Best wireless drives 2021: external hard drives without the wires

Date:
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:50:41 +0000

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Ditch those cables with these great wireless drives

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For a versatile file storage solution, consider the best wireless drives. These cable-free hard drives and SSDs offer a cleaner, more portable, and
more minimalist setup that doesnt require you to plug in your laptop or desktop PC to access your files.

Even better, the best wireless drives support multiple devices so you wont have to worry about compatibility issues. That means that you can also
connect it to your smartphones and tablets, and use it to back up or transfer your mobile files and free up space on your devices. And, because these storage solutions are cable-free, you have one less cable to worry about.

Wired external storage drives may be worth considering, especially in terms
of speed and reliability. However, youd want to go for the best wireless drives if you travel a lot, just want to keep your space clutter-free, or
deal with multiple devices in your home or office. We gathered the top-notch ones right here for your consideration. Reduce your chaotic collection of cables and get the best wireless mouse The best wireless drives at a glance Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD Asus Travelair N LaCie Fuel Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro Seagate Wireless 500GB Mobile Storage SSD vs HDD: which is best for your needs? Best portable SSD : top external solid state drives Best cloud storage online: free, paid and business options The Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD is a sturdy external hard drive for carrying your data around with you. (Image credit: TechRadar) 1. Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSD

Wireless wonder Capacity: 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Interface: USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, SD Slot In-built SD card reader Drop-resistant rubber bumper Premium price Extra SSD speed useless over Wi-Fi

Western Digital is building a good collection of wireless drives, and the My Passport Wireless SSD is an excellent addition. As the name suggests, it has an SSD (Solid State Drive) which means it's an excellent performer when it comes to data transfer speeds. However, it's worth noting that when using
this wirelessly, you're not getting the full benefit of SSD speeds. However, the solid state technology means it's more robust than traditional hard drives, and with a drop resistant rubber case, the My Passport Wireless SSD
is a sturdy external hard drive for carrying your data around with you. Its wireless connection is useful, and it includes a memory card slot as well, making this an excellent choice for photographers. The Asus Travelair N has a water-resistant design which keeps your data protected while you're out and about. (Image credit: Asus) 2. Asus Travelair N

Fast wireless storage Capacity: 1TB | Interface: USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, NFC, SD Card Compact design Fast hard drive Not the longest battery life

Not only does Asus make great laptops, monitors and gaming components, it's also got a fantastic wireless drive with the Asus Travelair N. It offers 1TB of capacity, comes with a built-in 3300 mAh battery that provides up to 8 hours of streaming time, and even has a water-resistant design which keeps your data protected while you're out and about. You can connect up to five devices at once to access the data on the drive, and there's an SD card slot for quickly and easily backing up photos. Its 7,200 rpm drive is faster than many other Wi-Fi drives, which often stick to 5,400 rpm. LaCie Fuelis the company's first attempt at a Wi-Fi drive. (Image credit: LaCie) 3. LaCie Fuel

Dependable wireless storage Capacity: 1TB, 2TB | Interface: USB 3.0, Wi-Fi Fast USB 3.0 performance Good battery life Not the most exciting features

LaCie is a company that has made some of our favorite external hard drives, and the LaCie Fuel is the company's first attempt at a Wi-Fi drive. LaCie has a reputation for making good-looking devices, and the Fuel is certainly eye-catching, with a square design and modular design that allows you to use it with a variety of ports. It has a decent 10-hour battery life, which is essential if you want to use it wirelessly. It uses an app that allows you to stream content on the drive to compatible devices, such as smartphones. For photographers, Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro will stand out.
(Image credit: TechRadar) 4. Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro

Wireless wonder Capacity: 2TB | Interface: USB 3.0 and Wi-Fi Wireless AC USB 3.0 support Good battery life No USB-C Expensive due to Wi-Fi features

Even if we had mixed feelings on past versions of the My Passport Wireless, the 2016 pro variant of the external HDD restores faith in the Western
Digital name. The design, for one, has been overhauled and no longer
resembles the My Passport Ultra or My Passport for Mac. Instead, theres now a more premium feel to the My Passport Wireless Pro. It resembles an external DVD drive, but considering the onboard SD card slot, dont worry about getting it confused with anything else. For photographers, this will make the
Wireless Pro stand out.

For everyone else, theres a massive 6,400mAh battery built into the device. This lets the drive be used completely free of wires over 2.4GHz or 5GHz channels. When its wired up, however, dont expect cutting edge connection tech, as the My Passport Wireless Pro uses only USB Type-B to Type-A. Completely absent is the latest and greatest USB-C connection.

Where the My Passport Wireless Pro compromises on affordability, its able to benefit in just about every other area. Of course, not everyone needs a wireless hard drive or SD card support, but for those who do, its almost essential.
Seagate Wireless 500GB Mobile Storage is one of the most affordable wireless drives. (Image credit: Seagate) 5. Seagate Wireless 500GB Mobile Storage

Wireless wonder Capacity: 500GB | Interface: USB 3.0 and Wi-Fi Supports three devices at once Compact Only six hours battery life

Seagate is a well known brand when it comes to storage, and it's the parent company of LaCie, which has its own wireless drive in this list, so it's not too surprising to find that Seagate also does its own very good wireless drive, the Seagate Wireless 500GB Mobile Storage. At 500GB, it's not the largest wireless drive on this list, but it's one of the most affordable, so if you want one of the best wireless drives on the market, but you don't need that much storage space (and you certainly don't want to pay for capacity you're not going to use), then this is a great choice. It comes with a 6 hour battery, and is compatible with iOS, Android, Kindle and PC and Macs. Check out our list of the best external hard drives



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