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External Hard Drive Under $100

There's no question that the best way to back up your computer is to use an external hard drive. The question is, which one? If you're looking for a drive with enough capacity to hold all your files, is simple to set up and use, and costs less than $100, we've got you covered. Browse the top-ranked list of external hard drives under $100 below along with associated reviews and opinions. 

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  1. Seagate - 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5HK2HT

    Great Item...Great external drive. It's my first Seagate Drive. Normally I get Western Digital....Great hard drive

    Product Description

    A portable black external hard drive offering 1TB storage, fast USB 3.0 transfers, and data recovery services.
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    Your price for this item is $119.99
  2. Seagate - Expansion 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive with Rescue Data Recovery Services - Black

    SKU: J37C5H48WF

    Best buy...I love Best Buy my every purchase since I started....Great service and products...Great service by Best Buy . One day free delivery is best

    Product Description

    A portable black external hard drive offering 2TB storage, fast USB 3.0 transfers, and data recovery services.
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    Your price for this item is $129.99
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    The previous price was $149.99
  3. WD - Easystore 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJVLLX

    Great job by staff at pick up. Love best buy and great price. Thank you....Absolutely great recommendation from best buy associate. I love my block.

    Product Description

    A portable black external hard drive offering 2TB storage, fast USB 3.2 connectivity, and backup software.
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    Your price for this item is $164.99
  4. Seagate - Game Drive for PlayStation Consoles 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive with Blue LED Lighting - White

    SKU: J37C5H5LKL

    Works great, love buying any electronics at Best Buy they have great price and product quality....I love best buy...I love Best Buy. You guys are amazing ! I love the deals !

    Product Description

    A white portable external hard drive with 2TB storage, USB 3.2 connectivity, and blue LED lighting.
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    Your price for this item is $139.99
  5. WD - Easystore 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJVL3S

    Best Buy was great in delivering this product. Love the small compact size....Great buy...Love it. This is the best gift to give yo anyone. !!

    Product Description

    A portable black external hard drive offering 1TB storage, fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, and backup software.
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    Your price for this item is $144.99

FAQ

HDD (Hard Disk Drive) external hard drives use spinning disks to store data, offering large capacities at a lower cost. SSD (Solid State Drive) external hard drives use flash memory for faster data transfer speeds, increased durability, and quieter operation. Both types are available under $100, but SSDs typically offer smaller storage capacities at this price point.

Yes, most external hard drives can be used with both Windows and Mac computers. However, you may need to reformat the drive to a file system compatible with both operating systems, such as exFAT. Always back up your data before reformatting.

External hard drives are a popular and reliable option for backing up important files, photos, videos, and documents. They provide a portable solution for data backup and can be easily connected to your computer via USB or other interfaces.

Many gaming consoles, such as PlayStation and Xbox, support external hard drives for expanding storage. Make sure to check your console's compatibility and formatting requirements before use.

To protect your data, consider using password protection or encryption software that comes with some external hard drives. Additionally, safely eject the drive after use and store it in a secure, dry place to prevent physical damage.