External Enclosures & Drives
External hard drives, SSDs and enclosures for secure data storage and easy expansion – for backups, media archives and mobile use.
In this category you'll find external drives, portable SSDs and enclosures that offer flexible storage expansion for computers and game consoles. Whether you need to perform regular backups, transport large media files or repurpose an old internal hard drive – the selection covers all common interfaces and form factors. Brands such as Western Digital, Seagate, Samsung and Icy Box provide reliable solutions for home office, creative projects and on the go, with fast delivery throughout Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Before buying, it's worth taking a look at the required form factor (2.5 inch or 3.5 inch), the desired connection type (USB 3.0, USB-C or Thunderbolt) and the planned capacity. An external enclosure without a drive is suitable if you already have a matching hard drive or SSD. Ready-assembled external drives, on the other hand, are immediately ready for use and are available in many storage sizes. Both variants offer a practical addition for notebooks without sufficient internal storage as well as for desktop computers and game consoles.
Whether commuting, at university or for photo shoots on the move: portable SSDs and lightweight 2.5-inch hard drives are the ideal choice when storage needs to be mobile. For stationary use at the desk, 3.5-inch enclosures with active cooling and fast USB-C or Thunderbolt connections provide a powerful platform for extensive data archives, video editing or automatic backups. Many models can be easily used with macOS and Windows and are supplied with the appropriate cable.
| Subcategory | Example Products |
|---|---|
| External Enclosures (Drives) | ICY BOX IB-3810U3, Sharkoon QuickPort Duo |
| External Drives | Seagate Expansion Desktop 8TB, Western Digital WD Elements Portable 2TB |
| Brand | Known for | Ideal for | Price Segment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Digital | Reliable HDDs & SSDs | Backups, media archives | Entry – Mid |
| Seagate | High-capacity desktop drives | Data backup, large data collections | Entry – Mid |
| Samsung | Portable SSDs with high speed | Mobile use, creative workflows | Mid – Premium |
| Toshiba | Compact portable hard drives | Everyday mobile storage | Entry – Mid |
| Icy Box | Hard drive enclosures & docking stations | Reuse of internal drives | Entry – Mid |
| Sharkoon | Fast USB-C enclosures & docks | Efficient drive swaps, flexibility | Entry – Mid |
| Inateck | Enclosures & accessories | Cost-conscious storage expansion | Entry |
| Orico | Versatile enclosures & hubs | Comprehensive peripheral solutions | Entry – Mid |
The category is ideal for home users and professionals who want to flexibly expand their storage or perform regular backups. Photographers and videographers appreciate portable SSDs and fast transfer rates, while gamers use external hard drives to offload game libraries. Everyone who wants to continue using an old internal hard drive will also find the right enclosure here – from simple USB 3.0 models to high-performance docking stations.
When purchasing, pay attention to sturdy construction and a reliable controller chipset that supports the full speed of the installed hard drive or SSD. For sensitive data, some external drives offer hardware encryption. Good ventilation and a secure stand contribute to longevity. This way you get a reliable storage solution that protects your data and lasts for years.
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