Best External Hard Drive Deals

Handy for creators who need to back up large video or photo libraries without relying on cloud storage, with a built-in cooling fan for sustained transfer sessions. It's currently priced the same as list at $400, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Handy for photographers or video editors who need fast transfer speeds and enough space to back up entire projects without lugging around a bulky external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Small enough to toss in a bag, this drive suits anyone who needs quick file transfers or extra backup space without lugging around a bulky hard drive. USB 3.2 speeds mean you're not stuck waiting around when moving large files between devices. Buy Now at Newegg

Extra storage for backing up photos, documents, or game libraries without relying on cloud storage, and the 2TB capacity suits anyone who fills up a laptop drive quickly. Best Buy has it priced at $180, matching the standard list price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone shooting 4K video or backing up large photo libraries will appreciate having 4TB in a drive small enough to slip in a pocket, with rugged, water-resistant construction that holds up to being tossed in a bag. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo libraries between devices will appreciate the USB-C speeds here, plus it's compact enough to toss in a bag without a second thought. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots video or moves large files regularly will appreciate the fast transfer speeds and rugged, drop-resistant build, making it a solid pick for on-the-go backups. Newegg has it at a price that makes 1TB of portable storage easy to justify. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or hauling large files off set will appreciate the fast transfer speeds here, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means you don't have to babysit it in a bag. Newegg has it priced well below what you'd typically pay for a portable SSD with this level of durability. Buy Now at Newegg

Toting large video files or game libraries gets easier with the Extreme Portable SSD, since 2TB gives you room to spare without lugging around a bulky drive. Its rugged, drop-resistant build also makes it a solid pick if you're often working outside a controlled office setup. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets a lot faster with read speeds up to 2,000MB/s, so it suits creatives who move big files often and need a rugged drive that can handle drops and dust on the go. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo files between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the compact size and solid transfer speeds here, and at 1TB you get enough space to skip constant file deletion. Newegg's pricing on this one makes it a reasonable backup drive for creative work or general overflow storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling large video files or backups on the go will appreciate how much faster this SSD transfers data compared to a typical flash drive, and its compact size means it won't weigh down your bag. Newegg's pricing on it also makes it a reasonable entry point if you're building out portable storage without committing to a higher-capacity drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Photographers and video editors hauling large files will appreciate how much faster this drive moves data compared to a standard external hard drive, and 2TB gives you room to work without constantly offloading files. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots high-resolution photo or video knows how fast storage fills up, and this drive's rugged, drop-resistant build makes it a solid pick for backing up files on location rather than trusting a laptop's internal drive. Newegg's version comes with fast transfer speeds that make offloading large folders less of a waiting game. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who backs up large files on the go will appreciate how compact and rugged this drive is compared to standard external SSDs, and 1TB gives you enough room for a full photo or video library without needing a laptop nearby. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots high-res video or works with large files on the go will appreciate the fast transfer speeds here, especially since 2TB gives you room to stop juggling external drives. It's also rated for drops and water exposure, so it holds up better than a typical portable drive if you're tossing it in a bag daily. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuttling large video or photo libraries between machines will notice the USB4 speeds here, since transfer times shrink considerably compared to standard USB-C drives, and 4TB gives you plenty of room to avoid constant offloading. Buy Now at Newegg

Toss this in a bag for daily commuting or travel without worrying about drops, since the titanium casing holds up better than the plastic shells most external drives use. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries goes a lot faster with this drive, and its compact size makes it easy to toss in a bag for editing work on the go. Buy Now at Newegg