Data is sensitive. Data is personal. Data is expansive. And for all that, you need a safe location to store it as backup. Not only that, but your external storage drive should be sturdy enough to handle day to day knocks here and there. Portability is another factor (as your data is backed up also for portability), and of course w have price factoring in as well. Today's guide will introduce you to a multitude of quality products providing 1 TB of external storage at your disposal. Why 1 TB? Because it's the most popular figure and maximum number of people look for 1 TB only.
1. Adata DashDrive HD710
The Adata DashDrive HD710 is an extremely durable (looking) external HDD from Adata. It's built like a tank, and looks like one too, albeit a sexy one. Thanks to it's Military Grade Waterproof and Shockproof Construction, your data is as safe as it gets with this HDD. The wrap around USB cable design is pretty innovative as well.
Adata DashDrive HD710 @ Rs. 5,300 - Flipkart
You can read a Adata DashDrive HD710 REVIEW here. You can purchase the HDD off Flipkart for the aforementioned price.
2. Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB
Seagate is one of the world's largest HDD manufacturers. Seagate has been doing extremely well with their products, especially on the performance front and their new hybrid HDD products as well. The Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB supports the new Thunderbolt standard that will enable you to drastically increase transfer speeds.
Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB @ Rs. 5,095 - Flipkart
You can read the review of the Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB here. The Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB is priced lower than the Adata HDD, which increases the Value for Money rating for this product. However, the Adata HDD does remain a more ruggedized option.
3. WD My Passport 1 TB
Western Digital is the other big(gest) player in the HDD market. WD offers a variety of products that go head to head with Seagate's offerings. Western Digital products are of the same class and quality as Seagate, and one cannot really say that WD is better or Seagate is better. Fact is, both are good. The My Passport is one of the lighter HDDs weighing in at just 194 grams only.
WD My Passport 1 TB @ Rs. 4,900 - Flipkart
Here's a review of the WD My Passport 1 TB HDD. The WD My Passport is one of the cheapest 1 TB HDDs. That combined with it's form factor (least height) makes this a nice choice for a new 1 TB HDD.
4. Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB
The Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB is the cheapest 1 TB hard drive that you can purchase. That being said, the Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB is a good product and it hasn't cut any corners to achieve the lowest price tag. A nice rectangular design with glossy body (finger prints ahoy!) gives it a nice, premium finish (as with all other 1 TB HDDs). Also, the Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB happens the be the lightest 1 TB HDD weighing in at just 165 grams (only!).
Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB @ Rs. 4,795 - Flipkart
You can read the review of the Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB here. The Buffalo MiniStation is the cheapest 1 TB offering available.
5. Transcend StoreJet 25A3 1 TB
Not to leave out one of the world's largest flash storage drive sellers, the Transcend StoreJet 25A3 1 TB is a flashy looking 1 TB HDD out for your money. It's reviews online seem seem to be the quite positive. The HDD offers 256-bit AES encryption to make your data secure and ensure that nobody else can access it even if they get a hands on your drive. The HDD is light, at just 182 grams.
Transcend StoreJet 25A3 1 TB @ Rs. 5,029 - Flipkart
The Transcend StoreJet 25A3 1 TB review here is extremely positive about this product. It is one of the better priced HDDs, bordering at just INR 5k, which is an excellent price for such a product.
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Here's hoping this guide enabled you to pick a new 1 TB HDD for yourself!
1. Adata DashDrive HD710
The Adata DashDrive HD710 is an extremely durable (looking) external HDD from Adata. It's built like a tank, and looks like one too, albeit a sexy one. Thanks to it's Military Grade Waterproof and Shockproof Construction, your data is as safe as it gets with this HDD. The wrap around USB cable design is pretty innovative as well.
- Dimensions: 21.5 x 99 x 132 mm
- Weight: 220 g
- Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
- Size: 2.5 inch
- Warranty: 3 years
- Price: INR 5,300
- USB 3.0 Read/Write (MBps): 109.6 / 107.2
- USB 2.0 Read/Write (MBps): 34.7 / 29.5
Adata DashDrive HD710 @ Rs. 5,300 - Flipkart
You can read a Adata DashDrive HD710 REVIEW here. You can purchase the HDD off Flipkart for the aforementioned price.
2. Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB
Seagate is one of the world's largest HDD manufacturers. Seagate has been doing extremely well with their products, especially on the performance front and their new hybrid HDD products as well. The Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB supports the new Thunderbolt standard that will enable you to drastically increase transfer speeds.
- Dimensions: 123.4 x 81.1 x 14.5 mm
- Weight: 224 g
- Spindle Speed:
- Size: 2.5 inch
- Warranty: 3 years
- Price: INR 5,095
- USB 3.0 Read/Write (Mbps):
- USB 2.0 Read/Write (Mbps):
Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB @ Rs. 5,095 - Flipkart
You can read the review of the Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB here. The Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB is priced lower than the Adata HDD, which increases the Value for Money rating for this product. However, the Adata HDD does remain a more ruggedized option.
3. WD My Passport 1 TB
Western Digital is the other big(gest) player in the HDD market. WD offers a variety of products that go head to head with Seagate's offerings. Western Digital products are of the same class and quality as Seagate, and one cannot really say that WD is better or Seagate is better. Fact is, both are good. The My Passport is one of the lighter HDDs weighing in at just 194 grams only.
- Dimensions: 111 x 82 x 19 mm
- Weight: 194 g
- Spindle Speed:
- Size: 2.5 inch
- Warranty: 3 years
- Price: INR 4,900
- USB 3.0 Read/Write (Mbps): 5 Gb/s
- USB 2.0 Read/Write (Mbps): 480 Mb/s
WD My Passport 1 TB @ Rs. 4,900 - Flipkart
Here's a review of the WD My Passport 1 TB HDD. The WD My Passport is one of the cheapest 1 TB HDDs. That combined with it's form factor (least height) makes this a nice choice for a new 1 TB HDD.
4. Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB
The Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB is the cheapest 1 TB hard drive that you can purchase. That being said, the Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB is a good product and it hasn't cut any corners to achieve the lowest price tag. A nice rectangular design with glossy body (finger prints ahoy!) gives it a nice, premium finish (as with all other 1 TB HDDs). Also, the Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB happens the be the lightest 1 TB HDD weighing in at just 165 grams (only!).
- Dimensions: 76.9 x 114.3 x 13.9 mm
- Weight: 165 g
- Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
- Size: 2.5 inch
- Warranty: 3 Year Domestic Warranty
- Price: INR 4,795
- USB 3.0 Read/Write (Mbps): 5 Gb/s
- USB 2.0 Read/Write (Mbps): 480 Mb/s
Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB @ Rs. 4,795 - Flipkart
You can read the review of the Buffalo MiniStation 1 TB here. The Buffalo MiniStation is the cheapest 1 TB offering available.
5. Transcend StoreJet 25A3 1 TB
Not to leave out one of the world's largest flash storage drive sellers, the Transcend StoreJet 25A3 1 TB is a flashy looking 1 TB HDD out for your money. It's reviews online seem seem to be the quite positive. The HDD offers 256-bit AES encryption to make your data secure and ensure that nobody else can access it even if they get a hands on your drive. The HDD is light, at just 182 grams.
- Dimensions: 130.6 x 80.1 x 15 mm
- Weight: 182 g
- Spindle Speed:
- Size: 2.5 inch
- Warranty: 3 Years Transcend India Warranty
- Price: INR 5,029
- USB 3.0 Read/Write (Mbps): 5 Gb/s
- USB 2.0 Read/Write (Mbps): 480 Mb/s
Transcend StoreJet 25A3 1 TB @ Rs. 5,029 - Flipkart
The Transcend StoreJet 25A3 1 TB review here is extremely positive about this product. It is one of the better priced HDDs, bordering at just INR 5k, which is an excellent price for such a product.
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Here's hoping this guide enabled you to pick a new 1 TB HDD for yourself!
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