External Hard Drives

Seagate One Touch 5TB External Portable Hard Drive, Black (STKZ5000400)~#|#~s1145849_sc7
3% off of Seagate One Touch 5TB External Portable Hard Drive, Black (STKZ5000400)
Item # : 24383777
Model # : STKZ5000400
Seagate One Touch 5TB HDD with Password Encryption
  • Up to 5TB capacity helps keep all your memories in one place—simply plug in via USB 3.0 to back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups.
  • This external drive includes a USB cable that works seamlessly with Windows, Mac, and Chromebook laptops. (Purchase adapter separately for use with USB-C computers. Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine.)
Price is $139.99, Regular price was $144.99, You save 3%
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Seagate One Touch 2TB External Hard Drive Slim Portable HDD USB 3.0 / USB 2.0, Black (STKY2000400)~#|#~s1145896_sc7
11% off of Seagate One Touch 2TB External Hard Drive Slim Portable HDD USB 3.0 / USB 2.0, Black (STKY2000400)
Item # : 24383778
Model # : STKY2000400
A Little Fits a Lot
  • Portable external hard drive for file backup
  • Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0
Price is $79.99, Regular price was $89.99, You save 11%
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Seagate 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Black (STGX1000400)~#|#~7D38AD65-F364-40C4-81CE5F48DB0D13AC_sc7
Item # : 24601063
Model # : STGX1000400
  • Portable external hard drive features 1TB storage capacity for backing up files
  • Transfer files fast with USB 3.0 connectivity that is backward compatible with USB 2.0
Price is $73.69
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Seagate One Touch 1TB External Hard Drive Slim Portable HDD USB 3.0 / USB 2.0, Black (STKY1000400)~#|#~s1145896_sc7
Item # : 24383780
Model # : STKY1000400
A Little Fits a Lot
  • Portable external hard drive for file backup
  • Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0
Price is $69.99
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WD MY BOOK 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBBGB0040HBK)
3% off of WD MY BOOK 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBBGB0040HBK)
Item # : 2428934
Model # : WDBBGB0040HBK
  • Auto backup with included WD Backup software and Time Machine ready
  • Password protection with hardware encryption
Price is $139.99, Regular price was $145.79, You save 3%
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Seagate 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Black (STGX2000400)~#|#~D0593920-5364-4715-9DF3D13485A66673_sc7
Item # : 24601072
Model # : STGX2000400
  • Portable external hard drive features 2TB storage capacity for backing up files
  • Transfer files fast with USB 3.0 connectivity that is backward compatible with USB 2.0
Price is $97.49
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WD My Passport 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN)~#|#~sp70793017_sc7
19% off of WD My Passport 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN)
Item # : 24421982
Model # : WDBYVG0020BBK
  • Portable hard drive in black features 2TB storage capacity and PC compatibility
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 ready, compatible with USB 2.0/3.0 ports
Price is $84.99, Regular price was $105.79, You save 19%
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LaCie Rugged 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD USB-C USB 3.0 Drop Shock Resistant for Mac and PC, Orange (STFR2000800)
4% off of LaCie Rugged 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD USB-C USB 3.0 Drop Shock Resistant for Mac and PC, Orange (STFR2000800)
Item # : 24388194
Model # : STFR2000800
Seagate LaCie Rugged with included Rescue Data Recovery Plan for added data protection
  • Shock, Dust and Water Resistant
  • New USB-C Connector for next-generation computers
Price is $104.99, Regular price was $109.99, You save 4%
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WD My Passport 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN)~#|#~sp70793022_sc7
12% off of WD My Passport 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN)
Item # : 24421988
Model # : WDBYVG0010BBK
  • Portable hard drive in black features 1TB storage capacity and PC compatibility
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 ready, compatible with USB 2.0/3.0 ports
Price is $69.99, Regular price was $79.99, You save 12%
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Seagate One Touch 4TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD USB 3.0 / USB 2.0, Black (STKZ4000400)~#|#~s1145849_sc7
Item # : 24383786
Model # : STKZ4000400
Have Space to Grow
  • Up to 4TB of massive capacity portable external hard drive for file backup
  • Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0
Price is $134.99
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WD My Passport 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBPKJ0040BBK-WESN)~#|#~sp70792989_sc7
WD My Passport 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBPKJ0040BBK-WESN) is Backorder
3% off of WD My Passport 4TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBPKJ0040BBK-WESN)
Item # : 24421981
Model # : WDBPKJ0040BBK
  • Portable drive in black features 4TB storage capacity and PC compatibility
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 ready, compatible with USB 2.0/3.0 ports
Price is $124.99, Regular price was $129.99, You save 3%
Free delivery by Mon, Aug 18
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Seagate 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Black (STGX4000400)~#|#~85FA8064-26DA-4D4C-9920E6250082D1DA_sc7
Item # : 24601064
Model # : STGX4000400
  • Portable external hard drive features 4TB storage capacity for backing up files
  • Transfer files fast with USB 3.0 connectivity that is backward compatible with USB 2.0
Price is $135.49
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WD My Passport 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN)~#|#~sp70792982_sc7
22% off of WD My Passport 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN)
Item # : 24421984
Model # : WDBPKJ0050BBK
  • Portable drive in black features 5TB storage capacity and PC compatibility
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 ready, compatible with USB 2.0/3.0 ports
Price is $139.99, Regular price was $179.89, You save 22%
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Seagate 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Black (STGX5000400)~#|#~7B35F4C0-F9DF-4BFF-AD41C7C8F17D3D61_sc7
Item # : 24606821
Model # : STGX5000400
  • Easily store and access 5TB of content on the go with this portable drive
  • High-speed USB 3.0 Micro-B connectivity means the drive seamlessly plugs into PCs—no need for a wall adapter
Price is $153.69
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WD My Passport 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Sky (WDBYVG0020BBL-WESN)
19% off of WD My Passport 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Sky (WDBYVG0020BBL-WESN)
Item # : 24421986
Model # : WDBYVG0020BBL
  • Portable hard drive in sky color features 2TB storage capacity and PC compatibility
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 ready, compatible with USB 2.0/3.0 ports
Price is $84.99, Regular price was $105.79, You save 19%
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WD MY BOOK 6TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBBGB0060HBK)
WD MY BOOK 6TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBBGB0060HBK) is Out of stock
Item # : IM14V0558
Model # : WDBBGB0060HBK-NESN
WD My Book 6TB External Hard Drive
  • Auto backup with included WD Backup software and Time Machine ready
  • Password protection with hardware encryption
Price is $199.99
LaCie Rugged 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Orange (STFR1000800)
LaCie Rugged 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Orange (STFR1000800) is Out of stock
Item # : IM18W3884
Model # : STFR1000800
  • Store as many documents, pictures and videos as you need with 1 TB capacity
  • The USB Type C interface provides smooth data transfer and outstanding performance
Price is $88.99
WD My Book 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN)
WD My Book 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN) is Out of stock
22% off of WD My Book 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN)
Item # : IM18UL746
Model # : WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN
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  • Desktop drive in black features 18TB storage capacity and PC and Mac compatibility
  • Uses USB 3.0 for ultra-fast data transfer and works with USB 2.0 ports on older machines
Price is $329.99, Regular price was $426.99, You save 22%
WD My Passport for Mac 4TB, External Hard Drive, Midnight Blue (WDBA2F0040BBL-WESN)
WD My Passport for Mac 4TB, External Hard Drive, Midnight Blue (WDBA2F0040BBL-WESN) is Out of stock
16% off of WD My Passport for Mac 4TB, External Hard Drive, Midnight Blue (WDBA2F0040BBL-WESN)
Item # : IM16WY228
Model # : WDBA2F0040BBL-WESN
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  • Midnight blue portable drive features 4TB storage capacity; compatible with Mac
  • Dimensions: 0.75"H x 2.95"W x 4.2"D
Price is $124.99, Regular price was $148.90, You save 16%
Seagate Expansion 10TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (STKP10000400)
Seagate Expansion 10TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (STKP10000400) is Out of stock
Item # : IM19CX314
Model # : STKP10000400
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  • This PC and Mac compatible desktop hard drive in black features a 10TB storage capacity and provides enormous storage for photos, movies, music, and more
  • Uses USB 3.0 for superfast file transfers
Price is $269.99
WD WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive 4TB External Portable Hard Drive, Black (WDBA3A0040BBK-WESN)
WD WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive 4TB External Portable Hard Drive, Black (WDBA3A0040BBK-WESN) is Out of stock
Item # : IM16WX900
Model # : WDBA3A0040BBK-WESN
  • Portable external hard drive features 4TB storage capacity and is great solution for gaming and more
  • Connects through USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Price is $141.46
LaCie Rugged 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Orange (STFR4000800)
LaCie Rugged 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Orange (STFR4000800) is Out of stock
Item # : IM18W3886
Model # : STFR4000800
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  • With 4 TB capacity you have ample space for storing millions of images, hundreds of hours of video or for music lovers, up to a million songs
  • The USB Type C interface provides smooth data transfer and outstanding performance
Price is $165.59
WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Blue (WDBC3C0020BBL-WESN)
WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Blue (WDBC3C0020BBL-WESN) is Out of stock
Item # : IM15NM869
Model # : WDBC3C0020BBL-WESN
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  • Drive Capacity 2 TB, Type & Use Portable Hard Drive
  • Host Interface USB 3.0
Price is $99.99
Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT 10TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (ADT-3PL256F-10TB)
Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT 10TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (ADT-3PL256F-10TB) is Out of stock
Item # : IM18D8577
Model # : ADT-3PL256F-10TB
No reviews yet
  • Military Grade FIPS PUB 197 Validated Encryption
  • Hardware Encrypted, on-the-fly 256-bit AES-XTS encryption seamlessly encrypts all data, protecting the drive even if it is removed from its casing
Price is $797.89
Seagate LaCie Rugged Mini 4TB External Portable Hard Drive, Orange (LAC9000633)~#|#~m003081720_sc7
Seagate LaCie Rugged Mini 4TB External Portable Hard Drive, Orange (LAC9000633) is Out of stock
Item # : IM13A2906
Model # : LAC9000633
No reviews yet
LaCie Rugged Mini 4TB External hard drive features Shock resistance, drop resistance, and pressure resistant for added protection.
  • 4TB Storage Capacity
  • Up to 130 MB/s Data Transfer Speed
Price is $157.19
Western Digital My Passport for Mac 2TB Portable USB Hard Drive, Blue (WDBA2D0020BBL-WESN)
Western Digital My Passport for Mac 2TB Portable USB Hard Drive, Blue (WDBA2D0020BBL-WESN) is Out of stock
22% off of Western Digital My Passport for Mac 2TB Portable USB Hard Drive, Blue (WDBA2D0020BBL-WESN)
Item # : 24528157
Model # : WDBA2D0020BBL
  • 2TB portable storage for macOS devices that works straight out of the box and makes it easy to keep you moving on your journey
  • USB Type-C and USB Type-A compatible
Price is $84.99, Regular price was $109.19, You save 22%
LaCie d2 Professional 4TB, External Hard Drive, Black (STHA4000800)
LaCie d2 Professional 4TB, External Hard Drive, Black (STHA4000800) is Out of stock
Item # : IM15MQ053
Model # : STHA4000800
No reviews yet
  • With 4 TB capacity you have ample space for storing millions of images, hundreds of hours of video or for music lovers, up to a million songs
  • The USB 3.1 Type C interface provides smooth data transfer and outstanding performance
Price is $191.49
WD My Book, 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBBGB0040HBK)
WD My Book, 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBBGB0040HBK) is Out of stock
Item # : IM14V0559
Model # : WDBBGB0040HBK-NESN
My Book™ is trusted, desktop storage designed to complement your personal style with a massive amount of space to store all your photos, videos, music and documents. Perfectly paired with WD Backup™ software, Apple's Time Machine backup software and password protection, the My Book drive helps keep your files safe.
  • Auto backup with included WD Backup software and Time Machine ready
  • Password protection with hardware encryption
Price is $145.79
WD My Passport Ultra 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Silver (WDBC3C0010BSL-WESN)
WD My Passport Ultra 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Silver (WDBC3C0010BSL-WESN) is Out of stock
Item # : IM15NM873
Model # : WDBC3C0010BSL-WESN
No reviews yet
  • USB-C ready, USB 3.0 compatible
  • Innovative style with refined metal cover
Price is $82.79
LaCie Rugged Mini 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (301558)
LaCie Rugged Mini 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (301558) is Out of stock
Item # : IM11R5171
Model # : LAC301558
Keep computer files handy with this portable mini hard drive from LaCie.
  • Portable orange mini drive holds 1 TB of data and is compatible with PC and Mac computers for compact storage while traveling
  • USB 3.0 connectivity and 5,400 rpm rotational speed provide fast file transfer
Price is $79.99
Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT 2TB USB 3.0/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, Black (ADT-3PL256F-2000)
Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT 2TB USB 3.0/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, Black (ADT-3PL256F-2000) is Out of stock
Item # : IM1UK3999
Model # : ADT-3PL256F-2000
Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT 2-TB External hard drive is a high capacity desktop external drive which has everything you need to keep files secure.
  • Drive capacity: 2TB
  • Drive Interface: USB 3.0
Price is $229.39
WD WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive 8TB External Portable Hard Drive, Black (WDBA3P0080HBK-NESN)
WD WD_BLACK D10 Game Drive 8TB External Portable Hard Drive, Black (WDBA3P0080HBK-NESN) is Out of stock
Item # : IM16WX898
Model # : WDBA3P0080HBK-NESN
No reviews yet
  • Portable external hard drive features 8TB storage capacity and is great solution for gaming and more
  • Connects through USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Price is $219.99
Seagate Expansion 16TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (STKP16000400)~#|#~sp131850938_sc7
Seagate Expansion 16TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (STKP16000400) is Out of stock
Item # : 24493055
Model # : STKP16000400
  • Black desktop drive features 16TB storage capacity; compatible with most Windows and macOS systems
  • Uses USB 3.0 for ultrafast data transfer and works with USB 2.0 ports on older machines
Price is $429.99
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Apricorn Aegis Padlock 2 TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black and White (ADT-3PL256-2000)
Apricorn Aegis Padlock 2 TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black and White (ADT-3PL256-2000) is Out of stock
Item # : IM1KW8519
Model # : ADT-3PL256-2000
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Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT ADT-3PL256 External Hard Drive is designed specifically for desktop systems with superspeed USB 3.0 interface and 8 MB buffer, 256 bit AES-XTS hardware encryption.
  • USB 3.0
  • 7200 rpm
Price is $222.99
LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver/Orange (STJJ5000400)
LaCie Rugged Mini 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver/Orange (STJJ5000400) is Out of stock
Item # : IM16WY351
Model # : STJJ5000400
No reviews yet
  • Portable external hard drive features 5TB storage capacity and provides enormous storage for photos, movies, music, and more
  • Uses USB 3.0 for ultra-fast data transfer and works with USB 2.0 ports on older machines
Price is $186.68
Seagate Game Drive 5TB External USB 3.2 Portable Hard Drive, Black (STKX5000403)~#|#~DBDF0247-109D-4205-98E15094FFD1825F_sc7
Seagate Game Drive 5TB External USB 3.2 Portable Hard Drive, Black (STKX5000403) is Out of stock
Item # : IM1NP5746
Model # : STKX5000403
No reviews yet
  • A portable 5TB external hard drive designed for gaming use, making it perfect for expanding storage on Xbox consoles.
  • It uses a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface and supports a data transfer rate of up to 5 Gbps.
Price is $165.48
WD Elements 20TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive, Black (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN)~#|#~67CFE35D-9AAB-4A9A-9FEA0F01C0AD4436_sc7
WD Elements 20TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive, Black (WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN) is Out of stock
Item # : IM1JH9222
Model # : WDBWLG0200HBK-NESN
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  • With a 20TB capacity, this desktop external hard drive is primarily used for storage and backup purposes.
  • It uses a USB 3.0 interface and supports a data transfer rate of up to 5 Gbps.
Price is $459.00
Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 4TB, Gaming External Hard, Black (STKX4000402)
Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 4TB, Gaming External Hard, Black (STKX4000402) is Out of stock
Item # : IM19KW456
Model # : STKX4000402
No reviews yet
  • Black gaming portable drive features 4TB storage capacity; compatible with Game Console
  • Dimensions: 4.8"H x 3.2"W x 0.85"D
Price is $145.79
LaCie Rugged Secure 2TB External Hard Drive Portable USB-C USB 3.0 Shock Resistant Encryption Mac PC, Orange (STFR2000403)
LaCie Rugged Secure 2TB External Hard Drive Portable USB-C USB 3.0 Shock Resistant Encryption Mac PC, Orange (STFR2000403) is Out of stock
Item # : IM12QB319
Model # : STFR2000403
No reviews yet
  • Government grade AES-256 hardware self- encryption for advanced data protection
  • Futureproof compatible with USB-C interface
Price is $129.99
Transcend StoreJet 25A3 1 TB 2.5" External Hard Drive
Transcend StoreJet 25A3 1 TB 2.5" External Hard Drive is Out of stock
Item # : IM1VR7508
Model # : TS1TSJ25A3K
No reviews yet
  • Store as many documents, pictures and videos as you need with 1 TB capacity
  • For super-fast data transfer, the drive takes advantage of USB 3.0 connectivity
Price is $75.60

When you need an external hard drive for your computer or laptop, look no further than our selection of external hard drives. We have a variety of sizes and capacities to choose from, so you can find the external hard drive that's just right for your business or personal storage needs.

Always have space for your files

Most computer users have a lot of files that have to be maintained on their hard drives and aren't sure how to maximize their storage space without deleting them en masse. You want to make sure you have enough space to store everything, and an external hard drive is a great way to give yourself some extra storage space. An external hard drive won't take up too much space on your desk, table, or shelf, and it is a great way to keep your important files backed up in case something happens to your computer.

Access your data quickly with USB 3.0 compatibility

It can be frustrating to watch your files take minutes or hours to copy over. If you have large files or a lot of files, then selecting an external hard drive with fast data transfer speed is important. Finding a hard drive with a USB 3.0 connector can really increase your work speeds!

Desktop or portable?

External hard drives come in two different types, so choosing the right one for your needs is essential. A desktop external hard drive is generally larger but has a greater storage capacity, is more durable, and, therefore, is more physically secure. But portable hard drives are much easier to carry around for remote work or traveling.