Portable Hard Drives

Need more storage space than a USB flash drive can offer? Look no further than a portable hard drive! Whether you’re backing up photos, documents, or games, we have a huge range of external hard drives that’ll get the job done. Shop top brands like Seagate, Western Digital, and LaCie online or in-store at Harvey Norman.

What is a portable hard drive?

A portable hard drive is an external storage device that connects to your desktop or laptop, offering additional storage for important files, photos, and videos. Unlike internal hard drives that are built into your computer, external hard drives can be easily connected and disconnected, making them a portable storage solution for those on the go.

What are the different types of external hard drives?

When it comes to buying an external hard drive, you can choose from two categories: hard disk drive (HDD) and solid-state drive (SSD). Whatever your storage needs or budget, you’ll find a great range of external hard drives at Harvey Norman, including:

• Portable Hard Drives – Available in both HDD and SSD options, portable hard drives offer on-the-go storage for people who need flexibility and convenience.
• Desktop Hard Drives – Ideal for home or office use, desktop drives offer larger storage capacities that are ideal for backing up data, storing content, and running applications.

Love to game? Whether you have an Xbox or PlayStation console, we have a selection of gaming hard drives that give you the room to store extensive collections of game titles or take them on the go with you.

Can I use a portable hard drive with both Windows and Mac computers?

Most portable hard drives offer plug-and-play connectivity for Windows, which means they can be used out of the box without the need for additional drivers or software downloads. While you can reformat drives for Mac, we offer a range of Apple-friendly external hard drives that are specifically designed for MacBook and iMac – no reformatting needed!

If you want to use your portable hard drive between Windows and Mac computers, you’ll need to consider the file system compatibility between operating systems. Look for portable hard drives with exFAT formatting or NTFS drivers, which are supported by both Windows and macOS to ensure that you can easily transfer and access your data between devices without any compatibility issues. No matter what device you have, you’ll find the right portable hard drive at Harvey Norman.