Best external SSDs for 2026 offer speed, durability, and portability with USB4/Thunderbolt, ideal for 8K editing, gaming, and cross-platform storage.

The Extreme Portable SSD’s convenient form factor trumps the drive’s slight performance deficit compared to the Samsung T5. With its fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gbps) capability, this is currently our ...

The Kingston Dual Portable SSD features a compact metal body with built-in USB-A and USB-C connectors for direct file ...

In the streaming era, relying on cloud storage for your files is just fine, but it can be better (and less costly in the long run) to use physical storage. If you're young and agile, with an unknown ...

We've recently got in our fingers the Kingston 1TB Dual Portable SSD (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and, we must say, having a good, sturdy ...

Hohem, a major name in gimbals for years, has announced their latest line of stabilization gear, as well as a device that ...

The Twopan Portable SSD 2TB is a good external storage option intended for your iPhone and iPad, but its retail cost is prohibitive, so wait for a good sale. Beating the storage limits of an iPhone or ...

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It’s not possible to upgrade the storage in Macs, so it’s a good idea to buy an external drive to provide extra storage for all your work files, photos, videos, and games. And, of course, you should ...

The Satechi OntheGo 7-in-1 Multiport Adapter doesn’t look like the average USB-C hub. It’s a pocket-sized hockey puck shape ...

USB flash drives are being replaced by Portable SSDs, high-capacity SD cards, and Cloud Storage. Compare speeds, costs, and the best picks for 2026.