DealNews - Computer Storage Devices - Media and Data Storage

Patriot Transporter Lite 512GB USB 3.2 External SSD for $80

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:35:40 -0400

Speed and portability matter here: this drive relies on USB 3.2 to move large files quickly, making it a solid pick for anyone who backs up projects or games on the go and doesn't want to wait around for transfers to finish. Buy Now at Newegg

Features

512GB storage capacity
USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface
Portable external SSD design
Type-C connectivity
Model: PTPL512GPEC

Sabrent Dual Bay USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Docking Station for $47

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:34:44 -0400

Handy for backing up or cloning drives without opening your computer case, since you just slot in 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives directly. It's $9.39 off the list price at Newegg, about 17% below the usual cost. Buy Now at Newegg

Features

Dual bay docking for 2.5 or 3.5 inch drives
Supports SATA I, II, and III SSDs or HDDs
Fast USB 3.0 data transfer speeds
Compact space saving design
Model: EC-HD2B

2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0 Hard Drive Enclosure for $14

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:34:08 -0400

Anyone with a spare 2.5-inch drive sitting in a drawer can turn it into portable storage with this enclosure, no tools or technical know-how required beyond sliding the drive in and plugging it into a USB port. Buy Now at Newegg

Features

2.5 inch SATA to USB 3.0 enclosure
Compatible with HDD and SSD
Supports Windows and Mac OS
Portable hard drive mobile box
High-speed USB 3.0 interface

USB 3.1 NVMe M.2 SSD Enclosure for $21

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:33:52 -0400

Handy for anyone upgrading laptops or building a new PC, since it lets you repurpose an old NVMe M.2 drive as fast external storage instead of tossing it once it's swapped out. Buy Now at Newegg

Features

10Gbps data transfer speeds
Supports NVMe and SATA dual protocols
Compatible with M.2 2230 SSDs
Durable aluminum alloy construction
USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface

2.5-Inch SATA to USB-C 5Gbps External Hard Drive Enclosure for $32

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:32:50 -0400

Handy for repurposing an old laptop hard drive or SSD into portable storage, since you just slide the drive in and connect via USB-C instead of buying a whole new external drive. Newegg's version supports 5Gbps speeds, so it works well for backups or transferring large files without a major slowdown. Buy Now at Newegg

Features

5Gbps transfer speeds
USB-C interface
Aluminum enclosure for durability
Compatible with 2.5 inch SATA SSD and HDD
Tool-free portable external hard drive storage

LaCie Rugged 2TB Portable Hard Drive for $150

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:31:46 -0400

Built to survive drops, dust, and water splashes, this one suits photographers and videographers who need storage they can toss in a bag without babying it, and it's currently priced at list, so no discount applies right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

WD My Passport Ultra 4TB External Portable Hard Drive for Mac for $260

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:38 -0400

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

Features

OS and Time Machine compatibility

WD My Passport Ultra for Mac 2TB External Portable Hard Drive for $180

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:31 -0400

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

Features

OS and Time Machine compatibility

WD Easystore 6TB Portable Hard Drive for $320

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:25 -0400

Handy for backing up a large photo or video library without relying on the cloud, and it's currently priced at list, so there's no discount factored into the $320 you'd pay. Buy Now at Best Buy

Features

Portable compact design for on-the-go storage
Seamless plug-and-play connectivity
Included backup software for easy file protection
Safeguard photos, videos, and important documents
Reliable storage for your digital memories

WD P10 2TB External Portable Hard Drive for $175

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:22 -0400

Anyone needing extra storage for gaming, photos, or backups on the go will appreciate the rugged, compact build that survives drops better than a typical external drive, and it's currently priced at $175 with no discount applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

Features

5TB storage capacity
Portable form factor for gaming anywhere
Compatible with console and PC platforms
Stores up to 125 games
Designed specifically for portable gaming

WD My Passport for Mac 2TB Portable Hard Drive for $175

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:30:07 -0400

Handy for Mac users who need extra backup space or want to offload photos and video without relying on the cloud; it's formatted for Mac out of the box, and at $175, it's currently priced at list with no discount right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Features

Mac-optimized portable storage
Automated backup software for data loss prevention
Password protection for unauthorized access prevention
USB-A and USB-C cable connectivity
Compact portable design

WD My Passport for Mac 4TB Portable Hard Drive for $255

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:29:57 -0400

This one's for Mac users who need extra storage for backups, video files, or Time Machine without relying on the cloud, and it's formatted specifically for macOS out of the box. It's currently priced at list, so there's no discount factored in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Features

Mac-optimized portable storage
Automated backup software for data loss prevention
Password protection for unauthorized access prevention
USB-A and USB-C cable connectivity
Compact portable design

WD Easystore 5TB External USB 3.2 Hard Drive for $275

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:29:35 -0400

Anyone building a backup routine for photos, videos, or large media libraries will appreciate the 5TB of storage here without needing a second drive anytime soon, and it's currently listed at its regular price of $275 with no discount applied. Buy Now at Best Buy

Features

Portable compact design for on-the-go storage
Seamless plug-and-play connectivity
Included backup software for easy file protection
Safeguard photos, videos, and important documents
Reliable storage for your digital memories

WD P10 5TB External Portable Hard Drive for $290

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:29:08 -0400

Handy for backing up photos or game libraries without relying on cloud storage, and it works right out of the box with USB connections on both PCs and Macs. It's currently priced at list, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Features

5TB storage capacity for massive game libraries
High-performance gaming drive for console and PC
Portable form factor for on-the-go gaming
Expands storage potential of your gaming system
Optimized specifically for competitive gamers

WD Easystore 2TB External USB Portable Hard Drive for $165

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:29:03 -0400

Anyone needing extra backup space or portable storage for photos and files without relying on the cloud will find this a solid pickup, and it's currently priced right at retail with no markdown. Buy Now at Best Buy

Features

Portable compact design for on-the-go storage
Seamless plug-and-play connectivity
Included backup software for easy file protection
Safeguard photos, videos, and important documents
Reliable storage for your digital memories

WD D10 8TB External Portable Hard Drive for $400

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:28:45 -0400

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

Features

8TB storage for up to 200 games
7200 RPM high-performance drive
Speeds up to 250MB/s
Integrated active cooling technology
Compatible with PC and consoles

WD Easystore 1TB USB 3.2 Portable Hard Drive for $145

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:28:41 -0400

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

Features

Portable compact design for on-the-go storage
Seamless plug-and-play connectivity
Included backup software for easy file protection
Safeguard photos, videos, and important documents
Reliable storage for your digital memories

WD My Passport Ultra 4TB External Portable Hard Drive for $260

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:28:37 -0400

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets simpler with 4TB of portable storage that fits in a bag without a separate power cord. This one's currently priced at its $260 list, so there's no discount to factor in right now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Features

USB-C and USB 3.0 high-speed data transfer
Abundant storage for media and applications
Automatic backup software for scheduled file protection
Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
Portable external design for cross-device compatibility

WD My Passport 6TB Portable Hard Drive for $340

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:28:29 -0400

Backing up large photo or video libraries becomes simple with 6TB of portable storage that fits in a bag, making this a solid pick for anyone who's outgrown cloud storage limits or an older external drive; it's currently priced at Best Buy's $340 list price, so there's no current discount to factor in. Buy Now at Best Buy

Features

High-capacity portable storage
Seamless USB connectivity
Included Acronis data backup software
Ransomware protection features
Secure, accessible file storage

WD My Passport Ultra 2TB External Portable Hard Drive for $180

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:28:07 -0400

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

Features

USB-C and USB 3.0 high-speed data transfer
Abundant storage for media and applications
Automatic backup software for scheduled file protection
Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
Portable external design for cross-device compatibility