Best 500GB Hard Drive Deals

Handy for backing up files or expanding storage on both older and newer devices since it works with either a USB-A or USB-C port, and Newegg has it for $17 off the $90 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuttling large video or photo files between machines will appreciate the compact titanium build and quick transfer speeds without lugging around a bulky drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who moves large files between laptops and desktops regularly, since the compact design and USB-C connection make it easy to toss in a bag without worrying about a bulky drive. Newegg's price point makes it a reasonable option if you're looking to add fast external storage without spending on a name-brand SSD. Buy Now at Newegg

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

Portable external hard drives at this size are useful for backing up files, transferring data between computers, or keeping a secondary copy of photos and videos without relying on cloud storage. At $31, this 500GB drive is about $6 off the $37 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Compact and bus-powered over USB-C, this drive suits anyone who needs fast, reliable storage to carry between machines without lugging around cables or a power adapter. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and bus-powered over USB, this drive suits anyone who needs extra storage on the go without carrying around a bulky external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Joiot isn't a household name in storage, but a 512GB SATA III SSD at $56 is a straightforward way to breathe new life into an older desktop or laptop that's still running a spinning hard drive, and it's $42 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Compact portable SSDs at this capacity are useful if you regularly move large files between machines or need fast external storage for video editing on the go, and the 20Gbps transfer speed puts it in the faster tier of USB-connected drives available right now. Buy Now at Newegg

This 2.5-inch SSD is a straightforward way to speed up an aging desktop or laptop that's still running on a mechanical hard drive, with 500GB giving you enough room for an OS plus a solid chunk of programs and files. It suits anyone doing a budget upgrade rather than building a new machine from scratch. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and bus-powered, this drive works well for anyone who needs portable storage they can toss in a bag without carrying cables or adapters, and USB 3.2 speeds keep file transfers reasonably quick. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact storage that snaps magnetically onto the back of a phone or MagSafe-compatible device, which makes it a practical pick if you want extra space without carrying a separate cable or adapter. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who moves large files between devices often, since the magnetic design lets it stick to metal surfaces like a laptop lid or car dash instead of sliding around in a bag. Newegg's 512GB version gives you enough space for photo and video libraries without the bulk of a traditional 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

A straightforward option for anyone looking to add fast internal storage to a desktop or laptop that supports M.2 NVMe, whether for a fresh build or upgrading a sluggish system drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the Orico 512GB External SSD for anyone who needs fast, portable storage for backups or transferring large files between devices without being tethered to a slow cable connection. Buy Now at Newegg

Swapping an aging hard drive for this SATA SSD is the easiest way to speed up boot times and file transfers on an older desktop or laptop, and Best Buy has it for $20 off the $120 list price. Buy Now at Best Buy

Swapping a laptop's hard drive for this SSD is one of the more noticeable upgrades you can make, cutting boot and load times without touching the rest of your setup. It's a solid fit for anyone still running on a mechanical drive who wants faster everyday performance without paying for the newer NVMe models. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs like this are useful when you regularly move large files between computers or want a fast backup drive you can toss in a bag, and at $166 this is $70 off the $236 list price. 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