Best HDD External Hard Drives
Top 100 recommended products for "HDD External Hard Drives"
100 Products
Updated Mar 10, 2026
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Quick Picks
Best OverallTop 1
Seagate (STGD2000100) Game Drive for PS4 Systems 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0, Officially Licensed Product
Best overall mix of demand support, score strength, and confidence in this set.
Best ValueTop 4
LaCie LAC9000298 La Cie Rugged Mini USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 External Hard Drive (9000298)
Strong overall performance for its relative price position in this set.
Premium PickTop 84
G-Technology 4TB G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive, Silver - 0G03050-1
Higher-end pick with strong score support in the current set.
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Demand
Shows how much search-demand support a product has inside this comparison set.
Expert Score
Our first-party ranking score for this set. It is not Amazon star ratings.
Confidence
Signals how complete and well-supported the listing data is before we recommend it.
Relative Price
We show whether an item is lower-priced, mid-range, or higher-priced in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
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| Product | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Score | 99% within this set | 99% within this set | 97% within this set | 97% within this set | 68% within this set |
| Demand | 98% | 71% | 71% | 71% | 71% |
| Relative Price | Mid-range | Mid-range | Lower-priced | Higher-priced | |
| Why It Stands Out | Best Overall Top Expert Score | Best Value | |||
Detailed Specifications Exact prices are hidden. Specs below focus on comparable product details. | |||||
| Brand | Seagate | Seagate | WD | Seagate | Seagate |
| Manufacturer | SEAGATE | Seagate | WD | Seagate | Seagate |
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About HDD External Hard Drives
👤 Who it's for
🔍 Key differences
💡 Buying tips
Why HDD External Hard Drives?
Compared with the broader external hard drives category, this page narrows the field to traditional spinning-disk models. That means more emphasis on storage volume and backup value, and less emphasis on compact size, shock resistance, and top-end transfer speed. Shoppers deciding between capacities can also compare 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and over 4TB options.
Market Overview
A comprehensive comparison of the 100 best HDD External Hard Drives products. Top brands include Seagate, WD and LaCie. Based on our analysis, the highly-rated option is Seagate (STGD2000100) Game Drive for PS4 Systems 2TB Externa.... These rankings are based on real-world performance, user reviews, and value for money.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Product prices and availability are subject to change. ExpertBeacon Score, Expert Score, Value, and Confidence are proprietary ranking signals and are not retailer star ratings or review counts. Full disclosure
Top 1
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate (STGD2000100) Game Drive for PS4 Systems 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0, Officially Licensed Product
Seagate
0763649130698
4.47 x 2.99 x 0.48 inches
0.328 Pounds
10.0
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 2%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
98%
Expert Score★
99%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 2
ExpertBeacon Pick
(OLD MODEL) Seagate Backup Plus 1TB Portable External Hard Drive for Mac USB 3.0 (STBW1000900)
Seagate
0763649043332
4.86 x 3.19 x 0.57 inches
0.44 Pounds
10.0
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
99%
Top 3
ExpertBeacon Pick
WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4 & Xbox - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN
WD
0718037814797
3.244088 x 4.37007 x 0.82677 inches
0.29 Pounds
9.9
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
97%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 4
ExpertBeacon Pick
LaCie LAC9000298 La Cie Rugged Mini USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 External Hard Drive (9000298)
Seagate
0093053003272
5.3 x 3.4 x 0.75 inches
0.6172943336 pounds
9.9
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
97%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 5
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Backup Plus 5TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 + 2mo Adobe CC Photography (STDT5000100)
Seagate
0739197771881
7.1 x 1.6 x 4.6 inches
1.9 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 6
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Expansion Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEA2000400) , black
Seagate
8437012684850
4.8 x 0.6 x 3.2 inches
0.4 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 7
ExpertBeacon Pick
LaCie (LAC9000633) Rugged Mini 4TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 USB 2.0 Compatible, Drop Shock Dust Rain Resistant Shuttle Drive, For Mac And PC Computer Desktop and Laptop, Orange
Seagate
093053014117
5.31889763237 x 3.3858267682 x 1.0236220462 inches
0.7275254646 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Mid-range
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 8
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Expansion Portable 4TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEA4000400)
Seagate
0759218875039
4.61 x 3.15 x 0.82 inches
0.52 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 9
ExpertBeacon Pick
LaCie Rugged USB-C, 4TB, Portable External Hard Drive, Drop, Shock, Dust, Rain Resistant, for Mac & PC (STFR4000800)
LaCie
0763649111697
1.0236220462 x 3.3858267682 x 5.31889763237 inches
0.74 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 10
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Game Drive 4TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - Compatible With PS4 (STGD4000400) blue
Seagate
0843715117195
4.46 x 2.99 x 0.81 Inches
0.529125 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 11
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Game Drive for PS4, 4TB, Portable External Hard Drive (STGD4000400)
Seagate
3660619402052
11.35039368921 x 7.5984251891 x 2.07086613962 inches
0.5291094288 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 12
ExpertBeacon Pick
Transcend StoreJet 2TB Rugged External Hard Drive, USB3.1(5Gbps) Portable HDD w/One Touch Auto-Backup Button/Anti-Shock Resistant/Compact&Lightweight/Lightning-Fast Speeds, Iron Gray - TS2TSJ25M3S
Transcend
0760557840886
5.1 x 3.24 x 0.74 inches
0.41 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 13
ExpertBeacon Pick
Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 Compatible with PC, Laptop, Charcoal Grey
Maxone
0606024647728
4.7 x 3.3 x 0.4 Inches
0.34281881741 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price★
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 14
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox, 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX1000400) , Black
Seagate
0763649127292
4.6062992079 x 3.149606296 x 0.58267716476 inches
0.4188782978 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Related:
1TB external hard drives
Top 15
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD — USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox -1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400)
Seagate
0763649127308
4.6 x 3.15 x 0.58 inches
0.4188782978 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 1%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand★
100%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 16
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate 4 TB Expansion Amazon Special Edition USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (STGX4000400)
Seagate
4.60629 x 3.1496 x 0.7874 inches
0.5732018812 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Mid-range
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 17
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Portable Drive, 1TB, External Hard Drive, Black, for PC Laptop and Mac, 2 Year Rescue Services, Amazon Exclusive (STGX1000400)
Seagate
0763649127292
1.97 x 2.76 x 0.42 Inches
0.4188782978 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 18
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Portable Drive, 2TB, External Hard Drive, Dark Grey, for PC Laptop and Mac, 2 Year Rescue Services, Amazon Exclusive (STGX2000400)
Seagate
4.6 x 3.15 x 0.58 inches
0.4188782978 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Mid-range
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 19
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate 8 TB Expansion Amazon Special Edition USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive for PC, Xbox One and Playstation 4 (STGY8000400)
Seagate
7.062978 x 4.649597 x 1.633855 inches
2.45154035344 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 20
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Backup Plus 5 TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – Black USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac, 1 Year Mylio Create, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography (STHP5000400)
Seagate
0763649132463
4.54 x 3.15 x 0.82 inches
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 21
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Backup Plus 5TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – Silver USB 3.0 For PC Laptop And Mac, 1 year MylioCreate, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography, & 2-Year Rescue Service (STHP5000401)
Seagate
0763649132470
4.54 x 3.15 x 0.82 inches
0.58125 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 22
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Backup Plus Portable 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – Black USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac, 1 Year Myliocreate, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography, 2-year Rescue Service (STHP4000400)
Seagate
3660619405954
4.54 x 3.15 x 0.82 inches
0.440924524 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 23
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate STHP5000400 Backup Plus 5TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - Black USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac, 1 Year MylioCreate, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography, 2-Year Rescue Service
Seagate
0763649132463
4.54 x 3.15 x 0.82 Inches
0.2625 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 24
ExpertBeacon Pick
DESTRUCT USB Gadget - Military Grade Hard Drive Wiper - Permanently Erase All Data on PC and Laptops Before Selling
DESTRUCT
0700461255048
3.93700787 x 3.93700787 x 1.968503935 inches
0.03968320716 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 25
ExpertBeacon Pick
WD 2TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN
WD
8886408900652
4.22 x 2.95 x 0.44 Inches
0.264375 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 26
ExpertBeacon Pick
Western Digital WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN
Western Digital
0718037871899
4.35 x 3.23 x 0.82 Inches
0.52 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 1%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
99%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Mid-range
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 27
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Expansion Portable Amazon Special Edition 5TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac (STGX5000400)
Seagate
4.6062992079 x 3.149606296 x 0.787401574 Inches
0.5070632026 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 28
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Basic, 4TB, Portable External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, for PC Laptop (STJL4000400)
Seagate
3660619408191
11.70078738964 x 7.99999999184 x 1.99999999796 inches
0.5732018812 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 29
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Basic, 2TB, Portable External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, for PC Laptop (STJL2000400)
Seagate
0763649140680
4.60629 x 3.1496 x 0.582676 inches
0.4188782978 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 30
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox (STGX1000400) (Renewed)
Seagate
0753575307783
4.6 x 3.15 x 0.58 inches
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 31
ExpertBeacon Pick
External Hard Drive 2TB, Portable Hard Drive External for PC, Laptop and Mac (2TB, Gold)
Genericca
0881798978098
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 32
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate One Touch 2TB External Hard Drive HDD – Black USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac, 1 Year MylioCreate, 4 Months Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan (STKB2000412)
Seagate
0763649150153
1.48 x 4.17 x 5.83 inches
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Mid-range
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 33
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate One Touch, 5TB, Portable External Hard Drive, PC Notebook & Mac USB 3.0, Black, 1 Year Mylio Create, 4 mo Adobe CC Photography, 2 Year Rescue Services, Amazon Excl. (STKB5000410)
Seagate
0763649150177
0.822833 x 3.1496 x 4.539361 inches
0.59083886216 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Mid-range
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 34
Seagate Basic 2TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive for PC Laptop (STJL2000400), Gray (Renewed)
Seagate
0649661822769
4.60629 x 3.1496 x 0.582676 Inches
0.4188782978 pounds
9.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence Moderate
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 35
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Expansion 14TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP14000400)
Seagate
0763649160688
8.57874014873 x 8.57874014873 x 3.0314960599 inches
2.75 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 36
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Expansion 18TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP18000400)
Seagate
3660619041435
8.4 x 6.8 x 2.3 inches
2.59263620112 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 37
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Expansion Desktop, 4TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 (STKP4000400)
Seagate
3660619040407
7.03543306369 x 1.6535433054 x 4.9212598375 inches
2.094391489 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 38
Seagate Expansion Desktop 14TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, 2 Year Rescue Services (STKP14000400)
Seagate
0763649160688
7.0373875 x 1.649603 x 4.92125 inches
2.59263620112 pounds
9.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 98%Confidence Moderate
Demand
2%
Expert Score
68%
Related:
external hard drives
Top 39
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Expansion Desktop 16TB External Hard Drive – USB 3.0, 3.5" HDD for Windows & Mac, Plug-and-Play Backup Storage - STKP16000400
Seagate
3660619040469
7.03543306369 x 1.6535433054 x 4.9212598375 inches
2.59263620112 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 40
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate One Touch, 2TB, Password activated hardware encryption, portable external hard drive, portable external hard drive, PC, Notebook & Mac, USB 3.0, Black (STKY2000400)
Seagate
0763649167656
4.51968503476 x 3.0708661386 x 0.46062992079 inches
0.32628414776 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 41
Seagate One Touch, 1TB, Password Activated Hardware encryption, Portable External Hard Drive, PC, Notebook & Mac, USB 3.0, Black (STKY1000400) (Renewed)
Seagate
0656942144557
4.51968503476 x 3.0708661386 x 0.46062992079 inches
0.32628414776 pounds
9.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
Relative Price compares this product with others in this set. Exact prices stay hidden.
Top 42
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate One Touch, 2TB, Password Activated Hardware encryption, Portable External Hard Drive for PC, Notebook & Mac, USB 3.0, Black (STKY2000400) (Renewed)
Seagate
0656942172130
4.519676 x 3.07086 x 0.460629 inches
0.3 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 43
Seagate One Touch, 2TB, Password Activated Hardware encryption, Portable External Hard Drive, Portable External Hard Drive, PC, Notebook & Mac, USB 3.0, Space Gray (STKY2000404) (Renewed)
Seagate
0656942249795
4.52755 x 3.07086 x 0.47244 inches
0.32628414776 pounds
9.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence Moderate
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 44
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Expansion Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD 2.5 Inch USB 3.0, for Mac and PC (STKM2000400) (Renewed)
Seagate
0656942262725
3.149606296 x 0.5905511805 x 4.6062992079 Inches
0.4 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 45
Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black with Built-in Green LED bar (STKX2000400) (Renewed)
Seagate
0656942454403
4.6 x 3.2 x 0.6 inches
0.36817197754 pounds
9.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence Moderate
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 46
ExpertBeacon Pick
Avolusion 2TB USB 3.0 Portable External Gaming Hard Drive (for Xbox One X, S & Series X, S - Pre-Formatted) White - 2 Year Warranty
Avolusion
0810064871269
5 x 3 x 0.5 inches
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
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Top 47
YOTUO Portable External Hard Drive Storage Expansion Mobile HDD USB 3.0 USB-C for PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop, PS4, Xbox One X/S, Xbox 360, Office & Game (Black, 1TB)
YOTUO
4.84251 x 3.07086 x 0.66929 inches
0.3527396192 Pounds
9.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 97%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
3%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
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Top 48
Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB510XK3AA
TOSHIBA
0723844001339
4.3 x 3.1 x 0.55 inches
0.33125 Pounds
9.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 96%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
4%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
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Top 49
ExpertBeacon Pick
SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D
WD
0718037902685
5.2 x 3.46 x 1.18 inches
0.77 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 50
Aiolo Innovation 500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable HDD-USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one,Xbox 360 HD-A4
Aiolo Innovation
0858796000960
0.5 x 4.56 x 3.15 Inches
0.4850169764 pounds
9.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 95%Confidence Moderate
Demand
5%
Expert Score
68%
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external hard drives
Top 51
ExpertBeacon Pick
Aiolo Innovation 1TB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable HDD-USB 3.0 USB-C for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one,Xbox 360
Aiolo Innovation
0858796000946
0.5 x 4.56 x 3.15 inches
220 Grams
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighLower-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
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Top 52
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Game Drive for PlayStation® Consoles 2 TB External Hard Drive - USB 3.2 Gen 1, Officially-Licensed (STLV2000101)
Seagate
0763649177358
8 x 3 x 6 inches
0.04 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighMid-Range in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
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Top 53
Seagate One Touch, 2TB, Portable External Hard Drive, PC Notebook & Mac USB 3.0, Space Grey,STKB2000405
Seagate
0758355011485
0.460629 x 3.07086 x 4.519676 inches
0.59083886216 pounds
9.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence Moderate
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 54
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Game Drive for PlayStation® Consoles 5 TB External Hard Drive - USB 3.2 Gen 1, Officially-License (STLV5000100)
Seagate
0763649176412
6 x 4.2 x 1.8 inches
0.7495716908 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 55
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Expansion 24TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP24000400)
Seagate
0763649182352
11.81102361 x 11.81102361 x 11.81102361 inches
2.59263620112 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 56
ExpertBeacon Pick
WD 6TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, Backup Software with Defense Against ransomware, and Password Protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 Compatible - WDBR9S0060BBK-WESN
WD
0718037903873
4.2125984209 x 0.81102362122 x 2.9527559025 inches
0.46 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 57
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 5 TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black with Built-in Green LED bar, Xbox Certified, 3 Year Rescue Services(STKX5000403)
Seagate
0763649183267
0.8267716527 x 3.1889763747 x 4.8031496014 inches
0.58642961692 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 58
ExpertBeacon Pick
Avolusion PRO-H1 20TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)
Avolusion
0810064875519
7.5 x 4.5 x 1 inches
1.5 Pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
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Top 59
YOTUO 1TB External Hard Drive, USB C Multiport Hub HDD 7-in-1, USB 3.0, SD/TF Card Reader, Docking Station, Multi-Function HDD for Windows, Mac, Android, TV, Phone, Laptop, Desktop, PC
YOTUO
4 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
9.8
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 99%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
1%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
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Top 60
ExpertBeacon Pick
Seagate Expansion Desktop 26TB, Externe Harde Schijf, 3.5", PC & Laptop, USB 3.0, Data Rescue Service (STKP26000400)
Seagate
8719706045988
5.905511805 x 3.93700787 x 4.9212598375 inches
2.59263620112 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence High
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Top 61
ExpertBeacon Pick
Avolusion PRO-G2 16TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows/MacOS (Silver)
Avolusion
0810064876103
8 x 5 x 1 inches
3 pounds
9.8
Confidence High
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 29%Confidence HighHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
71%
Expert Score
68%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
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Top 62
Western Digital My Book Essential 1 Terabyte (1TB) USB 2.0 3.5" External Hard Drive (Black)
Western Digital
0718122144648
5.3999999999999995 x 2.0999999999999996 x 6.500000000000001 inches
3.3 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
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Top 63
Seagate USB 2.0 External Hard Drive 1 TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive ST310005EXA101-RK - Black
Seagate
0763649015230
5 x 5 x 1.6 Inches
2.2 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
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Top 64
WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive
Western Digital
0007180377519
7.01 x 4.9 x 1.42 inches
2.24 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
Mid-range
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Top 65
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 2 TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive STAC2000100 (Black)
Seagate
0763649023419
6.22 x 4.88 x 1.73 inches
2.38 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
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Top 66
WD My Book 2TB External Hard Drive Storage USB 3.0 File Backup and Storage
WD
0115970718838
6.5 x 5.3 x 1.9 inches
2.6 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
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Top 67
Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1000101
Seagate
0763649027905
5.28 x 3.51 x 0.87 inches
0.7 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
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Mid-range
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Top 68
Seagate Expansion 1 TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive STAY1000102
Seagate
0763649030844
8.17 x 4.96 x 1.54 Inches
2.21 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
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Top 69
LaCie USB 3.2 1TB Rugged Mini Hard Drive
LaCie
093053827984
5.29921259302 x 3.3858267682 x 0.73622047169 Inches
0.6172943336 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
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Top 70
Apricorn 2TB Aegis Padlock DT 256-Bit Encrypted USB 3.0 Hard Drive (ADT-3PL256-2000)
Apricorn
0809394582891
7.25 x 1.5 x 4.5 inches
2.5 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
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Top 71
Apricorn Aegis Padlock 3.0 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black
Apricorn
5711783147251
4.5 x 0.75 x 3.25 inches
0.39 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
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Top 72
(Old Model) Seagate Backup Plus 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (Black)(STBU1000100)
Seagate
0763649038666
4.86 x 3.19 x 0.57 Inches
0.44 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence Moderate
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Top 73
WD My Book 4TB External Hard Drive Storage USB 3.0 File Backup and Storage
Western Digital
0718037802701
5.56 x 6.9 x 7.94 Inches
3.03 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
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Top 74
Toshiba 2TB Canvio Basics USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive (HDTB220XK3CA)
TOSHIBA
0022265333402
4.7 x 3.1 x 0.83 inches
0.4875 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence Moderate
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Top 75
LaCie LAC301558 Rugged Mini USB 3.0 Portable External HD, Orange, 1TB
LaCie
4828591486746
7.480314953 x 9.055118101 x 1.574803148 inches
0.659182 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence Moderate
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Top 76
WD 1TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN
WD
5053973593814
4.35 x 3.23 x 0.59 inches
0.29 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
Lower-priced
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Top 77
WD 4TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBFJK0040HBK-NESN,Black
WD
0718037812021
5.5 x 1.9 x 6.7 inches
2.27 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
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Higher-priced
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Top 78
G-Technology G-DRIVE Professional External Hard Drive 4TB (Gen6, USB 3.0/eSATA/FireWire800) (0G02927)
G-Technology
0705487193282
9.25 x 5.12 x 1.89 inches
2.98 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
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Lower-priced
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Top 79
Transcend 2TB SJ25H3, USB 3.1 Portable Hard Drive Rugged, Anti-Shock Resistant, Compact and Lightweight with Lightning-Fast Speeds, One Touch Backup Button, Purple - TS2TSJ25H3P
Transcend
0760557827009
5.19 x 3.181096 x 0.641731 inches
0.5 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence Moderate
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Top 80
Seagate Backup Plus Slim for Mac 1TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0, Time Machine Compatible 2 Months Adobe CC Photography (STDS1000100)
Seagate
0042111130269
4.47 x 2.99 x 0.38 inches
0.33 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence Moderate
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Top 81
BIPRA S2 2.5 Inch USB 2.0 NTFS Portable External Hard Drive - Black (1TB 1000GB)
BIPRA
5060362244196
7.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
0.45 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
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Lower-priced
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Top 82
BIPRA S2 2.5 Inch USB 2.0 FAT32 Portable External Hard Drive - Black (500GB)
BIPRA
5060362244226
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence Moderate
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
Top 83
BIPRA S2 2.5 Inch USB 2.0 FAT32 Portable External Hard Drive - Black (1TB 1000GB)
BIPRA
5060362244257
0.48942622164 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence Moderate
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25%
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20%
Top 84
G-Technology 4TB G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive, Silver - 0G03050-1
G-Technology
0705487193657
9.25196850393701 x 5.11811023622047 x 1.88976377952756 Inches
2.94 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
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25%
Expert Score
20%
Relative Price
Higher-priced
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Top 85
WD 3TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4 & Xbox - WDBWLG0030HBK-NESN
WD
7426900589569
8 x 7 x 5.5 inches
2.0062065842 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence Moderate
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25%
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Top 86
LaCie Rugged 2TB Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive + 1mo Adobe CC All Apps (LAC9000489),Orange
LaCie
0012304997153
5.5 x 3.5 x 1 inches
0.75 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
Demand
25%
Expert Score
20%
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Mid-range
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Top 87
WD 1TB Silver My Passport Ultra Metal Edition Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBTYH0010BSL-NESN
Western Digital
0714038446937
4.33 x 3.15 x 0.53 inches
0.36 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
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25%
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20%
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Mid-range
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Top 88
G-Technology 4TB G-DRIVE USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive, Silver - Compact, High-Performance Storage - 0G03594-1
G-Technology
0705487196344
7.71653543307087 x 5.05511811023622 x 1.39370078740157 Inches
2.4404922 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
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25%
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20%
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Top 89
Toshiba Canvio Connect II 1TB Portable Hard Drive, Black (HDTC810XK3A1)
TOSHIBA
0022265902424
4.29 x 3.07 x 0.55 inches
0.3638 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
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25%
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20%
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Mid-range
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Top 90
OWC 4.0TB Mercury Elite Pro Desktop Storage Solution, 7200RPM eSATA/FW800/FW400/USB3.1
OWC
0794504765625
1.5 x 9 x 4.6 inches
4 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence Moderate
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25%
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Top 91
WD 2TB Black My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBBKD0020BBK-NESN
WD
0718037825021
4.33 x 3.21 x 0.83 inches
0.5 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
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25%
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20%
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Higher-priced
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Top 92
Glyph Blackbox Pro Raid Desktop Drive with Thunderbolt 3 Interface, 7200 RPM, and 550 MBPS Transfer Speed (40TB, Black)
Glyph
0691450004696
10.75 x 10.5 x 4.75 inches
11.04956857144 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
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25%
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Top 93
Glyph Blackbox Plus Portable Hard Drive 2TB
Glyph Production Technologies
0642892805624
3.6614173191 x 0.787401574 x 5.7086614115 Inches
1.10231131 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateMid-Range in Set
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25%
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Mid-range
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Top 94
BUFFALO DriveStation 4TB High Speed 7200RPM TAA Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.2
BUFFALO
7426900162182
7.44 x 1.52 x 4.83 Inches
2.09 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence Moderate
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Top 95
Apple ME177LL/A Time Capsule 2TB (Refurbished), White
Apple
0636173542728
3.8 x 3.8 x 6.6 Inches
3.3 pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
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25%
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Top 96
LaCie Rugged Triple 1TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 FireWire 800 compatible for Mac and PC Computer Desktop Workstation Laptop (STEU1000400)
LaCie
0763649080962
5.67 x 3.54 x 1.13 inches
0.22 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
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Top 97
G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE mobile USB-C Portable External Hard Drive, Silver - 0G04876-1
G-Technology
0705487202007
5.08 x 3.23 x 0.51 Inches
0.37 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateHigher-Priced in Set
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25%
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Top 98
Seagate Expansion Portable USB 3.0 2.5in 1TB External Hard Drive - STEA1000400 (Renewed)
Seagate
0646816980121
4.8 x 0.6 x 3.2 inches
0.0004629707502 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
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25%
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Top 99
LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt USB 3.0 1TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD (STEV1000400)
LaCie
0763649080993
3.5 x 0.98 x 5.51 inches
0.32 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
First-party ranking signal, not a retailer star rating.Demand Top 75%Confidence ModerateLower-Priced in Set
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Top 100
G-Technology 8TB G-Drive USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive, Silver – Compact, High-Performance Storage – 0G03906
G-Technology
0705487197563
7.7 x 5 x 1.26 inches
2.425084882 Pounds
9.7
Confidence Moderate
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Head-to-Head Comparison
HDD models are usually the straightforward answer when your workload centers on storing more rather than moving data as fast as possible. They are well suited to backup routines, home media collections, and overflow storage for laptops or desktops. The tradeoff is that they are generally slower and more impact-sensitive than SSDs, especially if you carry them around daily.
If you need a drive that stays plugged in for scheduled backups or holds a large archive, HDD remains the practical format. If you want a lighter, quieter drive for frequent travel or quick file transfers, it is worth comparing this page against SSD external hard drives.
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- HDD External Hard Drives ★(341)
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How to Choose the Best HDD External Hard Drives
HDD external hard drives make the most sense when you need a lot of space for the money and you do not need the fastest transfer speeds. They are a practical fit for full-system backups, media archives, game libraries, and long-term file storage. If your priority is raw speed or silent operation, the better match is usually SSD external hard drives.
When comparing HDD options, focus on how and where the drive will be used. Pocket-size portable models are easy to carry, while larger desktop-style drives often prioritize higher capacities and sustained backup use. Interface still matters, but with HDDs the drive mechanism is often the main speed limit, so capacity, reliability, and physical design usually matter more than chasing peak port specs.
- Choose HDD when you want large-capacity storage for backups, photos, videos, or bulk files.
- Portable 2.5-inch models are easier to travel with and typically bus-powered.
- Desktop-style HDDs are better when you want higher capacities and mostly stationary use.
- If you move files constantly or edit directly from the drive, compare against SSD options.
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