Picking A Backup Plan

[Mike Soda]

I probably should've done this sooner but since I was & still am broke (not for long) it had to be put off. Currently the only form of backup my personal files have is a 16GB Patriot Xporter XT USB 2.0 stick & my Galaxy S7's internal storage. I would like to very soon update that USB to a 32GB or greater USB. In addition I'd like an internal contingency plan as well, although right now the only one I'm aware of that fits the bill is a 1TB Western Digital Black. 7200RPM is a must & although I know WD Blue offers that at a much cheaper price, I prefer a 5 year manufacturers warranty's wherever possible.

 

1a: If I decided to just get a 256GB Patriot Supersonic Magnum 2, is there a way I can use that like a bootable internal HDD & mirror or image my OS + all files to it?

 

2a: Even though it's USB 3.1 Gen. 1, would that still be too slow even compared to an Internal WD Black?

 

3: If neither of the above choices are optimal, should I just get a 1TB WD Black for OS + 32GB USB for personal files?

 

4: Does Seagate make a 1TB 7200RPM HDD with a 5 year warranty priced similar & with the same or better durability as a WD Black?

Edited July 30, 2017 by Mike Soda
Removed Supersonic XT USB due to horrible reviews.

[Mike Soda]

*Update: Reading reviews about the Supersonic Boost XT's rubber case ripping off so will discard that from OP.