Best External Hard Drive Deals

Compact and bus-powered, this drive suits anyone who needs fast, reliable storage they can toss in a bag without carrying cables or an adapter. Buy Now at Newegg

The Samsung T7 is a compact, fast external SSD that works well for anyone moving large files between computers or backing up data on the go, and at $430 it's $120 off the $550 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and bus-powered, this drive suits anyone who needs fast, portable storage without carrying around a bulky enclosure or external power cable — USB 3.2 speeds make it noticeably quicker than a standard flash drive for moving large files. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and straightforward, this drive works well for anyone who needs extra storage on the go without carrying around a bulky external hard drive. 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

Newegg has the SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD for anyone who needs to move large video files or backups quickly without lugging around a bulky external drive, thanks to its rugged, compact build and fast transfer speeds. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets a lot faster with this drive, since it handles the transfer speeds that spinning hard drives just can't match. It's compact enough to toss in a bag, making it a solid pick for anyone who needs 2TB of storage on the go. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or shuffling large project files between machines will appreciate the transfer speeds here, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means it can handle life in a camera bag without extra padding. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs in this size are useful for offloading photos and videos from a laptop or phone without relying on cloud storage, and at $58 this one runs about $7 below its list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Compact and bus-powered, this drive suits anyone who needs to move large files between devices without carrying a bulky hard drive or hunting for a power outlet. Buy Now at Amazon

Compact and bus-powered over USB-C, the Crucial X9 is a straightforward pick for anyone who needs fast, reliable external storage for large files, backups, or moving data between machines without carrying around a bulky drive. 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

Anyone who shuffles between a desk setup and a laptop will appreciate the magnetic mount that lets this drive stick right to your device or a compatible stand, keeping cables and clutter to a minimum during transfers. Buy Now at Newegg

Thunderbolt 5 delivers transfer speeds fast enough to handle large video files, raw photo libraries, or game installs without the usual wait, making this a practical pick for creators or power users who move big data regularly and want the headroom that TB5 provides over older interfaces. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers or video editors who need fast transfer speeds and reliable storage that fits in a pocket, since 2TB gives you room for large project files without dragging around a bulky external drive. Newegg's version is worth checking if you want to compare pricing against other retailers before buying. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries goes faster with the SanDisk Extreme's fast transfer speeds, and its rugged, drop-resistant build makes it a solid pick for tossing in a bag without worrying about damage. Buy Now at Newegg

Editing 4K footage on location or backing up work files between office and home both call for something rugged, and the T7 Shield's IP65 water and dust resistance means you don't have to baby it in a bag. Newegg's version gives you 1TB of fast external storage without the bulk of a traditional hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

This drive suits Mac users who want extra backup storage or Time Machine capacity without fussing over formatting, since it's preformatted for macOS out of the box. It's currently priced at list, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Rugged portable SSDs like this one suit anyone who moves files between machines regularly or needs reliable backup storage they can toss in a bag without worrying about drops or dust. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg's Orico Supre USB4 Portable SSD 2TB suits anyone shuttling large video files or game libraries between machines, since USB4 speeds cut down transfer waits compared to standard USB-C drives. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shuffles large files between laptops or backs up photos on the go will appreciate the compact size and speed here, since it skips the bulk of a traditional external hard drive. Newegg has it in a capacity that suits everyday backups without requiring you to manage cloud storage limits. Buy Now at Newegg