10 Best Hard Drive For Plex of December 2025

• SD 3.0 card reader for fast media offloads
• Wireless 802.11ac to stream 4K videos and view photos with the My Cloud mobile app on iOS and Android* |*4K streaming requires native player on mobile device with codec support for 4K video files and is subject to mobile device capabilities, hardware and software components and configurations.
• All-day battery (up to 10 hours)* |*Based on streaming HD 720p, 3 Mbps video to one device over Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz single band only. Actual battery life depends on file size, type, format, bitrate, devices connected, Wi-Fi connectivity, settings and other factors.
• Built-in power bank to charge your phone, action camera and more (with output up to 1.5A). Compatibility - Compatible with Windows10, Windows 8.1 or Windows 7, Mac OS X El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks or Mountain Lion operating systems. Requires DLNA/UPnPor Plex-enabled devices for streaming
• 2-year manufacturer's limited warranty

Western Digital

• Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives
• Build a power house gaming computer or desktop setup with a variety of capacities and form factors
• The go to SATA hard drive solution for nearly every PC application from music to video to photo editing to PC gaming. Ax. Sustained transfer rate OD: 190MB/s
• Confidently rely on internal hard drive technology backed by 20 years of innovation
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited warranty

Seagate

• Intel Pentium N3710 Quad-Core 1.6GHz Processor with 4GB DDR3L Memory
• Built-in video transcoding for HD streaming through Plex
• Centralized storage to organize media and improve your workflow
• Quick, easy setup and a robust Device Manager with My Cloud OS 3
• Comprehensive security through password protection and AES 256 bit volume encryption

Western Digital

• 4TB Hard Drive, 64MB Cache, 7200RPM, SATA 6.0Gb/s Enterprise Class Hard Drive
• Heavy Duty, Designed for 24/7/365 Operation HDD. Works for Desktop PC, Mac, RAID System, NAS Network Storage , Surveillance System, CCTV DVR
• Built on award-winning proven design Enterprise-class reliability – Field-proven second-generation design specified at 2M hours MTBF
• (Bare Drive Only) Brown Box Single Pack, (No Screws, Cables or Accessories included) -Friendly Reminder- Please FORMAT HDD on system in order to be detected/shows on system.
• 3 Year Warranty from Reseller, Worry free Return! 100% Full Refund

HGST, a Western Digital Company

• Budget-friendly DLNA-ready NAS device with Hard Drive included
• Entry-class Personal cloud access and share your content anytime anywhere over the Internet
• Easy to set up Plug into your router for instant network access
• Consolidate storage and backup your PC & Mac computers
• Stream videos and photos to your DLNA/UPnP connected devices
• Built-in Bit Torrent client for simplified file downloading and management
• 4TB capacity – 1 Drive bay
• Easy to use with your smartphone or tablet devices - no computer needed
• TAA compliant - Made in Japan
• Compatible Devices: PC, Mac, Android, Apple IOS

BUFFALO

• 5-bay RAID storage, compatible with 2.5"/3.5" SATA hard drive or SSD, supports 16TB hard drive, total capacity up to 80TB. (Note: users need to purchase their own hard drives. These are not included. For stable performance, Seagate IronWolf hard drives or WD Reds are recommended). Compatible with Mac and Windows, and also works with the computers possessing the Thunderbolt 3 interface.
• Unique 2+3 RAID mode: hard drive #1 & #2 can be configured as RAID 0, RAID 1 or Single disk. The remaining drives #3-5 work as single, independent drives.
• Adopts real SUPERSPEED USB3.1 (Gen1) Type-C interface, the read/write speed is up to 410MB/s (SSD in RAID 0).
• Compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux computers. This is a DAS, NOT a NAS.
• D5-300C adopts aluminum enclosure and low-noise fan, which is firm and reliable, of good heat dissipation, and low noise.

TERRAMASTER

• Enjoy enormous desktop storage space for years to come for photos, movies, music, and more
• Designed to work with Windows computers, this external USB drive makes backup, easy with a simple drag and drop. System requirement: Windows 7 or higher operating system
• Setup is easy; Just connect the external hard drive to your Windows computer for automatic recognition no software required
• Includes an 18 inch USB 3.0 cable and 18 watt power adapter
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included 1 year limited warranty and 1 year rescue data recovery services

Seagate

• An affordable, high-performance 2-bay NAS optimized for home and SOHO users, running the latest TOS 4.1 operating system.
• ARM v8 quad-core 1.4GHz CPU with 1 GB RAM (NOT upgradeable), blazingly fast read/write speeds of more than 114 MB/s (RAID 0, WD Red 4TB x 2).
• Supports Emby and Plex media servers, which keep your videos, music, and photos personal media beautifully organized,always ready for on-demand streaming to your PC, mobile device, smart TV, or games console.
• Compatible with 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD. Each bay supports the HDD up to 16TB (Total of 32TB in RAID 0). For stable performance, the WD Reds and the Seagate IronWolfs are recommended.
• Supports Docker, cloud drive sync, multiple backups, remote access and mobile app. Dozens of free applications;Ultra-quiet heat dissipation technology.

TERRAMASTER

• POWERFUL HARDWARE: Intel Apollo J3355 2.0GHz dual-core CPU, and 2GB of RAM (expandable up to 4GB). Blazingly fast speed of 200 MB/s reading and 190 MB/s writing.
• AES hardware encryption engine encrypts shared folders and network data transmission to keep data from unauthorized access.
• Advanced Btrfs file system offering 71,680 system-wide snapshots and 1,024 snapshots per shared folder.
• Real-time hardware transcoding of up to two concurrent 4K video streaming.
• Features an aluminum-alloy shell and intelligent temperature control ultra-quiet fan, good in heat dissipation. Support Seagate IHM. Compatible with 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD. For better and stable perofrmance, Seagate IronWolf NAS HDD??s or WD RED ones are recommended.

TERRAMASTER

• Fast data transfers
• High Capacity add on storage
• Plug and Play Ready for Windows PCs
• WD quality inside and out
• 2 year manufacturer's limited warranty

Western Digital