How do you choose external storage for backups?
External SSD: quick and easy to carry
Aren't your backups very large, and do you just want to do them quickly? Choose an external SSD. These external storage devices have up to 2TB less storage space than HDDs, but are a lot faster. In addition, an SSD is shockproof and very small, so you can easily take it with you. Put it in your pocket or laptop bag and you'll be able to access your backup files anywhere.
- Fast file transfer
- Shockproof casing
- Compact size
- Relatively expensive to purchase
Backup feature: automatic copies
External SSDs with a backup feature are configurable. For example, you can set them to automatically make a backup of your data once a week, or every time you connect them to your PC or laptop. Do you accidentally delete your wedding photos, does your computer crash, or does it have a virus? Thanks to the SSDs, you won't lose your photos and important work files.
External HDD: large storage capacity
Is your PC or laptop full of documents, photos, videos, and programs? Use an external hard drive, or HDD, to safely make backups. An HDD has a lot of storage space for a relatively low price. You can easily get 4 or 8TB at a good price. There are even hard drives with 20TB of storage. External HDDs are mostly suitable for on your desk, possibly permanently connected to your computer.
- Lots of storage space
- Relatively cheap to purchase
- Relatively slow in use
- More sensitive to shocks than SSDs
Backup Plus series: metal casing
External hard drives from the Seagate Backup Plus series have a metal casing. This ensures extra protection for your data. Store backups of your phone or tablet on the drive via the Seagate app, or use the Seagate Dashboard software. Are you looking for desktop expansion or a portable? The sturdy 3.5-inch hub is suitable for at the office, while the thin Ultra Slim is great for on the go. Click the link to see all the models and storage capacities.
NAS: lots of storage space in a personal cloud
On a NAS, you can make wireless backups of your PC, laptop, tablet, or phone. You can create your own cloud and don't need expensive cloud services. Let your NAS make backups via your home network continuously, so you'll never lose your files when one of your devices gets irreparably damaged. You can expand the storage space of a NAS with more storage space. With RAID, you can ensure extra protection for your backups.
- Personal cloud with data management
- Stream files to your TV and other appliances
- Lots of storage space for relatively little money
- Slower than NVMe SSDs
