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Compare the top 3 portable ssds in Australia 2026
3 portable ssd picks for Australian buyers, compared side by side: ORICO Portable SSD 256GB for the budget buy; DATO ARES Torch 500GB Portable (Value pick); SSK 500GB Portable NVMe SSD (Value pick).
Read the full editorial guideBUDGET PICK
ORICO Portable SSD 256GB (B5PLUS)
Best budget, a compact 256GB drive with a built in USB-C cable
$79.99
Capacity256GB
Read speedUp to 460MB/s
Value for moneyExcellent
BudgetBuilt-in cableUSB-C
- Built in 2 in 1 USB-C cable, so there is no separate lead to carry or lose
- Up to 460MB/s read speed: plenty for backups, documents and photos
- Status indicator light shows when the drive is reading or writing
Why we picked this
This is the cheapest portable SSD in this guide, and for everyday backups it is all most people need. The 256GB capacity holds documents, photos and a healthy chunk of video, and the built in 2 in 1 USB-C cable mean…VALUE PICK
DATO ARES Torch 500GB Portable SSD
Best mid capacity, up to 1050MB/s
$157.99
Capacity500GB
Read / write1050 / 1000MB/s
Owner rating4.7 out of 5 (160 ratings)
Top ratedUp to 1050MB/sUSB 3.2 Gen 2
- 500GB of storage: a useful middle ground between 256GB and 1TB
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 rated up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write
- USB-C connection that works with modern laptops, phones and tablets
Why we picked this
If you want real speed without paying for a full terabyte, the DATO ARES Torch is the mid capacity pick. The 500GB capacity is a useful middle ground (double the ORICO with room for a big photo library or a couple o…VALUE PICK
SSK 500GB Portable NVMe SSD
Best value / console storage, more than 4,000 ratings and PS5 support
$165.99
Capacity500GB
Read speedUp to 1050MB/s
Ratings4,626 ratings
Best valuePS5 / XboxUp to 1050MB/s
- NVMe drive up to 1050MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2 for fast transfers
- More than 4,000 ratings
- Works with Type-C phones, PS5, Xbox, laptops and MacBooks
Why we picked this
This is the best value all rounder in the guide, and the smart pick if you want extra console storage. The SSK is an NVMe drive that hits up to 1050MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2, so transfers, backups and working off the …Which one should you buy?
For most people the Samsung Portable SSD T7 1TB at around 320 dollars is the one to buy - it is the iconic best-selling portable SSD, by far the most-reviewed here and the highest-rated at 4.7 stars, a slim aluminium-cased 1TB drive over USB-C at up to 1050MB/s, which is why it is our pick. If you just want the cheapest way in, the ORICO 256GB at 80 dollars is a compact drive with a built-in 2-in-1 USB-C cable and up to 460MB/s. The DATO ARES Torch 500GB at 146 dollars is a highly rated USB 3.2 Gen 2 drive rated up to 1050/1000MB/s, and the SSK 500GB at 166 dollars is the best-value all-rounder with thousands of ratings and PS5, Xbox, laptop and MacBook support. For recording video on a MagSafe iPhone, the Fikwot 1TB at 180 dollars snaps to the back of the phone and runs the fastest interface here at up to 2050MB/s. And if you want a rugged, trusted-brand drive, the Crucial X9 Pro 1TB at 247 dollars is Mac-ready and IP55 water- and dust-resistant.
For full context on why we ranked these the way we did, what alternatives we considered (and rejected), and the broader buying-guide framework, read the full The Best Portable SSDs in Australia (2026).
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