Top 10 Best Desktop External Hard Drives in 2018

Just like the desktop PCs, the external storage keep changing and unless you know what’s trending, you may invest in the wrong type. For instance, nowadays, USB 3.0 is much better than the older USB 2.0 in terms of storage. When the storage is almost full, it makes the function perform slowly. Using an external hard drive is a great choice to store your data.

Best Desktop External Hard Drives in 2018

All your information of your computer are stored in the hard drive, therefore, if it is damaged, it simply meant that you are facing the risk of losing the important data. Without wasting time, let’s look at the top 10 best desktop external hard drives in 2018.

10. G-technology, HGST G DRIVE, 2TB

Sleek, stylish looking HGST G-Drive is among the sturdy and solid drives in the market. It’s made from heavy-duty plastic that resists tear, wear, heat, abrasion, scratches and much more. The 2 TB device offers good storage and is backed up by the high-speed USB 3.0.

A fan is attached to the drive to help reduce the excessive heat. It is preformatted for PCs and can also be easily reformatted for Macs. Weighing 5.2 pounds and measuring 16. (L) X 13 (W) x 9.5(H) inches.

9. TerraMaster, D4-310 External Hard Drive, 32TB

The TerraMaster D4-310 is truly a master of external storage. It features an enclosure containing 4 RAID storage that can hold a capacity of 32TB.

In addition to using high-speed USB 3.0, the external hard drive also supports the more efficient and eSATA, which can hold up to 4 SATA drives. With speeds of up to 410MB/second, copying a 1GB video can happen in 3 seconds.

8. G-Technology, G-DRIVE External Hard Drive, 4TB

The external hard drive from Western Digital Elements has a 6 TB capacity and offers data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s.

Courtesy of the USB 3.0, you are assured of high speed. It is also compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Although it comes already formatted for Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8 OS, you need to reformat it if using Mac. Also, the speeds during startup are a bit slow though they eventually pick up.

7. Seagate, Desktop External Drive, 8TB

The Seagate STEB8000100 external hard drive for desktops provides you with 8TB capacity. Similar to other hard drives form the manufacturer, it comes with the latest technology that allows easy and quick transfer of files.

The USB 3.0 together with the plug and play function also plays a big role in the speedy and efficient transfer. It is compatible with both USB 3.0 and 2.0.

6. LaCie, Desktop Hard Drive, 3TB

The LaCie external hard drive packs quite a punch. It comes with a storage capacity of 3TB and runs at speeds of up to 7200 rpm. It’s also very versatile and comes with USB 3.0 and is compatible with USB 2.0.

The case is built from strong aluminum to withstand even the harshest environment. With speeds reaching 200 MB/s, transferring files is pretty fast. It’s shock and dust resistant and will remain intact even after falling from 4 feet.

5. Toshiba, Canvio Desktop External Hard Drive, 3TB

Toshiba Canvio Basics comes in a sturdy and rugged construction suited for daily use. This 3TB drive is high capacity and operates at speeds of 5400 RPM. This is more than ideal even for the most demanding tasks.

The plug and play device comes with a USB 3.0 and helps in speedy transfer of large files. Not only is it smudge-resistant and compact, but also doesn’t require any software installation.

4. Western Digital, My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, 6TB

The external hard drive from Western Digital Elements has a 6TB capacity and offers data transfer speeds of up to 5 Gb/s. Courtesy of the USB 3.0, you are assured of high speed performance.

It is also compatible with USB 2.0 devices. Although it comes already formatted for Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8 OS, you need to reformat it if using Mac.

3. Seagate, Expansion Desktop External Hard Drive, 3TB

STEB3000100 external hard drive from Seagate has a 3TB storage capacity and can hold lots of files both text and images/videos. Using the drive is simple and straightforward thanks to the USB 3.0 cable and the drag and drop feature which requires minimal time and effort and is also quite accurate. For those intending to use it on Mac, you need to first reformat it.

2. Western Digital, My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, 4TB

Western Digital come with the 4TB drive that is effective for storing high graphic images, videos and many files. The drive comes with USB 3.0 that is vital for fast transfer speeds and efficiency.

The password protected device uses advanced encryption to keep your confidential issues private. You can improve the security by downloading AcronisTrue Image Edition software also by WD. Due to its many advanced features and capabilities, you need to follow the instructions carefully.

1. Seagate, Expansion Desktop External Hard Drive, 5TB

Another Seagate product, the STEB5000100 expansion desktop external hard drive comes with 5TB capacity and is among the highest rated on our list. This capacity will make easy work of transferring and storing files, images, pictures, videos and other stuff.

To make things flow smoothly and faster, the drive comes with a SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and is also compatible with USB 2.0. Saving files is as simple as dragging and dropping them.

You may have noticed that all the above products come with high storage capacity, with the minimum capacity of 1TB, and also offer high data transfer speed capability, USB 2.0 and above. Although, a drive with 8TB may seem cool, it is however may become too much for an individual who needs only less capacity. Therefore, choosing the adequate capacity is sufficient to use.

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