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0871 244 0934External SSDs let you take extra storage wherever you need it. They’re ideal for quick backups, moving large files and adding space without opening your laptop or desktop. Choose from Kingston, Samsung and LaCie models with capacities for everyday documents, photos, games and large video libraries. Compare storage size, USB connection and transfer speed to find a drive that suits how you work, play or travel.
An external SSD stores your files on flash memory and connects to a laptop, desktop or other compatible device through USB. Unlike a mechanical hard drive, it has no moving parts. This makes solid-state storage compact and more resistant to knocks while you’re on the move. If you’ve searched for an SSD external hard drive, you’re usually looking for this type of portable storage rather than a traditional spinning drive.
If you’re searching for 1TB SSD external storage, 1TB gives useful room for documents, photos, videos, backups and a selection of games. Larger 2TB and 4TB drives make more sense if you work with high-resolution video or keep a big game library. Look at how much space you use now, then allow room for new files. It’s also worth checking whether portability or maximum capacity matters more to you.
The USB connection can affect how fast your drive runs. For example, Kingston’s XS1000 uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 and reaches rated read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s. Its XS2000 uses USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and reaches up to 2,000MB/s.
Your laptop or PC needs a suitable port to reach those speeds. A faster drive can still work through a slower compatible connection, but performance may be limited by the port, cable or adaptor.
