External Ssd reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 196 Reddit reviews across 40 subreddits and 81 posts to rank the best External Ssd brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/macmini, r/mac, r/PS_Help, r/HardwareHive, r/macbookpro. Top-rated brands include Samsung (4.5/5), SanDisk (4.1/5), Crucial (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews196
Subreddits40
Posts81
Brands39
Products79
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#1
Samsung
4.5
(80)
"Same, I use one of these. It also appears to be indestructible to boot (or damned close to it)"
"I have a Samsung T7 SSD with read/write speeds around 1,000 mb/s. It is excellent and feels just as quick as running it locally."
"I only use Samsung external SSDs for these libraries and my post audio work. They are fast and extremely reliable."
"Any external SSD should work fine. I use a 1tb Samsung T7 Shield as expanded storage on my Shield Plex server."
"Samsung T9 4GB. Go big or don’t go at all!"
"I got the T7 2TB and had been fine for me."
"Checkout Samsung T7"
"A lot of people swear by the Samsung T7."
"I would recommend a Thunderbolt 3/4 or USB4 drive."
"Or usb c to M.2 that will max out with a decent pie gen 3 drive. That or the Samsung T7."
#2
SanDisk
4.1
(23)
"It's very quick (around 2800MB/s)."
"The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is highly recommended."
"I’m using San Disk extreme. With 0 issues"
"SanDisc Extreme's are working just great for me."
"I use a couple SanDisk Extreme 2TB for editing and a Mercury Elite Pro Dual 24TB raid for storing projects and backups."
"I’m currently using a SanDisk Extreme with 2000 MB/s speed."
"Known for its durability and high performance, it’s a versatile option that’s particularly popular for both gaming and general storage."
"The read speeds are lightning-fast, which means no more frustrating load times."
"One of the fastest SSDs with Thunderbolt 3 connection, capable of transferring 800GB in about 15-17 minutes."
"The SanDisk Extreme 1TB SSD works well for gaming, providing good performance when settings are adjusted."
#3
Crucial
4.3
(21)
"The Crucial X9 has worked very well for me."
"Crucial has always been my go-to for external SSDs. Good price and really well-engineered."
"Crucial X8 Portable SSD offers a great balance between speed, reliability, and affordability."
"After all research got myself a Crucial X9 Pro 2TB."
"Crucial T500 2TB SSD PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming SSD, Up to 7400MB/s."
"Great performance and reliability for Raspberry Pi."
"Offers high speeds and a robust design at a competitive price, making it a solid choice for PS5 users."
"Crucial x8 2TB works just fine for me - no issues at all."
"Been using this setup for 6 months, works like a charm. It's one of the smallest portables."
"If speed matters to you then this approach will be the best option. It will be close to the speed of the MacBook internal drive."
#4
WD
4.6
(10)
"SSDs such as the WD Black P50 Game Drive and Seagate FireCuda are built with shock resistance in mind."
"I use a WD Black SN850X connected to a USB4 MAIWO External NVMe enclosure."
"Specifically designed for gaming, offering excellent speed and a rugged build."
"The transfer speeds are fast enough to keep up with the PS5’s demands, and it’s got enough storage (I went with the 1TB) to hold a bunch of games."
"WD Black is a great choice for a fast USB-C external SSD."
"The WD Password is great for storing my files."
"Compact and stylish, with solid speeds."
"If you want to have faster loading time and quick file transfer then go for WD 2TB SSD."
"Good for long-term data storage."
"Got this WD 4TB from Amazon."
#5
Western Digital
4.0
(7)
"It offers 1,050 MB/s read speed, comes in a variety of storage sizes, and is compatible with both USB-C and USB-A devices."
"The MacBook has no issues editing video off a WD My Passport external drive, expecting performance on par with the internal SSD."
"I have a m.2 USB case and a good quality m.2 western digital drive. It's been solid for years."
"Get 5tb wd my passport/passport ultra."
"Western Digital or Seagate - can't go wrong with those."
"I got a ACASIS 40Gbps M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure and added a Western Digital 4TB SN850X NVMe drive."
"External drives were not as durable for daily usage."
#6
OWC
4.5
(6)
"I have three of the OWC 1M2s which have worked flawlessly for several months."
"My only two recommendations after a lot of research and testing are - OWC 1M2."
"OWC has always been my go-to site for stuff like that. Great support."
"Mildly portable, costs more, very fast: *OWC 1M2 & Samsung 990 Pro*"
"I just preordered the OWC Envoy Ultra 4TB with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity."
"If you're getting an M4 Pro and plan on working with large files from an external SSD I would go with a TB5 SSD."
#7
Variety
3.6
(5)
"Superfast data transfers, perfect for PS5 backups."
"Compact and durable, great for on-the-go storage."
"Significantly faster speeds, great for large PS5 games."
"Affordable but slower speeds, not ideal for PS5 games."
"Overkill for PS5, only beneficial for professional use."
#8
Sandisk
5.0
(3)
"Yes try and tested na to and bilis sa transfer."
"Ganto gamit ng nga friends ko and matibay talaga"
"I grabbed a 2TB Sandisk extreme SSD. Working great so far"
#9
Satechi
4.7
(3)
"The Satechi USB4 NVMe SSD Pro Enclosure is a great option - it supports USB4 speeds, which can reach up to 40 Gbps."
"I personally use Satechi USB 4 enclosure with WD SN770 SSD."
"Consistently achieves 3,000-3,100MB/s read and write speeds."
#10
Kingston
4.3
(3)
"Kingston XS1000 is a great option."
"Go for xs1000 kingston, 2TB for 12k."
"Maybe the Kingston brand?"
#11
SK Hynix
5.0
(2)
"Buy their top of the line range."
"I have a ugreen nvme enclosure with a 2 tb sk kynik p41 in it that I boot to occasionally with linux."
#12
Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD
4.5
(2)
"Up to 1050MB/s Read - PC and Mac, Lightweight and Small."
"Compatible with Xbox, PC and Mac, USB-C 3.2."
#13
Sabrent
4.5
(2)
"The card model I’m using and recommend is: Sabrent Rocket V60 UHS-II."
"I’m using a Sabrent NVMe enclosure with a 1TB SSD and it works fine."
#14
UGREEN
4.0
(2)
"Works exceptionally well, stays cool enough, and is just as cheap/cheaper than a manufactured external drive."
"I bought a UGREEN enclosure and do get 3000 MB/s write and read."
#15
ZikeDrive
3.5
(2)
"Have a look at the ZikeDrive."
"Have a look at the ZikeDrive."
#16
Apple
3.0
(2)
"The only downside is access speed, but overall a great device for video editing."
"You need TB3 SSD but it will max at 1,000MB/s."
#17
Samsung T9 Portable SSD
5.0
(1)
"SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 2,000MB/s for Gaming, Students and Professionals."
#18
Genki SavePoint
5.0
(1)
"I got the Genki SavePoint which is shipping in a few weeks!"
#19
Rocket
5.0
(1)
"Have rocket nano and it is awesome"
#20
Maiwo
5.0
(1)
"True USB4, internal fan, all YouTube and review sites show about 3100 to 3600 MB/sec read/write."
#21
WD_BLACK
5.0
(1)
"Currently using the Acasis 40Gbps M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure + WD_BLACK 2TB SN770 NVMe and getting read/write speed of ~2.8k."
#22
LaCie
5.0
(1)
"For users focused on both speed and secure data protection, the LaCie Rugged SSD is worth considering."
#23
Generic NVMe Caddy
5.0
(1)
"NVME Caddy + your SSD of choice. Disgustingly quick if you get a decent pairing."
#24
True
5.0
(1)
"Get True USB4 external SSD for about $200-$300"
#25
Glyph
5.0
(1)
"Glyph. Used them for years. Excellent company."
#26
Synology
5.0
(1)
"Go with ssd, i have a synolgy nas DS418 and smb is pain."
#27
Lexar
5.0
(1)
"Great value for the price, got it for 10 bucks on AliExpress."
#28
WD BLACK
5.0
(1)
"The 4TB SSD provides exceptional performance, faster than the internal storage on my M1 Mac mini."
#29
TeamGroup MP44L
4.0
(1)
"TeamGroup MP44L's are great inexpensive Gen4 NVMe's for gaming."
#30
Generic M.2 External Drive Enclosure
4.0
(1)
"Buy a m.2 external drive enclosure or if you want it to be small like I'm planning."
#31
Generic USB Key
4.0
(1)
"Faster, longer lasting and, many times, cheaper than the equivalent USB key."
#32
Lacie
4.0
(1)
"My friend is a professional video creator... he edits directly from the Lacie drives."
#33
HyperShop
4.0
(1)
"I use two of these for my main video editing drives."
#34
WD Blue
4.0
(1)
"Cheap m.2 ssd like WD Blue"
#35
Generic M.2 SATA SSD
4.0
(1)
"I bought a cheap M.2 SATA enclosure with a M.2 SATA SSD, more or less cheapest I could find on swedish amazon"
#36
Generic USB-C NVMe Enclosure
4.0
(1)
"I've got a USB-C NVMe enclosure with a 512gb NVMe SSD installed that I use."
#37
Adata
4.0
(1)
"Adata Legend 700/800, Patriot P300/P400, Teamgroup MP33/44 - that's what I use."
#38
Seagate
4.0
(1)
"Reliable HDD option for Raspberry Pi."
#39
Samsung T9
3.0
(1)
"Samsung T9 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 but Gen 2x2 is not supported by MacOs"
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