External Drives to Buy Online at Affordable Prices - Topmarket
Frankly, in 2026 it's a bit funny that you still need physical portable storage because everyone talks about the cloud. But then Google demands another subscription, and your iPhone screams that there's no space, and suddenly buying external drives becomes the most urgent thing in the world. Here at Topmarket – if you've been looking for an online external drive store in Israel that isn't some obscure warehouse – we've got you covered. We offer fast delivery, convenient installments (interest-free), and most importantly – official importer warranty. Don't go for parallel imports for things that store your data.
People constantly ask where to buy external drives in Israel without spending three days comparing prices... So here it is. We've gathered everything for you. It's recommended to buy external drives based on what you really need, not what the seller is pushing.
External Drives: Cheap or Expensive? Depends on the Technology
How much do external drives cost? Look – it really depends. There are the HDDs. A regular external hard drive, a bit bulky. It's slower but gives you tons of storage space. For example, a 1TB external drive, or 2TB, 4TB, and even 8TB. Just to give you perspective – 1TB can hold about 250,000 photos. Crazy. It's great for data backup that sits in a closet. The WD My Passport or Seagate Expansion series do the job nicely.
And then there are external SSDs. A whole different world. Insane transfer speeds (especially NVMe drives). They are small, compact, and many of them – like the SanDisk Extreme for example – are very shock-resistant. Dropped it? No big deal. The Samsung T7 is also a beast. So, the best external drives to buy are SSD type if you edit video or are simply impatient. Yes, you can find special prices for both online here.
A Bit About Connections and Who's the Boss (Mac or PC)
USB cable, Type-C connector, USB 3.2... lots of terms. Basically, most new drives come with a cable that fits everything. If you have a Mac, look for a drive that says compatible with Mac (or format it in two seconds, it's not really that complicated). And yes, for those who asked me yesterday – a backup drive or flash drive also works for gamers. Connect it to your PlayStation or Xbox and you have more space for games. Simple connection and that's it.
Comparison: SSD Drive vs. HDD Drive
| Feature | HDD Drive (Mechanical) | External SSD Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Speed | Slow (around 100-130 MB/sec) | Lightning fast! (500 to 2000+ MB/sec) |
| Price per Capacity | Significantly cheaper. Get lots of terabytes for peanuts. | More expensive per gigabyte. |
| Durability | Sensitive. If dropped – most likely you'll need data recovery. | Shock resistant (no moving parts inside). |
| Recommended Use | For weekly backups, movie and photo archives. | For daily work, video editing, Mac, PlayStation. |
In the end, finding external drives online is easy. Topmarket is here to make sure you don't fall for fake Chinese sticker brands. You've got Western Digital, SanDisk, Samsung, Transcend, Toshiba here – all with official warranties. Just choose the capacity and it's on its way to you.
Questions and Answers (FAQ) - Everything You Wanted to Know and Didn't Dare to Ask
What's the difference between an external HDD and an external SSD drive?
Basically – HDD are the older drives with a spinning disk inside. They are cheap and great for those who need a lot of space and don't care about speed. SSDs have no moving parts, so they are also several times faster, smaller, and even if you drop them off the desk, they won't die. Buying external drives of the SSD type is just more convenient today.
What storage capacity do I need for an external drive?
Good question. For documents and a few photos from your phone? 500GB or 1TB will be more than enough. If you're photographers, video editors, or back up an entire computer every other day – go for 2TB to 5TB. One terabyte of external drive space holds about a quarter of a million average smartphone photos.
Are your external drives compatible with Mac?
Of course. Some drives like the WD For Mac series or SanDisk models with a Type-C connector come ready out of the box. The rest? Connect them to your Mac, it will ask if you want to format it to Apple's format – click yes, and in a second it's ready. You can also format it to ExFAT, and then it will work on both Mac and Windows.
How do I back up data from my computer to an external drive?
Easiest way – "Copy Paste" to the folders that are important to you. Or you can use the backup software that comes pre-installed on most drives (like WD's data encryption). Windows has File History, and Mac has Time Machine which does everything automatically as soon as you connect the USB cable.
Can I use an external drive for PlayStation (PS4/PS5) or Xbox?
Yes!! On PS4 and Xbox One, you can play directly from the external drive. On PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, you can store next-gen games on it, but to play them you'll need to transfer them internally. It still saves a lot of re-downloading time.
What is the warranty period for external drives?
It varies by brand, but usually between two and three years, and there are premium models that go up to 5 years. Here you always get an official importer. This means that if the drive fails within the warranty period (and not because you threw it out the window) – you will receive service at an authorized laboratory in Israel.
