All of us want to maximize the storage capacity of all of our devices. As content has become more accessible due to the growth of the internet, external hard drives have turned from a luxury to a necessity. Following are the best models of external hard drives that you can consider purchasing:

• Buffalo MiniStation™ Extreme NFC
  If you are looking for ultimate protection for your data, both internally and externally, then this product is a great choice. The military spec shock absorption is incredible for protection. There are two variants of this drive — 1TB and 2TB. It comes with a 3GB/s drive interface, and you can use USB 3.0 and USD 2.0 with it. Also, Buffalo is an extremely reliable brand that is worth your money.
• Adata SD 700 external SSD
  Sold by top dealers such as Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy, and Rakuten, the Adata SD 700 external SSD is available in black and yellow colors. It comes in three different variants — 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. This product is quite light, weighing around 2.6 oz, which makes it easy to carry. It supports USB 3.1, and it is one of the best external hard drives available in the market.
• Western Digital My Passport 4TB
  Any list that features external hard drives has to have Western Digital listed as a brand. Although it comes in four different variants, most people go for the 4TB model which is worth its price. Priced at around $120, this product comes in six different colors. With this hard drive, you will never have to limit your data storage capacity again. Great features such as auto back up and password protection justify your investment in this product.
• WD My Book™ Duo 4TB
  Although Western Digital provides storage options till 20TB, the 4TB variant is one of the most popular external hard drives. Available for a price of $259 approximately, these optimized drives are a great choice. It comes with USB 3.1 and also supports USB 3.0. This hard drive stands out because of its password protection along with the 256-Bit AES hardware encryption.
• Seagate Innov8 8TB
  The 8TB Seagate Innov8 offers you all the data storage that you need. It weighs around 3.3 lb. It is a sturdy and strong external hard drive. This hard drive is a worthy investment as it comes with a two-year warranty.