Best External Hard Drive Deals

Today only, shop the WD 5TB Elements Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, now $180, at B&H, down from $300. That price also beats Amazon's current price of $219 for the same drive. It connects over USB 3.0 for fast transfer speeds and comes preformatted for Windows, with the option to easily reformat for Mac. Deal ends today.  Buy Now at B&H Photo Video

This Verbatim 1TB Pocket SSD is $180, down from $300 at Amazon. It's the best deal we could find by $32. It offers read and write speeds up to 1000MB/s over a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection, and works with PCs, Macs, PS5, Xbox, and iPhone. Buy Now at Amazon

Today only, as one of its daily deals in its Deal Zone, B&H offers the SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD V2 (Monterey) for a final price of $419.99 in cart after an in-cart coupon is automatically applied. That's a savings of $480 off list and the lowest price we could find. Free shipping is included. Buy Now at B&H Photo Video

At Amazon, get this Verbatim 1TB Pocket Portable SSD for $140. It's another $10 drop since last month and the best deal we've seen for this model. It offers read and write speeds up to 1000MB/s and connects via USB-C to PCs, Macs, tablets, phones, and consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Buy Now at Amazon

Anyone juggling large video files or backing up a full photo library benefits from the T5 EVO's mix of speed and pocketable size, since 2TB gives you room to work without hauling around a bulky external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for photographers or video editors who need fast transfer speeds and reliable storage that fits in a pocket, since 2TB gives you room for large project files without dragging around a bulky external drive. Newegg's version is worth checking if you want to compare pricing against other retailers before buying. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries becomes simple with 8TB of storage, making this a solid pick for anyone who's outgrown their laptop's internal drive. It's currently priced at $380 at Best Buy, matching its usual list price with no current discount. Buy Now at Best Buy

Anyone shooting 4K video or backing up large photo libraries will appreciate having 4TB in a drive small enough to slip in a pocket, with rugged, water- and dust-resistant housing that can handle getting tossed in a bag. Newegg's build also holds up to accidental drops, so it suits people who work in the field as much as those editing at a desk. Buy Now at Newegg

Photographers and video editors hauling around large media files will appreciate the 4TB capacity paired with fast transfer speeds that keep external drives from becoming a bottleneck. Newegg has it if you're ready to pick one up. 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 shooting video or working with large files day to day will appreciate the fast transfer speeds here, and the rugged build means it can handle getting tossed in a bag without you worrying about it. Newegg has the 4TB model if you need serious storage without carrying around a bulky external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots high-resolution photo or video needs a drive that keeps up in the field, and this one's rated for fast transfer speeds along with IP65 water and dust resistance, so it can handle rougher handling than a typical external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

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

Anyone who backs up large files on the go will appreciate how compact and rugged this drive is compared to standard external SSDs, and 1TB gives you enough room for a full photo or video library without needing a laptop nearby. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large files between laptops without a stable home network setup will appreciate having storage that fits in a pocket, and the 500GB capacity covers most people's needs without the bulk of an external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up files or clearing space off a laptop gets simpler with this drive, since it fits in a pocket and doesn't need external power to run. Newegg's version is a solid pick if you want reliable storage without digging through unfamiliar sellers. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the Orico 2TB Portable External SSD for anyone who needs fast, reliable storage that can toss into a bag without babying it, since there are no moving parts to worry about during transport. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries goes faster with this drive's USB-C transfer speeds, and its compact, rugged build makes it easy to toss in a bag without worrying about drops. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who backs up large photo or video libraries will appreciate how quickly this drive transfers files without needing to stay tethered to a desk setup. Its compact size makes it easy to toss in a bag, so it works well for photographers and video editors who move between locations. Buy Now at Newegg