External Hard Drive reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 153 Reddit reviews across 45 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best External Hard Drive brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/PS_Help, r/playstation, r/Tech_Philippines, r/HardwareHive, r/XboxSeriesS. Top-rated brands include Samsung (4.7/5), Seagate (4.3/5), Western Digital (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews153
Subreddits45
Posts61
Brands40
Products74
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#1
Samsung
4.7
(29)
"Samsung T7"
"I’ve used both the Sandisk extreme and the Samsung T7. Love both and I can confirm they work beautifully for putting your mods folder on an external drive."
"Samsung T9"
"Samsung T7"
"I’ve had excellent experience with Samsung t7 shield."
"The Samsung T9 drives are incredibly fast. I've been using one with my M2 Mac Mini for over a year and would highly recommend."
"I use Samsung T7s with Backblaze in case they die/get lost. Kinda pricey but crazy fast."
"Samsung 980 Pro SSD 2 TB with heatsink"
"Just get a samsung T7 SSD and be done with it. Cheap, fast, and doesn’t break as easy as non-SSD drives."
"I recently picked up the Samsung T7 Portable SSD and it’s been a game-changer!"
#2
Seagate
4.3
(26)
"Would highly recommend you to get this"
"Go for an internal, not external. If you go external, it will store his Ps5 games but won’t play them."
"Not sure what size you want but you can get a 2tb Seagate Firecuda 530 for 200$."
"It’s sleek and portable, making it easy to carry around, and the USB 3.0 connection ensures that file transfers are quick."
"With transfer speeds up to 2,000 MB/s, this SSD is built with gaming in mind."
"Designed specifically for PlayStation, this external HDD is officially licensed by Sony, providing plenty of storage for PS4 games."
"The Seagate Expansion Portable 2TB is perfect for storing a large number of PS4 games."
"It's a no-fuss, straightforward external hard drive that gets the job done."
"Seagate is a reliable hard drive for me."
"A reliable external hard drive option for Xbox One, offering fast performance and easy setup."
#3
Western Digital
4.4
(21)
"2 years ko na din siya ginagamit and still working just how I got it."
"Compact design, automatic backup software, password protection with hardware encryption."
"Robust build quality and excellent reliability."
"I find them very reliable for backing up work for my portfolio."
"The WD My Book models are excellent for large storage."
"I use this and it's been great."
"It works great with my 360."
"Something by Western Digital is always a banger for the dollar."
"Western Digital drives offer the best longevity in my opinion."
"I got a Western Digital 4tb external, usb 3.0, and it runs flawless! paid 119 from Newegg."
#4
WD
4.4
(14)
"I installed the *WD Black SN850 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4x4 Officially Licensed for PS5 with Heatsink*."
"Get the WD_Black 2TB SN850X NVMe SSD with Heatsink."
"Offering incredibly fast transfer speeds (up to 2,000 MB/s), the WD Black P50 is designed specifically for gamers who need high performance."
"The 2TB capacity is perfect for storing a ton of games without constantly worrying about space."
"I’ve used WD Passport drives for years and they have always been great."
"The P10 is known for its durability and relatively high read/write speeds, making it a solid choice for PS5 users."
"Another great choice for Xbox One, providing ample space for your game library."
"Fast and reliable external storage with great capacity for the price."
"There is nothing wrong with WD external drives."
"Any USB 3.0 external hard drive will work. I have used WD Elements 1TB back in the day."
#5
SanDisk
4.6
(11)
"Shock Proof na sya, mabilis read/write speed."
"Something like this SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 2 TB External SSD."
"I use these. Note that you need a good cable to go with them."
"Go for an SSD instead of an HDD. SanDisk on Amazon ships to the Philippines..."
"This rugged external SSD is perfect for portability and durability, offering fast data transfers up to 1,050 MB/s."
"The SanDisk Extreme SSD is durable and portable, making it great for on-the-go."
"Great price and value for an SSD drive."
"Fast, no moving parts pero expensive."
"If you have extra money, you can purchase the Sandisk Portable 1TB."
"You can easily get an SSD for that budget and size. Look up the Sandisk ones on Amazon. They're small, slim, and fast."
#6
Crucial
4.8
(4)
"No issues with my library on a mini M4 Pro. You’d never know my library was on an external drive. Access is instantaneous"
"Bought an Acasis external enclosure, Thunderbolt 4, and then a Crucial SSD. Works like a charm at almost 3000MB/s."
"It'll half the load times on average. I've had zero issues with it over the years."
"Any SSD from a reputable brand such as Crucial should do the trick."
#7
LaCie
4.7
(3)
"I use multiple LaCie Rugged units. They have regular ones and SSD models."
"I have a Lacie Rugged drive I take with me on my travels to have a backup on the road."
"Known for durability and reliability."
#8
Corsair
4.7
(3)
"I got a Corsair MP600 Pro 2tb. Plenty of space, and I have never regretted it."
"It'll half the load times on average. I've had zero issues with it over the years."
"Compatible 1TB M.2 SSDs like the Corsair MP600 Pro LPX are affordable and expand your PS5 storage significantly."
#9
Apple
4.3
(3)
"I never had any problems with a HDD not being compatible as long as it’s using the same connectors."
"Requesting all iCloud data is an easy way to extract photos."
"The process of downloading files from iCloud to an external drive is straightforward and efficient."
#10
Sony
3.3
(4)
"An external hard drive is essential for expanding storage on the PS5."
"A formatted PS4 drive is instantly recognized by the PS5, allowing for easy access to games."
"Traditional external HDDs are much slower than SSDs, which can be time-consuming."
"Storing PS5 games on an external hard drive is possible, but you can't play them directly from it."
#11
Toshiba
4.0
(3)
"I recommend this one."
"Reliable HDD for backup storage."
"The Toshiba Canvio Basics is reliable and has never crashed or corrupted files."
#12
External SSD
4.5
(2)
"I personally recommend external SSD due to it not having moving parts making it more durable."
"External SSD for gaming is better than HDD."
#13
Generic External Hard Drive
4.0
(2)
"HDDs typically offer more storage capacity for a lower price compared to SSDs."
"Choosing the best external hard drive for your PS5 involves considering several key factors to ensure you get a product that meets your needs."
#14
SSD
4.0
(2)
"If you want to use it as expanded daily driver, I would absolutely go SSD."
"I personally used a SSD I had lying around with a USB3.0 Case around it.. worked fine."
#15
Portable SSD
5.0
(1)
"If you're looking for the best long term option... I would suggest a portable SSD."
#16
Crucial SSD
5.0
(1)
"External SSD would be the best option."
#17
WD Black P50 Game Drive SSD
5.0
(1)
"The WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD stands out with its blazing-fast read speeds."
#18
Samsung T7 Portable SSD
5.0
(1)
"Consider the Samsung T7 Portable SSD."
#19
Generic SSD
5.0
(1)
"Ssd drives are best."
#20
Samsung, Crucial, Seagate, Western Digital
5.0
(1)
"Try to get a Samsung, Crucial, Seagate or Western Digital 4 terabyte during the black Friday sales."
#21
WD Black P10 Game Drive
5.0
(1)
"I recently switched to the WD Black P10 Game Drive, and I can't recommend it enough! It’s sleek, has a solid 2TB capacity, and is pretty affordable."
#22
OWC
5.0
(1)
"The best?"
#23
Catacombae
5.0
(1)
"This app is free but is read-only for HFS, making it a great tool for backing up data."
#24
Synology
5.0
(1)
"Other brands get great reviews like Synology."
#25
Arcade
5.0
(1)
"Plans to build an arcade cabinet with all games on an external drive."
#26
RoboMirror
5.0
(1)
"RoboMirror is a great free app for backing up to an external drive."
#27
HGST / Hitachi
5.0
(1)
"HGST / Hitachi has the lowest failure rates over the years."
#28
Single Level Cell (SLC) SSD
5.0
(1)
"SLC SSDs are recommended for longevity."
#29
GTech
5.0
(1)
"The best is the one that doesn’t fail. I’ve been a freelance photographer for thirty years and I have only owned GTech drives."
#30
Intel
4.0
(1)
"I recommend this one: https://ecprof.com/ssd-sata/ssdsc2kb240g701-dc-s4500-2-5-240-gb-serial-ata-iii-3d-tlc-intel-dc-s4500-2-5-240-gb-ser.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAxqC6BhBcEiwAlXp457EbJoB_NqiagU-w4-uqGjD3JDo1qzt-UxW3Em_AuauKmTNKDvgFnRoCKW0QAvD_BwE."
#31
Any
4.0
(1)
"Any ext HDD with usb 3 and above will do. Just get the cheapest from a reputable brand with warranty."
#32
WD Elements 2TB
4.0
(1)
"You can order external ssd for your mac like this one"
#33
Netac 250GB SSD
4.0
(1)
"I bought a Netac 250gb ssd from Amazon and it works with included cable."
#34
M.2 SSD
4.0
(1)
"I would avoid Hard drives and sata-type SSDs if I were you."
#35
WD_BLACK
4.0
(1)
"Get a WD_BLACK p10 external drive. I have one and I store all my games on it. It works really well and it is not slow at all."
#36
Sandisk, Samsung, Seagate
4.0
(1)
"Any “well known” brand (Sandisk, Samsung, Seagate, etc) will do the job, and you don’t have to worry too much about specs."
#37
WD_Black
4.0
(1)
"The WD_Black C50 and Seagate Expansion Card."
#38
Seagate Game Drive for PS5
4.0
(1)
"For expanding your PS5 storage effectively, I recommend considering the Seagate Game Drive for PS5. This external HDD is specifically designed for PlayStation consoles and offers a capacity of up to 5TB."
#39
Storite External Gaming Drive
4.0
(1)
"I have the 'storite external gaming drive'."
#40
iDrive
4.0
(1)
"IDrive is an inexpensive cloud backup service that works well."
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