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Cheapest desktop external hard drives by Price per TB

Desktop external hard drives put a full-size 3.5-inch drive in a case with a USB interface and a wall power adapter. That is why they reach much larger capacities and a lower price per TB than portable drives. They are meant to sit on a desk, so they suit home backups, media libraries and archives rather than carrying around.

  • 174listings
  • $22/TBcheapest
  • $36/TBmedian
  • 7,200 RPMfastest spin

Best value picks

Cheapest per TB among named brands. Prices as of 2026-10-28; check Amazon for the current price.

  1. 1
    $22.14/TBAvolusion PRO-5Y Series 14TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/...
    14 TB$309.99USB 3.x
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  2. 2
    $23.57/TBAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Lapto...
    14 TB$329.99USB 3.x
    View on Amazon
  3. 3
    $24.28/TBAvolusion PRO-H1 14TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windo...
    14 TB$339.88USB 3.2 Gen 2
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22.14$309.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5Y Series 14TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (Renewed), PRO5Y-WH-14TB-WIN/CRView deal
23.57$329.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (14TB) (Renewed)View deal
24.28$339.8814 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMRenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-H1 14TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)View deal
24.29$339.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-Z Series 14TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
24.29$339.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (14TB) (Renewed)View deal
25.00$199.988 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOther8TB External Hard Drive Portable,USB 3.0 for PC Mac Laptop Desktop HDDView deal
25.00$349.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x7,200 RPMNewAvolusionAvolusion HDDGEAR PRO 14TB 7200RPM USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS, Desktop & Laptop)View deal
25.00$349.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-X USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop - (14TB) (Renewed)View deal
25.00$299.9912 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5X Series 12TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for Xbox One Original, S & X (White) (Renewed)View deal
25.71$359.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T8 Series 14TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) - 2 Year WarrantyView deal
25.71$359.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop - 2 Year Warranty (14TB White) (Renewed)View deal
25.71$359.9914 TB1External HDD—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-G2 14TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows/MacOS (Silver)View deal
25.71$359.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewOtherBX100 14TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/LaptopView deal
25.71$359.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-X Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (14TB) (Renewed)View deal
25.71$359.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion M5 Series 14TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Renewed)View deal
26.67$639.9924 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—RenewedSeagateSeagate Expansion 24 TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP24000400) (Renewed)View deal
26.67$319.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5Y Series 12TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
26.67$319.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (12TB) (Renewed)View deal
27.00$539.9920 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion M5 Series 20TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Renewed)View deal
27.50$329.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5X Series 12TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
27.50$329.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5X Series 12TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
27.78$499.9918 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5Y Series 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
27.78$499.9918 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-Z Series 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
28.12$449.9916 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewOtherBX100 16TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/LaptopView deal
28.12$449.9916 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-X USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop - (16TB) (Renewed)View deal
28.33$679.9924 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate Expansion 24TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP24000400)View deal
28.33$169.996 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOther6TB External Hard Drive Portable, USB 3.0 for PC Mac Laptop Desktop HDDView deal
28.33$339.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewOtherBX100 12TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/LaptopView deal
28.33$339.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMRenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-H1 12TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)View deal
28.33$339.9912 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion HDDGear Pro X 12TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive (Pre-formatted for Xbox One X, S, Original)View deal
29.17$349.9912 TB1External HDD—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-G2 12TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows/MacOS (Silver)View deal
29.17$349.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (12TB) (Renewed)View deal
29.17$349.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-X Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - (12TB) (Renewed)View deal
29.17$699.9924 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMRenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-H1 24TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)View deal
29.50$589.9920 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-Z Series 20TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
30.00$299.9910 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedSeagateSeagate Expansion Desktop 10TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, Data Rescue Services (STKP10000400) (Renewed)View deal
30.00$299.9910 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-X USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop - (10TB) (Renewed)View deal
30.00$539.9918 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5X Series 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
30.00$89.993 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOtherGX200 3TB USB 3.2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Desktop PC/Laptop (Windows or MacOS)View deal
30.00$359.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-Z Series 12TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (Renewed)View deal
30.00$539.9918 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (18TB) (Renewed)View deal
30.22$483.5416 TB1Desktop external3.5"USB 3.x—NewUnionSineUnionSine Desktop External Hard Drive 16TB, USB3.0 3.5" HDD StorageView deal
30.62$489.9916 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMRenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-H1 16TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)View deal
30.62$489.9916 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-G1 Series 16TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Silver) (Renewed)View deal
30.62$489.9916 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T8 Series 16TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) (Renewed)View deal
30.62$489.9916 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - (16TB) (Renewed)View deal
30.62$489.9916 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-G2 16TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows/MacOS Desktop & Laptop - 2 Year WarrantyView deal
30.83$739.9924 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewOtherBX100 24TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/LaptopView deal
31.11$559.9918 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMRenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-H1 18TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)View deal
31.25$499.9916 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-Z Series 16TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
31.25$499.9916 TB1External HDD—USB 3.2 Gen 2—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-G2 16TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows/MacOS (Silver) (Renewed)View deal
31.42$439.8914 TB1Desktop external3.5"USB 3.x—NewUnionSineUnionSine Desktop External Hard Drive 14TB, USB3.0 3.5" HDD StorageView deal
32.00$639.9920 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (20TB) (Renewed)View deal
32.00$319.9910 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewOtherGX200 10TB USB 3.2 USB-C External Hard Drive for PC/Laptop (Windows or MacOS)View deal
32.22$579.9918 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T8 Series 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) (Renewed)View deal
32.50$129.994 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOtherGX200 4TB USB 3.2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/LaptopView deal
32.50$779.9924 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate One Touch 24TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD - USB-C Compatible with Most Windows and macOS, Rescue Recovery (STNB24000400)View deal
32.50$259.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5X Series 8TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year WarrantyView deal
32.50$259.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5X Series 8TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (Renewed)View deal
32.50$259.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-Z Series 8TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White)View deal
32.73$719.9922 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewOtherBX100 22TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/LaptopView deal
32.78$589.9918 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-X USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop - (18TB) (Renewed)View deal
32.78$589.9918 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-X Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (18TB) (Renewed)View deal
32.94$131.764 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOther4TB Desktop External Hard Drive (NOT-Portable) — Vault USB-C 3.1 (5Gbps) High-Speed HDD for PC, Mac, Laptop & Console, Mains-Powered Backup Storage, 2-Year WarrantyView deal
32.95$658.9220 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate 20TB Expansion Desktop Hard Drive | MicroB to USB-C (STNP20000400)View deal
33.00$329.9910 TB1External HDD—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-G2 10TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive for Windows/MacOS (Silver)View deal
33.00$329.9910 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5Y Series 10TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year WarrantyView deal
33.00$659.9920 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMRenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-H1 20TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)View deal
33.00$659.9920 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewOtherBX100 20TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/LaptopView deal
33.33$199.996 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-Z Series 6TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
33.75$269.998 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x7,200 RPMRenewedAvolusionAvolusion HDDGear Pro 8TB 7200RPM USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive (for PS5) White (Renewed)View deal
33.94$135.764 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOther4TB Desktop External Hard Drive (NOT-Portable) — Vault USB-C 3.1 (5Gbps) High-Speed HDD for PC, Mac, Laptop & Console, Mains-Powered Backup Storage, 2-Year WarrantyView deal
34.50$689.9920 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T8 Series 20TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) (Renewed)View deal
35.00$279.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate 8TB Expansion Desktop Hard Drive | USB 3.0 (STKP8000400)View deal
35.00$209.996 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMRenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-H1 6TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)View deal
35.00$105.003 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOther3TB Desktop External Hard Drive (NOT-Portable) — Vault USB-C 3.1 (5Gbps) High-Speed HDD for PC, Mac, Laptop & Console, Mains-Powered Backup Storage, 2-Year WarrantyView deal
35.00$279.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate 8TB Expansion Desktop Hard Drive | MicroB to USB-C (STNP8000400)View deal
35.00$209.996 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5X Series 6TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (Renewed)View deal
35.00$769.9922 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T8 Series 22TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) (Renewed)View deal
35.00$769.9922 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (22TB White) (Renewed)View deal
35.00$699.9920 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-G1 Series 20TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Silver)View deal
35.00$279.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-X USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop - (8TB) (Renewed)View deal
35.00$699.9920 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (20TB White) (Renewed)View deal
35.45$709.0020 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—EnterpriseRenewedOtherLV22 20TB USB-C 10Gbps External HDD and HUB – Enterprise Hard Drive for Professional Media Creators and Work from Home Office Professionals (Renewed)View deal
35.54$284.358 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate FireCuda Gaming Hub External Hard Drive HDD 8TB - USB 3.2, Customizable RGB LED lighting, Dual forward-facing USB for Desktop PC with Rescue Services (STKK8000400)View deal
35.58$853.8724 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMEnterpriseNewLaCieLaCie d2 Professional 24TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB-C USB 3.1 Gen 2, 7200 RPM Enterprise Class Drives, for Mac and PC Desktop, 1mo Adobe CC All Apps Plan, Rescue Services (STHA24000800)View deal
35.74$357.3910 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 10TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0View deal
36.25$289.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate One Touch 8TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD - USB-C Compatible with Most Windows and macOS, Rescue Recovery (STNB8000400)View deal
36.67$110.003 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOther3TB Desktop External Hard Drive (NOT-Portable) — Vault USB-C 3.1 (5Gbps) High-Speed HDD for PC, Mac, Laptop & Console, Mains-Powered Backup Storage, 2-Year WarrantyView deal
37.38$299.008 TB1External HDD———NewSeagateSeagate FireCuda X Vault 8TB External HDD - RGB Lighting Certified for Xbox on PC (STNL8000400)View deal
37.50$149.994 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T8 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for Windows OS Desktop PC/Laptop - 2 Year Warranty (Renewed)View deal
37.50$299.998 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion T8 Series 8TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5 Game Console (Black) - 2 Year Warranty (Renewed)View deal
37.50$149.994 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5X Series 4TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)View deal
37.50$299.998 TB1Desktop external———RenewedSeagateSeagate One Touch Hub 8TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD (STLC8000400) (RenewedView deal
37.50$299.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (8TB) (Renewed)View deal
37.50$299.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-X Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - (8TB) (Renewed)View deal
37.50$299.998 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion HDDGear 8TB (8000GB) USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive (for Xbox One, Pre-Formatted) - 2 Year WarrantyView deal
38.33$229.996 TB1Desktop external———NewSeagateSeagate Expansion STKP6000400 6 TB Desktop Hard Drive - External - Black, 7" x 1.6" x 4.9"View deal
38.75$309.998 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-Z Series 8TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5 Game Console (White) (Renewed)View deal
38.75$309.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 2—NewOtherBX100 8TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/LaptopView deal
38.75$309.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOtherGX200 8TB USB 3.2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Desktop PC/Laptop (Windows or MacOS)View deal
38.75$309.998 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5X Series 8TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5 Game Console (White) - 2 Year WarrantyView deal
38.75$309.998 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-Z 8TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5/PS4 Game Console (White) - 2 Year WarrantyView deal
38.75$309.998 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-5Y (White) 8TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5 / PS4 Game Console (Renewed)View deal
39.52$869.4622 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate Expansion 22TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP22000400)View deal
40.00$159.994 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMRenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-H1 4TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)View deal
40.00$319.998 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-X 8TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5/PS4 Game Console (White)View deal
40.00$799.9920 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewBUSlinkBUSlink U3-20TS 20TB HDD USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps/eSATA External Desktop DriveView deal
41.00$902.0822 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWD 22TB My Book External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD with Password Protection, USB 3.0, SuperSpeed USB, Software for Device Management, Backup, Hardware encryption, Works with PC and Mac, BlackView deal
41.21$989.0024 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate Expansion 24TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP24000400)View deal
41.25$659.9916 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWD 16TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0160HBK-NESNView deal
41.50$829.9920 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0200HBK-NESNView deal
41.87$669.9916 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWD 16TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0160HBK-NESNView deal
42.23$760.1718 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0180HBK-NESNView deal
42.99$1,117.7926 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital WD 26TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for Plug-and-Play Storage - WDBWLG0260HBK-NESNView deal
43.13$345.008 TB1Desktop external3.5"USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate 8TB 3.5" Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard DriveView deal
43.28$173.134 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate 4TB Expansion Desktop Hard Drive | MicroB to USB-C (STNP4000400)View deal
43.33$129.993 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMNewAvolusionAvolusion PRO-H1 Series 3TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop)View deal
43.33$129.993 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—RenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-T5 3TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for Windows OS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (Renewed)View deal
43.33$129.993 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMRenewedAvolusionAvolusion PRO-H1 3TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)View deal
43.33$780.0018 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWD 18TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0180HBK-NESNView deal
43.41$868.1720 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, BlackView deal
43.57$610.0014 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 14TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0140HBK-NESNView deal
43.75$525.0012 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWD 12TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0120HBK-NESNView deal
45.00$449.9710 TB1Desktop external———NewSeagateSeagate Backup Plus Hub STEL10000400 10 TB Desktop Hard Drive - ExternalView deal
45.83$549.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0120HBK-NESNView deal
46.55$372.408 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate (STEB8000100) Expansion Desktop 8TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC LaptopView deal
47.25$377.978 TB1Desktop external———NewSeagateSeagate STEL8000100 Backup Plus Hub 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive StorageView deal
47.45$949.0020 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x7,200 RPMNewOyen DigitalOyen Digital Novus 20TB Rugged External USB-C 7200RPM Desktop Hard DriveView deal
48.00$479.9910 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x7,200 RPMEnterpriseNewLaCieLaCie d2 Professional 10TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB-C USB 3.0 7200 RPM Enterprise Class Drives, 5 Year Warranty and Recovery Service (STHA10000800)View deal
48.00$479.9910 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 10TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0100HBK-NESNView deal
48.58$582.9912 TB1Desktop external——7,200 RPMNewWD_BLACKWD_BLACK 12TB D10 Game Drive for Xbox - Desktop External Hard Drive HDD (7200 RPM) with 1-Month Xbox Game Pass - WDBA5E0120HBK-NESNView deal
48.74$194.954 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate Expansion Desktop, 4TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 (STKP4000400)View deal
49.92$399.388 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 8TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0080HBK-NESN, BlackView deal
50.00$300.006 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 6TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0060HBK-NESNView deal
50.64$405.138 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0080HBK-NESNView deal
51.00$203.994 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagateSeagate Expansion Desktop 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEB4000100)View deal
52.17$626.0012 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0120HBK-WESNView deal
52.50$314.996 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 6TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0060HBK-NESNView deal
53.44$13.36250 GB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOther250GB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, Portable HDD Compatible for PC, Desktop, Laptop, Mac, Xbox OneView deal
53.84$1,184.5122 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMEnterpriseNewSanDiskSanDisk Professional 22TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM Ultrastar HDD Inside, USB-C (10Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2, Mac Ready - SDPHF1A-022T-NBAAD, Dark GreyView deal
54.08$649.0012 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x7,200 RPMNewOyen DigitalOyen Digital Novus 12TB Rugged External USB-C 7200RPM Desktop Hard DriveView deal
54.99$54.991 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion M2 1TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive (for Windows Laptop/Desktop PC)View deal
58.33$699.9912 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewBUSlinkBUSlink CipherShield CSE-12T-SU3M1 12TB Mode 1 Key Encrypted External Desktop Hard Drive, 256-bit AES Hardware Encryption, FIPS 140-2 Level 2, USB 3.0 & eSATA, HIPAA/HITECH/FERPA, TAA-CompliantView deal
58.60$1,289.0922 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMEnterpriseNewHGSTG-DRIVE 22TB External Desktop Hard Drive, Enterprise-Class 7200RPM Ultrastar Hard Drive Inside, USB-C (10Gbps), up to 280MB/s Read and 280MB/s Write, Mac-Ready - SDPHF1A-022TView deal
59.87$1,317.1122 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWD 22TB Elements External Hard Drive, Desktop HDD Storage, USB 3.0 Compatible, Fast Transfer Rates, Easy add on Storage for All Your Pictures, Videos, Music and documents, BlackView deal
59.99$59.991 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion Portable Slim USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (NTFS Pre-Formatted, for Windows OS Laptop, Desktop, Tablet) - 2 Year Warranty (1TB)View deal
60.00$119.992 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOtherGX200 2TB USB 3.2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Desktop PC/Laptop (Windows or MacOS)View deal
60.00$2,399.9940 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewGlyphGlyph Blackbox PRO RAID 40TB 550 MB/s USB-C Desktop Hard DriveView deal
61.32$45.99750 GB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewNRICONRICO Ultra Slim 750GB Portable External Hard Drive USB3.0 HDD Storage Compatible for PC, Desktop, Laptop,Mac,PS4, Xbox one (Black, 750, GB)View deal
62.05$1,364.9922 TB1External HDD—Thunderbolt7,200 RPMEnterpriseNewOtherG-DRIVE 22TB Project, High-Capacity Hard Drive, Thunderbolt 3, USB (10Gbps), 7200RPM Ultrastar Hard Drive, Up to 260MB/s Read - SDPHG1H-022TView deal
62.65$46.99750 GB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOther750GB External Hard Drive,USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop,Smartphone,PS4,XboxView deal
64.99$64.991 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewAvolusionAvolusion HD250U3 1TB Ultra Slim USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (Pocket Drive for WindowsOS Desktop, Laptop, Tablet) (Black) - 2 Year WarrantyView deal
65.75$263.004 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 4TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0040HBK-NESNView deal
66.25$529.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMEnterpriseNewSanDiskSanDisk Professional 8TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM Ultrastar HDD Inside, USB-C (10Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2, Mac Ready - SDPHF1A-008T-NBAADView deal
66.65$49.99750 GB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewYOTUOYOTUO 750GB External Hard Drive, Portable Storage Expansion HDD, USB 3.0 & USB-C for PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Office & Game BlackView deal
67.86$949.9914 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewG-TechnologyG-Technology 14TB G-DRIVE USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive, Silver - Compact, High-Performance Storage - 0G10506-1View deal
70.00$559.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMEnterpriseNewHGSTG-DRIVE 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive, Enterprise-Class 7200RPM Ultrastar Hard Drive Inside, USB-C (10Gbps), up to 260MB/s Read and 260MB/s Write, Mac-Ready - SDPHF1A-008TView deal
71.32$285.264 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWestern Digital 4TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0040HBK-NESNView deal
72.99$72.991 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewOther1TB External Hard Drive,USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, PS4, XboxView deal
75.00$1,499.9920 TB1External HDD—Thunderbolt—NewSeagateSeagate LaCie 2big Dock 20TB External HDD - Thunderbolt and USB4 Compatibility, Data Recovery (STLG20000400)View deal
75.98$37.99500 GB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewYOTUOYOTUO 500GB External Hard Drive, Portable Storage Expansion HDD, USB 3.0 & USB-C for PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Office & Game BlackView deal
79.98$159.962 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewSeagate(Old Model) Seagate Backup Plus 2TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STCA2000100)View deal
80.55$1,610.9920 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewApricornApricorn 20TB Aegis Padlock DT 256-Bit Encrypted USB 3.0 Hard Drive (ADT-3PL256-20TB)View deal
85.99$85.991 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewYOTUOYOTUO 1TB External Hard Drive, Portable Storage Expansion HDD, USB 3.0 & USB-C for PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop, Smartphone, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Office & Game, BlackView deal
88.33$529.996 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.2 Gen 27,200 RPMEnterpriseNewHGSTG-DRIVE 6TB External Desktop Hard Drive, Enterprise-Class 7200RPM Ultrastar Hard Drive Inside, USB-C (10Gbps), up to 250MB/s Read and 250MB/s Write, Mac-Ready - SDPHF1A-006TView deal
90.83$2,180.0024 TB1Desktop external———NewApricornApricorn - ADT-3PL256-24TB - Apricorn Aegis Padlock DT ADT-3PL256-24TB 24 TB Desktop Hard Drive - External - Black - TAAView deal
94.52$378.094 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewWestern DigitalWD 4TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBFJK0040HBK-NESN,BlackView deal
100.00$799.998 TB1Desktop external—USB 3.x—NewGlyphGlyph Blackbox PRO RAID 8TB 550 MB/s USB-C Desktop Hard DriveView deal
100.00$799.998 TB1Desktop external—Thunderbolt—NewLaCieLaCie 2big Dock RAID 8TB External RAID Hard Drive HDD with SD Card CF Card Slots, for Mac and PC Desktop Data Redundancy Thunderbolt 3 USB-C USB 3.0, 1 Month Adobe CC, Data Recovery (STGB8000400)View deal
108.33$1,299.9912 TB1Desktop external—Thunderbolt—NewG-TechnologyG-Technology 12TB G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Desktop External Hard Drive, Silver - 0G05383-1View deal
108.33$1,299.9912 TB1Desktop external—Thunderbolt7,200 RPMEnterpriseNewSanDiskSanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE PRO - Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, 7200RPM Ultrastar Drive Inside - SDPH51J-012T-NBAADView deal
110.16$1,321.9712 TB1External HDD—USB 3.x—NewApricornApricorn 12TB Aegis Padlock DT 256-Bit Encrypted USB 3.0 Hard Drive (ADT-3PL256-12TB)View deal
122.34$122.341 TB1Desktop external—USB 2.0—NewWestern DigitalWD My Book Essential 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard DriveView deal

Price charts

Value map: capacity against price

$0$20$40$60$80$1000510152025Bigger & cheaper than mostCapacity (TB)Price per TB

Each dot is one listing; 6 larger than 25 TB or priced above $100/TB are off the chart. Among drives at or above the median capacity (12 TB), the cheapest is Avolusion PRO-5Y Series 14TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Deskto... at $22/TB.

Price per TB by capacity

$0$50$1001 TB$734 TB$438 TB$3912 TB$2916 TB$3120 TB$35

12 TB drives have the lowest median price per TB here ($29, from 21 listings). Capacities with fewer than 3 listings are left out.

How prices are spread

050100Median $36$40$60$80$100Price per TBListings

Half of the 174 listings cost between $31 and $48 per TB; the median is $36. A listing in the left-hand bars is cheap for this category.

Price per TB by interface

$0$50$100$150$200ThunderboltUSB 3.2 Gen 2USB 3.x

USB 3.2 Gen 2 has the lowest median ($33/TB) and Thunderbolt the highest ($100/TB). Interfaces with fewer than 5 listings are left out.

How to choose desktop external hard drives

What to look for

  • Capacity: desktop drives run from a few TB into the twenties and beyond, and the largest sizes often have the lowest price per TB.
  • Power and placement: you need a spare outlet and desk space, and the drive can be noticeable in a quiet room because of the fan or spinning platters.
  • Interface: most use USB 3.0 or newer. A hard drive does not use all of that bandwidth, so do not pay extra for the port alone.
  • Warranty and software: a multi-year warranty is common, and some drives bundle backup tools. Read what is included.
  • Shucking: some buyers remove the drive from the case to use it internally. That can void the warranty, and the drive inside is not always the model you expect, so do not count on it.

Best for

Home backups, media libraries, photo and video archives and anyone who wants the lowest external price per TB.

Skip it if

You need to carry the drive often, in which case a portable drive is easier, or you need fast access to the files.

Desktop external price snapshot

Price per TB by capacity

CapacityListingsCheapestMedian
1 TB6$55$69
4 TB12$33$42
8 TB32$25$38
12 TB21$25$29
16 TB12$28$31
20 TB35$27$35

Most listed brands

BrandListingsCheapestMedian
Avolusion78$22$31
Seagate23$27$38
Western Digital23$36$46
LaCie3$36$48
SanDisk3$54$66
HGST3$59$70
YOTUO3$67$76
Apricorn3$81$91

Quick facts

  • Middle 80% of prices: $27 to $68 per TB
  • Typical listing: 12 TB for $360
  • 15 brands with listings here
  • Median stated spin speed: 7,200 RPM (24 listings state one)

How Desktop external compares

CategoryListingsCheapestMedianvs Desktop external
Desktop external (this page)174$22$36—
Internal827$16$48+33%
External425$21$58+61%
Enterprise338$16$39+7%
8 TB117$25$41+13%
NAS123$25$46+28%
All HDDs1,252$16$50+39%

Median price per TB across current listings. "vs" shows each row's median against Desktop external.

Frequently asked questions

Why are desktop external drives cheaper per TB?

They use a larger 3.5-inch drive, which holds more data per drive and costs less per terabyte than a 2.5-inch portable drive. Here the desktop median is $36 per TB against $66 for portable.

Do desktop hard drives need a separate power supply?

Yes. They ship with a power adapter, and the USB cable carries data only.

Can I use one with a PlayStation or Xbox?

Consoles allow external drives for some uses, such as older games or storing files, but rules differ by console and generation, so check the manufacturer's guidance first.

How much do desktop external hard drives cost per TB?

Across 174 listings, the middle 80% range from about $27 to $68 per TB, with a median of $36. That is 28% below the all-HDD median of $50 per TB. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.

What is the cheapest of the desktop external hard drives per TB right now?

At the last update it is Avolusion PRO-5Y Series 14TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Deskto..., at $22 per TB. The cheapest listing is not always the best buy, so compare warranty, speed and reviews.

Prices and availability are as of 2026-10-28 and may change. Check the current price and specifications on Amazon before you buy. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.