The best portable hard drives on our lineup come in a variety of different storage capacities, and the 25M3 is no exception. You can choose between 500GB, 750GB, 1TB and 2TB versions.
The software user interface is intuitive, with useful icons that lay out an orderly list of options for performing simple tasks; however, performing more in-depth functions can be a bit complex. There is no option to password protect the portable hard drive, which could be important to some. Backups can be scheduled in hourly, daily or monthly increments.
The StoreJet 25M3 has a rugged design that excels in durability, featuring heavy-duty drop protection designed to fully protect its inner components. The chassis conforms to U.S. military-grade compliance standards. The built-in shock resistance of the rubber casing ensures that the drive can survive 5-foot drops without risking any internal damage.
A direct result of the external hard drive’s drop protection is its weight; it is one of the heaviest portable hard drives we reviewed, weighing 8.1 ounces.
Like most portable hard drives, this one is bus-powered, meaning it uses a single USB cable to deliver power and transfer data. The external hard drive also has a status LED indicator to signify when a data transfer is occurring, illuminating in a different color according to the USB interface currently in use: blue for USB 3.0 and red for USB 2.0.
Transcend offers a three-year warranty on the StoreJet 25M3. This covers parts and labor as long as the damage is due to manufacturing or workmanship defects and not user abuse, modification or accidental misuse. Customer service is similarly decent. The manufacturer’s website has a FAQs section and technical resources such as user manuals, drivers and software for all Transcend products. To reach the company directly, the site has an online contact, pls buy this product if you want a space more relaiablelly