Best 2TB External Hard Drives [2020 Guide]
Cyber Monday is right upon us and so is the buying frenzy. With almost every tech item under the sun getting discounted, we present here a compilation of some of the best deals currently available on external hard drive of 2TB capacity.
Best 2TB External Hard Drive
WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
The hard drive comes with the legendary quality and reliability assurance that WD is known for. It comes with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports and allows for fast data transfer.
The hard drive is of the DDR3 SDRAM type and weighs just 8 ounces. It supports the NTFS file system and presents one of the simplest solution for data backups.
Seagate Expansion 2TB Portable External Hard Drive
The Seagate offering is one of the more stylish solutions for external data storage. It is compatible with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. Fast and efficient file transfers via SuperSpeed USB 3.0 is also one of the highlight of the Seagate hard drive.
It supports plug-and-play operation along with drag-and-drop feature right out of the box. It is compatible with the NTFS file system and tips the scales at just 6.4 ounces.
Toshiba Canvio Advance 2TB Portable External Hard Drive
The Toshiba Canvio comes with several advanced features such as password protection for added security along with auto backup software so that you never miss out on important files. The hard drive otherwise supports both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 connectivity.
It also has an attractive look to it thanks in part to its high gloss finish and is also available in several vibrant color options. Further, at 5.3 ounces, it also is among the lightest.
Editor’s Note: If you’re interested in other types of HDD’s, check out our wide collection.
Silicon Power 2TB Rugged Portable External Hard Drive
The Silicon Power external hard drive isn’t just about external data storage but also surviving the elements as well. For the hard drive boasts of military grade protection again shock and water ingress. That however shows in its weight, which stands at 11.2 ounces.
The hard drive meanwhile supports the Fat32 file system and offers just USB 3.0 port connectivity. The hard drive also matches with both Xbox and PS4, and is hence an ideal choice for gamers.
WD 2TB Black My Passport Portable External Hard Drive
The WD My passport external hard drive comes with a host of feature for added security and convenience. Those include automatic data backup feature along with password protection and 256-bit AES hardware encryption to prevent unauthorized data access.
Also, at 5.9 ounces, it surely is on the lighter side and offers both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity. Plus, it comes in an attractive shape and in several color options.
So, which of these portable external HDDs are you going to buy?
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in November 2018 and was recently updated for freshness and accuracy.