Portable SSD: simplest option
A sealed portable SSD is convenient, compact and usually well supported. It is the easiest recommendation when you do not already own an NVMe drive.
NVMe enclosure: more flexible
An enclosure lets you choose and replace the drive. It is especially attractive if you already have a spare SSD.
Do not pay for speed the connection cannot deliver
A very fast NVMe drive inside a 10 Gbps USB enclosure will be limited by the enclosure and USB link. Match the parts instead of maximizing one specification.
Shortlist to check on Amazon.ca
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Samsung T7 Shield 1TB Portable SSD
A strong reference point for a durable, ready-to-use USB-C portable SSD.
Crucial X9 Pro 1TB Portable SSD
Worth comparing for compact high-speed storage, project files and backups.
UGREEN M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure 10Gbps
Best when you already own an NVMe drive or want replaceable, upgradeable external storage.
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