Question the best external hard disk for buying

[xilin_0]

Hi all,
I have to buy an external hard drive quickly. I reached to 3 brands
Could you please help me that which one is the best option for my purpose?
thanks in advance
Purpose: Only back up data , maybe use 3-4 times yearly not more ,
Just I've read that second one(Ready) quipped with anti-shock
NOTE: Security features and pre-built software for backup does not matter as I have to store my data in several place .

1- Seagate expansion 2 T
2-Toshiba Canvio Ready 2 T
3-ADATA HV620s 2 T
4-ADATA 710Pro 2 T

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

I have two of the HV620s (1TB) so I can only speak for them, and the Toshiba. They work flawlessly and have decent transfer rates (limited to HDD speeds).

I only today bought a 4tb Toshiba Canvio, which I'm loading up with files right now. It's very nice and speedier than the HVs for sure, IMO. That could be to do with a bigger cache.

It's also quite well priced. The 4tb was only €110 euros (Europe/Ireland), so well priced for the space you get. It seems to be reviewed quite well.

 

[xilin_0]

Hey there,

I have two of the HV620s (1TB) so I can only speak for them, and the Toshiba. They work flawlessly and have decent transfer rates (limited to HDD speeds).

I only today bought a 4tb Toshiba Canvio, which I'm loading up with files right now. It's very nice and speedier than the HVs for sure, IMO. That could be to do with a bigger cache.

It's also quite well priced. The 4tb was only €110 euros (Europe/Ireland), so well priced for the space you get. It seems to be reviewed quite well.

Thank you .
Which one has the best features against the external and unexpected situations like protecting against the hitting , shock, noise , shaking ?
How many years have you been using ADATA and Toshiba ? do they reliable in keeping data for long term if protected well ?

 

[xilin_0]

Toshiba Canvio

Which Model ? I have searched for Ready and Advance , Ready is newer and anti-shock feature

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

The HV620s are running my plex server for last 3 years. Never a single issue.

The Toshiba is only new. I got it today. Currently transferring files to it. It has good review, so I'm happy so far. The model I have is the Toshiba Canvio Basics 4tb.

https://storage.toshiba.com/consumer-hdd/external/canvio-basics

In terms of reliability, the HV's have never lost data or had any issue at all. Still going strong.

 

[xilin_0]

Thank you for your response.
Just you mean that your ADATA has been working continuously without stop ? 24 hours 7 days till you have bought it ?

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Thank you for your response.
Just you mean that your ADATA has been working continuously without stop ? 24 hours 7 days till you have bought it ?

Not 24hrs a day, prob about 12hrs per day.

No probs. You're very welcome.