Best External Hard Drive Deals

Today only, shop the WD 5TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, now $180, at B&H, down from $300. That price also beats Amazon's current price of $219 for the same drive. It connects over USB 3.0 for fast transfer speeds and comes preformatted for Windows, with the option to easily reformat for Mac. Deal ends today.  Buy Now at B&H Photo Video

At Amazon, get this Verbatim 1TB Pocket Portable SSD for $140. It's another $10 drop since last month and the best deal we've seen for this model. It offers read and write speeds up to 1000MB/s and connects via USB-C to PCs, Macs, tablets, phones, and consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Buy Now at Amazon

Handy for backing up large photo or video libraries, since this drive moves files far faster than a standard external hard drive while staying small enough to slip in a pocket. Newegg has it for $230, which is $45 off the $275 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Travelers and anyone backing up large photo or video files will appreciate the USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds, which move data faster than a typical external hard drive without the bulk. Newegg has the Maiwo 1TB model if you want pocket-sized storage that can keep up with your transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Your photos and video files pile up fast if you shoot regularly, and this drive gives you enough space to offload them without carrying multiple cards or drives around. The rugged, water-resistant build also makes it a solid option if you're working outdoors or on location rather than just at a desk. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries goes a lot faster with the T7's USB 3.2 speeds, and 2TB gives you enough room to skip external hard drives entirely. It's small enough to toss in a bag, so it suits anyone who needs reliable storage on the go rather than sitting at a desk. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable storage that actually matches the speed of modern laptops, the SE880 is worth a look if your current workflow involves shuffling large video or photo files between devices. Newegg has it in a compact aluminum body that handles heat better than most external drives this size, so performance stays consistent during longer transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Transferring large files or backing up photos becomes a lot less painful when your drive fits in a pocket and doesn't need a separate power cable, which is the main appeal of this little SSD. It suits anyone who moves between a laptop and desktop often and wants storage that keeps up without the bulk of a traditional external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the OWC 4TB Express 1M2 USB4 Portable NVMe SSD for creators or anyone shuffling large video or photo libraries, since USB4 speeds let you work directly off the drive instead of waiting on transfers to a desktop. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo files between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the NVMe speeds here, especially on tight deadlines where transfer time actually matters. It's a solid pick if you want a rugged external drive that won't bottleneck a fast internal SSD. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling large video or photo files will appreciate how little desk space this drive takes up while still moving data at USB 3.1 speeds, and its drop-resistant shell makes it reasonable to toss in a bag without a separate case. Newegg has it priced well for the storage capacity if you're comparing against other portable SSDs in the 1TB range. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling large video files or backups across multiple computers will appreciate how quickly this drive transfers data without needing a power outlet. It's a solid option if you want extra storage that fits in your pocket and keeps up with your workflow. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone running out of space for photo libraries, video projects, or backups will appreciate having 4TB to work with, and the USB-C connection keeps transfer speeds quick instead of bottlenecking your workflow. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots video or works with large files will appreciate the fast transfer speeds, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means you can toss it in a bag without babying it. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone handling sensitive files on the go will appreciate the built-in keypad and hardware encryption here, since there's no software to install and no password stored on a computer that could get compromised. It's a solid pick for professionals who need portable storage that meets compliance requirements without relying on cloud security. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots video or works with large files on the go will appreciate having 4TB of rugged, fast storage that fits in a pocket, and the included password protection is a nice bonus if you're carrying sensitive work files around. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the OWC Express 1M2 1TB Portable NVMe Thunderbolt SSD, a solid pick for video editors or photographers who need to move large files fast between a laptop and external drive without a cable bottleneck. The compact build also makes it easy to toss in a bag for on-location shoots or travel work. Buy Now at Newegg

Worth a look if you shuttle large files between computers often, since USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds mean less time waiting around for transfers to finish. The compact, pocket-friendly build also makes it easy to toss in a bag without adding bulk. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling files between a laptop and phone will appreciate the dual USB-A and USB-C connectors on this drive, letting you skip the dongles entirely when moving data between devices. Buy Now at Newegg