{"id":69187,"date":"2021-03-30T14:30:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T18:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=69187"},"modified":"2021-03-30T14:18:51","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T18:18:51","slug":"external-hard-drives-for-creators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/external-hard-drives-for-creators\/","title":{"rendered":"7 External Hard Drives Every Creator Needs This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the worst feelings as a creator is losing valuable content because you forgot to back up your files. It doesn&#8217;t matter if it\u2019s professional work for a client or a leisurely side project. So in honor of World Backup Day this week, on March 31, we put together a list of seven external hard drives that are fast and reliable to ease the tedious process of backing up files. Here are our favorites:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Samsung-T5-2TB-Portable-USB-3.1-External-SSD-Black.png\" alt=\"Samsung T5 \" width=\"437\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Samsung-T5-2TB-Portable-USB-3.1-External-SSD-Black.png 437w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Samsung-T5-2TB-Portable-USB-3.1-External-SSD-Black-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Samsung-T5-2TB-Portable-USB-3.1-External-SSD-Black-50x38.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isgmupa2t0ba.html\"><strong>Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>To kick it off, let\u2019s look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/isgmupa2t0ba.html\">Samsung T5<\/a>. This portable solid-state drive (SSD) uses USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface to provide transfer speeds up to 540 Mb\/s, which is almost five times faster than external hard-disk drives (HDD). The Samsung T5 is sturdy, but also portable, weighing less than two ounces and measuring less than half an inch thick. Users can choose from storage sizes of 1TB or 2TB, and four different colors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WD-My-Book-4TB-USB-3.0-External-Desktop-Hard-Drive-Black.png\" alt=\"WD My Book 4TB \" width=\"488\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WD-My-Book-4TB-USB-3.0-External-Desktop-Hard-Drive-Black.png 488w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WD-My-Book-4TB-USB-3.0-External-Desktop-Hard-Drive-Black-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WD-My-Book-4TB-USB-3.0-External-Desktop-Hard-Drive-Black-50x48.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/wdbbgb040hbk.html\"><strong>WD My Book External Hard Drive 4TB\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/wdbbgb040hbk.html\">WD My Book<\/a> is a heftier, more cost-friendly external hard drive. The My Book works best as a desktop companion and is compatible with both Windows and Apple full system backups. The 4TB external hard drive is ready to use right out of the box and includes hardware encryption and security software to protect your content. The WD My Book also offers capacity options up to 10TB.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SanDisk-Extreme-Portable-2TB-USB-3.1-Type-C-External-SSD-550MBs-Read.png\" alt=\"SanDisk Extreme\" width=\"459\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SanDisk-Extreme-Portable-2TB-USB-3.1-Type-C-External-SSD-550MBs-Read.png 459w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SanDisk-Extreme-Portable-2TB-USB-3.1-Type-C-External-SSD-550MBs-Read-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/SanDisk-Extreme-Portable-2TB-USB-3.1-Type-C-External-SSD-550MBs-Read-50x39.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/idssde602tb.html\"><strong>SanDisk Extreme Portable 2TB\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/idssde602tb.html\">SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD<\/a> is optimal for backing up files on the go. Not only is the Extreme Portable pocket-sized, but it is also dust-, water-, and shock-resistant to handle the bumps and elements of travel. This SanDisk SSD uses a USB 3.1 Type-C connector with adapters for other cables so you can connect to almost anything.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69192\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/G-Technology-G-DRIVE-mobile-Pro-1TB-Thunderbolt-3-External-SSD.png\" alt=\"G-Technology G-DRIVE\" width=\"414\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/G-Technology-G-DRIVE-mobile-Pro-1TB-Thunderbolt-3-External-SSD.png 414w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/G-Technology-G-DRIVE-mobile-Pro-1TB-Thunderbolt-3-External-SSD-290x300.png 290w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/G-Technology-G-DRIVE-mobile-Pro-1TB-Thunderbolt-3-External-SSD-48x50.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/gte0g10311.html\"><strong>G-Technology G-Drive Mobile Pro 1TB\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to edit and work off your external hard drive, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/gte0g10311.html\">G-Technology G-Drive Mobile Pro<\/a> is probably the way to go. The Mobile Pro uses Thunderbolt 3 connectivity to offer transfer speeds of up to 2800 MB\/s. Creators can freely edit 8K footage and write thousands of lines of code straight from the G-Drive Mobile Pro. It also has three-meter drop protection and a 1000-pound crush-proof rating.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LaCie-5TB-Rugged-Mini-USB-3.0-External-Hard-Drive.png\" alt=\"LaCie 5TB Rugged Mini \" width=\"655\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LaCie-5TB-Rugged-Mini-USB-3.0-External-Hard-Drive.png 655w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LaCie-5TB-Rugged-Mini-USB-3.0-External-Hard-Drive-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/LaCie-5TB-Rugged-Mini-USB-3.0-External-Hard-Drive-50x29.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/vdljj5000400.html\"><strong>LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>Chances are you\u2019ve seen a colleague or friend carrying around a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/vdljj5000400.html\">LaCie Rugged Mini<\/a> external hard drive. This hard drive has been a reliable option for creators for many years and still receives glowing reviews. The Rugged Mini uses USB 3.0 to transfer data around 130MB\/s, so it isn\u2019t the fastest, but the Mini is affordable, incredibly durable, lightweight, and offers reasonably high storage.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Seagate-Expansion-14TB-USB-3.0-External-Desktop-Hard-Drive.png\" alt=\"Seagate Expansion\" width=\"573\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Seagate-Expansion-14TB-USB-3.0-External-Desktop-Hard-Drive.png 573w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Seagate-Expansion-14TB-USB-3.0-External-Desktop-Hard-Drive-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Seagate-Expansion-14TB-USB-3.0-External-Desktop-Hard-Drive-50x40.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/setb14000400.html\"><strong>Seagate Expansion Desktop Drive 14TB\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/setb14000400.html\">Seagate Expansion<\/a> is a great desktop hard drive option and gives users 14TB of storage at a manageable price. The Seagate Expansion is perfect for creators that spend most of their time in the editing suite and need somewhere to store past projects. The desktop drive has an easy-to-use interface and is ready for storage within seconds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-69198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Samsung-1TB-T7-Touch-USB-3.2-Portable-SSD-1050MBs-Read-1000MBs-Write-Silver.png\" alt=\"Samsung 1TB T7 \" width=\"461\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Samsung-1TB-T7-Touch-USB-3.2-Portable-SSD-1050MBs-Read-1000MBs-Write-Silver.png 461w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Samsung-1TB-T7-Touch-USB-3.2-Portable-SSD-1050MBs-Read-1000MBs-Write-Silver-300x208.png 300w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Samsung-1TB-T7-Touch-USB-3.2-Portable-SSD-1050MBs-Read-1000MBs-Write-Silver-50x35.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ssgmpc1t0sww.html?CategoryID=216975\"><strong>Samsung T7 Touch Portable SSD 1TB\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/ssgmpc1t0sww.html?CategoryID=216975\">Samsung T7 Touch<\/a> was an Innovation Award Honoree at CES 2020 and for good reason. Most notably, the portable SSD has a fingerprint scanner for unlocking the device, and an LED ring to signal if a backup is in progress. It also uses USB 3.2 to offer read speeds up to 1050 MB\/s and write speeds up to 1000 MB\/s.<\/p>\n<p><em>Feature image via Canva<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the worst feelings as a creator is losing valuable content because you forgot to back up your files. It doesn&#8217;t matter if it\u2019s professional work for a client or a leisurely side project. 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