The first solution is the 1TB capacity Crucial X6 that offers great transfer speeds in a compact format. We also have the 1TB SandDisk Portable SSD which has a rectangular design and offers good transfer speeds. Finally, there’s the 1TB WD My Passport SSD, which relies on a heavy-duty external case.
Crucial X6 1TB
Due to its excellent price, external SSDs have mostly replaced the old external hard drives. These offer us higher transfer speeds and are much more resistant as they lack moving parts. In addition, they are very compact solutions that we can carry in our pocket without problems.
We have in a very compact format a 1TB storage driveand capacity that allows up to 800MB/s transfer of data. We are talking about 20 times the speed that an external hard drive based on an HDD usually offers. This allows us to reduce transfer times, making the process more efficient.
Account this external unit of a USB-C portas well as a cable of connection in whose two external we found a connector USB-C Unfortunately, the brand does not offer a USB-A adapter, but we can use the cable from our Android smartphone without major problems. From our point of view, due to its performance and price, it is the best possible option.
SandDisk Portable SSD 1TB
Let’s go now with another external storage unit based on an SSD. In this case we have a SanDisk drive in a rectangular format that has a kind of handle at one end. The unit is designed to be attached to any backpack or similar and to be able to transport it without problems.
This storage unit offers us a 1TB capacity, pAllowing you to save a lot of information. The big drawback of this unit is the Transfer speedjust 520MB/s It is not very fast, if we compare it with the previous model, but it is one more option that we have.
As in the previous case, it is based on a USB-C portbut in this case, the cable is USB-A to USB-C. This allows us to connect our storage unit to the laptop or PC we want, as well as the PS5, for example. Also note that this unit supports accidental falls of up to 2 meters.
WD My Passport SSD 1TB
One of the most classic and recognized brands for its excellent storage solutions is Western Digital. It is very difficult for those of us who have lived through the era of HDDs not to have acquired one of this brand. It has always been a highly trusted brand with very good quality products.
How could it be otherwise, WD has made the leap to SSDs and these external drives are also among its offer. The company, in this case, offers us a storage solution for 1TB capacity. Something interesting is that it offers us up to 1000MB/s speed of transfer, which is a lot.
This unit is also based on a USB-C to ensure the highest possible transfer speed. Includes a USB-A to USB-C cable, allowing it to be used even in systems that have some time or lack this new connection port. Indicate that this unit is quite expensive considering the capacity and features.
