All the juicy details like price, speed, size and more

When it comes to the best external hard drives, there are three things to consider: speed, reliability, and portability.

It can be tough to tick all those boxes, but if you know what functionality you need, our hand-picked list of the best options should help. We focused on some good, affordable choices from reliable manufacturers.

For each option on our list, you'll find information about price, storage capacity, speed, USB/Thunderbolt support, and other features like shock protection or included warranties.