Best external hard drives to buy for gaming in India

External hard drives are used to store huge files important or backup ones. Best game drives offer fast data transfer speeds, while also offering sturdy build quality. An important factor in data transfer rates is the connection the drive uses.

WD My Passport

Western Digital, My Passport series has a sleek and vibrant design and comes in a wide range of bold, beautiful colors. It has built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with WD Security software that helps keep your content private and safe. It is equipped with WD backup software which allows automatic backup.

WD My Passport

SPECS

BrandWestern Digital
TypeHDD
Capacity2 TB
ColorsBlack, Blue, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
SeriesMy Passport
Cloud BackupNo
Warranty 3 years
Data Transfer Rate5 GB/s
Weight170 g
PortableYes

THE GOOD

The good: 1

Best in class read/write speed

The good: 2

Hinges at the bottom for better surface grip

The good: 3

Preloaded software for backup & encryption

The good: 4

Cable quality is premium

THE BAD

The bad: 1

Heating issues

The bad: 2

A bit expensive

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2TB

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Rs. 5,399

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Rs. 5,399

1TB

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Rs. 3,999

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Rs. 3,999

4TB

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Rs. 8,490

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Rs. 8,490

Seagate Expansion

Seagate Expansion portable drive allows plug and play without any software installation. It is compatible with both USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 but it will provide higher data transfer speed with USB 3.0. It easily connects to the Xbox, Playstation and Led TV.

Seagate Expansion

SPECS

BrandSeagate
ModelExpansion
Capacity2TB
TypeHDD
ColorBlack
Cloud BackupNo
Ports1
Case MaterialMetal
Warranty 3 years
Weight170 gm

THE GOOD

The good: 1

Connect this drive to the Xbox and playstation

The good: 2

Expands your Xbox One gaming experience

The good: 3

Compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0

The good: 4

Data transfering speed is awesome

THE BAD

The bad: 1

Support only windows OS

The bad: 2

Little heavy than expected

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2TB

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Rs. 5,449

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Rs. 5,199

1TB

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Rs. 3,890

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Rs. 3,799

4TB

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Rs. 8,499

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Rs. 8,099

LaCie Porsche Design

LaCie has an elegant aluminum solid unibody design. It supports on Windows and macOS with NTFS and FAT32 file system. It provides automatic backup software and time machine compatibility. It works on both mac and windows.

LaCie Porsche Design

SPECS

BrandLaCie
SeriesPorsche Design
ColorSilver
Weight299 g
TypeHDD
Capacity1 TB
CompatiblePC, Mac
Warranty2 years

THE GOOD

The good: 1

3mm solid aluminium casing keeps your data solidly protected

The good: 2

Sturdy and responsive

The good: 3

Automatic backup software

The good: 4

Compatible with PC and Mac

THE BAD

The bad: 1

Price higher than expected

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1TB

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Rs. 4,699

2TB

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Rs. 8,289

Transcend StoreJet 25H3

Transcend StoreJet 25H3 entails a high-tech 3 stage shock protection system to parallel military-grade shock resistance. It provides great safeguarding from electrical hazards. The bottom has got a rubber grip for a better hold to the surface. It has good data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbps.

Transcend StoreJet 25H3

SPECS

BrandTranscend
ModelStorejet 25H3
TypeHDD
Capacity2 TB
ColorPurple
Cloud BackupYes
Encryption257-bit AES Encryption
Weight400 g
Warranty3 Years
Data transfer rateUp to 480 Mbps

THE GOOD

The good: 1

Super speed USB 3.0 compliant

The good: 2

Military-grade shock resistance

The good: 3

Easy plug and play operation no drivers required

The good: 4

One touch auto-backup button

THE BAD

The bad: 1

Cost Of HDD is very high

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2TB

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Rs. 7,150

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Rs. 7,797

1TB

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Rs. 4,445

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Rs. 4,877

Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC

Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC is a rugged portable hard drive equipped with a unique wrap-around USB cable. The built-in cable prevents mud or dust introduced into the internal components. The encryption was easy to set up and a breeze to unlock with the card.

Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC

SPECS

BrandBuffalo
ModelMinistation extreme
TypeHDD
Capacity1TB
Cable Built-in
Weight272 g
WarrantyNo

THE GOOD

The good: 1

Hardware encryption with NFC technology

The good: 2

Water and dust resistant

The good: 3

The built in cable is a plus

THE BAD

The bad: 1

No warranty

The bad: 2

Too expensive

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Rs. 12,891