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500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable vs 2TB Portable Hard Drive

Ravvy scores 500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable at 83.4 and 2TB Portable Hard Drive at 84.52. 2TB Portable Hard Drive takes the overall pick.

Aiolo Innovation 500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable HDD-USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one,Xbox 360 HD-A4 500GB Black
83.4

$38

Buy this drive if you need cheap, portable extra space for a PS4 or laptop and can tolerate mechanical HDD speeds in exchange for a low price point.

Ravvy pick

Seagate 2TB Portable Hard Drive | USB 3.0 (STGX2000400)
84.5

$130

How they score

Factor500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable2TB Portable Hard Drive
Speed68.2–
Value93–
Portability94.5–
Build Quality84.5–
Compatibility91–

500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable

What owners praise

  • Durable aluminum casing aids heat dissipation
  • Includes USB-C adapter for modern laptop compatibility
  • Silent operation thanks to noise-free motherboard design
  • Plug and play setup with no software required
  • Very slim profile fits easily into pockets

What to know first

  • Mechanical HDD is slower than modern SSDs
  • 500GB fills up quickly with modern game installs
  • Vulnerable to damage if dropped while spinning

Skip it if professional video editors needing high-speed ssd performance

2TB Portable Hard Drive

Specs side by side

Spec500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable2TB Portable Hard Drive
UPC858796000960763649127308
ASINB0CF4SQY1XB07CRG94G3
GTIN858796000960763649127308
BrandAiolo InnovationSeagate
ColorBlackPORTABLE
Model NameIPLCU04RSEExpansion
Read Speed120 megabytes_per_second120 megabytes_per_second
Form FactorPortablePortable
Item Weight0.22 kg190 g
Media Speed103 megabits_per_second120
ManufacturerAiolo InnovationSeagate
Model NumberA4STGX2000400

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