The 5 Best External and Portable SSD of 2023

What is an SSD?

An SSD, or solid-state drive, is a type of storage device used in computers. This non-volatile storage media stores persistent data on solid-state flash memory. SSDs replace traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) in computers and perform the same basic functions as a hard drive. But SSDs are significantly faster in comparison. With an SSD, the device’s operating system will boot up more rapidly, programs will load quicker and files can be saved faster. A traditional hard drive consists of a spinning disk with a read/write head on a mechanical arm called an actuator. An HDD reads and writes data magnetically. The magnetic properties, however, can lead to mechanical breakdowns.

By comparison, an SSD has no moving parts to break or spin up or down. The two key components in an SSD are the flash controller and NAND flash memory chips. This configuration is optimized to deliver high read/write performance for sequential and random data requests.

The advantages of SSDs:

The benefits of SSDs over HDDs include:

- Faster read/write speeds. SSDs can access large files quickly.

- Quicker boot times and better performance. Because the drive does not need to spin up as an HDD would, it is more responsive and provides better load performance.

- Durability. SSDs are more shock-resistant and can handle heat better than HDDs because they do not have moving parts.

- Power consumption. SSDs need less power to operate than HDDs due to their lack of moving parts.

- Quieter. SSDs produce less audible noise because there are no moving or spinning parts.

- Size. SSDs come in a variety of form factors whereas HDD sizes are limited.

TOP 5 SSD Currently available in the Market of INDIA

Brand	1.Sandisk	2.Crucial	3.Samsung	4.Seagate	5.Western Digital
Speed	1050 mbps, 1000 mbps	1050 mbps	1050 mbps	1000 mbps	400 mbps
Drop protection	2m	NA	NA	NA	2m
Advantage	2 Meter Drop Protection with IP55 Water/dust Resistance HW Encryption PC, MAC and type C smart phone	USB C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, Type-C)Security: Optional password protection and AES 256 bit hardware encryption Includes USB Type C to C and USB Type C to A cables	This external drive includes a USB 3.0 and USB-C cable that works seamlessly with Windows and Mac laptops	Upto 2 Meter Drop Protection
Warranty	5Y	3Y	3Y	3Y	3Y
Customer Review	4.4 out of 39358 global ratings	4.4 out of 2758 global ratings	4.6 out of 17587 global ratings	4.5 out of 219 global ratings	4.3 out of 113 global ratings
Item weight	49.9 gram	39.1	58 g	84.9 g	27 g

Sandisk seems to be a perfect value for money. Which helps it deliver increased speed and reduced data latencies.

More warranty period than any other top brands across SSD sellers.

While most people look for data speed while buying data storages. It is providing 1050 mbps.

Seagate seems to be a little less good speed with less warranty period with fewer ratings only. The price is not so justifiable

When we talk about warranty also it has fewer ratings.

A tight budget customer would prefer buying western digital with less price. Here the customer has to adjust with speed which is only 400 mbps and warranty period as well .

If security is the major concern for you and also speed Samsung beats SanDisk with good rating.

Here the warranty period is still lower than that of SanDisk.

Summary

- A good budget is good to go with SanDisk which offers 5 years warranty.

- Samsung offers lower price also could give you security and speed at the same time.

- A lower budget customer would prefer Crucial and if your budget is still lower and can adjust with speed

- Western digital can fit into your pocket. Also it a very pocket friendly as it’s weight is only 27 grams