External hard drives fill a great gap when it comes to transferring
large files, storing media and backing up a laptop or desktop. Needless
to say, they are the best option in terms of storage upgrade for a
laptop owner. Looking at the options available, picking the best ones is
a bit challenging. There are many things that need to be taken into
account such as the build quality, reliability, consumer reviews,
transfer rates, price, capacity and additional features.
10. Seagate Backup Plus 2TB
Seagate is no stranger when it comes to storage drives. In fact, it
is the only thing they are known for which means they have plenty of
experience building hard drives. The Seagate Backup Plus 2TB offers
plenty of storage space, a software backup solution and a decently
looking design. It looks great on a desk. The only downside is its form
factor. It uses a desktop grade 3.5 inch hard which also means it needs
more power than what the USB port can offer so it comes with an adapter
that makes it more annoying to carry around. However, it is an
affordable drive with decent transfer rates at USB 3.0 support.