Best External Hard Drive Deals

Anyone shuffling files between a laptop and desktop or backing up projects on the go will appreciate the compact size and 1TB of storage here, since it skips the bulk of a traditional external hard drive without sacrificing space. Buy Now at Newegg

Small enough to toss in a bag, this drive suits anyone who needs to move large files between computers without waiting around for a slow transfer. USB 3.2 speeds mean it can handle video files and big backups without becoming a bottleneck. Buy Now at Newegg

Storing and playing games straight from the drive works well if you're constantly juggling Xbox game installs and running out of console storage, and this 12TB model gives you plenty of room to stop deleting titles just to make space, though it's currently at its $550 list price with no discount applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

Backing up large photo or video libraries from a Mac is the main use case here, since it's formatted for macOS out of the box and offers 4TB of storage for archiving files you don't want clogging up your internal drive. It's currently priced at $260, matching the list price, so there's no active discount right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Backing up photos, game libraries, or work files without relying on cloud storage is the main use case here, and it suits anyone who wants a plug-and-play drive without setup. It's currently priced at $145, matching the standard list price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Newegg has the Samsung T7 Shield 2TB Portable SSD, a solid option for photographers or video editors who need to move large files fast and toss the drive in a bag without babying it thanks to the rugged, water- and dust-resistant casing. Buy Now at Newegg

Crucial's X6 gives you a lot of storage in a pocket-sized drive, which suits anyone backing up large photo or video libraries without lugging around a bulky external hard drive. Newegg's price makes it a reasonable option if you've been putting off adding extra storage to your setup. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable storage that fits in your pocket but hits speeds close to what you'd expect from an internal drive, so it's worth a look if you shuffle large video or photo files between devices. Newegg's price makes it easier to justify grabbing the extra terabyte instead of settling for a smaller drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Speed matters most here, so this suits anyone shuttling large video files or backups between devices, since the T9 reads at up to 2,000MB/s and shrugs off drops thanks to its rugged casing. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo files between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the compact size and fast transfer speeds this drive offers, and 2TB gives you enough room to skip constant file deletion. Newegg's price makes it a reasonable option if you want extra storage without committing to a bulkier external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers or video editors who need fast external storage without lugging around a bulky drive, and Newegg has it for $120 off the list price right now. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots video or backs up large photo libraries will appreciate the fast transfer speeds and rugged, drop-resistant design that holds up in a bag or on location. 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

Anyone tired of tangled cables or dead batteries mid-transfer will appreciate the magnetic mount, which keeps this drive locked to compatible devices without a separate case or grip. At 512GB, it's a practical option for offloading photos and video on the go without lugging around a bulkier external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone working with large video files or backups will notice the difference here, since the rapid USB-C transfer speeds cut down on the wait when moving big libraries between drives. At 8TB, it's enough storage to consolidate multiple older drives into one, without needing an external power source. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries goes faster with this drive's read speeds, and its compact size makes it easy to toss in a bag without a second thought. Newegg has it at 1TB, so it suits anyone who needs real storage without lugging around a bulky external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuttling large video or photo files between machines will appreciate the NVMe speeds packed into a pocket-sized enclosure, without needing to plug into a wall outlet. It's a solid pick if your current external drive can't keep up with your work, since bus power alone drives the fast transfer rates here. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who moves large video files or backs up multiple devices on the go will appreciate the USB-C speeds here, since transferring big folders won't tie up your afternoon. It's compact enough to toss in a bag alongside a laptop without adding noticeable bulk. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries becomes much faster with this drive, and its compact size makes it a solid pick for anyone who needs serious storage that fits in a pocket. Buy Now at Newegg