VAT (1TB), £176 inc VAT (2TB)
Toshiba Canvio Flex review: A perfect low-cost drive
External hard drivesA comparatively speedy and cheap portable hard disk with everything you need included
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£68 inc VAT
Get the best external drive for your PS5
External hard drivesKeep playing your PS4 favourites and archive your PS5 hits with our pick of the best USB hard drives and SSDs for PlayStation 5
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7 ways Western Digital’s external hard drives beat the cloud
External hard drivesCloud storage certainly has its place, but there are many ways that a physical hard drive just can’t be beat
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The best external hard drives for PS4
External hard drivesToo many games, not enough hard drive space? Get more the easy way with a USB 3 external hard drive for PS4
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Best external hard drives for Xbox One
External hard drivesToo many games, too little storage? Our pick of the best external hard drives for Xbox One can give you all the space you need
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Western Digital My Passport 2TB review
External hard drivesHuge capacity, but not particularly fast at writing small files.
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£170 inc VAT
Toshiba Canvio Premium 4TB review
External hard drivesIt has some nice extra features, but the Canvio Premium is barely faster than much cheaper alternatives
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£133 inc VAT