External Hard Drives

LaCie Rugged Mini 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (301558)
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 $84.99
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WD My Passport Ultra 4 TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver (WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN)
Item # : IM15NM872
Model # : WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN
No reviews yet
  • Drive Capacity 4 TB, Type & Use Portable Hard Drive
  • Host Interface USB 3.0
Price is $166.09
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Apricorn Aegis Padlock Fortress 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (A25-3PL256-1000F)
Item # : IM1RW2996
Model # : A25-3PL256-1000F
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Apricon Mass Storage FIPS 140-2 1TB Portable USB 3.0 A25-3PL256-1000F Hard Drive- Comes with 256-bit military grade encryption
  • Capacity: 1TB
  • Form Factor: Portable Drive
Price is $249.39
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Apricorn Aegis Fortress 5TB, External Hard Drive, Black (AFL3-5TB)
Item # : IM15TQ476
Model # : AFL3-5TB
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  • Black portable drive features 5TB storage capacity; compatible with PC and Mac
  • Dimensions: 4.8"H x 0.96"W x 3.03"D
Price is $496.39
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Apricorn Aegis Padlock 3.0 2 TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (A25-3PL256-2000)
Item # : IM1XQ6903
Model # : A25-3PL256-2000
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Keep sensitive information secure with this Apricorn Aegis external hard drive.
  • Portable drive features 2TB 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 $285.79
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Apricorn Aegis Padlock 3.0 1TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (A25-3PL256-1000)
Item # : IM1NW5003
Model # : A25-3PL256-1000
Store and protect sensitive data with this Aegis Padlock 3.0 1TB external hard drive.
  • Portable drive in black with 1TB storage; 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 $269.59
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Western Digital 2TB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 128 MB Cache, 2.5"~#|#~m007056451_sc7
Item # : IM12PF061
Model # : WD20SPZX
No reviews yet
  • Store as many documents, pictures and videos as you need with 2 TB capacity
  • Experience rapid processing speed with 128 MB cache buffer
Price is $85.59
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Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT 2TB USB 3.0/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, Black (ADT-3PL256F-2000)
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
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Seagate 2TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S, Black (STJR2000400)
Item # : IM19ZX265
Model # : STJR2000400
Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S
  • Add up to 2 TB of peak performance storage to your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S without sacrificing performance
  • Compatible with the Xbox Velocity Architecture - providing faster load times, richer environments, and more immersive gameplay
Price is $399.99
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Seagate Game Drive Hub for Xbox 8TB External USB 3.2 Hard Drive, Black (STKW8000400)
Item # : IM19KW618
Model # : STKW8000400
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  • Desktop external hard drive features 8TB storage capacity and is great solution for gaming and more
  • Uses USB 3.2 Gen 1 for ultra-fast data transfer and works with USB 2.0 ports on older machines
Price is $225.49
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WD My Passport 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Sky (WDBYVG0020BBL-WESN)
Item # : IM16WY224
Model # : WDBYVG0020BBL-WESN
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  • 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 $105.79
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WD My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver (WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESN)
Item # : IM15NM871
Model # : WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESN
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  • Storage Capacity 2 TB, Portable Hard Drive - External
  • Host Interface USB 3.0
Price is $105.79
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WD 16TB My Book Duo Desktop RAID External Hard Drive, USB 3.1 (WDBFBE0160JBK-NESN)
Item # : IM19U7183
Model # : WDBFBE0160JBK-NESN
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  • RAID-0 ready out of the box
  • RAID optimized WD Redâ„¢ drives
Price is $645.79
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Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT FIPS ADT-3PL256F-12TB 12 TB External Hard Drive, Desktop, TAA Compliant (ADT-3PL256F-12TB)~#|#~m006997978_sc7
Item # : IM12KV917
Model # : ADT-3PL256F-12TB
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  • 256-bit encryption protects your PC from hackers and thieves by encoding all your data
  • Get faster data processing with 8 MB cache buffer
Price is $873.79
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WD My Passport for Mac 5TB, External Hard Drive, Midnight Blue (WDBA2F0050BBL-WESN)
Item # : IM16WY227
Model # : WDBA2F0050BBL-WESN
  • Midnight blue portable drive features 5TB storage capacity; compatible with Mac
  • Dimensions: 0.75"H x 2.95"W x 4.2"D
Price is $179.99
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WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver (WDBC3C0020BSL-WESN)
Item # : IM15NM874
Model # : WDBC3C0020BSL-WESN
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  • Drive Capacity 2 TB, Type & Use Portable Hard Drive
  • Host Interface USB 3.0
Price is $105.79
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Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT 4TB USB 3.0/USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, Black (ADT-3PL256F-4000)
Item # : IM1UK4001
Model # : ADT-3PL256F-4000
Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT FIPS 4TB External hard drive has USB 3.0 interface for reliable data transfer. Features rugged aluminum enclosure for optimum durability.
  • 4 TB hard drive storage capacity provides expansive file storage
  • Super speed USB 3.0 interface offers flexible connectivity
Price is $487.99
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WD My Passport 5TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN)
Item # : IM16WY219
Model # : WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN
  • 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 $179.89
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Seagate Ultra Touch 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Pebble Gray (STMA5000400)~#|#~2767E0BC-603F-4C88-8A754F9AC0D5FA0C_sc7
Item # : IM113JV72
Model # : STMA5000400
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  • The Seagate Ultra Touch offers a generous 5TB capacity, designed as a portable external hard drive for personal and professional data storage needs.
  • It features a USB 3.0 interface, providing fast data transfer speeds of up to 120 MB/s, and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 for broader compatibility.
Price is $192.67
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LaCie d2 Professional 16TB, External Hard Drive, Black (STHA16000800)
Item # : IM17ZN304
Model # : STHA16000800
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  • Desktop drive features 16TB storage capacity and PC and Mac compatibility
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface with a data transfer rate of 260MB/s to provide fast communication speeds
Price is $549.99
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Seagate 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Black (STGX4000400)~#|#~85FA8064-26DA-4D4C-9920E6250082D1DA_sc7
Item # : IM1JJ7497
Model # : STGX4000400
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  • 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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Apricorn Aegis Padlock 6TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black/White (ADT-3PL256-6000)
Item # : IM1VL9995
Model # : ADT-3PL256-6000
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Apricorn Mass Storage Aegis padlock DT desktop USB 3.0 external hard drive in black color has 6 TB storage capacity and features maximum external data transfer rate of 640 Mbps for optimal performance.
  • 6TB
  • USB 3.0
Price is $511.49
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Western Digital Elements 24TB External USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hard Drive, Black (WDBWLG0240HBK-NESN)~#|#~709D468F-C34B-407D-84953F5E44FBAD99_sc7
Item # : IM1SG1140
Model # : WDBWLG0240HBK-NESN
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  • The Western Digital Elements offers a massive 24TB capacity, perfect for desktop use, providing ample space for all your photos, music, videos, and essential files.
  • Equipped with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 interface, this hard drive ensures fast data transfer rates of up to 5Gbps, making backups and file transfers quick and efficient.
Price is $672.28
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Seagate One Touch 2TB External Hard Drive Slim Portable HDD USB 3.0 / USB 2.0, Black  (STKB2000400)~#|#~s1145896_sc7
Item # : IM113JW83
Model # : STKY2000400
No reviews yet
A Little Fits a Lot
  • Portable external hard drive for file backup
  • Compatible with USB 3.0/2.0
Price is $110.39
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WD My Book 8TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN)
Item # : IM14V0557
Model # : WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN
Secure music and video files with this WD My Book 8TB external hard drive.
  • Desktop drive in black features 8TB 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 $249.99
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Dell DW316 USB-A External DVD Drive
Item # : IM16KV048
Model # : DELL DW316
  • Plug and Play
  • Use at home or on the go
Price is $57.69
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Seagate 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Black (STGX5000400)~#|#~7B35F4C0-F9DF-4BFF-AD41C7C8F17D3D61_sc7
Item # : IM17PN657
Model # : STGX5000400
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  • 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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Seagate 5TB External USB 3.2 Portable Gaming Hard Drive for PS5, White (STLV5000100)~#|#~B591D351-2D63-4BCE-8383B127E1D9463F_sc7
Seagate 5TB External USB 3.2 Portable Gaming Hard Drive for PS5, White (STLV5000100) is New at Staples
Item # : IM1HN2507
Model # : STLV5000100
No reviews yet
  • Extend your gaming storage with this easily portable 5TB hard drive, officially licensed for PlayStation
  • Full-speed gaming is yours with high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) connectivity, no tools or power adapter needed
Price is $156.18
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WD My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver (WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESN)~#|#~2DC14C76-EC9E-42E2-AD82DDF06548F450_sc7
WD My Passport Ultra 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver (WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESN) is Out of stock
Item # : 24614981
Model # : WDBKYJ0020BSL-WESN
No reviews yet
  • Storage Capacity 2 TB, Portable Hard Drive - External
  • Host Interface USB 3.0
Price is $105.79
Rocstor Rocpro P33 8TB External USB-Type-C Portable Hard Drive, Space Grey (GP3616-01)~#|#~F8BBF206-C8A3-427F-8BCB2C78A5D57D03_sc7
Rocstor Rocpro P33 8TB External USB-Type-C Portable Hard Drive, Space Grey (GP3616-01) is Out of stock
Item # : IM1JL8581
Model # : GP3616-01
No reviews yet
  • Rocpro P33 8TB portable drive is designed for professional users that demand sustainable speed, reliability, and rock-solid performance
  • Features USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen2) interface with up to 10Gbps data transfer rate
Price is $986.49
WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Blue (WDBC3C0020BBL-WESN)~#|#~7A7672EA-834D-4BB5-A1C6FEADE57BF61F_sc7
WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Blue (WDBC3C0020BBL-WESN) is Out of stock
Item # : 24614945
Model # : WDBC3C0020BBL-WESN
No reviews yet
  • Drive Capacity 2 TB, Type & Use Portable Hard Drive
  • Host Interface USB 3.0
Price is $105.79
WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver (WDBC3C0020BSL-WESN)~#|#~7DDDF562-CE32-428B-965061E4705E5C10_sc7
WD My Passport Ultra 2 TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver (WDBC3C0020BSL-WESN) is Out of stock
Item # : 24614932
Model # : WDBC3C0020BSL-WESN
No reviews yet
  • Drive Capacity 2 TB, Type & Use Portable Hard Drive
  • Host Interface USB 3.0
Price is $105.79
WD My Passport Ultra 4 TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver (WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN)~#|#~4E39A6EF-E637-4DFC-B6C82999222A82F5_sc7
WD My Passport Ultra 4 TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Silver (WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN) is Out of stock
Item # : 24614934
Model # : WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN
No reviews yet
  • Drive Capacity 4 TB, Type & Use Portable Hard Drive
  • Host Interface USB 3.0
Price is $166.09
Kanguru UltraLock 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Black (U3-2HDWP-5T)
Kanguru UltraLock 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive, Black (U3-2HDWP-5T) is Out of stock
Item # : IM18TN732
Model # : U3-2HDWP-5T
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  • 5TB external hard drive for a simple and affordable way to save and protect your data
  • Features a USB 3.0 port with up to 100MB/s (USB 3.0) or 30MB/s (USB 2.0) sequential read and 90MB/s (USB 3.0) or 25MB/s (USB 2.0) sequential write speeds
Price is $324.99
HP® StoreEver BB874A 15TB 6 Gbps SAS LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 External Tape Drive, Black
HP® StoreEver BB874A 15TB 6 Gbps SAS LTO-7 Ultrium 15000 External Tape Drive, Black is Out of stock
Item # : IM13A4288
Model # : BB874A#ABA
No reviews yet
  • Black 15TB compressed/6TB native storage external tape drive
  • Interface/ports: 6 Gbps SAS, Data transfer rate: 300 Mbps native
Price is $3,796.52
WD My Passport 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Red (WDBYVG0020BRD-WESN)
WD My Passport 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 External Hard Drive, Red (WDBYVG0020BRD-WESN) is Out of stock
Item # : TS16385937
Model # : WDBYVG0020BRD-WESN
No reviews yet
  • Portable hard drive in red features 2TB storage capacity and PC compatibility
  • USB 3.2 Gen 1 ready, compatible with USB 2.0/3.0 ports
Price is $101.99
SanDisk Creator Pro 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 Portable Hard Drive, Blue (SDSSDE81C-2T00-G25)~#|#~1E6CE15F-3065-4434-B93E07E02F39C793_sc7
SanDisk Creator Pro 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 Portable Hard Drive, Blue (SDSSDE81C-2T00-G25) is Out of stock
Item # : IM1SJ8481
Model # : SDSSDE81C-2T00-G25
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  • The SanDisk Creator Pro Portable SSD offers 2TB of high-speed NVMe storage in a compact and rugged portable form, ideal for content creators working with large files on the go.
  • Equipped with a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, this drive delivers lightning-fast read speeds of up to 2000MB/s, enabling rapid transfers and editing of high-resolution media files.
Price is $348.84
Verbatim Store 'N' Go Mini 1TB External Portable USB 3.2 Solid State Drive, Black (53237)~#|#~0AECDB56-C700-46CD-8FB6A166164A8BD7_sc7
Verbatim Store 'N' Go Mini 1TB External Portable USB 3.2 Solid State Drive, Black (53237) is Out of stock
Item # : 24605988
Model # : 53237
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Verbatim’s Store ‘N’ Go Mini SSD is the ideal storage companion for users on the move.
  • 1TB Ultra-small and lightweight Solid State Drive
  • Highly portable design, weighing less than a pound
Price is $111.99
HP® LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS External Tape Drive (BC023A)
HP® LTO-8 Ultrium 30750 SAS External Tape Drive (BC023A) is Out of stock
Item # : IM15GB777
Model # : BC023A#ABA
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External tape drive is capable of storing up to 30TB per cartridge, providing support for LTFS and AES 256-bit hardware data encryption security to protect the most sensitive data and prevent unauthorized access of tape cartridges.
  • SAS external tape drive
  • Dimensions: 9.4"H x 12.2"W x 15.4"D
Price is $4,141.46
Seagate FreeAgent Theater+â„¢ HD Media Player
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Model # : STCEA201-RK
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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.