Best external SSDs by $/TB

Live SSD, NVMe, NAS and hard drive prices from Amazon.com, ranked by price per terabyte.

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An external SSD gives you fast, pocketable storage with no moving parts, ideal for carrying projects, backing up a laptop, or expanding a console over USB. Portable SSDs like the Samsung T7 and T9, SanDisk Extreme and Crucial X9 and X10 offer USB speeds far beyond any portable hard drive. The table ranks in-stock external SSDs by live price per terabyte.

Best price per TB
$105.58
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Netac 1TB Portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive Backup Slim Portable Drive for File Storage/Business Travel Essential, Rapid Read & Write Low Noise, Zslim1 TB$105.58$105.58SSD · USB-
SANDISK 4TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-4T00-G25Used4 TB$427.49$106.87SSD · USBPrime
WD_BLACK 2TB D30 Game SSD - Portable External Drive, Compatible with Xbox and PC, Up to 900MB/s - WDBAMF0020BBW-WESN2 TB$223.96$111.98SSD · USB-
SANDISK 4TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-4T00-G254 TB$449.99$112.50SSD · USBPrime
SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 4TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC4T0T/AM, GrayUsed4 TB$474.99$118.75SSD · USB-
Western Digital 2TB Elements SE - Portable SSD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac - WDBAYN0020BBK-WESN2 TB$249.80$124.90SSD · USB-
Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD, Up to 2100MB/s Read, 2000MB/s Write, 3.2 USB-C, External Solid State Drive, Durable Storage for PC & Mac, for Professional Creators, Black - ‎CT4000X10PROSSD9024 TB$513.51$128.38SSD · USBPrime
WD 1TB Elements SE - Portable SSD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac - WDBAYN0010BBK-WESNUsed1 TB$128.71$128.71SSD · USBPrime
SSK Portable SSD 1TB External Solid State Drives, up to 1050MB/s USB C SSD External Hard Drive USB 3.2 Gen2 for iPhone 15/16/17Pro, Windows, Mac, Android Phones and Tablets1 TB$129.19$129.19SSD · USB-
SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-2T00-G25Used2 TB$266.47$133.24SSD · USBPrime
Western Digital 2TB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive, Gray, Sturdy and Blazing Fast, Password Protection with Hardware Encryption - WDBAGF0020BGY-WESN2 TB$279.99$140.00SSD · USBPrime
SANDISK 2TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-2T00-G252 TB$280.49$140.25SSD · USBPrime
SANDISK 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-4T00-G25,BlackUsed4 TB$577.60$144.40SSD · USBPrime
Samsung T7 Portable SSD, 2TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC2T0T/AM, GrayUsed2 TB$295.28$147.64SSD · USBPrime
SABRENT 1TB Rocket Nano External Aluminum SSD Up to 1000MB/s (Red) (SB-1TB-NANO-RED)1 TB$149.99$149.99SSD · USB-
SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 2TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC2T0H/AM, BlueUsed2 TB$299.99$150.00SSD · USB-
SSK Portable SSD 500GB External Solid State Drives, up to 1050MB/s USB C SSD External Hard Drive USB 3.2 Gen2 for iPhone 15/16/17Pro, Windows, Mac, Android Phones and Tablets500 GB$76.49$152.98SSD · USB-
Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB External SSD Portable – Silver, speeds up to 1030MB/s, 6mo Mylio Photo+ subscription, 6mo Dropbox Backup Plan​ and Rescue Services (STKG1000401)1 TB$158.92$158.92SSD · USB-
BUFFALO External SSD 1TB - Compatible with PS4 / PS5 / Windows/Mac - USB-C - USB-A - USB 3.2 - External Solid State Drive - SSD-PG1.0U3B1 TB$159.99$159.99SSD · USB-
SANDISK 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-4T00-G25,Black4 TB$649.99$162.50SSD · USBPrime
SANDISK 1TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE30-1T00-G261 TB$169.06$169.06SSD · USB-
WD 1TB Elements SE - Portable SSD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac - WDBAYN0010BBK-WESN1 TB$169.99$169.99SSD · USBPrime
SANDISK 1TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G25Used1 TB$171.30$171.30SSD · USBPrime
Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up-to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged,IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, Extenal Solid State Drive (MU-PE2T0S/AM), BlackUsed2 TB$349.99$175.00SSD · USB-
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 2,000MB/s for Gaming, Students and Professionals, MU-PG2T0B/AM, Black2 TB$349.99$175.00SSD · USBPrime
Vansuny 250GB Portable External SSD, USB 3.1 Gen2 430MB/s High-Speed Data Transfer, Metal USB C Mini Portable External Solid State Drive for PC, Laptop, Phones and More250 GB$43.99$175.96SSD · USB-
Western Digital 1TB P40 Game Drive SSD - Up to 2,000MB/s, RGB Lighting, Portable External Solid State Drive , Compatible with Playstation, Xbox, PC, & Mac - WDBAWY0010BBK-WESN1 TB$178.49$178.49SSD · USBPrime
Samsung T9 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 2,000MB/s for Gaming, Students and Professionals, MU-PG1T0B/AM, Black1 TB$179.99$179.99SSD · USBPrime
SANDISK 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-2T00-G252 TB$359.99$180.00SSD · USBPrime
Samsung T7 Portable SSD, 1TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC1T0T/AM, GrayUsed1 TB$180.48$180.48SSD · USBPrime
SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 4TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC4T0T/AM, Gray4 TB$729.89$182.47SSD · USB-
Samsung T7 Portable SSD, 2TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC2T0T/AM, Gray2 TB$369.99$185.00SSD · USB-
Samsung T7 Portable SSD, 1TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC1T0T/AM, Gray1 TB$189.99$189.99SSD · USBPrime
SANDISK 1TB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G251 TB$189.99$189.99SSD · USBPrime
SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 2TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC2T0H/AM, Blue2 TB$399.99$200.00SSD · USBPrime
SANDISK 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G251 TB$209.99$209.99SSD · USBPrime
Samsung T7 Portable SSD - 1 TB - USB 3.2 Gen.2 External SSD Titanium Grey (MU-PC1T0T/WW)1 TB$219.00$219.00SSD · USB-
Western Digital 1TB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive, Gray, Sturdy and Blazing Fast, Password Protection with Hardware Encryption - WDBAGF0010BGY-WESN1 TB$219.99$219.99SSD · USBPrime
SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 1TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC1T0H/AM, Blue1 TB$227.95$227.95SSD · USB-
Seagate One Touch SSD 1TB External SSD Portable – Black, speeds up to 1030MB/s, 6mo Mylio Photo+ subscription, 6mo Dropbox Backup Plan​ and Rescue Services (STKG1000400)1 TB$249.00$249.00SSD · USB-
Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, up to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, Portable External Solid State Drive (MU-PE1T0S/AM, 2022), BlackUsed1 TB$249.99$249.99SSD · USB-
WD_BLACK 2TB P50 Game Drive SSD - Portable External Solid State Drive, Compatible with Playstation, Xbox, PC, & Mac, Up to 2,000 MB/s - WDBA3S0020BBK-WESN2 TB$529.90$264.95SSD · USB-
Samsung T7 Shield 1TB, up to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged, IP65 Rated, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, Portable External Solid State Drive (MU-PE1T0S/AM, 2022), Black1 TB$287.99$287.99SSD · USBPrime
Seagate One Touch SSD 2TB External SSD Portable – Black, speeds up to 1030MB/s, 6mo Mylio Photo+ subscription, 6mo Dropbox Backup Plan​ and Rescue Services (STKG2000400)2 TB$599.99$300.00SSD · USB-
SANDISK 500GB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-500G-G25Used500 GB$151.05$302.10SSD · USBPrime
Transcend ESD310 256GB External SSD, Up to 1,050MB/s, Dual USB Flash Drive for iPhone/iPad/Mac/Windows, Android/Tablet/PC, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Thumb Drive Photo Stick, 2-in-1 Type C &Type A Memory Stick256 GB$79.99$312.46SSD · USB-
SANDISK 500GB Extreme Portable SSD (Old Model) - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-500G-G25500 GB$165.99$331.98SSD · USBPrime
SanDisk 500GB Extreme Portable External SSD - Up to 550MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.1 - SDSSDE60-500G-G25500 GB$169.99$339.98SSD · USB-

Choosing a portable SSD

  • Speed: USB 3.2 Gen2 drives hit around 1,000 MB/s; look at the rated speed and your port.
  • Durability: external SSDs shrug off drops far better than portable hard drives.
  • Value: external SSDs cost more per terabyte than portable HDDs; buy them for speed and toughness, not bulk.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best external SSD?

Popular choices include the Samsung T7 and T9, SanDisk Extreme and Crucial X9 and X10. The table ranks external SSDs by live price per terabyte so you can weigh speed against value.

External SSD or external hard drive?

An external SSD is faster, smaller and more shock-resistant; an external hard drive is cheaper per terabyte for bulk backup. Choose by whether you need speed and portability or maximum capacity.

Can I use an external SSD with a console?

Yes. An external USB SSD can store and play last-gen console games and store current-gen games, though current-gen titles run from internal storage. Check your console's requirements.