Best USB External Hard Drive Deals

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

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

External storage like this suits anyone who needs extra space for photos, backups, or gaming files without relying on cloud storage. Newegg has it for $42, a $18 (30%) drop from the $60 list price. 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

Anyone shooting video or working with large project files will appreciate the 4TB of solid-state storage without needing to shuttle between multiple drives, and the USB-C connection keeps transfer speeds well ahead of a standard external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Orico's 512GB Portable SSD suits anyone who needs fast, reliable file transfers without lugging around a bulky external drive, especially if you're backing up photos, videos, or work files on the go. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting video or hauling large files between machines will appreciate the fast transfer speeds and rugged, drop-resistant build here. Newegg's got the 4TB capacity for storing entire photo or video libraries without juggling multiple drives. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or backing up large photo libraries will appreciate having 4TB of fast, rugged storage that fits in a pocket, and the IP65 rating means it can handle dust and splashes on location shoots. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuttling large video or photo libraries between a laptop and desktop will appreciate the fast transfer speeds and pocketable size, and Newegg's price on this one makes 2TB of portable storage easier to justify. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for creators or anyone who fills up storage fast, since portable SSDs like this move large photo and video files far quicker than a standard hard drive while surviving drops and bumps in a bag. Newegg's pricing on this one makes it a reasonable way to add a terabyte of fast, external space without committing to a full internal upgrade. 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

Backing up files or moving large media between computers gets simpler with the compact drive size and USB-C speeds this SSD offers, especially if you're tired of waiting on spinning hard drives. It's a solid pick for photographers, video editors, or anyone who needs reliable storage that fits in a pocket. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone juggling files between a laptop and desk setup will appreciate the magnetic back on this drive, letting it stick to metal surfaces instead of sliding around or getting lost in a bag. Newegg has it in 2TB capacity, which covers large video or photo libraries without needing to offload files constantly. Buy Now at Newegg

Speeds up file transfers for photographers and video editors who need to move large files off a memory card fast, and the compact size makes it easy to toss in a bag without a second thought. Buy Now at Newegg

Speed matters here: with 20Gbps transfer rates, this drive suits video editors and photographers moving large files who don't want to wait around for copies to finish. Newegg has it for $266, which is $34 (11%) off the $300 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

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-resistant construction that holds up to being tossed in a bag daily. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots video or works with large files on the go benefits from having this in a bag, since it handles fast transfers without needing a wall outlet or bulky cables. The rugged, drop-resistant build also makes it a solid pick if your external drives tend to take a beating between job sites or travel. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots video or works with large files on the go benefits from having this in a bag, since it handles fast transfers without needing a wall outlet or bulky cables. The rugged, drop-resistant build also makes it a solid pick if your external drives tend to take a beating between job sites or travel. Buy Now at Newegg