Generally designed for more large-scale, enterprise-level migrations.More customizable than external hard drives and cables.

Third-party software that you install on both PCs PCs don’t have to be next to each other.Doesn’t require a physical deviceScalable.Syncing files between PCs and storing them in a remote location. Transfer speed is dependent on internet strength.No external hardware or flash drives required.Using Ethernet cables or a wireless internet connection to send files from PC to PC. Often requires you to download and install software that you will only use once.PCs need to be near each other and switched on at the same time.Built-in software that automates the transfer process.The cables’ software lets you select the files and folders you want to transfer. Physical devices are vulnerable to damage, theft, and corruptionĪ cable connecting both PCs via USB ports.Transfer files via a copy-and-paste process. Manual transfer with an external hard driveĪ storage device that you insert into one PC at a time.

Dropbox transfer files