The best 8TB external hard drives should offer fast read/write speeds, secure backup options, and compatibility with both PCs and Macs. Given the large size of 8TB hard drives, it’s also essential that companies honor their warranties and offer a data recovery service in case anything goes wrong.

Western Digital is one of the most trusted names in data storage, and trust is essential for a device that can hold so much of your precious memories, media, and information. WD’s My Book external hard drive comes in an 8TB size and offers all the reliability, performance, and convenience you could want in a personal storage solution.

Mainstream 8TB hard drives generally don’t fit into a portable form factor, but the WD My Book is still a fairly compact unit that houses a 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD). It stands upright and measures 6.7 inches high, 1.9 inches wide, and 5.5 inches deep. You have to plug it into a wall outlet with an AC adapter, so it’s not easy to transport between locations.

My Book transfers files as quickly as any comparable hard drive today via its single USB 3.0 port (USB 2.0 compatible). If you're looking for a quick and easy backup process, it comes with WD Backup software for Windows and is compatible with Time Machine for Macs. WD Security software is also included, along with an excellent three-year warranty for added peace of mind.