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

Anyone who shuffles large files between a laptop and desktop will appreciate how small this drive is, and the USB-C connection keeps transfer speeds quick without needing a separate cable for different devices. 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

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

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

Tossing one in your bag makes sense if you move large files between computers and don't want to babysit a bulky drive, since the titanium casing shrugs off drops and scratches without adding weight. Newegg's version gives you 250GB to work with, which suits photo and document backups more than video editing libraries. 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 hauls footage or files between a laptop and desktop regularly benefits from the T7 Shield's rugged casing, since it's rated to survive drops and water without babying the drive. Newegg has it for a price that undercuts what you'd typically pay for a portable SSD with this kind of durability built in. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shuttles large video files or game libraries between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the fast transfer speeds here, and the rugged, water-resistant shell means it can handle getting tossed in a bag without a case. Newegg's price makes 2TB of portable storage a lot easier to justify. 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

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

Anyone who shuttles large video files or game libraries between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the fast transfer speeds here, and the rugged, water-resistant shell means it can handle getting tossed in a bag without a case. Newegg's price makes 2TB of portable storage a lot easier to justify. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo libraries between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the Thunderbolt/USB4 speeds here, since 8TB means you're less likely to run out of room mid-project. Newegg's price makes it a reasonable option if you've been priced out of high-capacity portable SSDs before. 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

Your laptop's internal drive is probably crammed with photos and video, and this drive hands you an extra 2TB in something small enough to toss in a bag. Transfer speeds are fast enough to edit video files straight off it, so it suits anyone shooting content on the go rather than just backing up documents. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the Mushkin CarbonX 1TB USB 3.1 Gen2 External SSD, a solid pick for anyone needing fast transfer speeds for large files like video projects or game libraries without being tied to a desk. Its compact, rugged build also makes it easy to toss in a bag for travel or on-site work. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs rarely need Thunderbolt 5 speeds, so this drive suits video editors and anyone moving massive files who's working with hardware that can actually use that bandwidth. At 8TB, it also gives you enough room to keep large project libraries on a single drive instead of juggling multiple externals. Buy Now at Newegg