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3 Best External HDD With SD Card Reader
The HDD with SD card reader is perfect for photographers
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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For travelers and photographers who are on the move and away from home for a long time, being able to back up their photos and drone footage is crucial.
While the conventional external hard drives are handy, the lack of anSD cardslot on your computer can make things difficult for photographers. This is where external hard drives withSD cardreader step in.
In this article, we have listed the best external hard drives withSD cardreader so that you never miss another stunning capture because of lowSD cardspace. Take a closer look below and you’ll find them all.
What are the best external hard drives with SD card reader?
LaCie Rugged Raid Pro
If you are looking for a well-built external hard drive with an SD card reader, LaCie Rugged RAID Pro is a great choice that won’t empty your pockets.
LaCie Rugged RAID Pro offers multiple storage options starting from 1TB. It has an SD card reader, USB 3.0, and USB Type-C port for connectivity, along with an extreme drop, dust, and water-resistant case.
Even more, it offers complimentary membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps plan that can be used to access the latest photos and video editing apps.
WD 2TB My Passport
WD 2TB My Passport Wireless Pro is a top of the line storage device from Western Digital. It comes with an SD 3.0 card reader to move the data on the fly.
It is also equipped with Wi-Fi 802.11ac to stream 4K videos and slide through other media files wirelessly using the My Cloud mobile app on iOS and Android.
WD 2TB My Passport Wireless Pro is available in multiple storage options and comes with up to 10 hours of battery backup.
However, do note that the actual battery life depends on file size, type, devices connected, Wi-Fi signal, and other similar factors.
Even more, the built-in battery pack can act as a power bank to charge yoursmartphone. That’s an ideal solution if you’re on the go all day long.
WD 1TB My Passport
If you are looking for a faster hard drive, check out the WD 1TB My Passport Wireless. It is an SSD based external hard drive that comes in multiple storage options ranging from 250GB to 1TB.
There is a built-in SD card reader with a one-touch copy button to back up your data. The hard drive is enclosed with a durable, shock-resistant case.
For connectivity, WD 1TB My Passport Wireless offers a Wi-Fi 802.11ac option that can be used with iOS andAndroidapp for WD, along with a USB 3.0 port.
Compared to Wireless Pro, WD 1TB My Passport Wireless offers a faster data transfer rate of 390 MBps. As for the built-in battery pack, it can be used as a power bank as well.
All the external hard drives in this list come equipped with an SD card reader, and some even offer Wireless features. Go through the product descriptions to find the right hard drive for your needs.
This specific article is part of agenerous selection of external HDDs. You may take a closer look and let us know all about your choice.
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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