External SSD Buying Guide: Factors to Consider Before Making a Purchase

External SSD Buying Guide: Factors to Consider Before Making a Purchase

With the rapid development of the digital age, we have noticed that external SSD  are gradually becoming the preferred storage solution for personal and corporate users. This transformation stems from the revolutionary advantages brought by SSD technology: amazing transfer speeds make large file transfers easy; lightweight and portable design perfectly adapts to mobile office needs; the characteristics of no mechanical structure make its drop and shock resistance far superior to traditional hard drives; completely silent operation creates a more comfortable working environment. As a professional storage device manufacturer, Bestoss believes that these advantages are reshaping users' expectations for portable storage.

Capacity Selection Needs to Balance Current and Future Needs

When purchasing an external SSD, capacity is the first factor to consider. In our research, we found that ordinary office users usually need 500GB-1TB of storage space, while professional photographers, video editors and other creative workers may need 2TB or even larger capacity. In addition, the performance of SSDs will decrease slightly as the storage space occupancy increases, so reserving about 20% of free space is a small trick to maintain optimal performance. Bestoss recommends that users choose a capacity slightly larger than current needs within the budget range to reserve space for future data growth.

The Close Relationship Between Transmission Speed and Interface Standards

Speed performance is one of the core competitiveness of external SSDs. The actual transmission speed of SSDs depends not only on the quality of flash memory chips, but also directly on the interface standards. Currently, mainstream external SSDs on the market mostly use USB 3.2 Gen2 interfaces, with theoretical speeds of up to 10Gbps, while high-end products are equipped with Thunderbolt 3/4 interfaces, with speeds of up to 40Gbps. Our flagship product uses the USB4 interface, with actual continuous read and write speeds of 3000MB/s and 2800MB/s respectively, which can easily cope with high-bandwidth application scenarios such as 8K video editing.

Dual Considerations of Portability and Durability

For users who travel frequently or work outdoors, the physical characteristics of external SSDs are equally important. We believe that the ideal portable SSD should strike a balance between size, weight and ruggedness. Bestoss's Travel series SSD uses an aviation-grade aluminum alloy shell and weighs only 45 grams. It has passed the 1.5-meter drop test and IP55 waterproof and dustproof certification. It is easy to carry and can adapt to various harsh environments. Users are especially reminded that excessive pursuit of lightness may sacrifice heat dissipation performance and affect stability during continuous reading and writing.

Cross-Platform Compatibility Cannot be Ignored

We often receive inquiries about compatibility. Modern external SSDs are usually shipped in exFAT format, which can be directly read and written on Windows and macOS systems without additional formatting. However, if users need to use it on Linux systems or game consoles (such as PS5), they may need to pay special attention to the compatibility list in the product description. Bestoss's entire series of external SSDs have been rigorously tested on multiple platforms, and free format conversion tools are provided to ensure that users can switch seamlessly between different devices.

The Actual Value of Data Security Functions

With the improvement of data security awareness, hardware encryption functions have gradually become standard for mid-to-high-end external SSDs. SSDs with AES-256 hardware encryption can effectively protect sensitive business data and personal privacy.

The Long-Term Value of Brand Reputation and After-Sales Service

Faced with the dazzling array of SSD brands on the market, we recommend that consumers give priority to manufacturers with a complete industrial chain. As a professional manufacturer with 15 years of experience in storage device research and development, Bestoss strictly controls everything from flash memory particle screening to main control chip development. All products are put on the market only after passing 1000 hours of aging test. At the same time, it provides the industry's leading 5-year limited warranty service, so that users can use it without worry. In contrast, the price of some OEM products may be more attractive, but it is often difficult to guarantee long-term stability and after-sales service.

Bestoss's SSD Solution

As a professional storage device manufacturer, Bestoss is committed to providing users with a full range of external SSD solutions. From the entry-level Basic series to the high-end Pro series, the product line covers various usage scenarios and budget requirements. The company attaches great importance to product research and development investment, and spends 12% of its revenue on new technology development each year. The recently launched graphene heat dissipation technology and low-power main control chip have obtained industry patents. For consumers who are not sure how to choose, Bestoss's official website provides detailed purchase guides and online consulting services to help each user find the most suitable external SSD solution for themselves.