Best External Hard Drive Deals

The PRO-Blade system uses a modular design where the storage "mag" separates from the transport housing, so you can swap drives without repurchasing the enclosure. It's aimed at video editors and photographers who move large files between locations and want fast NVMe speeds in a portable form factor. Buy Now at Amazon

The Orico S5 is a pocket-sized solid-state drive that works well for carrying files between computers or as a quick backup drive, and at $17 it's $2 off the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

The Kingston XS1000 is a pocket-sized external SSD that suits anyone who needs fast, portable storage for large files like video projects or backups without carrying around a bulky drive. At $195, it's $67 off the $262 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Portable SSDs in this size are useful if you regularly move large files between computers or need a fast, compact backup option that fits in a pocket. Buy Now at Amazon

Compact and fast enough for moving large files between machines, this drive is a reasonable pick for anyone who needs extra storage on the go without carrying around a bulkier spinning hard drive. Buy Now at Amazon

A compact drive with both USB-A and USB-C connectors built in, so you can plug it into older laptops and newer devices without carrying an adapter. At $48, that's about $5 off the $53 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

A compact option for backing up files or carrying documents between machines, particularly if you need something small enough to pocket without hauling around a full-size drive. Buy Now at Amazon

A compact portable SSD with a built-in display that shows real-time transfer speeds and storage capacity, which is useful if you regularly move large files between devices and want to skip guessing how full the drive is. At $76, that's $4 off the $80 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Portable SSDs are a reliable way to carry large files without worrying about the fragility of a spinning hard drive, and 500GB gives you enough room for documents, photos, and media without carrying something bulky. A reasonable pick for anyone who needs fast, pocketable storage on the go. Buy Now at Amazon

The Crucial X10 is a solid pick for anyone who needs fast, portable storage for large file transfers, video editing on location, or backing up a full drive without relying on cloud storage. At $263, it's $37 off the $300 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Portable SSDs are a reliable way to carry large files without the bulk or fragility of a traditional hard drive, and at 250GB this one works well as a backup drive or for transferring files between computers. Buy Now at Amazon

A compact external drive that makes sense for photographers, students, or anyone who needs to move files between devices without carrying a bulky hard drive. Buy Now at Amazon

Portable SSDs at this price point typically run slower or come from lesser-known brands, but Orico is a recognized name in storage accessories, and 256GB is enough for transferring large files, backing up photos, or keeping a portable media library. At $50, that's $30 off the $80 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

The My Passport is WD's mainstream portable drive line, and 6TB in a pocket-sized form factor is useful if you're backing up large media libraries or need to move significant amounts of data between machines. At $247, that's $83 off the $330 list price. Buy Now at Amazon

Compact solid-state storage that works on both USB-C and standard USB 3.2 ports, making it a reasonable pick for anyone who moves files between devices regularly or wants a lightweight backup drive without carrying around a bulky external hard disk. Buy Now at Amazon

Portable NVMe SSDs at this size are worth considering if you move large files between machines regularly or need a fast, compact backup drive you can carry in a pocket. The NVMe interface means transfer speeds well above what a standard portable SSD or thumb drive would give you. Buy Now at Amazon

Compact and fast enough to handle 4K video transfers or large file backups on the go, this drive suits anyone who moves big files between machines regularly and wants something more durable than a standard portable hard drive. Buy Now at Amazon

A compact option for backing up files or expanding storage on a laptop or console, priced $2 below the list price. Buy Now at Amazon

The Sandisk Extreme Pro USB4 Portable SSD is built for videographers and photographers who need fast transfer speeds and large-capacity storage they can carry in a pocket, with USB4 support pushing read speeds up to 2000MB/s. At $400, that's $129 off the $529 list price. Buy Now at Amazon