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Our pick OWC Express 1M2
Why: It accepts single- or double-sided 2230, 2242 and 2280 NVMe drives, includes a 40Gb/s USB-C cable and carries a two-year empty-enclosure warranty. Supply your own compatible SSD.1
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Our pick Verbatim 43886 External Slimline CD/DVD Writer USB-C
Why: Its thin body is easy to carry, it needs no wall adapter, and it writes DVD-R discs at up to 8x. The included Nero Burn & Archive software is for Windows.23
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Our pick G-DRIVE G-RAID PROJECT 2 16TB
Why: Its 16TB package gives a growing media library room, with RAID 0, RAID 1 or JBOD choices and both Thunderbolt 3 and USB connections.45
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Our pick LaCie Mobile Drive (2022) 5TB
Why: Its 5 TB capacity and exFAT format suit a large archive shared across compatible computers. The included USB-C cable avoids the Type-A adapter setup supplied with the WD My Passport Works with USB-C 6TB.678 LaCie includes three years of Rescue recovery service, separate from its three-year hardware warranty. Check service availability where you live, and keep another backup of important files.79
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Our pick SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD 2TB
Why: Its IP65 and stated 3m drop ratings match the T7 Shield 2TB’s ratings, with about 47g less weight to carry.1011121314 It connects over USB 3.2 Gen 2, and its five-year warranty provides two more years of cover than the T7 Shield’s.1115
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Our pick WD My Book 26TB
Why: Its 26TB capacity provides more room than the 24TB My Book and 22TB Elements, and its exFAT format supports Windows 10+ and macOS 11+ out of the box.1617 The supplied AC adapter and Micro-USB-to-USB-A cable suit a fixed desk setup; install the included Acronis software if you want its backup tools.1618
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