Best Portable SSD for iPhone & ProRes Recording

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A portable SSD can move large files off a USB-C iPhone and, on supported Pro models, record ProRes directly to external storage. The SSD's headline USB4 speed is not the speed an iPhone automatically delivers: the phone, cable, file system, power draw and sustained write behaviour all shape the real workflow.

The live table therefore shows complete portable SSD candidates with USB-C, USB4 or a verified family connection signal, then explains the checks required before recording. It does not claim universal compatibility from capacity or connector shape alone.

Direct answer: Choose a complete USB-C portable SSD that meets the exact recording requirements of your iPhone model. A USB4 label does not mean the phone will use the drive's full advertised bandwidth.

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Product	Capacity	Current price	£/TB	Interface	Family	Buy
KOOTION Portable External SSD 512GB, USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 Solid State Memory Fast Speed SSD up to 2000MB/s	512 GB	Unavailable	-	USB	KOOTION	Check Amazon
Netac Portable SSD 2TB External Solid State Drive 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps, Type-C, R/W up to 500/450 MB/s, Situable for PC, XboxBest £/TB	2 TB	£168.99	£84.50	USB	Netac	Buy on Amazon
Ediloca EP1000 2TB Portable External SSD, External Solid State Drives Up to 1000MB/s Read, Storage Expansion, Compatible with USB-C Smartphones, PC, Mac, Tablets, Sleek & Sturdy Design	2 TB	£189.99	£95.00	USB	Ediloca	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X9 4TB Portable External SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, External Solid State Drive, Works with PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Mac, USB-C 3.2 - CT4000X9SSD902	4 TB	£399.99	£100.00	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
fanxiang 4TB Portable External SSD, USB-C USB 3.2 Gen2, Up to 2000MB/s	4 TB	£409.99	£102.50	USB	fanxiang	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X10 8TB External Portable SSD Drive - Up to 2100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Dust and Water Resistant, External Solid State Drive, Matte Blue - CT8000X10SSD9-02	8 TB	£819.99	£102.50	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
Netac ZX20III EVO 2TB Portable SSD, Up to 550MB/s Read and 500MB/s Write, USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C External SSD, Compact Storage for Phone, PC and Mac	2 TB	£205.03	£102.52	USB	Netac	Buy on Amazon
WD 4TB My Passport Portable SSD, External NVMe Solid State Drive, USB-C, up to 1050 MB/s, Works with PC, Xbox and Playstation, 2-meters drop resistance, Space Grey	4 TB	£412.46	£103.12	NVMe	Western Digital	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X10 4TB External Portable SSD Drive - Up to 2100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Dust and Water Resistant, External Solid State Drive, Matte Blue - CT4000X10SSD9-02	4 TB	£424.99	£106.25	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
Netac Portable SSD 500GB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive External Hard Drive,Mobile SSD 500GB, Business Travel Essential, Deep Black	500 GB	£53.29	£106.58	USB	Netac	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Portable SSD 2TB, Up to 800MB/s Read Speeds, Older model, Black \| External SSD, Compatible with Laptops & Tablets, Up to 2 Meter Drop Protection, USB Type-C, Rubber Hook, Space to Hold More.	2 TB	£216.00	£108.00	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
Ediloca EP1000 1TB Portable External SSD, External Solid State Drives Up to 1000MB/s Read, Storage Expansion, Compatible with USB-C Smartphones, PC, Mac, Tablets, Sleek & Sturdy Design	1 TB	£109.99	£109.99	USB	Ediloca	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X9 2TB Portable External SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, External Solid State Drive, Works with PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Mac, USB-C 3.2 - CT2000X9SSD902	2 TB	£219.99	£110.00	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
BIWIN PR2000 External SSD 4TB, Up to 2000 MB/s, IP67 Dust & Waterproof Portable SSD, Up to 3m Drop Protection, Support 4K 60FPS ProRes Record, USB-C USB3.2 Gen2x2, Black	4 TB	£439.99	£110.00	USB	BIWIN	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-4T00-G25B	4 TB	£447.99	£112.00	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
SSK 2TB SSD External Drive Up to 2000MB/s USB-C Portable Solid State Drives	2 TB	£225.99	£113.00	USB	SSK	Buy on Amazon
Sonnics 256GB Black USB 3.1 Gen 2 USB Type-C External Solid State Drive (Portable SSD) Compatible with Windows PC, Mac, Smart tv, XBOX ONE & PS4	256 GB	£29.99	£117.15	USB	Sonnics	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable External SSD, Up to 2100MB/s Read and 2000MB/s Write, External Solid State Drive, USB-C 3.2, PC and Mac, Dust and Water Resistance, Gold - CT4000X10PROSSD9D02	4 TB	£478.99	£119.75	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable External SSD, Up to 2100MB/s Read and 2000MB/s Write, External Solid State Drive, USB-C 3.2, PC and Mac, Dust and Water Resistance - CT4000X10PROSSD902	4 TB	£479.99	£120.00	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Desk Drive SSD 4TB, Up to 1000MB/s Read Speeds \| External SSD, USB Type-C, High Capacity Solid State Drive, Backup, Archive, Acronis True Image Software	4 TB	£499.00	£124.75	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
GiGimundo G40 USB4 40Gbps Portable SSD 1TB, CNC Crafted Aluminum, Built-in Active Turbo Fan External SSD for Content Creators and Creative Professionals, Up to 3200MB/S Ultra Fast Data Transfer	1 TB	£124.99	£124.99	USB4	GiGimundo	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD Drive - Up to 2100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Dust and Water Resistant, External Solid State Drive, Matte Blue - CT2000X10SSD9-02	2 TB	£249.99	£125.00	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
SSK Portable External SSD 2TB, up to 550 MB/s, External Hard Drive, USB-C	2 TB	£249.99	£125.00	USB	SSK	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s Read Speeds - Black \| External SSD, USB-C, Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256 bit AES Encryption, Ideal for PC, Mac, Consoles	4 TB	£510.62	£127.66	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-2T00-G25B	2 TB	£259.70	£129.85	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
Netac ZX20Ⅲ EVO 1TB Portable External SSD - Up to 550MB/s/480MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C,External Solid State Drive for PC, Mac	1 TB	£129.99	£129.99	USB	Netac	Buy on Amazon
BIWIN PR2000 External SSD 2TB, Up to 2000 MB/s, IP67 Dust & Waterproof Portable SSD, Up to 3m Drop Protection, Support 4K 60FPS ProRes Record, USB-C USB3.2 Gen2x2, Black	2 TB	£269.99	£135.00	USB	BIWIN	Buy on Amazon
Netac Portable SSD 250GB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive PSSD Mobile SSD 250GB, Business Travel Essential, Deep Black	250 GB	£33.99	£135.96	USB	Netac	Buy on Amazon
Acer PA100 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C External Solid State Drive, Read Speed Up to 560MB/s, Ultra-Slim 9mm Design, Compatible with PC/Mac/PS5/Android/iOS	1 TB	£139.99	£139.99	USB	Acer	Buy on Amazon
WD_BLACK 4TB P50 Game Drive SSD USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External NVMe Solid State Drive up to 2000 MB/s works with Playstation, Xbox, PC, & Mac	4 TB	£571.85	£142.96	NVMe	WD_BLACK	Buy on Amazon
SANDISK Portable SSD 2TB, Up to 800MB/s Read Speeds, Monterey \| External SSD, Compatible with Laptops & Tablets, Up to 2 Meter Drop Protection, USB Type-C, Rubber Hook, Space to Hold More.	2 TB	£287.00	£143.50	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X9 1TB Portable External SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, External Solid State Drive, Works with PC, Mac, PlayStation and Xbox, USB-C 3.2 - CT1000X9SSD902	1 TB	£144.83	£144.83	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X10 Pro 2TB Portable External SSD, Up to 2100MB/s Read and 2000MB/s Write, External Solid State Drive, USB-C 3.2, PC and Mac, Dust and Water Resistance - CT2000X10PROSSD902	2 TB	£289.99	£145.00	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
SSK Portable SSD 1TB External Solid State Hard Drive USB C Up to 1050MB/s	1 TB	£149.99	£149.99	USB	SSK	Buy on Amazon
JOIOT 256GB Portable External SSD Up to 450MB/s USB 3.2 USB C Memory Stick	256 GB	£38.71	£151.21	USB	JOIOT	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X10 1TB External Portable SSD Drive - Up to 2100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Dust and Water Resistant, External Solid State Drive, Matte Blue - CT1000X10SSD9-02	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
Samsung Portable SSD T7, 4TB, Titan Gray, USB3.2, Type-C, R/W(Max) 1,050MB/s, Aluminium Case, 3 Years Warranty (MU-PC4T0T/WW)	4 TB	£639.11	£159.78	USB	Samsung	Buy on Amazon
ProGrade Digital 8TB Professional External SSD Drive USB 4.0, Sustained Transfer Rate 2000MB/s (PG10) MAC Version	8 TB	£1,294.99	£161.87	USB4	ProGrade Digital	Buy on Amazon
ProGrade Digital 8TB Professional External SSD Drive USB 4.0, Sustained Transfer Rate 2000MB/s (PG10) WINDOWS Version	8 TB	£1,294.99	£161.87	USB4	ProGrade Digital	Buy on Amazon
SAMSUNG T9 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 2000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) NVMe	4 TB	£649.00	£162.25	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)	Samsung T9	Buy on Amazon
Kingston XS2000 - Solid state drive - 1 TB - external (portable) - USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (USB-C connector)	1 TB	£165.00	£165.00	USB	Kingston	Buy on Amazon
SSK Portable SSD 500GB External Solid State Drives, up to 1050MB/s USB C SSD External Hard Drive USB 3.2 Gen2 for iPhone 15/16/Pro, Windows, Mac, Android Phones and Tablets	500 GB	Unavailable	-	USB	SSK	Check Amazon
BIWIN PR2000 External SSD 1TB, Up to 2000 MB/s, IP67 Dust & Waterproof Portable SSD, Up to 3m Drop Protection, Supports 4K 60FPS ProRes Record, USB-C USB3.2 Gen2x2, Orange	1 TB	£165.99	£165.99	USB	BIWIN	Buy on Amazon
BIWIN PR2000 External SSD 1TB, Up to 2000 MB/s, IP67 Dust & Waterproof Portable SSD, Up to 3m Drop Protection, Supports 4K 60FPS ProRes Record, USB-C USB3.2 Gen2x2, Black	1 TB	£165.99	£165.99	USB	BIWIN	Buy on Amazon
Lexar 2TB ES3 External SSD, Up to 1050MB/s Read, Storage Expansion, Compatible w/USB-C Smartphones, iPhone 15/16, PC, Mac, Tablets, Sleek & Sturdy Design, Silver (LES3XXX002T-RNSAU)	2 TB	£336.93	£168.47	USB	Lexar	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Portable SSD 1TB, Up to 1000MB/s Read Speeds (New Model) \| External SSD, USB-C Ready, Compatible with Laptops & Tablets, Up to 2M Drop Protection, Up to 5x faster than HDD, Pocket Size	1 TB	£168.99	£168.99	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
Samsung Portable T9 SSD, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 2TB, 2000MB/s read, 2000MB/s write, black, MU-PG2T0B/WW	2 TB	£339.00	£169.50	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)	Samsung T9	Buy on Amazon
SSK Portable External SSD 1TB, up to 550 MB/s, External Hard Drive, USB-C	1 TB	£169.99	£169.99	USB	SSK	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s Read Speeds - Black \| External SSD, USB-C, Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256 bit AES Encryption, Ideal for PC, Mac, Consoles	2 TB	£339.98	£169.99	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
Acer PA100 Portable SSD 500GB, USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C External Solid State Drive, Read Speed Up to 560MB/s, Ultra-Slim 9mm Design, Compatible with PC/Mac/PS5/Android/iOS	500 GB	£88.99	£177.98	USB	Acer	Buy on Amazon
WD 1TB My Passport Portable SSD, External NVMe Solid State Drive, USB-C, up to 1050 MB/s, Works with PC, Xbox and Playstation, 2-meters drop resistance, Red	1 TB	£178.00	£178.00	NVMe	Western Digital	Buy on Amazon
SSK Portable External SSD 256GB, up to 550 MB/s, External Hard Drive, USB-C	256 GB	Unavailable	-	USB	SSK	Check Amazon
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB, Up to 2,000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive, Up to 3 m drop resistant, for Creative professionals, YouTubers, Content creators, Mac compatible, MU-PG2T0B	2 TB	£360.00	£180.00	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)	Samsung T9	Buy on Amazon
SABRENT Rocket XTRM 5 4TB Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD, 80Gbps Connection, Up to 64Gbps Transfer, Compatible with TB4, USB4, USB 3.2, Rugged Aluminum and Silicone (SB-XTM5-4TB)	4 TB	£737.85	£184.46	USB4	SABRENT	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 4TB, Up to 3,800MB/s Read Speeds, USB4 \| External SSD, Backwards compatible USB-C + Thunderbolt, Up to 2 Meter Drop Protection, rugged silicone shell, aluminum chasis	4 TB	£749.99	£187.50	USB4	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
Samsung Portable T9 SSD, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 1TB, 2000MB/s read, 2000MB/s write, black, MU-PG1T0B/WW	1 TB	£189.99	£189.99	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)	Samsung T9	Buy on Amazon
Lexar SL500 Portable Solid State Drive 4TB Up to 2000MB/s Read Compatible with Type C Laptops, iPhone 15, Smartphones, Tablets, PS5, Xbox, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Slim and Lightweight, SSD	4 TB	£766.46	£191.62	USB	Lexar	Buy on Amazon
Corsair EX400U SURVIVOR 4TB USB4 External SSD – Up to 4000 MB/s, IP55 Rugged Drive, Plug & Play for PC, Mac & iPad – Black	4 TB	£777.00	£194.25	USB4	Corsair	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD 1TB, Up to 2000MB/s Read Speeds \| External SSD, USB-C, Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256 bit AES Encryption, Ideal for PC, Mac, Consoles	1 TB	£194.99	£194.99	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
Lexar D70E 2TB Dual Drive External SSD, Up to 2000MB/s Read and 1800MB/s Write, Cable-free Portable SSD for USB Type-C/Type-A devices, Compatible with iPhone 17	2 TB	£389.99	£195.00	USB	Lexar	Buy on Amazon
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 1TB, Up to 2,000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive, Up to 3 m drop resistant, for Creative professionals, YouTubers, Content creators, Mac compatible, MU-PG1T0B	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)	Samsung T9	Check Amazon
Addlink P30 1TB External SSD USB4 4000MB/s Type C Compatible thunderbolt 4, Tesla, iPhone15/16&iPad&Mac, Steam Deck/Android/PS5&4 Smart TV Magsafe ProRes 4K 120fps, Includes USB4.0 Cable Aluminum case	1 TB	£198.44	£198.44	USB4	addlink	Buy on Amazon
Transcend 2TB ESD380C Portable SSD Up to 2000MB/s Shock-resistant, Type C \| Rubber Case, External Solid State Drive USB 3.2 Gen 2, for Macbook, iPad, Mac, Android	2 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Transcend	Check Amazon
SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD 4TB, Up to 2000MB/s Transfer Speed(New Model) \| External SSD, USB-C, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256-bit AES Encryption, Space for AI-content	4 TB	£801.99	£200.50	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
WD 1TB My Passport Portable SSD, External NVMe Solid State Drive, USB-C, up to 1050 MB/s, Works with PC, Xbox and Playstation, 2-meters drop resistance, Space Grey	1 TB	£200.89	£200.89	NVMe	Western Digital	Buy on Amazon
Crucial X10 Pro 1TB Portable External SSD, Up to 2100MB/s Read and 2000MB/s Write, External Solid State Drive, USB-C 3.2, PC and Mac, Dust and Water Resistance - CT1000X10PROSSD902	1 TB	£202.66	£202.66	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 4TB, Up to 2,000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive, Up to 3 m drop resistant, for Creative professionals, YouTubers, Content creators, Mac compatible, MU-PG4T0B	4 TB	£829.00	£207.25	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)	Samsung T9	Buy on Amazon
SABRENT Rocket XTRM Plus External SSD, 2TB Thunderbolt 3 High-Speed External Storage, External Solid State Drive, Rugged Aluminum, USB C, 2700MB/s, Plug & Play (SB-XTMP-2TB)	2 TB	£416.19	£208.10	Thunderbolt	SABRENT	Buy on Amazon
SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD 2TB, Up to 2000MB/s Transfer Speed (New Model) \| External SSD, USB-C, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256-bit AES Encryption, Space for AI-content	2 TB	£424.99	£212.50	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
Corsair EX400U SURVIVOR 2TB USB4 External SSD – Up to 4000 MB/s, IP55 Rugged Drive, Plug & Play for PC, Mac & iPad – Black	2 TB	£429.99	£215.00	USB4	Corsair	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD, up to 3,800MB/s Read Speed and 3,700MB/s Write Speed, USB4 Compatible, Rugged Aluminum and Silicone Shell	2 TB	£445.99	£223.00	USB4	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
MICRON - CRUCIAL SSD EXTERNAL Crucial X10 Pro 1TB USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Portable SSD	1 TB	£223.41	£223.41	USB	Crucial	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 Portable SSD 4TB (up to 3000 MB/s, Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), USB-C (10Gbps), Ultra-rugged IP68 dust/water resistance. Formatted exFAT)	4 TB	£899.99	£225.00	Thunderbolt	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
SSK Portable SSD 256GB External Solid State Hard Drive USB C Up to 1050MB/s	256 GB	£58.99	£230.43	USB	SSK	Buy on Amazon
ProGrade Digital 8TB v2 Professional USB 4.0 External SSD Drive (PG10)	8 TB	£1,849.99	£231.25	USB4	ProGrade Digital	Buy on Amazon
SANDISK Extreme Portable SSD 1TB, Up to 2000MB/s Transfer Speed (New Model) \| External SSD, USB-C, IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, Up to 3M Drop Protection, 256-bit AES Encryption, Space for AI-content	1 TB	£232.99	£232.99	USB	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Professional 4TB PRO-G40 SSD external Drive, Portable SSD, up to 3000 MB per sec, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), USB-C (10Gbps), Ultra-rugged with IP68 rating for dust and water resistance	4 TB	£945.57	£236.39	Thunderbolt	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
Lexar D70E 1TB Dual Drive External SSD, Up to 2000MB/s Read and 1800MB/s Write, Cable-free Portable SSD for USB Type-C/Type-A devices, Compatible with iPhone 17	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Lexar	Check Amazon
SanDisk Professional 2TB PRO-G40 SSD external Drive, Portable SSD, up to 2700 MB/s, Solid State Drive, Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), USB-C (10Gbps), Ultra-rugged IP68 rating for dust and water resistance	2 TB	£487.46	£243.73	Thunderbolt	SanDisk	Buy on Amazon
Lexar D70E 512GB Dual Drive External SSD, Up to 2000MB/s Read and 1300MB/s Write, Cable-free Portable SSD for USB Type-C/Type-A devices, Compatible with iPhone 17	512 GB	£129.99	£253.89	USB	Lexar	Buy on Amazon
UGREEN 40Gbps NeoDrive Go Portable SSD, 1TB, USB4, 4000MB/s, Built-in Cable	1 TB	£254.99	£254.99	USB4	UGREEN	Buy on Amazon
Lexar 1TB SL500 Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s Read, Compatible w/Type-C Laptops, iPhone 15, Smartphones, Tablets, PS5, Xbox, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Slim and Lightweight, External SSD (LSL500X001T-RNBNU)	1 TB	£260.58	£260.58	USB	Lexar	Buy on Amazon
Corsair EX400U SURVIVOR 1TB USB4 External SSD – Up to 4000 MB/s, IP55 Rugged Drive, Plug & Play for PC, Mac & iPad – Black	1 TB	£267.64	£267.64	USB4	Corsair	Buy on Amazon
Nextorage Japanese manufacturer External SSD 4TB USB 40Gbps USB4 Gen3x2 Type-C Maximum read speed 3900MB/s Maximum write speed 3800MB/s Windows MacOS iPadOS compatible 4000GB NX-PS1PRO4TB Portable SSD	4 TB	£1,091.98	£273.00	USB4	Nextorage	Buy on Amazon
PHILIPS External Portable SSD 250GB - Ultra Slim SATA Ultra Speed USB-C, Read Speed up to 540MB/s, Aluminium	250 GB	£69.43	£277.72	USB	PHILIPS	Buy on Amazon
WD 500GB My Passport Portable SSD, External NVMe Solid State Drive, USB-C, up to 1050 MB/s, Works with PC, Xbox and Playstation, 2-meters drop resistance, Space Grey	500 GB	£139.99	£279.98	NVMe	Western Digital	Buy on Amazon
SABRENT External SSD 1TB – Portable NVMe USB C Solid State Drive – Up to 2700MB/s – Thunderbolt 3 Compatible – Fast Rugged SSD for Mac Windows PS5 – Rocket nano XTRM	1 TB	£295.37	£295.37	Thunderbolt	SABRENT	Buy on Amazon
YPANX 256GB Pro Portable SSD, 1000MB/s Speed, USB 3.2 Gen 2 + Type C Dual-Port, Lightweight External SSD for iPhone 15/16/Pro, Android, Windows, Mac, Tablets	256 GB	£79.12	£309.06	USB	YPANX	Buy on Amazon
Nextorage Japanese manufacturer External SSD 2TB USB 40Gbps USB4 Gen3x2 Type-C Maximum read speed 3900MB/s Maximum write speed 3800MB/s Windows MacOS iPadOS compatible 2000GB NX-PS1PRO2TB Portable SSD	2 TB	£631.78	£315.89	USB4	Nextorage	Buy on Amazon
Samsung P9 Portable SSD, 2 TB, External SSD, USB4 Gen 3x2, MU-PJ2T0G/WW	2 TB	Unavailable	-	USB4 Gen 3x2 (40Gbps)	Samsung P9	Check Amazon
Samsung P9 Portable SSD, 1 TB, External SSD, USB4 Gen 3x2, MU-PJ1T0G/WW	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB4 Gen 3x2 (40Gbps)	Samsung P9	Check Amazon
UGREEN 80Gbps 1TB Portable SSD, Thunderbolt 5, Up to 7000MB/s, for Mac PC \| Portable Solid State Drive with Cooling Fan, External SSD Compatible with M5/M4 MacBook Pro/Max, Mac Mini	1 TB	£399.99	£399.99	Thunderbolt	UGREEN	Buy on Amazon
SSK Portable SSD 2TB External Solid State Drives, up to 1050MB/s USB C SSD External Hard Drive USB 3.2 Gen2 for iPhone 15/Pro, Windows, Mac, Android Phones and Tablets	2 TB	£826.67	£413.34	USB	SSK	Buy on Amazon
BIWIN PR2000 External SSD 8TB, Up to 2000 MB/s, IP67 Dust & Waterproof Portable SSD, Up to 3m Drop Protection, Support 4K 60FPS ProRes Record, USB-C USB3.2 Gen2x2, Black	8 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	BIWIN	Check Amazon
Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO, 8 TB, USB 3.2 Gen. 1, 460 MB/s read, 460 MB/s write, External hard drive for Mac, PC, Android, Smart TVs and game consoles, Incl. USB-C cable, MU-PH8T0S/EU	8 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Samsung	Check Amazon
Crucial X10 6TB External Portable SSD Drive - Up to 2100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Dust and Water Resistant, External Solid State Drive, Matte Blue - CT6000X10SSD9-02	6 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
Crucial X10 4TB External Portable SSD Drive - Up to 2100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Dust and Water Resistant, External Solid State Drive, Black - CT4000X10SSD9C02	4 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
Crucial X10 4TB External Portable SSD Drive - Up to 2100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistant, External Solid State Drive, Matte Blue	4 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
Integral SlimXpress Pro 4TB Portable SSD External Hard Drive: USB-C, 2000MB/s Read/Write, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Compact Design, Plug & Play, Compatible with Mac, Windows PC, Android, Xbox, PlayStation	4 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Integral	Check Amazon
Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO, 4 TB, USB 3.2 Gen. 1, 460 MB/s read, 460 MB/s write, External hard drive for Mac, PC, Android, Smart TVs and game consoles, Incl. USB-C cable, MU-PH4T0S/EU	4 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Samsung	Check Amazon
Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD Drive - Up to 2100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Dust and Water Resistant, External Solid State Drive, Black - CT2000X10SSD9C02	2 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
Crucial X10 2TB External Portable SSD Drive - Up to 2100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistant, External Solid State Drive, Matte Blue	2 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
Crucial X6 2TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive - CT2000X6SSD9	2 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
Crucial X9 Pro 2TB Portable External SSD - Up to 1050MB/s Read/Write, External Solid State Drive, IP55 Water and Dust Resistant, USB-C 3.2 - CT2000X9PROSSD902	2 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
Crucial X9 Pro for Mac 2TB Portable External SSD - Up to 1050MB/s Read/Write, Mac Ready, External Solid State Drive, IP55 Water and Dust Resistant, USB-C 3.2 - CT2000X9PROMACSSD9B02	2 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
Samsung Portable SSD T5 EVO, 2 TB, USB 3.2 Gen. 1, 460 MB/s read, 460 MB/s write, External hard drive for Mac, PC, Android, Smart TVs and game consoles, Incl. USB-C cable, MU-PH2T0S/EU	2 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Samsung	Check Amazon
Crucial X10 1TB External Portable SSD Drive - Up to 2100MB/s, USB-C 3.2 Gen2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistant, External Solid State Drive, Matte Blue	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
Crucial X9 Pro 1TB Portable External SSD - Up to 1050MB/s Read/Write, External Solid State Drive, IP55 Water and Dust Resistant, USB-C 3.2 - CT1000X9PROSSD902	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Crucial	Check Amazon
KingSpec MemoStone 1TB External SSD, Portable SSD USB-C 2000 MB/s, High-speed Solid State Drive with USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20Gb/s Interface, Compatible with iPhone/PC/laptops	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	KingSpec	Check Amazon
Lexar ES4 Portable SSD with Magnetic Set 1TB, External SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 1050MB/s Read and 1000MB/s Write compatible with iPhone 15/16, PC & Mac, Type-C Laptops, Tablets, PS5, PS4	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Lexar	Check Amazon
Lexar Professional Go USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Portable SSD, Black - 1TB	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Lexar	Check Amazon
Netac 1TB Portable External SSD, up to 2000 MB/s USB-C, SSD external drive,Works with PlayStation, Xbox, PC and Mac, USB-C 3.2	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	Netac	Check Amazon
SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G25B	1 TB	Unavailable	-	USB	SanDisk	Check Amazon
Samsung T5 500 GB USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive (Portable SSD) Alluring Blue (MU-PA500B)	500 GB	Unavailable	-	USB	Samsung	Check Amazon

Advertised family speeds are manufacturer maximums, not measured results. P9/P7 write figures can vary by capacity and host configuration.

Related portable SSD alternatives

These are related portable SSD alternatives, not exact matches for this page.

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Product	Capacity	Current price	£/TB	Interface	Family	Buy
No suitable live portable SSD alternatives are available at this refresh.

Advertised family speeds are manufacturer maximums, not measured results. P9/P7 write figures can vary by capacity and host configuration.

1TB vs 2TB vs 4TB vs 8TB portable SSD value

The figures below come from currently in-stock portable SSDs in the shared catalogue. An unavailable tier remains visible so sparse launch inventory does not disappear from the buying decision.

Capacity	Cheapest live product	Current price	£/TB	Storage tier
1TB	Ediloca	£109.99	£109.99	Portable working set
2TB	GiGimundo	£125.16	£62.58	Growing project library
4TB	Crucial	£399.99	£100.00	High-capacity sweet spot
8TB	Lexar	£799.99	£100.00	Maximum single-drive library

Samsung P9 vs P7 vs T9

Manufacturer specifications describe the product families; live price and £/TB come only from currently available Amazon UK rows.

Model	Interface	Advertised write	Capacities	Cheapest live	Best live £/TB	Position
Samsung P9	USB4 Gen 3x2 (40Gbps)	Up to 3,800 MB/s*	1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB	Unavailable	-	Professional and sustained creator workflows
Samsung P7	USB4 Gen 3x2 (40Gbps)	Up to 3,800 MB/s*	1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB	Unavailable	-	High-speed everyday and creative storage
Samsung T9	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps)	Up to 1,950–2,000 MB/s	1TB, 2TB, 4TB	£189.99	£162.25	Established portable SSD value

* Maximum write claims vary by capacity and product documentation. Host, cable, file size, cache and thermal conditions affect actual performance.

iPhone speed is not the SSD's USB4 speed

A USB4 portable SSD can be a sensible cross-device purchase, but the iPhone connection operates at the highest mode supported by the phone, drive and cable together. The drive's 4,000 MB/s headline does not become an iPhone transfer guarantee. This distinction matters when comparing a premium P9 or P7 with a cheaper USB 3 portable SSD that already exceeds the recording requirement.

Choose the drive for the complete workflow. A USB4 model may earn its premium when the same project later moves to a compatible Mac at much higher speed. If the SSD will remain attached only to an iPhone, physical mounting, power draw, cable strain and sustained write stability can matter more than maximum read bandwidth.

Apple's external ProRes requirements

Apple specifies exFAT for direct external ProRes recording and says password-encrypted drives are not supported for that use. It calls for a USB 3 cable rated at least 10Gbps, at least 220 MB/s write performance for 4K60 ProRes and at least 440 MB/s for 4K120 on supported models. Those are workflow requirements, not a blanket certification of every product in a retailer table.

Power is also part of the design. Apple documents a maximum power draw for the highest external recording modes, while adapters, hubs and long cables can complicate the path. Confirm the exact iPhone model and intended frame rate, format the drive as required, test the full setup before an important shoot and keep enough free capacity to avoid performance surprises.

How live UK price intelligence changes the answer

The best-value an iPhone portable SSD is not a permanent editorial award. Amazon offers, stock and capacity discounts move independently, so this page recalculates the cheapest purchase and £/TB from the current catalogue. A larger drive can cost more overall while storing each terabyte more cheaply; a short promotion on a smaller tier can reverse that relationship. Both numbers belong in the decision.

Unavailable exact products remain visible once discovered, but they do not win live price calculations or appear as in-stock offers in structured data. Alternatives use a separate table and never count as exact matches. This prevents sparse launch inventory from silently changing the search intent while still giving the buyer a useful route to an established product.

Choosing 1TB, 2TB, 4TB or 8TB

One terabyte suits a focused working set and keeps initial cost down. Two terabytes adds room for a growing photo, game or project library. Four terabytes reduces media management for large creative work and is supported by many mature portable SSD ranges. Eight terabytes prioritises one-drive density, but availability and total cost remain much less forgiving.

Estimate the data already owned, active project size, temporary files and expected growth, then leave operational headroom. Buying only enough to fill a drive immediately can reduce convenience and complicate updates. Buying the largest tier without a use for it can tie up budget that would provide more protection as an independent backup drive.

Compatibility checklist before buying

Check that the listing is a complete SSD, the advertised capacity belongs to the device itself and the connector cable is appropriate. Confirm the host's precise USB or Thunderbolt mode, operating-system support and required file system. For consoles, cameras and phones, consult the device maker because a computer-compatible drive is not automatically approved for every recording or game-storage workflow.

For performance-sensitive work, separate maximum sequential speed from sustained write performance. Heat, cache behaviour and power can matter during long recording sessions even when short benchmark transfers look excellent. For mobile use, check size, cable direction and strain relief. Finally, plan a second copy: no portable SSD, regardless of price or durability claim, should hold the only version of important data.

What the catalogue deliberately excludes

The common classifier rejects carrying cases, protective sleeves, USB cables sold for a drive, adapters, hubs, docks, bare SSD enclosures, RAM, mini PCs and replacement parts. It also separates internal NVMe drives from complete portable products even when an external SSD uses NVMe media internally. Capacity ceilings such as 'supports up to 8TB' do not become the product's own capacity.

Samsung family matching needs both a complete portable SSD signal and a strong P9, P7 or T9 model pattern, including recognised model-code families where present. That prevents Samsung P9 Express microSD cards, 990-series internal SSDs and unrelated P-series products from entering these tables. The same reusable rule protects existing external-SSD and capacity pages during future refreshes.

Frequently asked questions

Which iPhones can record ProRes to an external SSD?

Apple documents direct external ProRes recording for supported USB-C Pro models, including iPhone 15 Pro, 16 Pro and 17 Pro families. Check the current Apple requirements for the intended resolution and frame rate.

Does iPhone use the full speed of a USB4 SSD?

Not necessarily. The connection runs at the highest mutually supported mode, so a USB4 drive can be limited by the iPhone port and cable.

What format does an iPhone external SSD need?

Apple specifies exFAT for direct external ProRes recording and states that password-encrypted drives are not supported for that workflow.

How fast must an SSD write for iPhone ProRes?

Apple specifies at least 220 MB/s for 4K60 external ProRes and at least 440 MB/s for 4K120 on supported models, plus a suitable USB 3 cable.

Is 1TB, 2TB or 4TB best for iPhone video?

Choose from expected recording volume and backup routine. Larger capacities reduce media swaps, while smaller drives can be easier to mount and replace.

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