Desktop External Hard Drives - Showing 1 - 24 of 124 Products
WD Elements 12TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBWLG0120HBK-NESN Black
- Dimensions: 6.50" x 1.90" x 5.30"
- Weight: 1.92 lbs.
- Package Contents: WD Elements Desktop hard drive USB cable AC adapter Quick Install Guide
- Model #: WDBWLG0120HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9B-22-234-406
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT ADT-3PL256-12TB 12 TB Hard Drive - External - Desktop - TAA ...
- Model #: ADT-3PL256-12TB
- Item #: 9B-1E8-004R-00003
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
APRICORN Aegis Padlock Fortress 500GB USB 3.0 Portable FIPS 140-2 Encrypted External ...
- RPM: 5400 RPM
- Cache: 8MB
- Average Seek Time: 12ms
- Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.3" x 0.75"
- Weight: 0.39 lbs.
- Package Contents: Aegis Padlock Fortress Quick Start Guide USB Y-cable and travel pouch
- Parts: 3 Year
- Model #: A25-3PL256-500F
- Item #: 9B-22-161-163
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
APRICORN Aegis Padlock Fortress 1TB USB 3.0 Portable FIPS 140-2 Encrypted External Hard ...
- RPM: 5400 RPM
- Cache: 8MB
- Average Seek Time: 12ms
- Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.3" x 0.75"
- Weight: 0.39 lbs.
- Package Contents: Aegis Padlock Fortress Quick Start Guide USB Y-cable and travel pouch
- Parts: Manufacturers Limited Warranty: 3 Year / Parts Only
- Model #: A25-3PL256-1000F
- Item #: 9B-22-161-165
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
WD My Book 12TB USB 3.0, Micro-B External Desktop Hard Drive WDBBGB0120HBK-NESN ...
- Brand: WD
- Series: My Book
- Capacity: 12TB
- Color: Black
- Interface: USB 3.0, Micro-B
- Features: Complete Backup Equipped with backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music, and documents. Password Protection The My Book desktop computer hard drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using our downloadable software. Watch the Power of My Book Come to Life We live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life. Easy To Use My Book desktop hard drive is r...
- Model #: WDBBGB0120HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9B-22-234-404
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
WD My Book 22TB USB 3.0, Micro-B External Desktop Hard Drive WDBBGB0220HBK-NESN ...
- Brand: WD
- Series: My Book
- Capacity: 22TB
- Color: Black
- Interface: USB 3.0, Micro-B
- Features: Complete Backup
- System Requirements: Formatted exFAT for out-of-the-box
- Dimensions: 6.72" x 1.93" x 5.48"
- Model #: WDBBGB0220HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9B-22-234-541
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
WD My Book 8TB USB 3.0, Micro-B Desktop Hard Drive WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN Black
- Brand: WD
- Series: My Book
- Capacity: 8TB
- Color: Black
- Interface: USB 3.0, Micro-B
- Features: Complete Backup Equipped with backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music, and documents. Password Protection The My Book desktop computer hard drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using our downloadable software. Watch the Power of My Book Come to Life We live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life. Easy To Use My Book desktop hard drive is re...
- Model #: WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9B-22-235-160
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
WD My Book 16TB USB 3.0, Micro-B External Desktop Hard Drive WDBBGB0160HBK-NESN ...
- Brand: WD
- Series: My Book
- Capacity: 16TB
- Color: Black
- Interface: USB 3.0, Micro-B
- Features: Complete Backup Equipped with backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music, and documents. Password Protection The My Book desktop computer hard drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using our downloadable software. Watch the Power of My Book Come to Life We live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life. Easy To Use My Book desktop hard drive is r...
- Model #: WDBBGB0160HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9B-22-234-437
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
WD My Book 18TB USB 3.0, Micro-B External Desktop Hard Drive WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN ...
- Brand: WD
- Series: My Book
- Capacity: 18TB
- Color: Black
- Interface: USB 3.0, Micro-B
- Features: Complete Backup Equipped with backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music, and documents. Password Protection The My Book desktop computer hard drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using our downloadable software. Watch the Power of My Book Come to Life We live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life. Easy To Use My Book desktop hard drive is r...
- Model #: WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9B-22-234-461
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Seagate Game Drive for PS5 2TB External HDD - USB 3.0, Officially Licensed, Blue LED ...
- Part Number: STLV2000101
- Dimensions: 20.5mm/0.807in × 76.0mm/2.99in × 113.5mm/4.469in
- Weight: 249g/0.549lb
- Model #: STLV2000101
- Item #: 9B-22-185-102
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
WD My Book 14TB Desktop External Hard Drive for Windows/Mac/Laptop, USB 3.0 Black ...
- Dimensions: 6.70" x 1.90" x 5.50"
- Weight: 2.20 lbs.
- Package Contents: Desktop hard drive USB 3.0 cable AC adapter WD Discovery software with WD Backup, WD Security and WD Drive Utilities Quick install guide
- Parts: 3 Year
- Model #: WDBBGB0140HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9B-22-234-403
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
WD My Book 6TB USB 3.0, Micro-B Desktop Hard Drive WDBBGB0060HBK-NESN Black
- Brand: WD
- Series: My Book
- Capacity: 6TB
- Color: Black
- Interface: USB 3.0, Micro-B
- Features: Complete Backup Equipped with backup software for Windows and Apple Time Machine compatibility for Mac, the My Book desktop hard drive can back up your photos, videos, music, and documents. Password Protection The My Book desktop computer hard drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using our downloadable software. Watch the Power of My Book Come to Life We live hectic lives and generate tons of digital content. My Book desktop storage has massive storage capacity so you can confidently back up the files that make up your digital life. Easy To Use My Book desktop hard drive is re...
- Model #: WDBBGB0060HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9B-22-235-157
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
SanDisk Professional 18TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM ...
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Parts: 3 Year
- Model #: SDPHF1A-018T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKP49665
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. Return Policy
Seagate 8TB USB 3.0 Hard Drives - Desktop External Space Gray
- Brand: Seagate
- Capacity: 8TB
- Color: Space Gray
- Interface: USB 3.0
- Features: Up to 8TB of capacity builds the ultimate Game Vault without sacrificing titles. Game Drive stores Xbox Series X|S games and plays all generations of Xbox One games. Dual front-facing USB-C and USB-A ports to connect and power your peripherals. A bold and refined design, crafted to compliment your Xbox. Stands vertical or horizontal for ultimate battlestation flexibility. Create an epic gaming atmosphere with built-in Xbox green LED lighting. USB 3.2 Gen 1 bus-powered for quick and easy installation, no tools needed. 3 years of Rescue Data Recovery Services included.
- Dimensions: 8.11inx1.93inx5.03in
- Weight: 2.98lb
- Model #: STKW8000402
- Item #: 9B-22-185-119
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
OWC 4TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 (80Gb/s) Portable NVMe SSD - Over 6000MB/s - The First ...
- Parts: 3 Year
- Model #: OWCTB5ENVU04
- Item #: 9SIV18MKGS4509
- Return Policy: Adorama Camera Return Policy
Apricorn Aegis Fortress 4 TB Hard Drive - External - USB 3.0
- Dimensions: 7.920 x 6.080 x 2.720
- Weight: 6.0000
- Model #: AFL3- 4TB
- Item #: 9B-1E8-004R-00047
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Apricorn Aegis Padlock Dt Fips Adt-3Pl256f-12Tb 12 Tb Desktop Hard Drive - External - Black - ...
- Model #: ADT-3PL256F-12TB
- Item #: 9B-1Z4-0044-00012
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
WD Black 8TB D10 Game Drive Desktop External Hard Drive for PS4/Xbox One/PC/Mac USB 3.2 ...
- Brand: WD
- Series: Black D10
- Capacity: 8TB
- Color: Black
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Interface: USB 3.2 Gen 1, Micro B
- Features: DON'T PLAY FAVORITES - PLAY EVERYTHING With the WD_Black D10 Game Drive's 8TB of added storage, there's no need to waste time clearing room on your console or PC for new games - now you can keep your old favorites intact as you grow your library. Capturing and collecting your most memorable in-game moments is even easier with the extra storage capacity, so you can relive and share your greatest gameplay recordings with the world. BIG DRIVE, NIMBLE SPEED Delivering speeds up to 250MB/s rated at 7200 RPM, you can play your games in the fast lane with WD_Black D10 Game Drive. Meticulously designed with the gamer in mind, it features active cooling technology built in to...
- Model #: WDBA3P0080HBK-NESN
- Item #: 9B-22-234-381
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
OWC ThunderBay 4 Four-Bay Storage Enclosure -RAID-5 Ready with Cable - Four 3.5-inch or ...
- Brand: OWC
- Series: ThunderBay 4
- Interface: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Port
- Part Number: OWCTB3SRKIT0GB
- Thunderbolt 3: Yes
- Model #: OWCTB3SRKIT0GB
- Item #: 9B-2KH-0022-00006
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Apricorn Aegis DT ADT3PL25616TB 16TB USB 3.0 Padlock External Desktop Hard Drive
- Brand: APRICORN
- Model #: ADT3PL25616TB
- Item #: 9B-2WA-0027-000Y9
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
Glyph Technologies Blackbox PRO 24TB Enterprise USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 External HDD
- Model #: BBPR24000ENT
- Item #: 9B-1E8-001Y-000N9
- Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
SanDisk Professional G-Raid Project 2 Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive with Thunderbolt ...
- Model #: SDPHK2H-016T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKP48536
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. Return Policy
APRICORN Aegis Padlock DT 6TB USB 3.0 3.5" Encrypted Desktop Hard Drive with PIN Access ...
- Cache: 8MB
- Average Seek Time: 12ms
- Dimensions: 7.2" x 4.5" x 1.5"
- Weight: 20
- Parts: 1 Year
- Model #: ADT-3PL256-6000
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKN93660
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. Return Policy
SanDisk Professional 22TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive
- Brand: SanDisk
- Color: aluminum
- RPM: 7200 RPM
- Parts: 5 Year
- Model #: SDPHG1H-022T-NBAAD
- Item #: 9SIVFYJKP48081
- Return Policy: IT Devices Online Inc. Return Policy
Common Questions about External Hard Drives
Introduction
An external hard drive is an excellent solution if you need to share a large amount of data, expand your computer’s storage capacity, or back up your hard drive’s contents to prevent data loss. Compared to more elaborate external data storage solutions such as tape drives or NAS devices, an external hard drive is relatively easy-to-use and requires minimal setup. Below, NeweggBusiness answers commonly asked questions about external hard drives.
How portable are external hard drives?
Portability for external hard drives can vary greatly, with some being small and handheld while others being rather large and unwieldy. Often, portable hard drives will have smaller capacities but are more compact and light weight.
The terms desktop and expansion are sometimes used to describe larger external hard drives that are primarily used to expand storage capacity or serve as backup drives. Compared to portable hard drives, desktop and expansion hard drives are available in larger capacities.
Should I get an external hard drive or network attached storage (NAS) drive?
They are both excellent options for expanding storage capacity, but utilize different methods for file sharing. To share files with an NAS drive, the recipient needs to be connected to the network or have VPN access. The advantage of a portable hard drive is that you can share files with people that are not on the same network or do not have internet access.
How durable are external hard drives?
They can vary greatly in terms of durability, but some are designed specifically to be very rugged. External hard drives marketed as MIL-STD complaint must meet stringent durability requirements set forth by the United States military. If you require a very durable external hard drive, look for a MIL-STD compliant drive.
Are there external solid state drives?
Yes, some external drives utilize solid state memory instead of hard disk drives as the storage medium. They offer great read/write performance and are not as susceptible to damage caused by sudden movements or drops.
Other than USB, what other connection options are there?
USB is one of the most common connection types for external hard drives, though other options include eSATA™, FireWire®, and Thunderbolt™. Below is a list of the maximum data transfer rates in megabits per second (Mbps) for various connection types.
Connection | Speed |
USB 2.0 | 480 Mbps |
FireWire 800 | 800 Mbps |
eSATA | 3,000 Mbps |
USB 3.0 | 5,000 Mbps |
Thunderbolt | 10,000 Mbps |
If I have a Mac®, do I need a special type of external hard drive?
Mac OS X® utilizes a file system called HFS+ while Windows® computers and external hard drives built for Windows-based systems use NTFS. When attempting to use a NTFS external hard drive with OS X, you will have the ability to read but not write files to the external drive.
To fix this issue, you will need to reformat the hard drive with a HFS+ file system or install an NTFS driver. These drivers may sometimes be provided by the external hard drive manufacturer. Alternatively, you can use third-party NTFS drivers.
Another common—though older—file system is FAT32. A FAT32 drive is fully compatible with both Windows and OS X operating systems, but unfortunately has a file size limit of 4 GB. If you are planning to utilize the external drive with only Mac computers, you can purchase one that comes pre-formatted with an HFS+ file system.
