Dump that poky portable hard drive! External solid-state drives are faster than ever. Check out our top-rated SSDs, plus detailed advice on how to buy the right one for you.

Between portable flash drives and chunkier external hard drives, which you opt to use depends largely on how much storage you will realistically need.

Running out of storage space, or looking for a smart way to back up your Mac? We've tested the top options to help you choose the best Apple-friendly SSD or hard drive for your needs.