Wireless storage devices have a basic quality that sets them apart from other external solutions, which means that they can create their own network without cables. greatly facilitates access to the data they contain, collaborating with third parties, or uploading files. Today we update the shopping guide for this type of product and offer you the best available offers and details to consider when choosing.

The offer of storage solutions is one of the largest on the technology market in response to the increase in the volume of manipulated data, which continues to grow. If SSDs today completely dominate internal storage and others like NAS have special advantages, the offer on external storage is even wider, from a simple USB flash drive to removable solutions such as microSD.

Wireless storage is another of those that are part of this group, and as we said, it has a big difference compared to the others: they are able to create their own own wireless network which devices in range can access them remotely and securely with a password.

Its benefits are unquestionable, as they allow us to store content that we have access to anytime, anywhere and from multiple devices connected at the same time, without the need for any type of cabling or electrical network. A good way to create own private cloud under control.

Why wireless storage is so useful

Although they work with any computer that has access to your network, it shows their usefulness for connecting from mobile devices such as mobile phones or tablets, as well as cameras. The ability to access from multiple computers at the same time is another of its advantages and is a feature that we will not achieve with external cable storage solutions. Also, they usually contain a battery that offers autonomy in mobility which oscillates between certain models but offers at least a few hours of activity.

Of course, can also work with cabling if needed, as they include a port for charging and data transfer and some models have microSD card slots, USB ports or Ethernet LAN connectors to increase their versatility of use.

Its primary use is backup and data backup on and off any device we connect to your network, effectively expanding the storage capacity of those devices. Its use in photography is also emphasized now that 4K absorbs capacity at a rapid pace. For field tasks, you carry it in your backpack and the backup of the content takes place on the road and wirelessly without any complications.

Another feature of wireless storage devices is as media server. Top models include a number of built-in features for working with smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, streamers such as Chromecast, and services such as Plex. You simply connect a wireless storage device to the network and all stored media can be played in the entertainment center on screens such as smart TV.

In terms of its design, it is getting slimmer and its size and weight are reduced, taking advantage of hard drives as a basis. Note that some models include robust housings for use in a commercial or industrial environment or simply to protect the unit from shocks or falls, which is not uncommon in mobility. Finally, note that they can also charge devices, such as smartphones or cameras, through their built-in battery whenever the user needs it.

To be assessed before purchase

Wireless external storage is a specialized format and therefore does not offer as much as other cable solutions (or punctured), where you can find almost anything you want, in hard drive-based formats or NAND flash memory, such as those that use SSDs.

Some of the features to consider are:

• If they use hard disks or solid state drives as their internal disk.
• Used interfaces and physical connection ports.
• The version of Wi-Fi and / or Bluetooth they use.
• The autonomy they offer.
• The degree of resistance they offer.
• Manufacturer’s warranty and software support.
• storage capacity.

The price per GB of these units is slightly higher than standard external cable storage solutions due to the greater number of components they contain, such as batteries or a wireless chip, their undoubtedly greater potential for use and less offer. We will leave you some of the most interesting models.

Wireless storage offer (June 2022)

WD My Passport Wireless SSD. One of the great references in the wireless external storage sector. An exceptional drive that we had the opportunity to review, which contains SSDs to increase performance while reducing size and weight. It creates its own Wi-Fi ac network, can be connected with a cable via the USB 3.0 port and has a microSD slot for direct card reading. Its chassis is protected against bumps, scratches and falls up to 1 meter and has a 6,700 mAh battery for 10 hours of autonomy.

It is available in various storage capacities and is not economy class. In exchange, you will certainly get the best unit that you will find in this market segment thanks to its features:

• 250 GB: 287 eur.
• 500 GB: 345 eur.
• 1TByte: 434 eur.
• 2 bytes: 549 eur.

WD My Passport Wireless Pro. The concept and design is very similar to the previous one, but with a fundamental change and that is that it uses hard disks instead of SSDs for its internal storage. Of the rest of the features, it retains its own Wi-Fi ac network, can be connected with a cable via the USB 3.0 port, a microSD slot for direct card charging and a 6,700 mAh battery for 10 hours of autonomy.

The use of hard drives can reduce data transfer performance, but significantly reduces the cost and increases storage capacity:

• 1TByte: 165 eur.
• 2 bytes: 154 eur. (Current hot sale)
• 3 bytes: 228 euros.
• 4 bytes: 269 eur.

SSK wireless hard drive. Based on the hard disks, you can store data and access it wirelessly via a 300 Mbps network, a cable via the USB 3.0 port and also in the local network via the included Ethernet LAN connector. It also has a built-in 3800 mAh lithium-polymer battery that can be used for the same or for recharging other mobile devices.

It is available in two storage capacities and if you are looking for savings, there is a little cheaper type:

• 1TByte: 109 eur.
• 2TByte: 149 eur.

SanDisk Connect WirelessStick. In a size and design similar to a flash drive, it can be connected to devices via a USB port, but also wirelessly, which is the design we are interested in in this article. It has its own battery (its capacity is unknown, but due to its format it must be very small) and is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows and Mac devices.

It is available in storage capacities from 16 to 256 Gbytes, although not all of them are available. Perhaps the most interesting is the one we recommend, 200 Gbytes for 81 euros.

Muvit I / O MIODDUW1. Very similar to the SSK model, it uses 2.5-inch hard drives for internal storage and creates its own wireless network with 300Mbps data transmission to connect up to 10 connected devices simultaneously. It also has USB ports for wired connection, Ethernet LAN port and its own battery.

Like the previous one, it is compatible with PCs (Windows, Mac and Linux) and iOS and Android mobile devices and is available with a storage capacity of 1 Tbyte currently on sale for 99 euros.

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