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

Portable storage that actually fits in a pocket, the X6 makes sense for backing up photos, moving large files between computers, or expanding storage on a laptop that's running low on space. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries becomes less of a hassle with this drive's fast transfer speeds, making it a solid pick for photographers, videographers, or anyone who needs quick portable storage for a laptop or gaming console. Newegg has it at $250, just $10 off the $260 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Toting large video files or game libraries gets easier with the Extreme Portable SSD, since 2TB gives you room to spare without lugging around a bulky drive. Its rugged, drop-resistant build also makes it a solid pick if you're often working outside a controlled office setup. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets much faster with this drive's transfer speeds, and it's rated for drops and light water exposure if you're working outdoors or on the go. Newegg has it for $200, which is $60 (23%) off the $260 list price. Buy Now at Newegg

Photographers and video editors hauling large files will appreciate how much faster this drive moves data compared to a standard external hard drive, and 2TB gives you room to work without constantly offloading files. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone who shoots high-resolution photo or video knows how fast storage fills up, and this drive's rugged, drop-resistant build makes it a solid pick for backing up files on location rather than trusting a laptop's internal drive. Newegg's version comes with fast transfer speeds that make offloading large folders less of a waiting game. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up files or moving large media between computers is faster when you're not tied to a spinning hard drive, and the compact size means it fits in a pocket rather than a bag. Newegg's version comes with password protection built in, which is worth a look if you're carrying sensitive files around. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large photo or video libraries gets tedious with slower drives, and the T9's fast transfer speeds make quick work of moving big files without sitting around waiting. It's a solid pick for creators or anyone who needs 4TB of storage that fits in a pocket. Buy Now at Newegg

Backing up large video files or game libraries goes faster with this drive, since it relies on USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds instead of a standard external hard drive. Newegg's version fits easily in a pocket or bag, so it suits anyone who needs storage that travels between a laptop and desktop setup. 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

Newegg has the KingSpec Z5 1TB Portable RGB SSD for $133, just $2 off the $135 list price, so this one's more about the storage upgrade than the discount. It suits gamers and content creators who want fast, portable storage with customizable RGB lighting to match a build. 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 hauling large video files or backups between computers will notice the difference here, since this drive prioritizes fast transfer speeds over bulk. It's compact enough to toss in a bag, so it suits photographers and editors working on the move as much as it does anyone just wanting a reliable backup drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shuffling large video or photo libraries between devices will appreciate the USB-C speeds here, plus it's compact enough to toss in a bag without a second thought. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or hauling large files off set will appreciate the fast transfer speeds here, and the rugged, drop-resistant build means you don't have to babysit it in a bag. Newegg has it priced well below what you'd typically pay for a portable SSD with this level of durability. Buy Now at Newegg

Anyone shooting 4K video or backing up large photo libraries will appreciate having 4TB in a drive small enough to toss in a bag, with rugged, water-resistant housing that holds up to daily use. Buy Now at Newegg