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Best External Hard Drives (2026): SanDisk, Samsung, and More
Need an ultrafast external hard drive for backing up data, video editing, or backing up your photos in the field? We’ve got the best external hard drive for every situation.
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Ideally, choose a solid-state drive whenever possible—they're fast and durable. But which SSD, you ask? Great question. I’ve tested dozens so far, using all kinds of devices and operating systems, to figure out what works best and where. But don't dismiss a traditional hard disk drive (HDD), as it's still useful and cheaper for backing up everything on your computer. These are my top picks for the most common use cases.
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