15 best hard drives from Aliexpress

One of the most modern and high-tech solutions in the field of devices for storing and transmitting information is the use of wireless hard drives. Their main area of ​​application is working with gadgets that do not have a full-fledged USB connector (of course, you can get by with an adapter, but the read and write speed drops dramatically after such manipulations), namely tablets and smartphones. In addition, the SSM-F200 will come in handy for those who plan to constantly switch the hard drive between different devices - via Wi-Fi this is much faster and more convenient. You will have to pay for comfort with an increased price tag and the need to sometimes recharge the internal battery of the hard drive.

The Blueendless external hard drive earned a place in the rankings for its low cost combined with high quality. For just over a thousand rubles, you can get a decent data transfer rate and a spindle speed of 5400 RpM.You won’t be able to find a better hard drive for the money, at least on Aliexpress. The black matte body of the device is pleasant to the touch. The disk size allows you to take it with you anywhere: the parameters are 12 * 7.7 * 1.35 cm. Judging by the reviews, Blueendless malfunctions are very rare, and if they happen, then, firstly, they do not affect the data contained on the disk and secondly, they are covered by a 3-year manufacturer's warranty.

Feishuo K107 is an unusual external hard drive with a corrugated surface. It comes with a hard case, you can choose from 4 case colors. Aluminum alloy was used for manufacturing. The HDD rotates at 5400 rpm, like many models from Chinese brands. In the reviews on Aliexpress, they note the high quality of the external hard drive and the complete case. The data transfer rate is quite satisfied with the buyers. The materials are solid, the assembly is of high quality, although there are cracks along the edges, inside of which dust can get. Before using the hard drive, it is recommended to format it in a suitable file system, otherwise older devices may not see the disk.

Budget model of a standard form factor with a stylish design. For the basic version, you will have to pay a little more than a thousand rubles. There is compatibility with USB 3.0, which has a positive effect on the speed of reading and writing data. It was not possible to find official figures from the manufacturer, but in the reviews, buyers share the results of numerous tests - and they are quite satisfied with the results. Other characteristics (SATA 6 GB / s interface, rotation speed of 5400 rpm) are not amazing, but quite worthy for gadgets in this price segment. The device is available in five colors from classic black to deep pink.

If for a stationary hard drive one of the most important characteristics is the speed of work, then for external hard drives everything is different. Here, capacity and compactness often come to the fore, since such devices are used as a kind of “big flash drive”: they take them with them to work and on business trips, various trips, etc. One of the devices that perfectly fits these criteria is the external SSD King Dian P10. Despite its minimal size, it will fit up to 2 TB of files, and the connection is available even to a mobile phone. If we talk about the shortcomings, the reviews mention the rapid discharge of the smartphone battery, as well as the fact that the device is very hot.

The form factors of hard drives for desktop computers and laptops are different.The laptop can only install a 2.5-inch hard drive, and HGST has just such parameters. However, he received a place in the ranking not only because of his size, but also due to good technical characteristics. The internal hard drive does not slow down: a spindle speed of 5400 rpm and a decent amount of cache can ensure fast and uninterrupted operation of the hard drive. Among the shortcomings, users noted a slight noise during operation, as if something was being scratched inside, and the device heating up to 58 ° C, however, almost all budget models with Aliexpress have similar problems.

The advantage of this Seagate model is such a parameter as the cache size: in the C2979 for 1 TB it is 128 MB, which ensures high speed of information processing. The rest of the specifications are quite standard: write speed of 100 MB/s, 930 GB of available memory and an average seek time of up to 13 ms. Due to its size of 2.5 inches, this hard drive is not suitable for computers, it can only be installed on a laptop.Reviews for the product on Aliexpress are mostly positive, but some buyers are dissatisfied with the volume of the hard drive: sounds are clearly audible when positioning the magnetic heads. Before working with the device, users are advised to format it.

A large number of orders and a high rating of Toshiba is ensured by the fact that buyers trust the company, which appeared long before Aliexpress and is firmly entrenched in the market. Buying this hard drive will be a great solution for those who are afraid to buy "no-name" products, but do not want to overpay for a similar product in an offline store. In terms of technical characteristics, the DT01ACA100 is no better, but no worse than most models from Aliexpress. Its real capacity is 930 GB, the interface is SATA III. This model is 3.5 inches, and therefore suitable for installation on a desktop computer, server, media player, but not on a laptop. The disadvantages include increased weight and the high price of an internal hard drive.

Western Digital WD5000AAKX is a 3.5-inch hard drive designed to speed up computers, DVRs and other devices. AliExpress has hard drive capacity options for all occasions: from 250 GB to 4 TB, such an assortment is rarely found in other stores. A nice bonus - a SATA cable for connection is included. There is one important nuance that you need to know before buying - the devices are not new, so the case may not have a completely marketable appearance. This does not affect the quality of internal hard drives, but the life of Western Digital may be reduced. Despite this, reviews recommend a hard drive, because it represents the best value for money.

Another hard drive from Seagate, but this time of a full size (3.5-inch form factor), designed for use in personal computer system units. At a slightly higher cost compared to the already mentioned C2979, this model boasts increased storage capacity, expanded cache and transfer speeds up to 210 MB / s. The buyers of this hard drive did not have any problems with performance and reliability, except that the procedure for connecting to the system is not obvious to ordinary users here (the device may not appear in the list of available ones immediately, and then it will have to be added manually through the Disk Management panel).

Outwardly, an unremarkable hard drive has proven itself from the start of sales. The device is based on the SM2258XT controller, it supports caching in SLC mode (the most enduring type of flash memory). The declared speeds are slightly less than the limits available for SATA3, but when it comes to such values, there is no particular point in chasing a couple of tens of megabytes per second. However, potential buyers need to keep in mind: if the disk is significantly filled with information (60% of the volume or more), the data processing speed will gradually decrease down to the average values ​​in the HDD (since the principle of operation of the SLC cache is based on the use of free space).

Apparently, in an attempt to grab at least a piece of Kingston's glory and market, many Chinese manufacturers come up with brands that are consonant in name for their products.Despite the obvious plagiarism, the hard drives from Kingchuxing turned out to be quite high quality and worthy of recommendations. Among the advantages, we note a wide range of devices of very different capacities, a pleasant price and a low percentage of defects (that is, the almost complete absence of negative reviews). Hard drives come with random chips and, accordingly, the speed range may also differ, but in general, SSDs are quite fast and for the average user, the difference in class compared to more famous brands will be hardly noticeable.

Unlike most of the mentioned companies, Londisk cannot be attributed to unknown manufacturers - their memory cards have already gained some popularity and are among the top sellers on Aliexpress. As for the SSD discussed in this review, its main advantage was a considerable amount of cache (256 MB). It will definitely come in handy for gamers, as the structure of gaming applications often involves working with numerous small files. In the reviews, users note that the write and read speed of the device is very decent even when connected via SATA2. A nice bonus for those who decide to buy will be the availability of a guarantee and gifts (micro SD card and SATA cable).

For a very economical price tag, the user is offered a stylish and miniature device, albeit not the fastest. At the same time, it should be noted that only the 120 GB version seriously sags in speed, while other devices give out standard values ​​​​for their segment in the region of 500 MB / s (for the SATA 3 interface). The warranty resource is indicated here at 1,000,000 hours, which is quite decent (even if the numbers were overestimated). A fly in the ointment in this line can be called the volume of the cache - information about it could not be found in principle, which most likely indicates the minimum values ​​​​of it. The disadvantages include the fact that the seller confirms the order for a long time, although the delivery process itself rarely takes more than 14 days.

Although Kingston is considered an American corporation, due to the fact that its largest production facilities are concentrated in China, products can be safely purchased on AliExpress without fear of fakes. The A400 SSD line is one of the latest developments in the SSD industry, featuring fast performance, reliability and durability. This hard drive is one of the popular budget solutions for speeding up system boot and “resuscitation” of old office machines. It is worth saying that the average price tag of the A400 on Aliexpress is not very profitable compared to most chain stores, and the most interesting option for buying is a period of various discounts and promotions.