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cdmagurus.com
07-17-2019, 03:42 PM
Anyone who uses a PC should have an external drive. It’s not only a useful means of data backup and storage, it also allows you to transport files from your desktop or laptop to another device.
Xbox One X (https://www.pcworld.com/article/3200218/gaming/microsoft-xbox-one-x-price-release-date-games-features-faq.html)Â-users, as well, would be wise to invest in an external drive as a way of augmenting the console’s measly 1TB hard drive (the external drive needs to be USB 3.0-compatible and will be formatted when you insert the drive).Â-
The best external drives 2019

WD My Passport 4TB: Best external backup drive [amazon.com]
Samsung T5 SSD: Best external performance drive [amazon.com]
Samsung Portable SSD X5: Best portable Thunderbolt 3 drive [samsung.com]

The question is, which external drive is right for you? To answer that, we’ve combed through our reviews of both external hard disks and SSDs to pick the top drives we’ve tested. We’ll also walk you through what you need to know to buy the best external drive for your needs.
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