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Largest External Hard Drives

If you've got a lot of photos, videos and music to store and you're looking for a way to back up your files or free up space on your drive, you may want to consider buying an external hard drive. These storage devices are available in many sizes and they offer a quick and easy storage solution for your digital life. Browse the top-ranked list of largest external hard drives below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. WD - easystore 20TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCC7YZ9

    Great Drive...I love these External Hard Drives that best buy offers. They are a great product....I love this hard drive! its the next best thing before you move up to a full hub storage!

    Product Description

    A high-capacity black external hard drive with 20TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and data encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $814.99

  2. WD - D10 8TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJFW94

    Great easy to installBest investmentAlot memory buy it...By far the best purchse I had on my PS5....Transfer and loading is great for me others might not like it, as far as performance I love it.

    Product Description

    A high-performance black external hard drive offering 8TB storage, 7200 RPM speed, and active cooling.
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    Your price for this item is $399.99

  3. WD - easystore 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCJV95C

    Great drive so far. Easy installation and backups.Quick shipping and fulfillment from Best Buy....I love the storages it the best extranal hard drive...Great all around

    Product Description

    A high-capacity black external hard drive with USB 3.0 connectivity and automatic backup for reliable storage.
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    Your price for this item is $379.99

  4. WD - My Passport 6TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCC74XF

    LUV the size very portable fits easily in my shirt pocket, great storage for backing up my videos, music...and pictures and best of all the price

    Product Description

    A portable black external hard drive offering 6TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and ransomware protection software.
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    Your price for this item is $329.99
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    The previous price was $339.99

  5. WD - My Passport Ultra for Mac 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Silver

    SKU: JXTHCJFGQS

    Great....Best for archiving pictures and music "off-site".Highly recommended....Love it!...Great value! Works great! Connection and set up easy!

    Product Description

    A sleek silver portable hard drive offering 4TB storage, USB 3.0 connectivity, and built-in data encryption.
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    Your price for this item is $259.99

  6. Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 5TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive Xbox Certified with Green LED Bar - Black

    SKU: J37C5H5W3T

    Best Harddrive on the Market...The best harddrive for all your gaming needs....Great storage that can hold some of the biggest games in CoD and GTA....Best of the best buy

    Product Description

    A black external hard drive with 5TB storage, USB 3.2 connectivity, and immersive green LED lighting.
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    Your price for this item is $219.99

  7. Seagate - Game Drive for Xbox 8TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Desktop Hard Drive with Certified Xbox Green LED Lighting - Black

    SKU: J37C5H4LRF

    Great...Great drive

    Product Description

    A high-capacity black external hard drive with Xbox green LED lighting and dual USB charging ports.
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    Your price for this item is $299.99

  8. SANDISK - 8TB Desk Drive USB Type-C Desktop External SSD - Black

    SKU: JXJ62CRXG3

    Best large ssd...The best way to store your data...Overall, it’s great for backups and organizing large media collections.

    Product Description

    A high-capacity black external SSD offering fast USB-C connectivity and reliable desktop backup for your files.
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    Your price for this item is $899.99
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    The previous price was $1,919.99

  9. Seagate - d2 Professional 24 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" External - USB Type C, USB 3.1 - 7200rpm - Unknown

    SKU: J37C5H5HYF

    Product Description

    A high-capacity external hard drive with USB Type-C and USB 3.1 connectivity, spinning at 7200rpm.
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    Your price for this item is $939.99

  10. SanDisk Professional - 8TB G-DRIVE PROJECT Thunderbolt 3 External Hard Drive - Black

    SKU: JXTHCC7T57

    Product Description

    A high-capacity 8TB external hard drive in black, featuring Thunderbolt 3 for fast, reliable performance.
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    Your price for this item is $779.99

  11. WD - 8TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive, Space Gray - Silver

    SKU: JXTHCC7TZ6

    Product Description

    A high-performance black external hard drive with 8TB capacity, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, and 7200rpm speed.
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    Your price for this item is $534.99

  12. SanDisk Professional - G-DRIVE PROJECT 12 TB Portable Rugged Hard Drive - External - Gray - Camera Device Supported - USB

    SKU: JXTHCC76VV

    Product Description

    A rugged gray external hard drive with 12TB capacity, 7200RPM speed, and color-coded cable indicators.
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    Your price for this item is $909.99
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When choosing a large external hard drive, consider features like data transfer speed, connectivity options (such as USB 3.0, USB-C, or Thunderbolt), compatibility with your operating system, and whether the drive offers additional security features like password protection or hardware encryption.

Yes, large external hard drives are ideal for backing up entire computers, including operating systems, applications, and personal files. Their high capacity allows for multiple backups and the storage of large files such as videos, photos, and games.

Many large external hard drives are compatible with both Windows and Mac computers, but you may need to reformat the drive to a file system that works with both, such as exFAT. Always check the manufacturer's compatibility details before use.

Some of the largest external hard drives, especially desktop models, may require an external power supply, while portable models are typically powered via USB. Check the product specifications for power requirements.

HDD (Hard Disk Drive) external hard drives use spinning disks to store data and generally offer larger capacities at lower prices. SSD (Solid State Drive) external hard drives use flash memory for faster performance, greater durability, and quieter operation, but usually cost more per gigabyte.