Which NAS devices are portable or can be easily moved?
This page compares 5 NAS devices with verified specifications and prices. Top options include UnifyDrive UT2, UnifyDrive UP6, WD My Passport Wireless Pro 2TB. Prices range from £148 to £1,070. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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UnifyDrive UT2
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£257.66 ≈ | Up to 16TB | 2 | Up to 2.5Gbps | ✓ | ✓ | 33W |
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The UnifyDrive UT2 is a portable NAS with two NVMe M.2 SSD slots, Wi-Fi 6, 2.5GbE networking, built-in battery backup, and direct SD, TF, and CFexpress card backup. It suits photographers, videographers, and other mobile creators who need high-capacity storage and file transfers away from a traditional network. ★ Ideal forThe UT2 specifically suits users seeking a portable NAS because its compact 306g design, protective case, built-in battery, Wi-Fi 6 hotspot mode, and direct camera-card backup make it easy to move and use on location.
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UnifyDrive UP6
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£1069.78 ≈ | Up to 48TB | 6 | Up to 7.88GB/s | ✓ | ✓ | — |
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The UnifyDrive UP6 is a portable, all-flash NAS with six M.2 NVMe bays, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, 10GbE networking, a touchscreen, and a built-in UPS. It suits photographers, videographers, and mobile creative teams that need fast storage, direct media backup, and workstation-style performance away from the studio. ★ Ideal forIt specifically suits people looking for a portable NAS because its compact 1300g chassis has six M.2 bays, a built-in UPS with up to two hours of runtime, a touchscreen, and Wi-Fi access-point mode for use away from fixed networks.
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WD My Passport Wireless Pro 2TB
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£148.40 ≈ | 2TB | 1 | USB 3.0 up to 800MB/s; SD 3.0 up to 104MB/s; 802.11ac up to 433Mb/s | ✓ | — | — |
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The WD My Passport Wireless Pro 2TB is a portable, battery-powered wireless hard drive with USB 3.0, an SD card reader, dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and media streaming features. It suits photographers, videographers, and travelers who need to back up, access, or stream files without carrying a laptop. ★ Ideal forIt suits people seeking a portable NAS because its single 2TB drive, built-in 6400mAh battery, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, SD card reader, and compact 126 x 126 x 24mm design make it easy to move and use away from mains power.
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WD My Passport Wireless Pro 3TB
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£169.80 ≈ | 3 TB | — | USB 3.0: up to 800 MB/s | — | — | — |
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The WD My Passport Wireless Pro 3TB is a portable wireless hard drive with 802.11ac Wi-Fi, a built-in SD card reader, USB 3.0 connectivity, and a rechargeable battery lasting up to 10 hours. It suits photographers, videographers, and travelers who need to back up, access, or stream files without carrying a full NAS or laptop. ★ Ideal forIt specifically suits users seeking a portable NAS-like device because its 3 TB single-drive design, built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi, SD card reader, and rechargeable battery allow it to be moved and used for wireless file access and backups in the field.
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GNARBOX 2.0 SSD 1TB
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£663.72 ≈ | 1TB | — | 350 MB/s | — | — | — |
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The GNARBOX 2.0 SSD 1TB is a rugged, portable backup device with an internal NVMe SSD, SD card slot, two USB-C ports, and one-touch file backup. It suits photographers and videographers who need to copy, review, and manage media in the field without carrying a laptop. ★ Ideal forThis product suits users seeking a portable NAS-like storage device because it weighs about 0.8 lb, has a removable battery lasting 3-6 hours, and provides 1TB of rugged onboard SSD storage with transfer speeds up to 350 MB/s. |
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