[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

external drive

A portable storage drive connected over USB.

Also known as: external SSD external HDD

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

external drive — A portable storage drive connected over USB.

This storage term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.

See also: SDXC hybrid drive.

Related Technical Terms

SDXC
The high-capacity SD card standard (up to 2TB). Storage
hybrid drive
A drive combining an HDD with a small SSD cache. Storage
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