Comeau Computing Tech Magazine 2024
In the modern world of today, the standard storage space on your desktop and laptop computers is 1TB. For many, however, this is not enough, and they require more. Customers often have tons of movies, games, songs, photos and documents to store. The best place to keep them both safe and close by is an external hard disk. Since you will easily fill out the 1TB of space, it is smart to get a 2TB external disk just to be sure. Here, we will go over the 6 best external hard disks with 2TB currently available in India in 2024.
1. Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB Portable External Hard Disk
The first one on the list is an ultra-slim HDD, easy to carry wherever you go. It is compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 meaning you can easily transfer your data. It has an automatic backup option through the Seagate Dashboard software, and with the Lyve app, you can automatically backup the files to your smartphone. Data Transfer speed is 120 Mb/s. The only potential drawbacks are the non-existent shock protection and no password protection for your data.
2. WD Elements 2TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Disk
(Best Option)
This portable storage device offers the customers a reliable and fast data transfer rate, and it includes a free trial of WD SmartWare Pro, which is their automatic backup software. Thanks to the small and compact in size, it easily fits in any bag and you can carry it wherever you go. It is compatible with both Mac and Windows OS, and the connectivity options are USB 3.0 and USB 3.0. The data transfer speed is between 60mb/s and 70mb/s, and its body is shock resistant. There is no password protection, however.
3. Toshiba Canvio Basics USB 3.0 Portable 2TB External Hard Disk
This external hard drive by the famous brand Toshiba is sleek and compact in design, and therefore easily portable. It is compatible with Windows 7 and higher, as well as iOS. It is also easily connectable with Smart TVs through the TV USB port. Toshiba is a famous and respected brand, and in terms of value for the money and portability, you cannot do much better. Connectivity is standard with USB 2.0 and 3.0, and the data transfer speed is 110 Mb/s on 3.0. The only drawback is that it does not have any cloud backup.
4. Transcend StoreJet 25H3P 2.5-inch 2TB Portable External Hard Drive
This Transcend external HDD connects through 3.0 and 2.0 USB ports. It can survive a fall, as it is made of military-grade shock-resistant materials. It also has a high tech, three-stage shock protection, which gives even more durability. With it, you also get Transcend Elite Data Management Software which you can use to arrange and organize your data easily. Lastly, there is also a one-touch auto-backup button on the body.
5. Sony HD-E2/BO2 2TB USB 3.1 External Hard Drive
Here is another slim and compact external hard disk with 2TB of storage space. It is capable of creating an automatic cloud backup through the Back-Up Manager software. The data transfer accelerator software by Sony supports Mac iOS, and all Windows operating systems, except Windows 10. The hard drive makes use of the AES 256-bit algorithm data encryption and password protection, which means your data is secure as it can be. Connectivity is through USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and the data transfer rate is up to 480 Mb/s. There is also password protection technology in it.
6. Lenovo F309 2 TB External Hard Disk Drive
The last drive on the list is a Lenovo device. It is light, sleek and easily portable. The drive offers a lightning-fast data transfer speed when connected through USB 3.0, and it also works with USB 2.0 ports. Next, it has electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection of up to 8 kV, which helps you to keep it safe from a potential shock. It is compatible with Mac iOS and all Windows OS since Windows 7.
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