Disk Prices Guide to Finding the Best Disk Prices in 2026

Guide to Finding the Best Disk Prices for Hard Disk Prices, SSD Prices, External Hard Disk Prices & Disk Cost per TB.

The Ultimate Guide to External Hard Disk Prices: How to Get the Best Cost per TB

Whether you are a photographer, gamer, or IT professional, finding the best external hard disk prices requires more than just looking at the total cost. You need to calculate the value. This guide explores price trends, technology differences, and how to spot the best deals on eBay and Amazon.

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Price per TB Total Price Capacity Description Condition Buy Link
$64.00 $15.00 240GB SanDisk Ultra II 240GB SATA-III SSD 2.5" SDSSDHII-240G Used Buy Now
$77.50 $154.99 2TB Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD 2 TB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) CT2000X9SSD9 Open box Buy Now
$78.00 $19.50 256GB Samsung SSD PM841 mSATA 256GB 6GB/s MZ-MTD256D Used Buy Now
$80.00 $10.00 128GB LITEON CV3-8D128-11 M.2 2280 SATA 128GB Solid State Drive Used Buy Now
$82.50 $164.99 2TB Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD 2 TB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) CT2000X9SSD9 Open box Buy Now
$82.77 $48.50 600GB Used, Intel, SSDSA2CW600G3, 600GB 3Gb/s SATA 2.5" SFF MLC SSD - Clean Pulls Used Buy Now
$84.49 $337.96 4TB M2 2280 PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive high-speed storage device 1080P RO 4TB NVME- New Buy Now
$85.48 $85.48 1TB WD Blue SN560E 1TB NVMe M.2 2280 Internal PCIe Gen 3 SSD Used Buy Now
$85.98 $42.99 512GB SAMSUNG SSD 512GB 500GB 480GB 256GB 250GB 240GB SSD 2.5 Solide State Drive 6Gbps Very good - refurbished Buy Now
$88.24 $22.06 256GB APPLE Samsung MZ-JPU256T/0A6 256GB M.2 NVMe Gen 3.0 x 4 SSD Hard Drive Used Buy Now
$89.00 $89.00 1TB HP Portable SSD P700 1TB USB-C 3.1 GEN2 EXTERNAL SSD 5MS30AA#ABC NEW New Buy Now
$92.14 $44.99 500GB Western Digital 500GB WD Blue 3D NAND SSD 2.5" Solid State Drive WDS500G2B0A Very good - refurbished Buy Now
$93.87 $22.00 240 GB 240 Gb PNY M280CL4231-240 M.2 NVMe Hard Drive 80MM Solid State Drive* Used Buy Now
$94.19 $45.99 500GB Crucial MX500 500GB 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD Drive, CT500MX500SD1 Used Buy Now
$95.96 $23.99 256GB SANDISK X400 256GB M.2 SATA 2280 SSD SD8SN8U-256G-1012, Grade A, SKU 12020 Used Buy Now
$99.96 $24.99 256GB SK Hynix 256GB PCIe Gen3 X2 M.2 NVMe SSD Solid State Drive HFM256GDHTNG-8310B Very good - refurbished Buy Now
$99.96 $24.99 256GB Solid State Storage Technology Corporation CV8-CE256-11 256GB 2.5" SATA III SSD Excellent - refurbished Buy Now
$100.00 $100.00 1TB SK Hynix Gold S31 1TB 2.5" SATA SSD SHGS31-1000GS-2 100% HEALTH W/Cord Used Buy Now
$102.38 $47.99 480 GB Kingston SSDNow V300 SV300S37A/480G 480 GB SATA III 2.5 in SSD Used Buy Now
$103.42 $24.24 240GB SANDISK SDSSDA-240G 240GB SSD Plus, Internal Solid State Drive. SKU223866 Used Buy Now
$106.67 $100.00 960GB Intel S4510 960GB DELL EMC SSD SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal SSD 100 % GOOD IN Used Buy Now
$109.98 $54.99 512GB Timetec 512GB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD PCIe Gen3 x4 3D TLC New Bulk Drive New Buy Now
$109.98 $54.99 512GB SAMSUNG 850 PRO 512Gb SSD Solid State Drive 2.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s MZ-7KE512 MZ7KE512 Used Buy Now
$111.67 $29.99 275GB CRUCIAL MX300 275GB 2.5" SATA SSD CT275MX300SSD1, Grade A, SKU 9766 Used Buy Now
$113.92 $89.00 800GB Toshiba THNSN8800PCSE 800GB SATA 6Gbp/s SSD HD 2.5" 98% remaining Used Buy Now
$115.96 $28.99 256GB Micron 1100 256GB M.2 2280 SATA SSD MTFDDAV256TBN 6Gb/s Solid State Drive Used Buy Now
$118.78 $29.00 250 GB Samsung 860 EVO SSD 250 GB Used Buy Now
$119.96 $29.99 256 GB Micron 1300 MTFDDAK256TDL 256 GB SATA III 2.5 in Solid State Drive Used Buy Now
$119.98 $59.99 512GB 512GB SSD M.2 SATA NGFF 2280-2242 Internal Solid State Drive M 2 Fast Speed SSD New Buy Now
$119.99 $119.99 1TB New CRUCIAL CT1000X9PROSSD9 X9 PRO 1TB PORTABLE SSD New Buy Now
$120.00 $239.99 2TB Samsung - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished 990 PRO 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen ... Excellent - refurbished Buy Now
$120.00 $239.99 2TB Fanxiang M.2 NVMe 2TB SSD PS5 Heat Sink Gaming SSD PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drives New Buy Now
$122.37 $59.75 500GB Crucial MX500 500GB 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD Drive, CT500MX500SD1 Used Buy Now
$124.00 $31.00 256GB PHISON 256GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD Open box Buy Now
$125.00 $250.00 2TB Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD 7450MB/s Black Open box Buy Now
$126.34 $61.69 500GB Samsung 970 EVO 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD MZ-V7E500 Tested Working Wiped 97% Used Buy Now
$126.72 $99.00 800GB Intel DC S3610 Series 800GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5inch Internal SSD SSDSC2BX800G4 Used Buy Now
$127.51 $59.77 480GB Kingston A400 Solid State Drive 480GB SATA 3 2.5" Internal SSD SA400S37/480 New Buy Now
$127.84 $7.99 64GB Genuine HP Phison 64GB M.2 2242 NGFF MCIe SSD Drive 923129-001 PSSBN064GA27MC0 Used Buy Now
$127.96 $29.99 240GB Crucial BX500 240GB Internal 2.5 " Solid State Drive SATA SSD 6GB/s Tested!!!! Excellent - refurbished Buy Now
$128.00 $30.00 240GB Kingston Q500 240GB Internal 2.5" Solid State Drive (SQ500S37/240G) Used Buy Now
$129.64 $18.99 150GB INTEL 150GB M.2 SATA 2280 SSD SSDSCKJB150G7, Grade A, SKU 13247 Used Buy Now
$129.99 $129.99 1TB 1TB 2TB 512GB 256GB SSD 2.5'' SATA3.0 6GB/s Internal Solid State Drive lot Sale New Buy Now
$135.00 $270.00 2TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB Internal Solid State Drive (MZ-V7S2T0B/AM) New Buy Now
$138.66 $129.99 960GB Samsung 960GB PM863a 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive MZ-7LM960N Used Buy Now
$139.57 $139.57 1TB 1TB 2TB 4TB SSD 2.5'' SATA III Internal Solid State Drive PC/MAC 560MB/s US NEW New Buy Now
$139.96 $34.99 256GB Samsung 850 PRO 256GB SATA III 2.5" SSD MZ-7KE256 Solid State Drive Tested! Used Buy Now
$139.99 $139.99 1TB Fanxiang PS5 1TB SSD M.2 NVME SSD PCIe 4x4 7300MB/S Internal Solid State Drive New Buy Now
$143.36 $35.00 250GB Samsung 960 EVO Internal Solid State Drive 250GB V-NAND M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Gen 3 Used Buy Now
$143.84 $8.99 64GB SanDisk Z400s 64GB M.2 2242 SATA SSD Solid State Drive SD8SMAT-064G-1006 Used Buy Now
$143.96 $35.99 256GB KingSpec SSD 2.5" SATA3 Internal Solid State Drive for PC,Laptop,Mac 256GB New Buy Now
$147.63 $25.95 180GB *UNUSED* INTEL SSD 535 Series 180GB SSDSC2BW180H601 - FREE SHIPPING New Buy Now
$147.92 $18.49 128GB 128GB M.2 2280 SATA SSD Solid State Drive Major Brands Used Buy Now
$147.99 $147.99 1TB Fanxiang M.2 SSD 1TB NVMe Gen3 SSD Internal Solid State Hard Drive TLC 3500MB/S New Buy Now
$149.99 $149.99 1TB New Western Digital WD_Black SN7100 1TB 2280mm M.2 NVMe Gen 4.0 x 4 SSD New Buy Now
$150.00 $37.50 256GB ✅ WD SN740 256GB NVMe SSD SDDPMQD-256G-1101 M.2 2242 Lenovo SSS1G97516 OEM Open box Buy Now
$151.55 $37.00 250GB GENUINE SAMSUNG 250GB 2.5" SATA SSD 7MM SOLID STATE DRIVE MZ7LH250HAHQ TESTED Used Buy Now
$151.98 $75.99 512GB Fanxiang M.2 NVMe 512GB SSD TLC Internal Solid State Hard Drive PCIe Gen3x4 New Buy Now
$153.60 $75.00 500GB WD Blue 500GB SATA 6 Gb/s 2.5in 3D NAND Internal PC SSD WDS500G2B0A New Sealed New Buy Now
$158.85 $158.85 1TB SANDISK ULTRA 3D NAND 1TB SSD SATA III 6 GB/S 2.5" /7 (SDSSDH3-1T02) Open box Buy Now
$159.92 $19.99 128GB 128GB M.2 PCIE NVME 2230 SSD Solid State Drive Major Brand Samsung, WD, SK Hynix Used Buy Now
$159.96 $39.99 256GB Fanxiang 256GB SSD 2.5'' SATA III 550MB/s Internal Solid State Drive /PC /Laptop New Buy Now
$159.96 $39.99 256GB NEW SanDisk X400 256GB Internal 2.5" SD8TB8U-256G-1122 SSD solid state drive New Buy Now
$159.96 $39.99 256GB Samsung 850 PRO 256GB SATA III 2.5" SSD MZ-7KE256 Solid State Drive Low Use! Used Buy Now
$159.98 $79.99 512GB Fanxiang M.2 SATA 2280 NGFF SSD 128/256/512GB B+M Key Internal Solid State Drive New Buy Now
$159.99 $149.99 960GB Intel D3-S4510 Series 960GB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" SATA III SSD SSDSC2KB960G8 Used Buy Now
$167.92 $20.99 128GB 128GB 2.5'' SATA III 6 Gb/s Internal Solid State Drive SSD - NEW New Buy Now
$169.00 $169.00 1TB Crucial T710 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD (Model: CT1000T710SSD8) Open box Buy Now
$170.67 $20.00 120GB WD Green 120GB 2.5" SSD TLC SATA Solid State Drive (SSD) WDS120G2G0A Used Buy Now
$170.67 $160.00 960GB Samsung 960gb PM983 DCT m.2 22110 PCIe 3.1 NVMe SSD MZ1LB960HAJQ - 96-98% Health Used Buy Now
$183.96 $45.99 256GB Fanxiang M.2 256GB NVMe SSD Internal Hard Drive TLC SSD 3500MB/S PCIe Gen3x4 PC New Buy Now
$184.28 $44.99 250GB Samsung 980 SSD 250GB M.2 NVMe Gen 3.0 x4 SSD MZ-V8V250 2280mm Used Buy Now
$184.30 $89.99 500GB Samsung 870 EVO 500GB 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD MZ-77E500B drive Solid state Excellent - refurbished Buy Now
$184.30 $89.99 500GB Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Internal SSD SNV3S/500G 3D NAND New Buy Now
$188.99 $188.99 1TB 1TB WD_BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD (Recertified) - A196-WDBBDL0010BNC Certified - refurbished Buy Now
$213.29 $49.99 240GB Samsung SM863a MZ-7KM240N 240GB 6Gb/s SATA 2.5" Solid State Drive *99% HEALTH* Used Buy Now
$213.29 $49.99 240GB Intel D3-S4510 240GB 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise SSD SSDSC2KB240G8 Excellent - refurbished Buy Now
$239.92 $29.99 128GB Netac 128GB SSD 2.5'' SATA III 6 Gb/s Internal Solid State Drive 500MB/s PC/MAC New Buy Now
$260.00 $32.50 128GB LOT OF 2 SANDISK X100 128GB 2.5" SATA SSD DRIVES W SCREWS SD5SB2-128G-1006E Used Buy Now
$275.20 $129.00 480GB NEW 480GB DELL EMC Micron 5100 PRO SSD 6G 2.5" DRIVE MTFDDAK480TCB-1AR1ZABCA New Buy Now
$319.92 $39.99 128GB M.2 NVMe SSD 2280 Single Notch 128GB 256GB 512GB | Very Good health Very good - refurbished Buy Now
$320.00 $40.00 128GB M.2 NVMe SSD Single Notch 128GB 256GB 512GB with Windows 10/Windows 11 Installed Used Buy Now
$330.71 $161.48 500GB Samsung SSD 870 EVO 250G 500GB 1TB 128G 2.5" SATA 3 Solid State Drive Laptop lot New Buy Now
$531.99 $531.99 1TB Fanxiang M.2 NVME Gen 4 Internal 1TB 2TB 4TB SSD Lot HeatSink 7300MBS PS5/MAC/PC New Buy Now
$559.99 $559.99 1TB Fanxiang PS5 SSD 1TB 2TB 4TB Heatsink M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drives Lot New Buy Now
$599.92 $74.99 128GB M.2 SATA SSD 2280 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB major brands | Very Good health Very good - refurbished Buy Now
$659.98 $329.99 512GB Fanxiang 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB SSD 2.5'' SATA III 6Gb/s TLC Internal Hard Drive Lot New Buy Now
$687.92 $85.99 128GB KOOTION SSD 128GB/256GB/512GB SATA SSD 2.5 inch Solid State Drive to 500MB/s LOT New Buy Now
$703.36 $10.99 16GB Intel Optane Memory SSD M.2 2280 16GB PCIe 3.0 3D Xpoint NVMe Open box Buy Now
$807.60 $100.95 128GB Lot 10: Kioxia 128GB M.2 2230 NVME Gen3 x4 Solid State Drive SSD KBG40ZNS128G Used Buy Now
$831.36 $12.99 16GB Intel Optane Memory SSD M.2 2280 16GB MEMPK1W016GA PCIe 3.0 3D Xpoint NVMe Open box Buy Now
$900.00 $225.00 256GB Kootion NVMe M.2 SSD 256GB 512GB 1TB Internal Solid State Drive High Speed Lot New Buy Now
$999.96 $249.99 256GB [ BULK LOT of 10] NVMe 256GB SSD Various Brands SAMSUNG HYNIX SANDISK TOSHIBA WD Used Buy Now
$1,255.99 $1,255.99 1TB Fanxiang 1/2/5/10Pcs 2.5'' SATA SSD Lot 1TB 2TB 4TB 512GB 256GB TLC Internal SSD New Buy Now
$1,390.40 $86.90 64GB SATA III SSD 2.5" 64GB 128GB 256GB 512GB Internal Solid State Drive Lot New Buy Now
$1,783.47 $209.00 120GB Netac 120GB 240GB 500GB SSD 2.5" SATA III Internal Solid State Drive 500MB/s lot New Buy Now
$2,785.80 $1,392.90 512GB Fanxiang NVMe M.2 SSD 512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB PCIe Gen3 Internal Solid State Drive LOT New Buy Now
$4,799.96 $2,399.98 512GB Fanxiang 1/2/5/10PCs M.2 NVMe SSD Lot 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe Gen3x4 TLC Internal SSD New Buy Now
N/A $29.99 N/A 2.5'' SSD SATA 3.0 PC Internal Solid State Drive High Speed Hard Drives New Buy Now
N/A $29.99 N/A Dell NTRCY SSD M.2 PCI-e x2 SSD Solid State High Profile Adapter Card Used Buy Now

Understanding the "Cost per TB" Metric

The most effective way to compare storage value is by calculating the price per terabyte ($/TB). High-capacity drives (like 14TB or 18TB) often have a much lower cost per TB than smaller 2TB portable drives.

To find this value, use the following formula:

Total Price ÷ Capacity (TB) = Cost per TB

Currently, the "sweet spot" for value sits between 12TB and 16TB for desktop drives. Our live price table updates these metrics in real-time to help you find the absolute floor for storage costs.

HDD vs. SSD: Which Offers Better Price Value?

When browsing disk prices, you'll notice a massive gap between Hard Disk Drives (HDD) and Solid State Drives (SSD).

Pro Tip: If your goal is strictly backup, a used Enterprise-grade HDD from a reputable eBay seller often provides the best reliability-to-price ratio.

How Much Storage Do You Need?

Buying too much storage is a waste of money; buying too little leads to "storage anxiety." Here is how to choose:

1TB to 2TB: The Portable Standard

Ideal for students and office workers. These are usually 2.5-inch drives that don't require an external power brick. Check our USB Flash Drive prices if you need something even smaller.

4TB to 8TB: The Gamer & Creator Choice

This is the standard for PlayStation 5 or Xbox expansion and moderate photo libraries. In this range, you begin to see the transition from portable "bus-powered" drives to "desktop" drives.

12TB to 22TB: The Data Hoarder Tier

For Plex servers, NAS setups, and full system backups. These drives offer the lowest cost per TB but require a dedicated power outlet.

Market Volatility: Why Do Disk Prices Change?

Hard drive pricing is influenced by global supply chains, NAND flash shortages, and even cryptocurrency trends (such as Chia mining). To get the best cheap hard drive deals, we recommend tracking prices over 30 days.

Beware of "Too Good to Be True" Listings

When shopping on marketplaces, be wary of "30TB SSDs" sold for $20. These are almost always scams where a small flash drive is programmed to report a fake capacity. Stick to trusted brands like Western Digital (WD), Seagate, Samsung, and Toshiba.

Is It Safe to Buy Used or Refurbished Hard Drives?

Buying "Certified Refurbished" or "Manufacturer Recertified" drives is one of the best ways to slash your cost per TB. Many enterprise drives are pulled from data centers after only 2-3 years of use and have thousands of hours of life remaining.

Always check the S.M.A.R.T. data if the seller provides it, and look for "Low Power-On Hours" (POH) to ensure the disk hasn't been overworked.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the cheapest external hard drive?

The cheapest drives are usually used 500GB or 1TB models, but they have the worst value per TB. For the best value, look at 14TB+ recertified drives.

Which brand is most reliable?

Backblaze reliability reports suggest that HGST (now WD) and certain Seagate models perform exceptionally well over long periods.