HIGHLIGHTS

  • There are basically two kinds of data storage.
  • Primary storage is non removable like the RAM.
  • Secondary is removable like the hard drive or pen drive.

There are basically two kinds of data storage: primary and secondary storage. Primary storage is non-removable like the RAM in a computer whereas secondary is removable like the hard drive or pen drive. Good secondary storage is the need of the times today. No matter how expensive your laptop is, a good hard drive or pen drive will always be useful when you want that extra storage. We list 5 top storage devices that you can consider buying.

Western Digital Elements 5TB Portable External Hard Drive

WD Elements portable hard drives with USB 3.0 offers reliable and high storage capacity. It comes with both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility so when connected to a USB 3.0 port, WD Elements portable hard drive delivers fast data transfer rates. The 5TB capacity hard drive is small and has a lightweight design making it ideal for your trips. The WD Elements portable hard drives come with a free trial version of WD Smart Ware Pro which allows you to back up your files to your WD Elements drive or to the cloud using your Drop Box account. The hard drive is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7.

SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go Type C Pendrive

Are you looking to buy a storage that works across your USB Type-C and Type-A devices? If yes then your search ends here. The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go is the 2-in-1 flash drive that lets you easily move files between USB Type-C smartphone, tablets and Macs and USB Type-A computers. You just have to plug in the drive to quickly free up space on your smartphone or to automatically back up your files. It is available in 32GB, 64, 128GB and 256GB storage variants.

Solimo SwiftTransfer 32GB USB 3.0 OTG Pendrive

The affordable Solimo SwiftTransfer 32GB USB 3.0 OTG Pendrive is an ideal purchase for small storage needs when primarily you are dealing with data stored on your phone. The drive can accommodate files up to 28.8 GB. It is USB 3.0 enabled and USB 2.0 compatible. It comes with a 1 year of warranty period, and its it has slick metallic shell as a body.

Seagate Expansion Portable 5TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD

The Seagate Backup Plus Portable Drive offers you plenty of room for your movies, music, and photo collections. Well, that is what the 5TB storage does. And when you have this much data in a drive, you may want to manage it better. So you can. You cannot only store files in the Expansion Portable but can also keep them organised using the downloadable Seagate Dashboard software. It comes with additional cloud connectivity for Google Drive and Dropbox, as well as social media backup for your Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube accounts. It can be used on both your PC as well as your Mac computers.

Transcend StoreJet 25H3 4TB USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive

The Transcend StoreJet 25H3 4TB USB 3.1 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive not only appeals with its features but also catches eyes due to its cool design. But this design also offers a functionality. This drive is built of durable shock-resistant silicone outer shell and advanced internal hard drive suspension system, that keeps data safe in case of bumps and falls. It is compatible with PC and Mac computers. The StoreJet 25H3 comes with a one touch auto-backup button to instantly back up your data on just one press. The button also allows you to reconnect the hard drive to your PC without having to unplug and reinsert it.