


For most, the 2-TB model is plenty, though still pricey at $400. It’s even faster and comes in sizes up to 4 TB, though the latter will set you back a staggering $900. If you want a larger drive, both physically and in terms of storage capacity, OWC’s Envoy Pro FX ($280 for 1 TB) makes a great choice as well. I also like that you can swap out the drive inside the aluminum casing (it's easy to unscrew), which means two years from now, you can pick up a faster bare SSD and drop it in the Elektron.

It's tough to pick a winner here because there are many solid options, but OWC's Elektron drive narrowly beat others in benchmark tests. If you need a drive that can stand up to life in a backpack or camera bag, get wet, or handle a drop onto hard surfaces, OWC drives are your best choice.
