5 External SSDs That Make Your Computer Feel New

External SSDs are the easiest speed upgrade—faster file transfers, snappier apps, and painless backups.

  1. Samsung T7 / T9 Portable SSD — Industry favorite for speed + reliability.
    Shop Samsung T7/T9
  2. SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD — Rugged + fast; great for travel.
    See SanDisk Extreme
  3. Crucial X9/X10 Pro — Excellent price-to-performance.
    Browse Crucial X9/X10
  4. WD My Passport SSD — Simple, dependable, widely available.
    View WD Passport SSD
  5. Plug-in NVMe Enclosure + Drive — DIY for maximum value.
    Get an NVMe enclosure +
    choose a 1TB NVMe SSD

Tip: For video editing, target 1–2TB and a drive that lists 900MB/s+ read speeds (USB-C 10Gbps).