What portable SSD should I use for backups and large files?

[Luca73]

I want something small and fast for photos, videos and general backups. Is an external SSD worth it?

[SharpLantern]

Yes, an external SSD is much better than an old portable hard drive if speed matters. Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB is a solid, proven option

[WaveFunction34]

For most people, 1TB is the sensible size. Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB is small enough to keep in a laptop bag and fast enough for large file transfers

[Skibidi]

I would still keep a second backup somewhere else, because portable drives can be lost or damaged

[ProperJobs]

If you edit video, an SSD is one of the upgrades you notice immediately