Best External Solid State Drives 2026

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Last Updated - 22.07.2026

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Crucial

Crucial X9 4TB External SSD Hard Drive, up to 1050MB/s, Compatible with PC, Mac and Game Consoles, Portable Solid State Drive, USB-C 3.2 - CT4000X9SSD902

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9.7

Exceptional

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Reliable storage for your favourite devices wherever you are – that's exactly what the Crucial X9 Portable SSD ensures. With fast data transfers of up to 1,050MB/s and up to 4TB of storage for all your favorite photos, videos, games and more, the Crucial X9 is up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives. What's more, it's drop-proof from up to 2m high and compatible with PCs, Macs, tablets, game consoles, Android smartphones and more - the perfect plug-and-play storage solution.
PLUG AND PLAY COMPATIBILITY Thanks to the easy connection via USB-C cable, the Crucial X9 external SSD is the perfect compatible storage solution for PCs, Mac, tablets, game consoles, Android and more.
Get 3 months of Mylio Photos+ and one month of Adobe Acrobat Pro free when you buy and register Crucial X9. Mylio Photos+ is a complete solution for connecting your devices into a single photo library, while Adobe Acrobat is the all-in-one solution for quick creation, editing and electronic PDF signature.
Expand Your Storage: Save yourself monthly cloud storage fee and store more games, photos, videos and files you care about with read speeds up to 1050MB/s. Files load up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives and 100x faster than USB flash drives.
DURABILITY ON THE GO Unlike sensitive portable hard drives, the Crucial X9 portable SSD is robust and reliable. The X9 is shock-, vibration- and drop-proof from up to 2 m high and can withstand temperature fluctuations.
Crucial X9 Portable SSD, USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C to USB-C Cable, Quick Guide
Backup everything that matters: No more losing files, photos or videos, simply backup all important files on a Crucial X9 SSD hard drive externally with capacities of up to 4TB. The X9 supports Windows file history, Apple Time Machine, and Acronis True Image.

341,11 €
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Samsung

Samsung T7 Portable SSD - 2 TB - USB 3.2 Gen.2 External SSD Titanium Grey (MU-PC2T0T/WW)

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9.6

Exceptional

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The two included USB cables (Type C to C and Type C to A) allow you to connect it to PCs, Macs, Android devices, iPhone 15, smart TVs and game consoles.
The free Samsung Magician software optimises performance for you and keeps your drive at its best with updates.
Thanks to USB 3.2 Gen.2, up to 9.5 times faster than external hard drives with read/write speeds of up to 1050 MB/s or 1,000 MB/s.
Sleek and stylish: Compact and high-quality aluminium housing, available in Metallic Red, Indigo Blue or Titanium Grey.
Security for your data: Can withstand falls from a drop height of up to two metres and can be password-encrypted if needed.
External high-speed storage in compact pocket format and capacities up to 2 TB.

289,00 €
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SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD External Hard Drive

25% Off

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9.5

Excellent

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Your high-resolution photos and videos are always with you, no matter where you are. Easily back up your data to the external SSD with 1050 MB/s.
The mobile SSD sets you no limits where you work from. Whether at home or on the go. Thanks to its IP65 protection class, it is shock and vibration resistant and resistant to water.
The external SSD is suitable for outdoor activities to capture your memories. It has a practical carabiner eyelet for attaching to belt or backpack loops.
Don't let the creative work take you away. The mobile SSD storage is compatible with a variety of smartphones with USB Type-C port for fast, easy backups.
Box contents: SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD external SSD 1 TB (external hard drive with SSD technology 2.5 inches, 1,050 MB/s read, 1,000 MB/s write, NVMe SSD, IP65) grey

157,97 € 209,99 €(25% Off off)
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Samsung

Samsung T7 Portable SSD - 1 TB - USB 3.2 Gen.2 External SSD Titanium Grey (MU-PC1T0T/WW)

12% Off

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9.4

Excellent

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The two included USB cables (Type C to C and Type C to A) allow you to connect it to PCs, Macs, Android devices, iPhone 15, smart TVs and game consoles.
The free Samsung Magician software optimises performance for you and keeps your drive at its best with updates.
Thanks to USB 3.2 Gen.2, up to 9.5 times faster than external hard drives with read/write speeds of up to 1050 MB/s or 1,000 MB/s.
Sleek and stylish: Compact and high-quality aluminium housing, available in Metallic Red, Indigo Blue or Titanium Grey.
Security for your data: Can withstand falls from a drop height of up to two metres and can be password-encrypted if needed.
External high-speed storage in compact pocket format and capacities up to 1 TB.

139,95 € 159,00 €(12% Off off)
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SanDisk

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD External Hard Drive

14% Off

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9.3

Excellent

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Your high-resolution photos and videos are always with you, no matter where you are. Easily back up your data to the external SSD hard drive with 1050 MB/s.
The mobile SSD sets you no limits where you work from. Whether at home or on the go. Thanks to its IP65 protection class, it is shock and vibration resistant and resistant to water.
The external SSD is suitable for outdoor activities to capture your memories. It has a practical carabiner eyelet for attaching to belt or backpack loops.
Don't let the creative work take you away. The mobile SSD storage is compatible with a variety of smartphones with USB Type-C port for fast, easy backups.
Box contents: SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD external SSD 2 TB (external hard drive with SSD technology 2.5 inches, 1050 MB/s read, 1,000 MB/s write, NVMe SSD, IP65) grey

259,00 € 299,99 €(14% Off off)
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Crucial

Crucial X9 1TB External SSD Hard Drive, up to 1050MB/s, Compatible with PC, Mac and Game Consoles, Portable Solid State Drive, USB-C 3.2 - CT1000X9SSD902

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9.1

Excellent

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PLUG AND PLAY COMPATIBILITY Thanks to the easy connection via USB-C cable, the Crucial X9 external SSD is the perfect compatible storage solution for PC, Mac, tablet, game console, Android and more.
Get 3 months of Mylio Photos+ and one month of Adobe Acrobat Pro free when you buy and register Crucial X9. Mylio Photos+ is a complete solution for connecting your devices into a single photo library, and Adobe Acrobat is the all-in-one solution for quick creation, editing and electronic PDF signing.
Expand Storage: Save monthly cloud storage fees and store more games, photos, videos and important files with read speeds of up to 1050MB/s. Load files up to 7.5x faster than portable HDD hard drives and 100x faster than USB flash drives.
DURABILITY ON THE GO Unlike sensitive portable HDD hard drives, the Crucial X9 Portable SSD is robust and reliable. The X9 is shock-, vibration- and drop-proof from up to 2 m high and can withstand temperature fluctuations.
Backup everything that matters: No more losing files, photos or videos, simply backup all important files on a Crucial X9 SSD hard drive externally with capacities of up to 4TB. The X9 supports Windows file history, Apple Time Machine, and Acronis True Image.

139,99 €
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Crucial

Crucial X10 CT2000X10SSD9-02 2TB External SSD Hard Drive, up to 2,100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Water and Dust Proof, Portable SSD for Mac, PC, Smartphone and Game Console, Matte Blue

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9.0

Excellent

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Store even more: With a capacity of up to 8 TB, you can store up to 500,000 4K images, over 100 games, 2.6 million MP3 music files and over 130 4K videos
MICRON QUALITY: Micron has been a leader in memory technology for 45 years and has been rigorous testing and professional quality in developing the Crucial X10 Portable SSD; includes a 3 year limited warranty
Fast file transfers speed up your gaming: with read speeds up to 2100MB/s, the X10 provides fast, convenient storage to easily expand your PC game library
Durable and robust: IP65 water and dust proof; withstands drops from up to 3 metres in height
Comprehensive compatibility: compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, iPad, PC, Linux and more via included USB-C cable

249,99 €
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Intenso

Intenso TX800 External SSD, 1TB, up to 2100MB/s, Portable Solid State Drive, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB-C, Aluminium Housing, Anthracite, Windows & Mac

20% Off

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8.8

Very Good

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Wide compatibility: with the included USB-C cable, you can connect the external SSD to Windows 10+, MacOS 10.x+ and many other devices - versatile and flexible
Ultra-fast data transfers with up to 2100 MB/s: With USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, you can achieve extremely fast data transfers for large projects, high-resolution media and professional workflows - no more waiting long
High-end performance in an ultra-compact format: at only 72 x 40 x 9 mm, the TX800 combines maximum performance with real mobility - lightweight, space-saving and always ready for use on the go
DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL APPLICATIONS Ideal for demanding projects such as high-resolution video recording and fast data processing. Store and edit 4K content at up to 120 fps directly on the SSD
5-year guarantee for long-term safety: Count on long-lasting quality and reliable performance – even during intensive use

135,95 € 169,99 €(20% Off off)
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Intenso

Intenso External SSD 1.8 512 GB USB 3.0 Aluminium Premium

10% Off

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8.5

Good

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Special features: Silent operation (0 dB), low power consumption, shock-resistant (1500 G/0.5 ms)
Small and handy, very powerful
Power supply via USB 3.0 port (backwards compatible)
Maximum data transfer rate: up to 320 MB/s
Box contents: external SSD Premium, USB 3.0 cable

70,31 € 77,90 €(10% Off off)
10

SanDisk

SANDISK Portable SSD 1TB (External SSD 2.5 inch, up to 800 MB/s read, robust drive up to 2 m, robust attachment strap made of durable rubber) Black

21% Off

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8.4

Good

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The handy attachment loop made of durable rubber helps you securely attach the external SSD in your pocket, backpack or to your belt loop. So your drive will not be lost.
Go on the adventure – this rugged drive is drop-proof from up to two meters high and can withstand a lot.
Enjoy fast SSD performance with 800MB/s read speed in a mobile drive and transfer data faster to your computer.
Box contents: SanDisk portable SSD 1 TB (external hard drive with SSD technology 2.5 inches, 800 MB/s transfer rates, robust drive, robust attachment loop made of durable rubber) grey
Back up your content and memories with a reliable mobile storage solution. The robust housing and a 3-year warranty provide additional protection.

133,60 € 169,99 €(21% Off off)