Best External Hard Drive Deals

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 the WD_BLACK 2TB C50 Expansion Card for Xbox for $212. It's the best price we could find by $465. This is an officially licensed Xbox Series X|S storage expansion card with 2TB of NVMe SSD capacity and Quick Resume support. Buy Now at Amazon

Choose the US Plug option and go to checkout to get the lowest price we could find by $16 after factoring in the $6.84 import charges and payment processing fee of $0.84.

New Alibaba customers get free shipping; otherwise, it starts at around $11. Buy Now at Alibaba

Useful for anyone storing or transporting multiple external hard drives, SD cards, or USB accessories, since each pouch keeps cables and drives together without the tangle. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable NVMe drives at this speed tier are usually bulkier or more expensive, so this one is worth a look if you move large video files or backups between machines and want something pocket-sized that won't bottleneck a USB4 or Thunderbolt connection. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs at this capacity usually run closer to $80 to $100, so $50 or below is worth paying attention to if you move large files between machines or need a fast backup drive you can carry in a pocket. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and fast storage you can pocket, this is a solid pick for anyone who moves large files between machines or needs a reliable backup drive that won't take up space in a bag. Buy Now at Newegg

Pairs well with newer MacBooks or iPads that support MagSafe-style magnetic attachment, giving you fast external storage that snaps on and stays put without fumbling for a cable connection every time. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact portable storage that works well for transferring large files between devices or keeping a backup you can carry in your pocket, especially useful if your laptop or phone has a USB-C port. Buy Now at Newegg

Handy for anyone who regularly moves files between devices with different port types, since the dual connector means you can plug directly into both older USB-A ports and newer USB-C ports without carrying an adapter. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact and bus-powered over USB-C, this drive suits anyone who moves large files between devices regularly and wants something faster and more durable than a standard flash drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs are useful for moving large files between machines or keeping a backup that fits in your pocket, and the 500GB capacity covers most casual use cases. At 2.5 inches and USB 3.2, this one offers faster transfer speeds than a standard flash drive without the bulk of a desktop external drive. Buy Now at Newegg

Sized for serious game libraries, this 8TB external drive is built specifically for gaming consoles and PCs where internal storage fills up fast. A straightforward option if your drive space is the bottleneck, not your hardware. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable SSDs at this capacity tend to cost significantly more, so the 4TB option here is worth a look if you need a high-capacity drive you can carry between workstations or travel with. USB4 support means it'll transfer data at full speed on compatible hardware, though it's also backward compatible with USB-C ports if your setup isn't USB4 yet. Buy Now at Newegg

Portable USB4 NVMe storage at 2TB is a solid option for video editors, photographers, or anyone who moves large files between machines and needs transfer speeds that won't bottleneck their workflow. The USB4 connection means it'll also work with Thunderbolt ports, which makes it a practical pick for Mac users in particular. Buy Now at Newegg

Designed specifically for Xbox users who need more storage without the cost of an SSD, this drive plugs in via USB 3.0 and is pre-formatted for Xbox One and Series X/S out of the box. At 3TB, it gives you room to store a large game library without constantly managing what's installed. Buy Now at Newegg

Useful for anyone who travels frequently or stores their SSD in a bag with other gear, since portable drives are more prone to damage outside of a desk setup than most people expect. Buy Now at Newegg

Aimed at videographers, photographers, or anyone moving large files between machines, this drive hits 80GB/s transfer speeds over Thunderbolt 4/USB4, which is noticeably faster than most portable SSDs on the market. The compact form factor and rugged build make it a reasonable pick if you need fast, reliable storage you can carry around. Buy Now at Newegg

Compact portable SSDs like this are useful for anyone who moves files between machines regularly or needs fast, reliable backup storage on the go, and 512GB gives you enough room for a solid media library or project archive without carrying something bulky. Buy Now at Newegg