Best External Hard Drive Deals

This Verbatim 1TB Pocket SSD is $180, down from $300 at Amazon. It's the best deal we could find by $32. It offers read and write speeds up to 1000MB/s over a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection, and works with PCs, Macs, PS5, Xbox, and iPhone. Buy Now at Amazon

Today only, as one of its daily deals in its Deal Zone, B&H offers the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD V2 (Monterey) for a final price of $419.99 in cart after an in-cart coupon is automatically applied. That's a savings of $480 off list and the lowest price we could find. Free shipping is included. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video

At Amazon, get the WD_BLACK 2TB C50 Expansion Card for Xbox for $212. It's the best price we could find by $465. This is an officially licensed Xbox Series X|S storage expansion card with 2TB of NVMe SSD capacity and Quick Resume support. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for anyone who regularly moves files between devices with different port types, since the dual connector means you can plug directly into both older USB-A ports and newer USB-C ports without carrying an adapter. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs at this capacity usually run closer to $80 to $100, so $50 or below is worth paying attention to if you move large files between machines or need a fast backup drive you can carry in a pocket. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs at this capacity tend to cost significantly more, so the 4TB option here is worth a look if you need a high-capacity drive you can carry between workstations or travel with. USB4 support means it'll transfer data at full speed on compatible hardware, though it's also backward compatible with USB-C ports if your setup isn't USB4 yet. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact portable storage that works well for transferring large files between devices or keeping a backup you can carry in your pocket, especially useful if your laptop or phone has a USB-C port. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact external SSDs like this are a practical pick for anyone who moves large files between machines or needs a reliable backup drive that fits in a pocket. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful for anyone who travels frequently or stores their SSD in a bag with other gear, since portable drives are more prone to damage outside of a desk setup than most people expect. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs are useful for moving large files between machines or keeping a backup that fits in your pocket, and the 500GB capacity covers most casual use cases. At 2.5 inches and USB 3.2, this one offers faster transfer speeds than a standard flash drive without the bulk of a desktop external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable USB4 NVMe storage at 2TB is a solid option for video editors, photographers, or anyone who moves large files between machines and needs transfer speeds that won't bottleneck their workflow. The USB4 connection means it'll also work with Thunderbolt ports, which makes it a practical pick for Mac users in particular. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful for anyone storing or transporting multiple external hard drives, SD cards, or USB accessories, since each pouch keeps cables and drives together without the tangle. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs at this capacity are still fairly uncommon, so the 4TB option suits anyone who needs to move large video libraries, RAW photo archives, or game collections between machines without carrying a bulky external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

A compact external drive worth considering if you need fast file transfers on the go, especially for moving large photos, videos, or backups between devices without carrying a bulky hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable NVMe drives at this speed tier are usually bulkier or more expensive, so this one is worth a look if you move large video files or backups between machines and want something pocket-sized that won't bottleneck a USB4 or Thunderbolt connection. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed specifically for Xbox users who need more storage without the cost of an SSD, this drive plugs in via USB 3.0 and is pre-formatted for Xbox One and Series X/S out of the box. At 3TB, it gives you room to store a large game library without constantly managing what's installed. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and fast storage you can pocket, this is a solid pick for anyone who moves large files between machines or needs a reliable backup drive that won't take up space in a bag. Buy Now at Newegg

Sized for serious game libraries, this 8TB external drive is built specifically for gaming consoles and PCs where internal storage fills up fast. A straightforward option if your drive space is the bottleneck, not your hardware. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and fast, the T9 is a solid pick for anyone who moves large files between machines regularly or needs reliable external storage for video editing, backups, or gaming on the go. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs at this capacity are useful for video editors, photographers, or anyone moving large files between machines without wanting to rely on cloud storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs at this capacity are typically priced much higher, so the T5 EVO at 4TB is worth a look if you need bulk storage you can carry around — for video files, backups, or a large media library you want access to anywhere. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and fast, the T7 reads at up to 1,050 MB/s, which makes it a practical pick for anyone transferring large files, editing video off an external drive, or just wanting a reliable backup that fits in a pocket. Buy Now at Newegg

Rugged, fast, and compact enough to toss in a bag, the T9 is a solid option for anyone moving large files between machines or backing up a lot of data on the go. At 4TB, you're getting enough storage to handle video libraries, photo archives, or full system backups without swapping drives. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and straightforward, this drive suits anyone who needs a reliable way to carry or back up large amounts of data without lugging around a bulky external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and bus-powered over USB-C, the T7 is a practical option for anyone who needs fast external storage for large files like video footage, backups, or game libraries without carrying around a bulky drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD listed right now, which is worth a look if you need fast transfer speeds on the go — it's rated for up to 2,000 MB/s read, making it a solid option for video editors or anyone moving large files between devices regularly. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs at this capacity are useful for video editors, photographers, or anyone moving large files between machines without wanting to rely on cloud storage. Buy Now at Newegg