What is the Largest capacity USB-powered external hard drive?

Posted by Guy_PCS@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 16 comments

Largest capacity I could find from a name brand was a 5 TB HDD. Does anyone know if there is a largest one in the market or in the near future? Thanks

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TechRat2@reddit

I do believe this was awhile ago I probably misread the question 8tb is the biggest usb powered external drive

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thatsuaveswede@reddit

Hey u/Guy_PCS , I'm in the same boat as you. Struggling to find anything with a large-ish capacity that is USB-powered. Did you come across anything bigger than 5TB?

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thatsuaveswede@reddit

Really? Would you have the model number for it?

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https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-External-Hard-Drive/dp/B07CQJBSQL/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=BEX9T&content-id=amzn1.sym.58a2a594-54d7-4d9a-8f1f-7a006643e026%3Aamzn1.symc.2b06b7e8-a86c-4e6e-b02c-90d58278f4f1&pf_rd_p=58a2a594-54d7-4d9a-8f1f-7a006643e026&pf_rd_r=F0DYPTQSTA70B3MTMYHK&pd_rd_wg=RSyEH&pd_rd_r=4e12dd15-51ae-466c-b6b5-352d8964f82c&pd_rd_i=B07CQJBSQL

I can do you one better

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thatsuaveswede@reddit

Thanks but that one also needs an external power outlet.

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Yumyan-ammerpaw@reddit

https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-External-Hard-Drive/dp/B093WZHS1G/ref=pd_aw_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=BEX9T&content-id=amzn1.sym.58a2a594-54d7-4d9a-8f1f-7a006643e026%3Aamzn1.symc.2b06b7e8-a86c-4e6e-b02c-90d58278f4f1&pf_rd_p=58a2a594-54d7-4d9a-8f1f-7a006643e026&pf_rd_r=F0DYPTQSTA70B3MTMYHK&pd_rd_wg=RSyEH&pd_rd_r=4e12dd15-51ae-466c-b6b5-352d8964f82c&pd_rd_i=B07CQJBSQL&th=1&psc=1

Sorry. I think it was this one. I didn't see a power source, just the usb 3.0

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thatsuaveswede@reddit

Thanks buddy but that one also relies on an 18W power plug.

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Yumyan-ammerpaw@reddit

Jesus I suck. Sorry man.

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thatsuaveswede@reddit

All good, thanks for wanting to help!

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Xenoryzen_Dragon@reddit

you can buy 8tb or 16tb sata ssd 2.5 inch + external hdd case usb 3.0

or you can buy lacie shuttle rugged 8tb external hdd usb c

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Guy_PCS@reddit (OP)

OK, I got it, I have to build my own, nothing in the retail channel? Do all 2.5 inch HDD (Not SSD) run on USB cable power? Thanks

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templefugateontime@reddit

You probably know this by now as this post has been around a while. WD has an 8TB portable gaming drive ready to plug and play. It's a 3.2 USB HDD not SSD.

WD - BLACK D10 8TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black, $189.99 at BestBuy

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Guy_PCS@reddit (OP)

Hey, thanks for the comment, better late then never, any information is better then none. I'm looking for the largest mechanical drive that does not need a power adapter and on runs on USB power.