Six criteria offered by Toshiba to consider when buying an external hard drive

In these times of increasing cyberattacks, data protection and security has become even more important, not only for companies, but also for private users. For this reason, it is essential to regularly back up critical data stored on your PC or laptop. Although SSDs are very popular, external HDDs are still the best option for most users for price reasons and Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH has produced a Buying Guide to help you select the right one.

The range of external hard drives is broader than ever, ranging from very affordable products to high-end models with a wide range of software. To help consumers make a purchasing decision on the most suitable HDD, Toshiba recommends considering the following six criteria:

1. Storage capacity

The first question to answer is what storage capacity do I need. There are no restrictions on the product range, with drives ranging from smaller capacity 500GB models to options with massive 4TB capacities. The selection will also depend on the application area of ​​the hard drive; For example, if it is only used for full backups in the home environment or if it is mainly used for the regular movement of certain specific data from A to B.

2. Features

Interfaces and connectivity are of great importance. An external hard drive that can easily continue to be used for a few years must also be of the latest generation, in terms of interface, including, for example, a USB Type-C connection.

3. Software

When it comes to software, the backup and security features it offers are of particular importance. Any backup software should have an intuitive and user-friendly interface, as well as support for different storage options, such as the ability to set backup times for backups. If the user also wants to protect their private data quickly and easily against unauthorized access, password management should also be one of the available software functions.

4. Size and weight

Size and weight are also essential if the hard drive is not only used for home backup, but also on the move. And design is equally important to many consumers. Today there are stylish and designer products at your disposal.

5. Value for money

Cost and price-performance ratio must also be carefully considered. Users should analyze the functionalities included in the external hard drive and assess them in relation to their price. The most expensive product may not always be the one that best suits your needs.

6. Warranty

A last but not least criterion is the conditions of the product warranty, which must be verified. In this area there are also differences ranging from legal warranty periods, through warranty extensions, and up to a three-year warranty period included in the purchase price.

Toshiba offers several series of portable external hard drives designed to meet different user needs. You can find more information about the Canvio Advance, Canvio Alu, Canvio Premium, Canvio Slim, Canvio Basics, and Canvio for Desktop external hard drives here: https://www.toshiba-storage.com/.