Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for external hard drive.
External hard drives are one of the most popular ways to back up computer data. They're also useful for storing large files that you want to access from any computer, and they're great for moving files from one source to another. Browse the top-ranked list of external hard drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.
SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE 6TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen2 Hard Drive - Black
Model: SDPHF1A-006T-NBAADSKU: 6517100See all External Hard DrivesProduct Description
The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (6TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.See all External Hard DrivesProduct Description
The SanDisk Professional G-DRIVE enterprise-class hard drive with a USB-C (10Gbps) interface delivers ultra-reliable, high-capacity storage in a premium, stylish design. The 7200RPM Ultrastar drive inside features powerful performance with speeds up to 250MB/s read and 250MB/s write2 (6TB1 capacity) that is perfect for fast backup and access to your HD videos, photos, music, and other high-value content. The stackable, anodized all-aluminum enclosure offers premium durability and anchor points for attaching to a DIT cart, a mounting plate, or other gear for your production needs. The G-DRIVE desktop hard drive also offers LED light brightness customization with three modes to choose from, comes ready for Mac, and is easily reformatted for Windows.See all External Hard DrivesSeagate - Game Drive for PlayStation Consoles God of War Ragnarök LE 2TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Blue
Model: STLV2000100SKU: 6523272Top comment"I was just debating on buying an external hard drive then I got this offer! Considering my 6-year-old brother uses my PlayStation too, it’s always running out of space. ...Great Hard Drive...This is a great external hard drive to be able to store more information and games"
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Confront the end of days with the officially licensed God of War Ragnarök Limited Edition Game Drive for PlayStation consoles. Featuring an ice-cold design worthy of Fimbulwinter, this HDD stores your PS5 games, then transfer them to the console when it’s time to play. Plus, with a 2TB capacity, you can wield enough games to make the nine realms take notice.Top comment"I was just debating on buying an external hard drive then I got this offer! Considering my 6-year-old brother uses my PlayStation too, it’s always running out of space. ...Great Hard Drive...This is a great external hard drive to be able to store more information and games"
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Confront the end of days with the officially licensed God of War Ragnarök Limited Edition Game Drive for PlayStation consoles. Featuring an ice-cold design worthy of Fimbulwinter, this HDD stores your PS5 games, then transfer them to the console when it’s time to play. Plus, with a 2TB capacity, you can wield enough games to make the nine realms take notice.See all PS5 Game DrivesCrucial - X8 4TB External USB-C 3.2 Gen 2/USB-A Portable SSD - Black
Model: CT4000X8SSD9SKU: 6516934Top comment"Great drive...Fast drive, great performance. Replaced a spinning external HDD...If you need portable hard drive, recommened this portable hard drive."
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The Crucial X8 Portable SSD stores up to 4TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s —that's up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives.¹ It also works with numerous devices — from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.²Top comment"Great drive...Fast drive, great performance. Replaced a spinning external HDD...If you need portable hard drive, recommened this portable hard drive."
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The Crucial X8 Portable SSD stores up to 4TB of data at phenomenal speeds up to 1050MB/s —that's up to 7.5x faster than portable hard drives.¹ It also works with numerous devices — from computers to consoles, tablets, and smartphones.²See all External SSDsSamsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black
Model: MU-PE4T0S/AMSKU: 6529365Top comment"Samsung External hard drive....Great external SSD card for the price! Definitely worth buying over an external hard drive!"
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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.Top comment"Samsung External hard drive....Great external SSD card for the price! Definitely worth buying over an external hard drive!"
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Samsung T7 Shield 4TB, Portable SSD, up to 1050 MB/S, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Water & Dust resistance for Photographers, Content Creators, and Gaming, External Solid State Drive, Black. High performance on-the-go, with rugged durability IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, with Dynamic Thermal Guard to control heat.See all External SSDsSeagate - Luke Skywalker SE FireCuda 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hard Drive with Blue LED Lighting - Blue
Model: STKL2000412SKU: 6524845See all External Hard DrivesProduct Description
From the desert to the cockpit, feel the kinetic energy of the officially licensed Luke Skywalker Drive. Equipped with blue LED lighting and designed with the propulsive purpose of its hero, this collectible Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive is destined for greatness. And thanks to its huge capacity, you can haul a massive amount of media, files, and games.See all External Hard DrivesProduct Description
From the desert to the cockpit, feel the kinetic energy of the officially licensed Luke Skywalker Drive. Equipped with blue LED lighting and designed with the propulsive purpose of its hero, this collectible Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive is destined for greatness. And thanks to its huge capacity, you can haul a massive amount of media, files, and games.See all External Hard DrivesSeagate - Backup Plus 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black
Model: STHP4000600SKU: 6529321WD - easystore 22TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black
Model: WDBAMA0220HBK-NESNSKU: 6537414Top comment"Great backup drive...This is a great backup drive. Easy to use. I just plugged it in and everything worked as expected."
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Back up important files securely with this black WD easystore desktop hard drive. The 22TB capacity provides ample space for archives and videos, while the USB 3.0 connectivity provides broad compatibility with most Windows and Mac devices. This WD easystore desktop hard drive features plug-and-play functionality for a quick, simple setup.Top comment"Great backup drive...This is a great backup drive. Easy to use. I just plugged it in and everything worked as expected."
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Back up important files securely with this black WD easystore desktop hard drive. The 22TB capacity provides ample space for archives and videos, while the USB 3.0 connectivity provides broad compatibility with most Windows and Mac devices. This WD easystore desktop hard drive features plug-and-play functionality for a quick, simple setup.See all External Hard DrivesSeagate - Spider-Man SE FireCuda 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hard Drive with White LED Lighting - Red
Model: STKL2000417SKU: 6519665Top comment"Nice Drive with expected speeds....At the corners I have no doubt that if it is dropped on a hard surface the bottom portion will chip. For me I don't plan to use it as a portable drive. ...External hard drive...This is so cool, I love everything about this external hard drive"
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Swing into action with the officially licensed Spider-Man Drive. The design of this Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive features the power and resilience of Peter Parker himself and gives your collection a burst of color thanks to white LED lighting. Plus, with its large capacity, you can capture a wide web of games, files, and media.Top comment"Nice Drive with expected speeds....At the corners I have no doubt that if it is dropped on a hard surface the bottom portion will chip. For me I don't plan to use it as a portable drive. ...External hard drive...This is so cool, I love everything about this external hard drive"
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Swing into action with the officially licensed Spider-Man Drive. The design of this Special Edition FireCuda External Hard Drive features the power and resilience of Peter Parker himself and gives your collection a burst of color thanks to white LED lighting. Plus, with its large capacity, you can capture a wide web of games, files, and media.See all External Hard Drives