Best Value for External Storage
If you're all about getting the most out of your investments, this is the place. From all the External Storage I've indexed, those currently have the best balance between power, affordability and durability.
If you can't invest this much, scroll down to the budget section for best value at below-average prices.
For more details on the differences between the best Discounts, best Deals and best Value palmarès and which is best for you, feel free to give Sales Shopping vs. Value Shopping a read.
Best bang for the buck across the board US$260 - US$319
The following external storage offer the best value. Value is determined by balancing 3 main considerations:
- how much it costs
- how powerful it is
- how long it will likely last
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Seagate Expansion 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive from US$508%, Best price yet!
SpecsStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 8.00 x 11.70 x 1.48 cmWeight: 0.170 kgdetailed info from US$47.49 - US$47.49 from Canada Computers (New)as of 2021-01-21 04:11:14, EST
- US$53.82 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-21 04:44:07, EST
- US$59.37 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-21 05:27:15, EST
- US$72.04 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)as of 2021-01-20 03:32:37, EST
- US$81.1 from Walmart (New)as of 2021-01-20 04:00:41, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Seagate Backup Plus Slim 1TB Portable External Hard Drive from US$60;
SpecsStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 7.80 x 11.50 x 1.20 cmWeight: 0.126 kgdetailed info from US$59.37 - US$59.37 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-19 06:14:16, EST
- US$71.24 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-21 05:22:07, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Toshiba Canvio Ready Portable Hard Drive, 1TB, Black from US$70;
SpecsDimensions: 11.90 x 8.00 x 1.50 cmdetailed info US$63.33 from Staples (New)as of 2021-01-21 12:18:23, ESTPricing Accuracy
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Seagate Backup Plus Slim 1TB Portable External Hard Drive Not for sale
SpecsDimensions: 7.60 x 11.35 x 1.21 cmWeight: 0.150 kg -
Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch 2TB 2.5" USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive from US$90;
SpecsStorage: 2 TBDimensions: 11.48 x 7.80 x 1.17 cmWeight: 0.151 kgdetailed info from US$87.08 - US$87.08 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-21 07:33:52, EST
- US$87.08 from Memory Express (New)as of 2021-01-21 05:08:13, EST
- US$92.62 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)as of 2021-01-20 14:22:52, EST
- US$102.12 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-20 06:17:50, EST
Pricing Accuracy
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Western Digital 1TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive from US$100;
SpecsStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 8.15 x 11.00 x 1.38 cmWeight: 0.200 kgdetailed info from US$94.13 - US$94.13 from Walmart (New)as of 2021-01-21 04:39:36, EST
- US$99.7 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-20 06:25:16, EST
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Best bang for the buck under $400
Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the best performing options for external storage priced below average.
There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.
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Seagate Expansion 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive from US$508%, Best price yet!
SpecsStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 8.00 x 11.70 x 1.48 cmWeight: 0.170 kgdetailed info from US$47.49 - US$47.49 from Canada Computers (New)as of 2021-01-21 04:11:14, EST
- US$53.82 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-21 04:44:07, EST
- US$59.37 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-21 05:27:15, EST
- US$72.04 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)as of 2021-01-20 03:32:37, EST
- US$81.1 from Walmart (New)as of 2021-01-20 04:00:41, EST
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Seagate Backup Plus Slim 1TB Portable External Hard Drive from US$60;
SpecsStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 7.80 x 11.50 x 1.20 cmWeight: 0.126 kgdetailed info from US$59.37 - US$59.37 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-19 06:14:16, EST
- US$71.24 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-21 05:22:07, EST
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Toshiba Canvio Ready Portable Hard Drive, 1TB, Black from US$70;
SpecsDimensions: 11.90 x 8.00 x 1.50 cmdetailed info US$63.33 from Staples (New)as of 2021-01-21 12:18:23, ESTPricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the Staples site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Seagate Backup Plus Slim 1TB Portable External Hard Drive Not for sale
SpecsDimensions: 7.60 x 11.35 x 1.21 cmWeight: 0.150 kg -
Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch 2TB 2.5" USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive from US$90;
SpecsStorage: 2 TBDimensions: 11.48 x 7.80 x 1.17 cmWeight: 0.151 kgdetailed info from US$87.08 - US$87.08 from Best Buy (New)as of 2021-01-21 07:33:52, EST
- US$87.08 from Memory Express (New)as of 2021-01-21 05:08:13, EST
- US$92.62 from Mike's Computer Shop (New)as of 2021-01-20 14:22:52, EST
- US$102.12 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-20 06:17:50, EST
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. × -
Western Digital 1TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive from US$100;
SpecsStorage: 1 TBDimensions: 8.15 x 11.00 x 1.38 cmWeight: 0.200 kgdetailed info from US$94.13 - US$94.13 from Walmart (New)as of 2021-01-21 04:39:36, EST
- US$99.7 from Newegg (New)as of 2021-01-20 06:25:16, EST
Pricing Accuracy
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on the retailer's site at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. ×
Had a specific budget in mind?
The typical price for external storage is $129.99 but you can set a budget below:
Looking for something else?
External Storage can also be compared based on the following characteristics:
- Versatility for the Price
- per Price Range
- Deals
- Discounts
- Computing Power
- Gaming Power
- Personal Recommendations
- Ease of transportation
- Battery Autonomy
I also have value ranking for:
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All Smart Devices
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Laptops
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Laptops: Netbooks
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Laptops: Portable Laptops
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Laptops: Large Laptops
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Tablets
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Tablets: Small Tablets
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Tablets: Large Tablets
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Stationary Computers
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Stationary Computers: Tower Computers
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Stationary Computers: Compact Towers
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Stationary Computers: Ultra-Compacts
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Stationary Computers: All-in-Ones
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Laptop Bags
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Input Devices
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Input Devices: Keyboards
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Input Devices: Mice and Pointers
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Input Devices: Game Controllers
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Input Devices: Mouse and Keyboard Combo
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Input Devices: Numeric Keypad
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Monitors
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Speakers
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Webcams
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External Optical Drives
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Consoles
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Other Accessories
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Chairs
This list fluctuates constantly as I add new devices, retire old ones or when they go on sale so go ahead: bookmark this page and come back often.
