Best External Hard Drive Deals

This external hard drive gives you 5TB of backup space for photos, videos, or game libraries without relying on cloud storage, and it's compatible with both Mac and PC via USB. It's currently priced at $285, matching the standard list price, so there's no discount factored in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Portable storage like this suits Xbox owners running out of room for game installs, since 5TB is enough for dozens of large titles without needing to uninstall anything. Currently listed at its $290 list price, so no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Portable editors and photographers who need serious speed on the go will appreciate this, since Thunderbolt bandwidth lets you work directly off the drive without waiting on transfers first. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg carries the OWC 8TB Envoy Ultra with Thunderbolt 5 speeds, a solid pick for video editors and photographers moving huge files who need both fast transfers and enough capacity to skip constant offloading. Buy Now at Newegg

This one's built for anyone hauling large video files or backups between machines, with 4TB of storage in a drive small enough to fit in your pocket. Newegg has it for $1,000, a $145 discount off the $1,145 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo files between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the M.2 form factor here, since it fits in a pocket without the bulk of a traditional external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone handling sensitive files on the go, like IT admins or contractors working with client data, gets hardware-level encryption without relying on software to keep files locked down. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who wants storage that keeps up with a laptop's onboard drive will appreciate the fast transfer speeds here, and the RGB lighting is a nice touch if you like your gear to look as good as it performs. Buy Now at Newegg

Editing 4K footage or backing up large project files off a laptop drive becomes a lot less painful with 8TB of NVMe speed in a pocketable enclosure. Anyone shooting video or working with big datasets on the go gets desktop-level speeds without being tied to a desk. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for backing up photos or documents without relying on cloud storage, and useful for anyone who needs to move large files between computers. It's currently priced at list, so there's no discount to speak of right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone shuffling large video files or working off external drives day to day will notice the Thunderbolt speeds here, since it's built to keep pace with demanding creative workflows rather than just basic file storage. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large media files or moving projects between computers is quicker when your storage isn't the bottleneck, and this drive's compact size means it can just live in your bag without adding bulk. Buy Now at Newegg

This portable SSD attaches magnetically for a cable-free way to expand storage on the go, making it a solid fit for photographers and video editors juggling large files between devices. Newegg's version gives you 2TB of space without the bulk of a traditional external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuttling large video or photo libraries between machines will appreciate the USB4 speeds here, since transfers that normally eat up your afternoon finish in a fraction of the time. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the Orico RV500 RGB Portable NVMe SSD, a solid pick for anyone who wants fast transfer speeds for large video files or game libraries without being tied to a desk. The RGB lighting is a nice touch for gamers who like their gear to match their setup, but the real selling point is the NVMe speed in a pocket-sized drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo libraries between a laptop and desktop will appreciate having 4TB of fast storage that fits in a pocket, no cables or power brick needed. Newegg's price point makes it a reasonable way to add serious backup capacity without committing to a bulkier external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling large video files or backups on the go will appreciate how much storage this packs into such a small drive, without needing a wall outlet or bulky cables. Newegg's price makes it a reasonable way to add serious capacity to your laptop bag without committing to a full external hard drive setup. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or backing up large photo libraries on the go will appreciate the fast transfer speeds and rugged, drop-resistant build. It's compact enough to toss in a bag without worrying about it getting damaged in transit. Buy Now at Newegg

Photographers and video editors working with large RAW files or 4K footage benefit most from the 4TB capacity and fast transfer speeds here, especially if you're tired of juggling multiple smaller drives. Newegg has it for $730, just $10 off the $740 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Samsung's T5 EVO fits well if you're backing up large photo or video libraries and want something durable enough to toss in a bag without babying it, and 2TB gives you plenty of room to work with before you have to think about cloud storage. Newegg's pricing on it makes it a reasonable pickup if you've been waiting for external storage that won't choke on big transfer jobs. Buy Now at Newegg