Which external SSD is best for video editing and large files?

For working off the drive, reviewers favor sustained-write consistency and durability over peak burst speed. Rugged options with IP ratings (the Samsung T7 Shield) and Thunderbolt/USB4 pro drives (SanDisk PRO-G40, Corsair EX400U) come up most often, with the caveat that all SSDs can throttle once their cache fills. Multiple creator threads recommend pairing any single drive with a backup workflow.