External hard drive: cheapest per TB

Amazon $26.67/TBtypical $47.50 · 17 listings Buy on Amazon: $160 for 6 TB →as of 2026-11-05 12:12:41 UTC
eBay $24.98/TBtypical $41.38 · 25 new listings Buy on eBay: $49.97 for 2 TB →as of 2026-11-05 UTC
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Cheapest by capacity

CapacityAmazon, per driveeBay, per drive
500 GB $34.89 $26.71
1 TB $120 $44.10
2 TB $131 $49.97
4 TB $160 $138
8 TB $290 $290
16 TB — $449
24 TB $680 $687

Capacity is rounded to the nearest standard size. Per-drive price = listing price ÷ drives in the pack (eBay includes shipping).

All 42 listings, cheapest per TB first

ItemSizePricePer TB
2TB External Hard Drive Portable External Slim Storage PC Mac Laptop Phone 3.0 2 TB2 TB$49.97$24.98 eBay →
Seagate Expansion 6TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP6000400) 6 TB6 TB$160$26.67 Amazon →
Seagate 16TB Expansion External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 with Rescue Data Recovery 16 TB16 TB$449$28.06 eBay →
Seagate Expansion 24TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP24000400) 24 TB24 TB$680$28.33 Amazon →
Seagate Expansion 24TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Black (STKP24000400) 24 TB24 TB$687$28.62 eBay →
Seagate ExpansionPLUS 6TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0 STKR6000400 6 TB6 TB$200$33.33 eBay →
Seagate Stkr4000400 Expansion Desktop 4tb External Hard Drive - new Black 4 TB4 TB$138$34.43 eBay →
Seagate Expansion External Hard Drive 6TB 6 TB6 TB$209$34.81 eBay →
LaCie Rugged Mini 5 TB HDD External Hard Drive usb 3 stjj5000400 5 TB5 TB$179$35.80 eBay →
Seagate One Touch 8TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD - USB-C Compatible with Most Windows and macOS, Rescue Recovery (… 8 TB8 TB$290$36.25 Amazon →
Seagate One Touch 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive USB-C Windows Mac HDD 8 TB8 TB$290$36.25 eBay →
New WD Easystore 6TB HDD External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - SEALED 6 TB6 TB$220$36.67 eBay →
UnionSine 2TB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD-USB 3.0 2 TB2 TB$74.00$37.00 eBay →
Seagate Expansion Desktop 4TB HDD External Hard Drive STKR4000400 NEW/SEALED 4 TB4 TB$153$38.36 eBay →
Seagate 8TB Expansion Desktop Hard Drive | USB 3.0 (STKP8000400) 8 TB8 TB$316$39.50 Amazon →
WD Drive PLUS 6TB External Portable Hard Drive - Brand New 6 TB6 TB$240$40.00 eBay →
UnionSine 2TB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD 2 TB2 TB$82.75$41.38 eBay →
WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password … 5 TB5 TB$210$42.00 Amazon →
Seagate Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX5000400), Black 5 TB5 TB$219$43.79 Amazon →
1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 2.5" HDD Storage Backup PC Mac Laptop 1 TB1 TB$44.10$44.10 eBay →
WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDB… 6 TB6 TB$265$44.17 Amazon →
3 Pack 1TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 Portable HDD 2.5" PC Laptop Mac Backup 3 TB3 TB$133$44.37 eBay →
1TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 Portable HDD 2.5" PC Mac Laptop Backup 1 TB1 TB$44.80$44.80 eBay →
1TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 Portable HDD 2.5" for PC Laptop Mac Backup 1 TB1 TB$44.85$44.85 eBay →
SUHSAI 1TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 Portable HDD 2.5" PC Laptop Mac Backup 1 TB1 TB$44.90$44.90 eBay →
Seagate One Touch 4 TB Portable Hard Drive - 2.5" External - STNR4000400 4 TB4 TB$189$47.25 eBay →
WD 4TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, Backup Software with Defense Against ransomware, and Password … 4 TB4 TB$190$47.44 Amazon →
Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0, 1-Year Rescue 4 TB4 TB$190$47.50 Amazon →
WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive (YELLOW) - WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN 2 TB2 TB$96.61$48.30 eBay →
Toshiba Canvio Advance Plus 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 1 Portable Hard Drive HDTCA20XYCAB 2 TB2 TB$97.98$48.99 eBay →
Seagate 1TB External Hard Drive FreeAgent Pro ST310005FPB1E3-RK 1 TB1 TB$49.32$49.32 eBay →
Toshiba Canvio Advance+ 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 Yellow 2 TB2 TB$102$50.99 eBay →
Seagate - Backup Plus - 2TB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 STCA2000100 2 TB2 TB$106$52.86 eBay →
VFENG External Hard Drive 500GB 500 GB500 GB$26.71$53.42 eBay →
Western Digital WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and … 5 TB5 TB$275$55.00 Amazon →
WD 6TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, Backup Software with Defense Against ransomware, and Password … 6 TB6 TB$330$55.00 Amazon →
LaCie Rugged USB-C, 5TB, Portable External Hard Drive, Drop, Shock, Dust, Rain Resistant, for Mac & PC (STFR5000800) 5 TB5 TB$279$55.81 Amazon →
WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDB… 2 TB2 TB$131$65.60 Amazon →
500GB External Hard Drive USB 3.0 and USB-C Mobile HDD 500 GB500 GB$34.89$69.78 Amazon →
Seagate 2TB Portable Hard Drive | USB 3.0 (STGX2000400) 2 TB2 TB$146$72.92 Amazon →
UnionSine 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD-USB 3.0 500 GB500 GB$39.43$78.86 Amazon →
Seagate Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox, 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX100… 1 TB1 TB$120$120 Amazon →

Amazon per TB, by day

$60$252026-10-252026-11-05

typical cheapest, per TB

eBay per TB, by day

$48$19.002026-10-252026-11-05

typical cheapest, per TB

Amazon as of 2026-11-05 12:12:41 UTC: Amazon's own price, else its lowest new offer, before shipping and tax (via Keepa); product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. eBay: new Buy It Now listings from US sellers as of 2026-11-05 UTC, item plus shipping.

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