12 best external hard drives with AliExpress

Despite the convincing advertisement of cloud services, the demand for external hard drives does not fall. It's not about the lack of confidence in the "clouds", but in the convenience of a removable HDD drive. Organizations concerned about the safety of information use them as safes for electronic data, ordinary users trust them with photo archives, films, games. The main advantage of an external hard drive is its independence from the network connection. He does not need internet.

The attitude towards Chinese hard drives is ambiguous. This was facilitated by cases where inexperienced buyers received drives with a volume below that specified in the description. In general, the situation on the site AliExpress has changed for the better. In China, now really buy very decent electronics at loyal prices. But you need to be able to choose.

Bypass suspiciously cheap options - often these are not new, but restored HDD drives. And then carefully read the reviews and see the ratings of customers. And also we get acquainted with our rating. In the top 12 are the best models from reliable brands. All rating participants received high ratings from customers and are distinguished by reliability and high performance.

The best external 2.5-inch hard drives with a capacity of 120-750 GB

To store large amounts of content it is not necessary to use large HDDs with an external power supply. For home use is often enough drive capacity up to 750 GB. Inside these models is a small 2.5-inch drive that does not need a power supply. Only USB cable is required for connection. These devices are lightweight and mobile. To rotate the disk, the motor of the device needs only 5V of energy. It can be obtained from any USB port of the laptop.

3 Acasis FA-05U

This beautiful external drive has been sold on AliExpress for several years. Product - time-tested. May you not find in it different innovations, but it is the best in reliability. The hard disk is able to exchange data with a maximum speed of up to 480 Mbps. For this class of equipment is a good figure. But it is real only in ideal conditions. The capacity of the external drive can be selected - from 120 to 500 GB.

To preempt customer claims, the seller in the product description indicates not only the passport data of the disk capacity, but also the actual amount of memory (the figure is always a few gigabytes less). This is not an entrepreneurial Chinese cheating, but the consequences of the application of various measurement systems by hard disk manufacturers and the operating system. Therefore, the real "computer" gigabytes is always less. So, if in the reviews they write that a 500 GB disk is 465 GB, this means that the volume corresponds to the declared one.

2 Hrdtac

Important advantages of this external hard drive are a metal case, protected from shocks, and a convenient corporate case in the kit. There is also a practical silicone bumper, which makes using the disc more comfortable. Two colors of silicone linings are available - red and black. Connects the device to the computer through the interface USB 3.0. Recognized by all popular OS automatically.

The disk does not stand out among Chinese analogues with record volumes of memory - devices for 160/500/750 GB are available. The disk capacity indicated on the product page corresponds to the real one. This is confirmed by both reviews and tests. The drive looks very good, user failures were not noticed.

1 KESU_A_HDD

One of the most budget and sought-after external hard drives on AliExpress. The seller has a choice of colors and storage capacity of the drive - from 120 GB to 3 TB. Body material - plastic, dimensions - compact. The weight of the device is only 160 grams. There are no innovations in this model. Just a good external drive that is worth the money. Moreover, the cost in terms of gigabytes is one of the best.

The cable has a drive with a modern dual connector, which increases the power to power the drive. You can connect to a computer or tablet via USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 interfaces. Download speed corresponds to the stated. The possibilities of this hard drive will not disappoint you. This is confirmed by reviews on the seller's page.

The best external 2.5-inch hard drives with a capacity of 1 TB and more

This is the most demanded type of external drives on AliExpress. The presented drives are as compact as external HDDs with 500 GB. They are used for backing up important data, storing multimedia content, and various archives. There are many manufacturers of such products, so choosing the best hard drive is not so easy. It should be as productive as possible, have the right amount of memory and a robust case. Models that are selected by these criteria are in front of you.

4 WD DBYNN0010 / WDBYFT0020

The creators of this drive were not only worried about the reliable operation of the device, but also created an individual and bright “face” for it. The company is not new to the market, it has been known since the days of floppy disks. Today it releases both external, and internal, and solid-state drives. This accessory has turned out to be interesting as well, which participates in the ranking of the best drives. It holds a terabyte of information. If this is not enough for you, you can order an external drive for AliExpress. WD at 2 TB.

The device is ready to use right out of the box, the necessary software for connecting to a computer is on the disk. Model formatted for Windows 7/8/10, other systems will need reformatting. Of the useful features there is an automatic backup, password protection. Very decent drive that inspires confidence.

3 Verbatim C5896-1TB

Company Verbatim is an active participant in the external hard drive market. Its products are sold on Aliexpress. We present a high quality product of this brand with the best memory for this price. The model has a capacity of 1 TB, boasts elegant design in black and stylish front panel. The surface is glossy, so over time, fingerprints will be visible on the case.

Data transfer efficiency is supported by USB 3.0. As the disk is filled, there is a slight loss in the data exchange rate. You can connect the device and through USB 2.0. On the hard disk is useful software from the manufacturer - software for saving energy, formatting, deleting data. In the reviews they write that this device without surprises - buyers get what they expect.

2 Blueendless 1TB-USB 3.0

This popular on AliExpress external hard drive is sold only in one version - with a capacity of 1 TB. Terabyte is in demand due to a good data transfer speed (complies with USB 3.0 standard) and a very attractive price. The body is rubberized, not slippery. It looks neat, made securely. I am glad that the drive is beautiful not only outside. Inside, he, too, everything is in order. The model is implemented on the controller JMS578. Problems and failures during testing, buyers have not identified. And over a thousand copies of such external drives have already been sold.

This model is recognized by PCs and smartphones on all popular operating systems. You can connect the device to the TV. If you read customer reviews, it is clear that there are no dissatisfied. They get exactly what they see in the picture of the seller. And this is the best praise for Chinese electronics.

1 Toshiba Canvio Basics 3.0

An updated version of the hard drive line Basics It has become even thinner, lighter and faster. Connects via USB 3.0 or USB 2.0. The capacity of the external storage device corresponds to the declared data on the Aliexpress site page. Popular options are available with a capacity of 500 GB and 1 TB and impressive drives designed for storing 2 TB and 3 TB of information. The device looks attractive - the case is matte, rough to the touch. Such an external hard drive will not slip out of hand. Yes, and the assembly is very high quality. If you just need a good external HDD without overpaying for extra options - this is the best option.

In the reviews, users note the quiet operation of the drive - the disk is almost inaudible. The fact that data transmission is underway can only be recognized by a flashing indicator. Customers are praised for the speed of working with data in read / write mode. The speed characteristics of the model are fully consistent with the description.

Top 3.5-inch external hard drives

If you are going to store games, operating systems, and other large files, take a look at the 3.5-inch external hard drives. Miniature can not call them. They are sold with power supply. To connect to a computer using a USB cable. Record information 2-3 times faster than their miniature "brothers" without a power supply. Sometimes they are even faster than the HDD, mounted in a laptop. And even such drives can be equipped with a Wi-Fi module, or Internet adapters. Then there is the possibility of using the disk by several users.

2 Seagate STEL-8000300

The strength of this hard drive is versatility. It works equally fast with all OSes. Compatibility issues are not familiar to him. Backup can produce from the "cloud" or social networks. It works correctly with local computers and mobile devices. There is a USB hub for connecting several gadgets at once. In this case, you can create copies of the necessary files, share information and charge your smartphone or tablet at the same time.

The model supports automatic backup according to a predetermined schedule. Works with Mac and Windows computers. It is recognized by the system instantly. Additional driver installation is not required. Plastic case, made soundly. The dimensions are compact - the external drive on the table does not take up much space. The device is available in two versions - with a capacity of 3 and 8 TB.

1 Blueendless U35WF-1

This portable data storage consists of two parts - the actual HDD and "pockets" - the body with the necessary interfaces. Included is a stand, 12 volt power adapter and USB 3.0 cable. The capacity of the hard disk itself can be selected from 1 TB to 4 TB. This model is available to simultaneously connect to multiple compatible devices. There is a possibility of remote access to data through the application. This functional device is not limited. You can use it as a wireless router or to convert a 3G network to Wi-Fi.

The case of this hard disk is equipped with a well-designed cooling system, so the device does not overheat during operation. All exits are located on the side panel, there is a work indicator nearby. Data transfer rate - up to 300 MB / s. To the reliability of the device, too, no complaints. This is truly the best multi-function hard drive in our review.

Best External SSD SSDs

SSDs are often called external hard drives. In fact, it is the same device for storing information, but with a different filling. If a rotating magnetic disk is hidden inside the HDD, then there are chips in the SSD drive - it turned out to be a kind of big flash drive. The advantage of such devices is the amazing speed of reading and reading. And they are not afraid of vibrations and even blows. But they are much more expensive. The price depends on the volume of the drive.

3 Zheino P1 30GB / 60GB / 120GB / 240GB / 480GB

One of the best SSD drives in the ultrabudget segment. It looks decent - the case is black, on the front side there is the Zheino logo, on the back - data on the model name and information about the "stuffing". They offer this product on AliExpress in several versions, which differ in disk capacity. There is no deception with the volume - everything, as stated by the seller with AliExpress. The quality of the drive is very good, and there are no flaws either outside or inside. Aluminum housing, all boards in place. There are no complaints about the build quality.

The speed of this solid-state drive stars from the sky is not enough. But it corresponds to the stated data on the site. But keep in mind that the device is equipped with an inexpensive mass controller. It does not assume a separate memory chip for the buffer. This means that when working with "heavy" files, the exchange rate will fall. But this moment did not affect the evaluation of the device by customers - users leave him positive feedback.

2 KingDian P10-120GB / P10-240GB

Compact external hard drive, which is slightly larger than a regular flash drive. Even in design they have a lot in common - the main part is made of metal, and the top one is plastic, so it looks like a cap from a flash drive. The connector for this model is Type-C, it comes with AliExpress with a USB cable for connection. Capacity can choose 120 or 240 GB. Tests confirm the reality of numbers.

Another pleasant surprise is the speed of work. Manufacturers usually overstate it in the description of their product, but in this case it turns out to be higher than what is stated on the Chinese website (real 400/365 MB / s versus the stated 320/280 MB / s on a blank formatted disk). But after recording 8–10 GB, the speed drops. This is a feature of the budget controller installed in this device. But in general, buyers are pleasantly surprised by the quality of the device, which they do not forget to write in reviews on the product page.

1 Samsung SSD T5

The first thing to praise this model is a stylish design and a very attractive metal case of compact size. It reliably protects the "stuffing" from adverse external factors. The device is not afraid of vibration, shake and even fall. In addition, the manufacturer promises data transfer speeds of up to 540 MB / s, USB 3.1, V-NAND flash memory and the availability of a 2nd generation interface. Transferring large amounts of data is really lightning fast. According to this indicator, this is one of the best models. The accessory will be appreciated by photographers, videographers and those who work with “heavy” files.

Another highlight of the model is the ability to set a password. Your data will always be protected.The drive is available in several versions - with a capacity of 250 GB / 500 GB / 1TB / 2 TB. Sold model with firmware for PC, you can download the application for the smartphone. Connects to all mobile devices and computers.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of external hard drives presented on AliExpress?
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KESU

Hrdtac

Acasis

Toshiba

Blueendless

Verbatim

Wd

Blueendless

Seagate

Samsung

KingDian

Zheino

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