Introducing Synology “BeeDrive”: The Ultimate Solution for Smartphone and PC Data Backup and Storage

Synology “BeeDrive”. The feature is that you can easily save/backup data not only on your PC but also on your smartphone. The connection between the PC and BeeDrive is via USB, and the connection with the smartphone is via the Wi-Fi of the PC.

Smartphone cameras are becoming more sophisticated. It is now possible to shoot both still images and videos in high definition and resolution, and many people are probably enjoying posting to SNS and creating video content. On the other hand, the size of photos and video data is increasing, and the storage of smartphones tends to be insufficient. Also, when editing videos on a PC, smooth data sharing between PCs and smartphones is difficult and stressful. The solution to these problems at once is the compact external SSD “BeeDrive” newly released by Synology, which is well known for NAS.

The actual selling price is around 20,700 yen for the 1TB version and around 34,500 yen for the 2TB version.

Supports backup via smartphone Wi-Fi

One way to solve the problem of smartphone storage capacity and data sharing is to add/add a memory card to the smartphone itself, but the iPhone, which has an overwhelming share, has always been incompatible, and even Android is a high-end model. In recent years, it is not a realistic method because non-compatible methods have become mainstream.

A relatively smart method is to save/backup data to a cloud service, but uploading/downloading data takes time (communication costs are incurred if 4G/5G lines are used), and large-capacity storage is possible. If it becomes a cloud service, it is natural to pay a fee, and I am a little worried about the burden. There is also a way to use external storage (USB memory, external SSD/HDD, etc.) that can be used with smartphones, but connecting it every time you back up is troublesome and not smart.

BeeDrive is a compact, lightweight storage that fits in the palm of your hand.Durable enough to protect against drops from a height of up to 2m, so you can carry it with confidence

Then there is this “BeeDrive”. It looks like an ultra-compact external SSD, but its greatest strength is that you can easily back up your smartphone data via Wi-Fi. Since it is easy to link with a PC, it can be said that it is an item that can solve the problems you want to solve this time at once.

BeeDrive is an external SSD that supports USB 10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2) / Type-C. W65mm x D15mm x H65mm and weighs 45g, which is just palm-sized, and the capacity is 1TB and 2TB. It is used by connecting to a Windows 10/11 PC (macOS will be supported at a later date), but it is a major feature that it can back up not only PC data but also smartphone data via Wi-Fi.

If you are suffering from lack of space on your smartphone (both iPhone and Android compatible) with various data such as captured images and videos, you can quickly solve it. It’s convenient because you don’t need to install clunky external storage or sign up for a costly cloud service.

A Type-C cable is included in the package. A Type-A conversion adapter is also included, so the PC side can support either USB shape.

PC backup / synchronization function is also ant

The “BeeDrive” application for Windows PC also has a function to back up the specified folder to the BeeDrive itself. When a new file is added to the specified folder, backup is automatically executed, so it is easy to use to protect important data. Exclude files that exceed a specified capacity, exclude specific file names and extensions, and move data on the BeeDrive main unit to an archive folder instead of deleting it when files on the PC are deleted. There is also a workaround in case you do.

It also has a function to automatically back up the specified PC folder. You can also decide which files to exclude from backup by capacity, file name, and extension, and if the file is changed, you can also set to keep the past version.

It also has a “sync” function. Create a folder for synchronization on the PC and BeeDrive main unit side, and synchronize the data. It will be convenient when you use BeeDrive by connecting it to another PC. If you edit or add a file in the BeeDrive synchronization folder on another PC, you can connect BeeDrive to your usual PC and it will be synchronized and reflected immediately.

The result of CrystalDiskMark 8.0.4c when connected to the USB 10Gbps Type-C connector of a PC that also has a function to automatically synchronize folders set with PC and BeeDrive.Both sequential read and write are fast enough at over 1.000MB/s

Small storage that can be used variously on smartphones and PCs

Although the style is a small external SSD with a USB connection, this unit is widely used due to its smartness that can be used via Wi-Fi. By using the BeeDrive app for Windows and smartphones, you can easily back up your smartphone data and use it on your PC for a variety of uses. It should be a very useful device for those who want to solve the lack of storage space on their smartphones and those who often use both smartphones and PCs in conjunction.