Need to expand the local storage on your PC or Mac for music and movies, or all those pics and videos that collect on your phone? An external solid-state drive (SSD) is a fast and convenient fix.

Find the best external SSDs for 2026 for work and travel, with five picks compared on speed, durability, USB4 and Thunderbolt support, and value.

In the past if you wanted to carry around large amounts of data with you, you’d have to use an external HDD. External HDDs are still very much viable, but they can be slow if you’re transferring ...

At times, we need a larger space to save files and external SSDs are here to save the day. Samsung Memory/Unsplash Want a faster way to save and transfer your files? External SSDs are the best ...

Running out of storage space, or looking for a smart way to back up your Mac? We've tested the top options to help you choose the best Apple-friendly SSD or hard drive for your needs. Since 2004, I ...

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Supports four NVMe SSDs and four SATA SSDs/HDDs ・Good USB 3.2 10Gbps performer ・Easy drive ...

Grab some solid savings on top-rated SSDs and external hard drives before the holiday shopping season officially kicks off. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, covering at various ...

Here's our breakdown of the best PS5 external hard drives, from easy budget recommendations to flagship models.

Given that the Xbox Series X has about 800 GB of usable storage, and the Series S offers even less, you’ll probably want some additional space for the console. Just a few AAA titles will fill up that ...