Like many, I have been searching for the perfect cloud storage solution. I experimented with OneDrive’s deep integration into the Microsoft ecosystem, explored Proton Drive’s privacy features on Android, and tried Dropbox’s productivity add-ons. Each offered compelling advantages, yet after months of testing, I returned to Google Drive. The reasons weren’t revolutionary, but they were fundamentally practical. While no cloud solution is without quirks, Google Drive is the ultimate hub that ticks all the right boxes.

The most immediate and noticeable difference I experienced was the speed of Google Drive. Google Drive consistently outperformed the other services I tested when uploading and downloading files, especially large ones like my 4K video projects.

Whether I upload vacation videos on my Android phone or large documents from the desktop, Google Drive always does the job without breaking a sweat. In contrast, I had to use a VPN network to unlock faster download and upload speeds on OneDrive and Proton Drive, which was frustrating.

Google Drive, on the other hand, just worked. I didn’t have to fiddle with settings or resort to external tools. This consistent, reliable speed played a significant role in my decision to return to Google’s cloud storage solution.