

Beyond 1TB, an HDD isn't completely redundant.

SSD (opens in new tab) comparison for the key differences. NVMe SSDs inside your PC is up to 10x faster than HDDs but are more expensive-check out our HDD vs. If speed is an absolute priority over storage capacity, I'd recommend picking up one of the best external SSDs (opens in new tab) for the straight throughput of smaller drives (up to 1TB). But the best external drive balances speed and capacity, and SSDs offer just that. An external hard drive with spinning platters (rather than the solid-state memory chips in SSDs) will still be cheaper and a good option if you're looking for massive external storage.
