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Add a 2TB external SSD to your setup for less than $65

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Why pay monthly for cloud storage when you can grab a 2TB external SSD?
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This Western Digital Elements SSD gives you 2TB of external hard drive storage you can take anywhere. Now on sale for just $64.99 (MSRP $79.99), this little powerhouse is the storage solution your setup didn’t know it needed.

Whether you’re juggling high-res photos and videos on your phone or tablet, or heavy project files on your desktop, the WD Elements drive offers 2TB of space in a pocket-size design. That’s enough to stash years of photos, entire movie libraries and way more spreadsheets than you’ll ever want to open.

Western Digital Elements 2TB external hard drive

Cloud storage like iCloud is great until you find yourself with a spotty internet connection or stare directly at your monthly bill. Maybe your Wi-Fi drops mid-transfer, or you run out of storage and don’t feel like paying another subscription fee.

Or maybe you just want peace of mind knowing that your most important files actually live with you rather than on a server hundreds of miles away.

An SSD with USB 3.2 for 5Gbps file transfers

Speed is also a big win with this 2TB external hard drive. Thanks to its USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 connectivity, you get transfer rates up to 5Gbps. Translation: Moving your files doesn’t feel like watching paint dry. Just plug the SSD into your Mac, iPad, iPhone or other computer, then drag and drop your files and get on with your day.

Western Digital also scores points for thinking about the planet. The drive’s enclosure is made from more than 50% post-consumer recycled plastic, and the packaging is fully recyclable. Add in a three-year limited manufacturer warranty, and you’ve got a storage solution that’s reliable, portable and sustainable.

The well-reviewed portable SSD earns 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon. And even the mighty Amazon can’t beat Cult of Mac Deals’ price on this 2TB external hard drive. (This model is also far more affordable than any of the 2TB options in our roundup of the best SSDs for Mac and iPad.)

Note: This 2TB Western Digital Elements portable SSD comes ready to use with Windows 10 and 11. To use with macOS Tahoe, you’ll need to reformat the SSD to Apple File System (APFS) before using.

Save on this 2TB Western Digital Elements external hard drive

This 2TB external hard drive is the kind of no-frills, high-value backup drive everyone should have in their tech arsenal. The cloud may be convenient, but nothing beats the certainty of 2TB in your hand.

Get this Western Digital Elements USB 3.2 external hard drive (2TB) on sale for $64.99. That’s an 18% discount off the MSRP of $79.99.

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