Portable Solid State Drives
Samsung 8TB T5 EVO USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable SSD
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Interface (5 Gb/s)
- Up to 460 MB/s Data Transfer Rate
- AES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption
Oyen Digital 4TB U34 Bolt USB4 External SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
- 1 x 40 Gb/s USB4 Port
- Up to 2800 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
Samsung 4TB T5 EVO USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 Interface (5 Gb/s)
- Up to 460 MB/s Data Transfer Rate
- AES 256-Bit Hardware Encryption
OWC 2TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 80 Gb/s Thunderbolt 5 Interface
- Up to 6000 MB/s Data Transfer Speeds
- Bus Powered
Lexar 1TB Professional Go USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Male Interface
- Read Speeds up to 1050 MB/s
- Write Speeds up to 1000 MB/s
PNY 2TB RP60 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 M.2 Portable SSD
- 2TB Capacity
- 2000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
- 1800 MB/s Sequential Write Speed
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Interface
OWC 8TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- 80 Gb/s Thunderbolt 5 Interface
- Up to 6000 MB/s Data Transfer Speeds
- Bus Powered
CORSAIR 1TB EX300U USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 10 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Read and Write Speeds up to 1100 MB/s
- Bus Powered, Plug-and-Play
Glyph Technologies 4TB Atom Pro NVMe Thunderbolt 3 SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- Thunderbolt 3
- Up to 2800 MB/s Read Speed
- Up to 2600 MB/s Write Speed
LaCie 4TB Rugged SSD Pro5 Thunderbolt 5 External SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) Interface
- Read Speeds up to 6700 MB/s
- Write Speeds up to 5300 MB/s
SanDisk 500GB Extreme Portable SSD V2 (Black)
- 500GB Total Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- Up to 1050 MB/s Read Speed
- Up to 1000 MB/s Write Speed
SmallRig 1TB Multifunctional Portable SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Host Interface
- 1 x USB-C PD Port (100W)
- 1 x UHS-II SDXC Card Slot
SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2 (2-Pack)
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
- Up to 2000 MB/s Read & Write Speeds
- Bus Powered
SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO USB4 Portable SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 40 Gb/s USB4 Interface
- Read Speeds up to 3800 MB/s
- Write Speeds up to 3700 MB/s
SanDisk 2TB Portable SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Up to 800 MB/s Transfer Speed
- Bus Powered
Lexar 2TB Professional Workflow Portable SSD
- Works with Lexar Professional Workflow
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 20 Gb/s USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Interface
- Up to 2000 MB/s Read and Write Speeds
Samsung 2TB T7 Shield Portable SSD (Blue)
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Port (10 Gb/s)
- PCIe NVMe Technology
- Read Speeds up to 1050 MB/s
SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD V2 (2-Pack)
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
- Up to 2000 MB/s Read & Write Speeds
- Bus Powered
Patriot 512GB Transporter Lite USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD
- 512GB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 1000 MB/s
- Sequential Write Speeds up to 1000 MB/s
Samsung 1TB T7 Portable SSD with MagSafe/Cold Shoe SSD Holder (Titan Gray)
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 Interface
- PCIe NVMe Technology
- Read Speeds up to 1050 MB/s
Lexar 2TB SL500 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Portable SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Interface
- Read Speeds up to 2000 MB/s
- Write Speeds up to 1800 MB/s
Samsung 2TB T9 Portable SSD with MagSafe/Cold Shoe SSD Holder (Black)
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 Port (20 Gb/s)
- PCIe NVMe Technology
- Sequential Read Speed: 2000 MB/s
SanDisk Professional 2TB PRO-G40 SSD Thunderbolt 3 Portable SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C Interface
- Read Speeds up to 3000 MB/s
- Write Speeds up to 2500 MB/s
Oyen Digital 8TB U34 Bolt USB4 External SSD
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
- 1 x 40 Gb/s USB4 Port
- Up to 2800 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
OWC 8TB Express 1M2 USB4 External SSD
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- OWC Aura Ultra IV PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD
- 40 Gb/s USB4 Interface
- Up to 3836 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
Glyph Technologies 4TB Atom EX40 High Intensity USB4 NVMe SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- USB4 Interface
- Up to 4000 MB/s Read Speeds
- Up to 4000 MB/s Write Speeds
OWC 8TB Express 1M2 80G USB4 External SSD
- 8TB Storage Capacity
- 80 Gb/s USB4 Interface
- Up to 6000 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
- Bus Powered
Silicon Power 1TB Bolt B75 Pro External SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
- Up to 520 MB/s Read Speeds
- Up to 420 MB/s Write Speeds
Shopping for Portable Solid-State Drives
If you need fast, reliable local storage for your huge collections of files (perhaps the ones you've collected on your smartphone or camera), you may want to consider shopping for portable solid-state drives (SSDs). Unlike external hard drives, which mostly have moving parts, portable solid-state drives are more compact and better suited for travels and accidental drops.
Why Use Portable Solid-State Drives?
Unlike traditional hard drive arrays that store data on spinning platters accessed by moving magnetic heads, portable SSD drives use a collection of flash cells to save data. As a result, they offer faster access to your data and run on less power. Additionally, SSDs work more silently than hard drives because of the lack of mechanical parts.
How to Select an External SSD Drive
Choose a portable SSD with enough storage capacity for your needs so you don't run out of space. External SSD drives have storage capacities from 32GB up to 8TB. For even more storage, consider using several SSDs to create a solid-state array. If you'll be transferring huge chunks of data, then the transfer speed of SSDs is worth considering. External solid-state drives with modern connections such as Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and USB Type-C have faster transfer speeds for large amounts of data. Because you'll move around with your portable SSD, consider getting one with a rugged body for maximum durability. Some models come with plastic bumpers and waterproof features, and others have dust and shock protection cases. Choose an external SSD drive that's compact and lightweight for easy everyday transportation.
Whatever the storage capacity or features you're looking for, check out B&H Photo and Video to find a wide range of portable solid-state drives as well as internal hard drives from top brands such as Samsung, SanDisk, Dell, Sony, and Transcend.