Best wireless drives 2019: external hard drives without the wires

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Welcome to our pick of the best wireless drives of 2019
Rather than standard external hard drives that you need to plug into a PC to access files, the best wireless drives store your data and
allow you to view files and folders without the need for any cables.Not only does this make them far more convenient, as you don't need to
keep plugging and unplugging the hard drive from your PC, but it also allows you to use the wireless drive with other devices that don't
boosting the capacities of your mobile devices
Wireless connections aren't as fast as a wired connection, especially if you use a USB Type-C connection, however, the best wireless drives
will still offer you fast data transfer speeds that mean you shouldn't have to wait too long to transfer big files.1
Western Digital My Passport Wireless SSDCapacity: 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Interface: USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, SD SlotIn-built SD card
readerDrop-resistant rubber bumperPremium priceExtra SSD speed useless over Wi-FiWestern 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.2
Asus Travelair NCapacity: 1TB | Interface: USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, NFC, SD CardCompact designFast hard driveNot the longest battery lifeNot 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.3
LaCie FuelDependable wireless storageCapacity: 1TB, 2TB | Interface: USB 3.0, Wi-FiFast USB 3.0 performanceGood battery lifeNot the most
exciting featuresLaCie 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.4
Western Digital My Passport Wireless ProCapacity: 2TB | Interface: USB 3.0 and Wi-FiToday's best Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro
dealsWireless ACUSB 3.0 supportGood battery lifeNo USB-CExpensive due to Wi-Fi featuresEven if we had mixed feelings on past versions of the
The design, for one, has been overhauled and no longer resembles the My Passport Ultra or My Passport for Mac
This lets the drive be used completely free of wires over 2.4GHz or 5GHz channels
benefit in just about every other area
Seagate Wireless 500GB Mobile StorageCapacity: 500GB | Interface: USB 3.0 and Wi-FiSupports three devices at onceCompactOnly six hours
battery lifeSeagate 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.auo3MsVa3VK8EDyzbvYzte.jpg#