For work I constantly do use external storage for backup and editing. The new thunderbolt 5 standard now allows for super fast transfer of data.
LaCie:
- Rugged SSD Pro5 4TB for $549 at BHphoto and Amazon.
- Rugged SSD Pro5 2TB for $349 at BHphoto and Amazon.
OWC:
- OWC 4TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD for $549 at BHphoto and Amazon.
- OWC 2TB Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 Portable SSD for $379 at BHphoto and Amazon.
Sabrent:
- Sabrent Rocket XTRM 5 4TB for $599 at Amazon.