Best 500GB Hard Drive Deals

Walmart has the Topesel 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal SSD for $109, which is $60 off the $169 list price. PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives are a solid upgrade for desktops or laptops that support the standard, offering faster read and write speeds than older SATA or PCIe 3.0 drives, though you'll want to confirm your motherboard has an M.2 PCIe 4.0 slot before buying. Buy Now at Walmart

Portable SSDs at this capacity usually run $70 to $90 from established brands, so $70 for 500GB puts this Garmese drive at the lower end of that range, with a savings of $15 off the $85 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone upgrading an older laptop or desktop from a spinning hard drive will notice the difference immediately, and 512GB is enough room for an OS plus a solid chunk of files and programs. Buy Now at Newegg

Runs on PCIe 3.0 rather than the newer Gen4 standard, so it suits budget builds or older motherboards where you don't need cutting-edge transfer speeds. Newegg has the 512GB VisionTek DLX3 priced for anyone just wanting a reliable storage upgrade without paying for performance you can't use. 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 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

Portable SSDs in this size are useful for backups, transferring large files between machines, or expanding storage on a laptop or console, and at $61 this Orlian drive is $19 off the $80 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Swapping a laptop's old hard drive for this 500GB SSD is worth it if you're noticing slow boot times, since it fits standard 2.5-inch bays without needing a full system upgrade. 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 magnetic, this drive sticks directly to your laptop or desktop case for quick access without the cable clutter of a traditional external SSD, which makes it a reasonable pick for anyone who needs fast portable storage without the desk mess. Buy Now at Newegg

This SSD's compact 2242 form factor makes it a fit for slim laptops, handhelds, and small-form-factor builds that can't accommodate a standard M.2 drive, and the 512GB capacity gives you room for an OS plus a decent library of games or files. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs are useful for moving large files between machines or keeping a backup that fits in your pocket, and the 500GB capacity covers most casual use cases. At 2.5 inches and USB 3.2, this one offers faster transfer speeds than a standard flash drive without the bulk of a desktop external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs are a reliable way to carry large files without worrying about the fragility of a spinning hard drive, and 500GB gives you enough room for documents, photos, and media without carrying something bulky. A reasonable pick for anyone who needs fast, pocketable storage on the go. Buy Now at Amazon

Topesel isn't a household name in storage, but PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives at this capacity are typically aimed at anyone upgrading a desktop or laptop that supports the faster Gen 4 interface, and at $104, this is $65 below the $169 list price. Buy Now at Walmart

Compact and bus-powered over USB-C, this drive suits anyone who moves large files between devices regularly and wants something faster and more durable than a standard flash drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets a lot faster with this drive, and its compact size makes it easy to toss in a bag without a second thought. Newegg has it at 512GB, which is enough headroom for most people who don't need the multi-terabyte capacities meant for professional workflows. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets a lot faster with this drive, and its compact size makes it easy to toss in a bag without a second thought. Newegg has it at 512GB, which is enough headroom for most people who don't need the multi-terabyte capacities meant for professional workflows. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shuffles large video or photo files between devices will appreciate the USB-C speeds here, and the compact, pocket-sized build makes it easy to toss in a bag without a second thought. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling large video files or backups on the go will appreciate how much storage this packs into a drive small enough to toss in a bag. Newegg's pricing on it makes it a reasonable pick if you want extra capacity without committing to a bulkier desktop drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact 2242 length makes this a good match for smaller devices like handheld gaming PCs, mini laptops, or tablets that need M.2 storage but can't fit a standard-size drive, and Newegg has it in 512GB for those upgrades or replacements. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the Centon Dash 500GB USB 3.2 Portable External SSD for a solid option if you need extra storage for gaming, video editing, or backups without being tied to a desk. Its compact size and USB 3.2 speeds make it a practical pick for anyone who moves large files between a laptop and desktop regularly. Buy Now at Newegg