What is the best External SSD?

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What is the best External SSD?

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Best External SSD	Price	Connectivity	Last Updated
-- Crucial X9 Pro	$89.99	USB 3.2	Oct 11, 2023
-- SAMSUNG T7 Touch	$104.99	USB 3.2	Oct 12, 2023
-- SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD	$189.99	-	Nov 25, 2022

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Crucial X9 Pro

RickZeeland's Experience

"The biggest discount is on the 2TB model, down to $110 (31 percent off). But you can also grab the 1TB and 4TB versions at their best prices ($70 and $216, respectively)" according to PC World in 2023. See More

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Connectivity:USB 3.2

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SAMSUNG T7 Touch

Top Pro

AES 256-bit hardware encryption

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Connectivity:USB 3.2

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SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD

Top Pro

Thunderbolt 3 with USB fallback

Top Con

Pricey

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All-round sturdy portable SSD with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB modes. See More

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What is the best External SSD?

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Crucial X9 Pro

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My Recommendation for Crucial X9 Pro

SAMSUNG T7 Touch

My Recommendation for SAMSUNG T7 Touch

My Recommendation for SAMSUNG T7 Touch

AES 256-bit hardware encryption

Fingerprint sensor

SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD

My Recommendation for SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD

My Recommendation for SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD

Thunderbolt 3 with USB fallback

Pricey

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