Best External Hard Drives for Security Cameras of 2024

The following are the best external hard drives for security cameras. These storage devices, can withstand several read and write cycles. In addition, they are reliable.

Toshiba Canvio Advance 2TB Portable External Hard Drive
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	2TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	High
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible.
Color	Black
Casing Material	PVC
Weight	5.28 ounces
Special Features	Anti Shock

Silicon Power 1TB Armor A65M
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	1TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	High
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0
Color	Black
Casing Material	Silicone Rubber, PVC
Weight	‎10.5 ounces
Special Features	Shockproof

LaCie Mobile Drive 5TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	5TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	High
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0
Color	Silver
Casing Material	PVC
Weight	0.88 lbs
Special Features	High speed

WD 4TB My Passport SSD External Portable Solid State Drive
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	4TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	1,050 MB/s
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0
Color	Black
Casing Material	PVC
Weight	1.62 ounces
Special Features	Size

Seagate One Touch 4TB External Hard Drive HDD
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	4TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	High
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0/2.0
Color	Black
Casing Material	Silicone Rubber, PVC, Metal Casing
Weight	‎13 ounces
Special Features	PS

WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive HDD
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	5TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	High
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0
Color	Black
Casing Material	PVC
Weight	0.52 lbs
Special Features	Tablet, PC, MAC, Laptop

ADATA HD710 Pro 4TB USB 3.1 IP68
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	4TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS
Data Transfer Rate	High
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0
Color	Black
Casing Material	Silicone Rubber, PVC, Metal Casing
Weight	0.68 lbs
Special Features	IP68 Waterproof /Shockproof/ Dustproof

Seagate FireCuda Gaming Hub External Hard Drive HDD 16TB
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	16TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	High
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0
Color	Black
Casing Material	PVC
Weight	2.99 lbs
Special Features	Fast Speed

Seagate Ultra Touch HDD 2TB External Hard Drive
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	2TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	120 MB
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB C
Color	Black
Casing Material	PVC
Weight	‎5.3 ounces
Special Features	Personal, gaming, business

Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB Portable External Hard Drive
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	4TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	High
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatible.
Color	Black
Casing Material	PVC
Weight	7.68 ounces
Special Features	Anti Shock

LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	5TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	130 Megabytes Per Second
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0
Color	Silver
Casing Material	Silicone Rubber, PVC
Weight	0.88 lbs
Special Features	Password protect, Anti Shock Rubber

WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive HDD
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	4TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	High
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0
Color	Black
Casing Material	PVC
Weight	0.52 lbs
Special Features	Tablet, PC, MAC, Laptop

ADATA Durable Series HD770G RGB 2TB Red External
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Hard Disk Storage Capacity	2TB
Connectivity Technology	USB
Operating System Compatibility	Windows OS, Mac OS
Data Transfer Rate	High
Encryption	AES
Hard disk Interface	USB 3.0
Color	Black
Casing Material	Silicone Rubber, Metal Casing
Weight	0.60 lbs
Special Features	Rugged

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