Test Report

Hard disk test: SSD versus HDD ? the perfect hard disk for every task

Until now, the roles were clearly divided: External hard disks were loud, large, but with lots of gigabytes for little money, they were also perfect data storage devices. SSDs* were extremely fast, but also very expensive and therefore only useful as a Windows turbo. But now external SSDs are also coming onto the market. But are these fast hard drives ready for the job as data silos for documents, photos, music or films?

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Edition18/2016

6 Products in test

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Verbatim Store 'n' Save Desktop - Hard Drive - 4 TB - External (Stationary) (4 TB)
External hard drives

Verbatim Store 'n' Save Desktop - Hard Drive - 4 TB - External (Stationary)

4 TB

470/100

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Seagate Backup Plus Desktop 4TB USB 3.0 schwarz (STDT4000200)
Unfortunately this product is currently not available in our assortment.
470/100
670/100