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

Anyone shooting 4K video or shuffling large project files between machines will appreciate the transfer speeds here, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means it can handle life in a camera bag without extra padding. Buy Now at Newegg

Newegg has the ADATA SC740 500GB Portable SSD for anyone who needs quick, reliable extra storage without carrying around a bulky external drive, thanks to its compact size and USB-C connection. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video files or game libraries between a laptop and desktop will notice the USB 3.2 Type-C connection here, since it's built for speeds well above older portable drives. At 2TB, it's enough room to stop juggling external storage for most everyday backup needs. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or shuffling large project files between machines will appreciate the transfer speeds here, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means it can handle life in a camera bag without extra padding. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who moves large video files or backs up a laptop on the go will notice the USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds here, since transfers finish well faster than a standard external drive. It's a compact, no-frills option for someone who just needs reliable extra storage without paying for extra bells and whistles. 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

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

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

Backing up photos, games, or work files gets simple with 2TB of portable storage that plugs in via USB without any setup. It's currently priced the same as list at $170, so no discount here, just a straightforward option if you need the capacity now. Buy Now at Best Buy

Backing up large photo or video libraries goes faster with the T9's transfer speeds, and its compact, rugged build makes it easy to toss in a bag without worrying about drops. Newegg's price on the 2TB model is worth checking if you need serious storage that fits in your pocket. Buy Now at Newegg

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

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets a lot faster with this drive's rugged build and quick transfer speeds, so it suits anyone who shoots content on the go and needs storage that can handle drops and spills without slowing down. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone backing up large video libraries or working with 4K footage on the go will appreciate the fast transfer speeds and compact size here, and Newegg has it for $95 off the list price. 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

Backing up large photo or video libraries becomes much faster with this drive's USB 3.2 speeds, making it a solid pick if you routinely move big files between your computer and external storage. Newegg's price on the 2TB model also makes it a reasonable option if you want more storage without stepping up to a full external hard drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up photos, video projects, or game libraries goes faster with this drive's read speeds, so it suits anyone who's tired of waiting on transfers to external hard drives. Newegg has it in a compact, shock-resistant build that fits easily in a bag or pocket for on-the-go storage. Buy Now at Newegg