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Is It Worth Shucking Hard Drives in 2026?

The real saving per terabyte, and the risks that decide whether it is worth it for you

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Quick answer

In 2026 shucking is usually worth it for high-capacity drives: a 14TB-plus WD Elements or Seagate Expansion often costs 20 to 40 percent less per terabyte than the equivalent internal NAS drive, and the drive inside is the same CMR white-label. It is not worth it when the price gap is small, when the external is 8TB or less and might be SMR, or when you need a full manufacturer warranty. The live table below shows the current saving.

As of September 12, 2026

Best price per TB

$1.60

Products tracked

232

Prices updated

2 hours ago

When shucking pays off

Use case	Best choice	Why
Bulk media / Plex storage	Shuck	High-capacity CMR at the lowest $/TB; a lost warranty matters less on a backed-up media pool.
TrueNAS / Unraid array	Usually shuck	Shuck 12TB+ for CMR, SMART-test first; recertified Exos is the main alternative.
Mission-critical single drive	Buy internal	Full warranty and a known validated model are worth the premium.
Small 6-8TB drive	Buy internal	Risk of SMR and a small price gap rarely justify the warranty loss.

The costs people forget

The headline saving is real, but weigh three things. First, the external's warranty ends the moment you open it, so a dead shucked drive is your loss. Second, some WD drives need the 3.3V pin tape or a Molex adapter to power on. Third, you should budget an hour to SMART-check and surface-test each drive before trusting it, which is time the internal drive does not cost you.

Against those, the saving compounds across a multi-bay build. Shucking four 18TB externals instead of buying four internals can save more than the price of a whole extra drive, which is why the DIY TrueNAS and Unraid crowd shuck by default at high capacity.

Shuckable externals right now, by price per TB

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232 products

Product	Capacity	Price	$ / TB	Type	Prime	Buy
Tinkon 12V AC Power Cord for WD Western Digital My Book External HDD	8 TB	$12.79	$1.60	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
OSENTRiX BX100 14TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop	14 TB	$299.99	$21.43	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 18TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP18000402)	18 TB	$395.00	$21.94	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA MDD 14TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Desktop Hard Drive (Renewed)Renewed	14 TB	$309.99	$22.14	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion HDDGEAR PRO 14TB 7200RPM USB 3.0 External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS, Desktop & Laptop)	14 TB	$319.99	$22.86	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
OSENTRiX GX100 14TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive with USB Hub for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop - 2 Year Warranty	14 TB	$319.99	$22.86	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-G2 16TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows/MacOS (Silver) (Renewed)Renewed	16 TB	$369.99	$23.12	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
OSENTRiX GX100 16TB USB 3.2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive with USB Hub for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop - 2 Year Warranty	16 TB	$389.99	$24.37	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-X USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop - (12TB) (Renewed)Renewed	12 TB	$299.99	$25.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-T8 Series 12TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) (Renewed)Renewed	12 TB	$299.99	$25.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-G2 12TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows/MacOS (Silver)	12 TB	$299.99	$25.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-T8 Series 14TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) - 2 Year Warranty	14 TB	$349.99	$25.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion M5 Series 14TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Renewed)Renewed	14 TB	$349.99	$25.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
OSENTRiX BX100 18TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop	18 TB	$459.99	$25.56	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-G2 18TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive for Windows/MacOS (Silver)	18 TB	$459.99	$25.56	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion M5 Series 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Renewed)Renewed	18 TB	$459.99	$25.56	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-G1 Series 14TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive w/USB HUB for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Silver) (Renewed)Renewed	14 TB	$359.99	$25.71	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 4TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Blue, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0040BBL-WESNUsed	4 TB	$102.86	$25.72	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-G1 12TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive with USB 3.0 HUB for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop	12 TB	$309.99	$25.83	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-5X Series 12TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)Renewed	12 TB	$309.99	$25.83	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion M5 Series 20TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Renewed)Renewed	20 TB	$519.99	$26.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate FireCuda X Vault 20TB External Hard Drive (HDD) - USB-C, RGB Lighting, Certified for Xbox on PC, Includes One-Month Xbox Ultimate Game Pass and Rescue Services (STNL20000400)	20 TB	$521.48	$26.07	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-Z Series 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)Renewed	18 TB	$469.99	$26.11	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-5X Series 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)Renewed	18 TB	$469.99	$26.11	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion M5 Series 12TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Renewed)Renewed	12 TB	$319.99	$26.67	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-T8 Series 18TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) (Renewed)Renewed	18 TB	$479.99	$26.67	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
OSENTRiX GX100 18TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbpps) External Hard Drive with USB Hub for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop - 2 Year Warranty	18 TB	$489.99	$27.22	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-X USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop - (18TB) (Renewed)Renewed	18 TB	$489.99	$27.22	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-X Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (18TB) (Renewed)Renewed	18 TB	$489.99	$27.22	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
MDD 12TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5inch Internal Desktop Hard Drive, MD12TBGSA25672, Mechanical Hard Disk (Renewed)Renewed	12 TB	$329.99	$27.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
MaxDigitalData 16TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Desktop Hard Drive - 3 Years Warranty (Renewed)Renewed	16 TB	$439.99	$27.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (18TB) (Renewed)Renewed	18 TB	$499.99	$27.78	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
UnionSine Desktop External Hard Drive 16TB, USB3.0 3.5" HDD Storage	16 TB	$446.49	$27.91	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Toshiba MG08ACA16TE 16TB 7200RPM 512e 3.5" SATA Enterprise Desktop Hard Drive (Renewed)Renewed	16 TB	$449.00	$28.06	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-X USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop - (16TB) (Renewed)Renewed	16 TB	$449.99	$28.12	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
OSENTRiX GX100 12TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive with USB Hub for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop - 2 Year Warranty	12 TB	$339.99	$28.33	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (12TB) (Renewed)Renewed	12 TB	$339.99	$28.33	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-G1 Series 12TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive w/USB HUB for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Silver) (Renewed)Renewed	12 TB	$339.99	$28.33	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-T8 Series 22TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) (Renewed)Renewed	22 TB	$629.99	$28.64	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 28TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP28000400)	28 TB	$802.40	$28.66	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 20TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP20000400)Used	20 TB	$579.99	$29.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 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, Black	22 TB	$639.87	$29.09	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0180HBK-NESNUsed	18 TB	$525.21	$29.18	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Desktop 16TB External Hard Drive – USB 3.0, 3.5" HDD for Windows & Mac, Plug-and-Play Backup Storage - STKP16000400	16 TB	$468.15	$29.26	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital - Easystore 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - BlackUsed	5 TB	$147.26	$29.45	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-H1 20TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)Renewed	20 TB	$589.99	$29.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-T5 Series USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) - 2 Year Warranty (20TB) (Renewed)Renewed	20 TB	$589.99	$29.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
OSENTRiX GX100 22TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C External Hard Drive with USB Hub for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop - 2 Year Warranty	22 TB	$649.99	$29.55	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 10TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0100HBK-NESNUsed	10 TB	$298.07	$29.81	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-H1 12TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)Renewed	12 TB	$359.99	$30.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 12TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP12000400)	12 TB	$365.62	$30.47	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-G1 Series 16TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Silver) (Renewed)Renewed	16 TB	$489.99	$30.62	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-T8 Series 16TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) (Renewed)Renewed	16 TB	$489.99	$30.62	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate STEL8000100 Backup Plus Hub 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive StorageUsed	8 TB	$249.97	$31.25	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-H1 8TB 7200RPM USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive (for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop) (Renewed)Renewed	8 TB	$249.99	$31.25	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-5X Series 16TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (White) (Renewed)Renewed	16 TB	$499.99	$31.25	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
UnionSine Desktop External Hard Drive 10TB, USB3.0 3.5" HDD Storage	10 TB	$313.49	$31.35	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 12TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0120HBK-NESNUsed	12 TB	$378.00	$31.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 20TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP20000400)	20 TB	$629.99	$31.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-T8 Series 20TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for WindowsOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Black) (Renewed)Renewed	20 TB	$629.99	$31.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-G2 10TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) External Hard Drive for Windows/MacOS (Silver)	10 TB	$319.99	$32.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Avolusion PRO-G1 Series 20TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) USB-C External Hard Drive for Windows or MacOS Desktop PC/Laptop (Silver)	20 TB	$639.99	$32.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Oyen Digital Novus 16TB External USB-C Rugged 7200RPM Desktop Hard Drive	16 TB	$519.00	$32.44	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate One Touch 20TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD - USB-C Compatible with Most Windows and macOS, Rescue Recovery (STNB20000400)	20 TB	$649.99	$32.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 24TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP24000400)	24 TB	$782.33	$32.60	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 6TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0060HBK-NESNUsed	6 TB	$197.99	$33.00	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 14TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP14000402)	14 TB	$463.27	$33.09	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 10TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0	10 TB	$332.18	$33.22	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 6TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP6000400)Used	6 TB	$199.99	$33.33	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate 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)	8 TB	$268.00	$33.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0080HBK-NESNUsed	8 TB	$268.99	$33.62	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
(OLD MODEL) Seagate Expansion USB 3.0 5TB Desktop External Hard Drive (STBV5000100)Used	5 TB	$171.36	$34.27	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
LaCie d2 Professional 20TB 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 (STHA20000800)	20 TB	$685.57	$34.28	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
G-Technology 18TB G-DRIVE USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Desktop External Hard Drive - 0G10826-1Used	18 TB	$622.26	$34.57	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 12TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP12000402)	12 TB	$416.92	$34.74	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate One Touch, 5TB, Password Activated Hardware encryption, Portable External Hard Drive, Portable External Hard Drive, PC, Notebook & Mac, USB 3.0, Space Gray (STKZ5000404)	5 TB	$174.40	$34.88	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Desktop 10TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, Data Rescue Services (STKP10000400)	10 TB	$352.68	$35.27	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital - Easystore 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black	5 TB	$179.59	$35.92	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Desktop Drive 8000 GB 8TB external Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch, USB 3.0, PC & Notebook, Xbox & PS4, Modellnr.: STGY8000400	8 TB	$288.63	$36.08	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN	5 TB	$180.49	$36.10	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 18TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP18000400)	18 TB	$649.95	$36.11	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
BUFFALO DriveStation 8TB High Speed 7200RPM TAA Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.2	8 TB	$291.15	$36.39	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WL 3TB 7200RPM 64MB Cache SATA III 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Desktop Hard Drive (For RAID, NAS, DVR, Desktop PC) w/1 Year Warranty	3 TB	$109.99	$36.66	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 6TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0060HBK-NESNUsed	6 TB	$220.53	$36.76	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD Elements Portable SPEC Edit 5TB 2.5IN USB 3.0	5 TB	$184.25	$36.85	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black	20 TB	$737.20	$36.86	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0180HBK-NESN	18 TB	$664.68	$36.93	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD - Easystore 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - WDBAJP0050BBK-WESN	5 TB	$184.99	$37.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Desktop 10TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0 for PC & Laptop, 1-Year Rescue Service (STEB10000400), BlackUsed	10 TB	$369.99	$37.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 12TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0120HBK-NESN	12 TB	$444.00	$37.00	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 24TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP24000400)	24 TB	$899.00	$37.46	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 6TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP6000400)	6 TB	$225.00	$37.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD_BLACK 8TB D10 Game Drive - Portable External Hard Drive HDD Compatible with Playstation, Xbox, PC, & Mac - WDBA3P0080HBK-NESN	8 TB	$300.99	$37.62	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD_BLACK 5TB P10 Game Drive, Portable External Hard Drive, Works with Playstation, Xbox, & PC - WDBA3A0050BBK-WESNUsed	5 TB	$189.73	$37.95	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
LaCie 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)	10 TB	$379.99	$38.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 6TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBHJS0060BBK-WESNUsed	6 TB	$228.31	$38.05	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black	18 TB	$686.81	$38.16	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB Desktop Hard Drive w/Rescue Data Recovery Services	8 TB	$305.57	$38.20	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital Easystore 14TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black - Western DigitalBCKA0140HBK-NESN	14 TB	$548.95	$39.21	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 8TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0080HBK-NESN, BlackUsed	8 TB	$315.28	$39.41	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Portable, 5TB, External Hard Drive, 2.5 Inch, USB 3.0, for Mac and PC (STKM5000400)	5 TB	$197.13	$39.43	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD_BLACK 5TB P10 Game Drive for Xbox - 1-Month Xbox Game Pass, Portable External Hard Drive for On-The-Go Access To Your Xbox Game library - WDBA5G0050BBK-WESN	5 TB	$197.62	$39.52	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX5000400), BlackUsed	5 TB	$198.14	$39.63	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital Mybook 8tb 3.5in USB 3.0 Black	8 TB	$319.99	$40.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
LaCie d2 Professional 16TB USB 3.1 Type-C External Hard Drive, 260MB/s Read, / Write	16 TB	$639.99	$40.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 22TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0220HBK-NESN	22 TB	$886.85	$40.31	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 16TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP16000400)	16 TB	$649.99	$40.62	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 4 TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black with built-in green LED bar, Xbox Certified, 3 year Rescue Services(STKX4000402)	4 TB	$162.52	$40.63	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 18TB 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, Black	18 TB	$739.19	$41.07	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX5000400), Black	5 TB	$208.84	$41.77	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 16TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0160HBK-NESN	16 TB	$674.99	$42.19	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN	5 TB	$213.50	$42.70	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 8TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0080HBK-NESN	8 TB	$343.40	$42.93	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 6TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, Backup Software with Defense Against ransomware, and Password Protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 Compatible - WDBR9S0060BBK-WESN	6 TB	$261.99	$43.67	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate (STEB8000100) Expansion Desktop 8TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop	8 TB	$349.99	$43.75	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 14TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0140HBK-NESN	14 TB	$614.99	$43.93	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital WD 24TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive for Plug-and-Play Storage, USB 3.2 Gen1 - WDBWLG0240HBK-NESN	24 TB	$1,059.99	$44.17	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Desktop, 4TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 (STKP4000400)	4 TB	$177.87	$44.47	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 8TB EASYSTORE External HDD (WDBCKA0080HBK-NESN)	8 TB	$358.88	$44.86	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 4TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0040BBK-WESNUsed	4 TB	$179.82	$44.96	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 4TB My Passport for Mac, Navy, Portable External Hard Drive with backup software and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBA2F0040BBL-WESNUsed	4 TB	$179.99	$45.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 8TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - Western DigitalBWLG0080HBK-NESN, Black	8 TB	$359.99	$45.00	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD — USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox -1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400)Used	2 TB	$90.11	$45.06	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - ‎WDBU6Y0040BBK-WESNUsed	4 TB	$180.45	$45.11	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 24TB My Book Duo Desktop RAID External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.1, With Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBFBE0240JBK-NESN	24 TB	$1,082.99	$45.12	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 18TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN	18 TB	$814.29	$45.24	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 22TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0220HBK-NESN	22 TB	$999.99	$45.45	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate STEL8000100 Backup Plus Hub 8TB External Desktop Hard Drive Storage	8 TB	$364.97	$45.62	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Glyph BlackBox Pro External Hard Drive 7200 RPM, USB-C (3.1,Gen2) (16TB)	16 TB	$729.99	$45.62	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 14TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0140HBK-NESN	14 TB	$639.99	$45.71	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 10TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP10000400), 7" x 1.6" x 4.9"	10 TB	$457.74	$45.77	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD_BLACK 12TB D10 Game Drive for Xbox - Desktop External Hard Drive HDD (7200 RPM) with 1-Month Xbox Game Pass - WDBA5E0120HBK-NESN	12 TB	$549.99	$45.83	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 10TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0100HBK-NESN	10 TB	$459.99	$46.00	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Professional 24TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM Ultrastar HDD Inside, USB-C (10Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2, Mac Ready - SDPHF1A-024T-NBAAD	24 TB	$1,114.99	$46.46	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk 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 Grey	22 TB	$1,029.99	$46.82	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 8 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black	8 TB	$375.22	$46.90	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Desktop 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEB4000100)	4 TB	$188.00	$47.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Xbox, & PlayStation - 1-Year Rescue Service (SRD0NF1)	4 TB	$189.99	$47.50	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive HDD, Ultrastar Drive Inside, USB-C (5Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH91G-012T-NBAADUsed	12 TB	$572.99	$47.75	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
LaCie Rugged USB-C, 5TB, Portable External Hard Drive, Drop, Shock, Dust, Rain Resistant, for Mac & PC (STFR5000800)	5 TB	$239.99	$48.00	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 12TB WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - WDBWLG0120HBK-NESN & 2TB WD Elements Portable External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN	12 TB	$589.25	$49.10	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB540XK3CAUsed	4 TB	$199.10	$49.78	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on 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 - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESNUsed	2 TB	$99.87	$49.94	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion STKP4000400 4 TB Desktop Hard Drive - External - Black - Desktop PC, MAC Device Supported - USB 3.0-1 Year Warranty - Retail	4 TB	$199.99	$50.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Backup Plus Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD – Black USB 3.0 for PC Laptop and Mac, 2 Months Adobe CC Photography (STDR5000100)	5 TB	$249.99	$50.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Professional 18TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive HDD, Ultrastar Drive Inside, USB-C (5Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH91G-018T-NBAAD	18 TB	$899.99	$50.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 28TB My Book Duo Desktop RAID External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.1, With Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBFBE0280JBK-NESN	28 TB	$1,429.99	$51.07	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Toshiba Canvio Basics 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB540XK3CA	4 TB	$204.72	$51.18	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 16TB My Book Duo Desktop RAID External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.1, With Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBFBE0160JBK-NESN	16 TB	$819.99	$51.25	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
LaCie Rugged USB-C, 4TB, Portable External Hard Drive, Drop, Shock, Dust, Rain Resistant, for Mac & PC (STFR4000800)	4 TB	$209.99	$52.50	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 6TB Elements Desktop USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0060HBK-NESN	6 TB	$314.99	$52.50	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 20TB My Book Duo Desktop RAID External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.1, With Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBFBE0200JBK-NESN	20 TB	$1,061.61	$53.08	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive for Windows, USB 3.2 Gen 1/USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - ‎WDBU6Y0040BBK-WESN	4 TB	$214.86	$53.72	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 5TB My Passport Ultra for Mac Silver, Portable External Hard Drive, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 - WDBPMV0050BSL-WESNUsed	5 TB	$269.00	$53.80	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital - WD Elements 10TB Desktop Hard Drive - USB 3.0 for Laptop Desktop Windows Computer - Crypto Chia Mining - WDBWLG0100HBK-NESN	10 TB	$538.38	$53.84	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Desktop, 16TB, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, for PC Laptop, Amazon Exclusive (STEB16000402)	16 TB	$870.09	$54.38	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital WD WDBKUZ0020BBK-WESN Easystore 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - BlackUsed	2 TB	$109.00	$54.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate 4 TB Expansion Amazon Special Edition USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 (STGX4000400)	4 TB	$218.90	$54.73	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 6TB My Passport for Mac, Navy, Portable External Hard Drive with Backup Software and Password Protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 Compatible - WDBK6C0060BBL-WESN	6 TB	$334.99	$55.83	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive HDD, Ultrastar Drive Inside, USB-C (5Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH91G-012T-NBAAD	12 TB	$669.99	$55.83	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 5TB My Passport Ultra for Mac Silver, Portable External Hard Drive, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 - WDBPMV0050BSL-WESN	5 TB	$279.99	$56.00	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 5TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Blue, Backup Software with Defense Against ransomware, and Password Protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 Compatible - WDBPKJ0050BBL-WESN	5 TB	$279.99	$56.00	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
YOTUO 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, Black	750 GB	$42.74	$56.99	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STEB3000100)Used	3 TB	$174.12	$58.04	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 4TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Blue, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBPKJ0040BBL-WESN	4 TB	$237.23	$59.31	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 18TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0180HBK-NESN and WD 5TB Elements Portable HDD, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and Play Ready - WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN	18 TB	$1,089.98	$60.55	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
SEAGATE Expansion 3 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive STAY3000100 Black	3 TB	$184.00	$61.33	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 5TB Elements Portable HDD, External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 for PC & Mac, Plug and & 16TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection	16 TB	$984.49	$61.53	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital WDBACW0015HBK My Book 1.5TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard DriveUsed	1.5 TB	$93.00	$62.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 4TB My Book Desktop HDD USB 3.0 with Software for Device Management, Backup and Password Protection Works with PC and Mac	4 TB	$248.98	$62.25	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Transcend StoreJet 4TB Rugged External Hard Drive, USB3.1(5Gbps) Portable HDD with One Touch Auto-Backup Button/Anti-Shock Resistant, Compact&Lightweight, Lightning-Fast Speeds, Iron Grey -TS4TSJ25M3S	4 TB	$249.03	$62.26	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Transcend StoreJet 4TB External Hard Drive, for PS4/PC/Mac/Desktop/Laptop/Xbox, USB3.1(5Gbps)Type-A Portable HDD, One Touch Auto-Backup/Shock Resistant/Three-stage shock protection system(TS4TSJ25H3B)	4 TB	$249.99	$62.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Portable 4TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEA4000400)	4 TB	$249.99	$62.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital 4TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0040HBK-NESN	4 TB	$256.00	$64.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 2TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBYVG0020BBK-WESNUsed	2 TB	$129.89	$64.94	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Tianken 1TB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive 2.5'' HDD USB 3.1 Type-C Storage for PC, Mac, Laptop	1 TB	$64.99	$64.99	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Ezekers Portable 500GB External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 & USB C for PC, Mac, PS5 (Storage Only), PS4, Phone (Android and iPhone 15/16/17) & Xbox - Ultra Fast	500 GB	$32.99	$65.98	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk 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-NBAAD	8 TB	$529.99	$66.25	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive USB 3.0 (STEB3000100)	3 TB	$198.89	$66.30	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 3TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - WDBBGB0030HBK-NESNUsed	3 TB	$199.00	$66.33	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 2TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Blue, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBYVG0020BBL-WESNUsed	2 TB	$133.34	$66.67	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 4TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBFJK0040HBK-NESN,Black	4 TB	$271.46	$67.86	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Professional 18TB G-Drive Project - External HDD, Thunderbolt 3, USB (10Gbps), 7200RPM Ultrastar Hard Drive, Up to 260MB/s Read - SDPHG1H-018T-NBAAD	18 TB	$1,224.99	$68.06	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 16TB My Book Pro Professional RAID Storage - Thunderbolt USB 3.0 - WDBDTB0160JSL-NESN	16 TB	$1,099.99	$68.75	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Professional 5TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-005T-GBA1D	5 TB	$354.99	$71.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 3TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBFJK0030HBK-NESN	3 TB	$214.00	$71.33	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 3TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBFJK0030HBK-NESNUsed	3 TB	$214.99	$71.66	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 2TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN	2 TB	$144.32	$72.16	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital WD Easystore 4TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black WDBKUZ0040BBK-WESN	4 TB	$288.88	$72.22	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on 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 - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN	2 TB	$147.99	$74.00	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive HDD — USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox -1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400)	2 TB	$149.99	$75.00	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Portable, 2TB, External Hard Drive, 2.5 Inch, USB 3.0, for Mac and PC (STKM2000400)	2 TB	$149.99	$75.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 2TB My Passport Ultra, Blue, Portable External Hard Drive, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 - WDBC3C0020BBL-WESNUsed	2 TB	$153.94	$76.97	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Professional 12TB G-DRIVE PRO - Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, 7200RPM Ultrastar Drive Inside - SDPH51J-012T-NBAAD	12 TB	$925.00	$77.08	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
G-Technology 18TB G-DRIVE USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Desktop External Hard Drive - 0G10826-1	18 TB	$1,399.99	$77.78	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
G-Technology 12TB G-DRIVE with Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C Desktop External Hard Drive, Silver - 0G05383-1	12 TB	$948.00	$79.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Aiolo Innovation 500GB External Hard Drive Ultra Slim Portable HDD-USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one,Xbox 360 HD-A4	500 GB	$39.58	$79.16	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
ist computers 500GB External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, Ultra Slim Portable HDD Storage for PC & Mac Laptop, Desktop, PS4, PS5, Xbox One External Storage, Plug and Play Backup Drive, Home, Business, Black	500 GB	$39.99	$79.98	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Maxone 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD USB 3.0 Compatible with PC, Laptop, Charcoal Grey	500 GB	$39.99	$79.98	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
YOTUO 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	1 TB	$79.99	$79.99	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
UnionSine 1TB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD-USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one, Xbox 360-(Black)	1 TB	$81.43	$81.43	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 2TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Blue, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBYVG0020BBL-WESN	2 TB	$164.97	$82.49	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 2TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Red, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBYVG0020BRD-WESN	2 TB	$169.99	$85.00	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
G-Technology 2TB G-DRIVE mobile USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Portable External Hard Drive, Space Gray - 0G10317Used	2 TB	$170.66	$85.33	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 2TB My Passport for Mac, Navy, Portable External Hard Drive with backup software and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBA2D0020BBL-WESN	2 TB	$172.99	$86.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD Elements 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive	1.5 TB	$129.99	$86.66	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital WD WDBKUZ0020BBK-WESN Easystore 2TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black	2 TB	$174.00	$87.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD My Book 2TB External Hard Drive Storage USB 3.0 File Backup and StorageUsed	2 TB	$174.99	$87.50	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 2TB My Passport Ultra, Silver, Portable External Hard Drive, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 - WDBC3C0020BSL-WESN	2 TB	$177.95	$88.98	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
SanDisk Professional 20TB G-DRIVE PRO - Enterprise-Class Desktop Hard Drive, Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, 7200RPM Ultrastar Drive Inside - SDPH51J-020T-NBAAD	20 TB	$1,799.99	$90.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox, 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX1000400) , BlackUsed	1 TB	$91.07	$91.07	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 1TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBUZG0010BBK-WESNUsed	1 TB	$92.82	$92.82	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Gaisny WD Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDE1UBK10000N (Black)Used	1 TB	$94.94	$94.94	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB510XK3AAUsed	1 TB	$95.10	$95.10	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 1TB My Passport, Portable External Hard Drive, Black, backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB 3.1/USB 3.0 compatible - WDBYVG0010BBK-WESNUsed	1 TB	$95.91	$95.91	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEA1000400)Used	1 TB	$98.00	$98.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB510XK3AA	1 TB	$101.49	$101.49	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEA1000400)	1 TB	$109.99	$109.99	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PlayStation, & Xbox, 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX1000400) , Black	1 TB	$112.82	$112.82	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
WD 2TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBFJK0020HBK-NESN	2 TB	$229.97	$114.99	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC Laptop (STEA1000400)	1 TB	$121.95	$121.95	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD My Book Live 2TB Personal Cloud Storage NAS Share Files and Photos	2 TB	$249.99	$125.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 1TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBUZG0010BBK-WESN	1 TB	$140.20	$140.20	EXTERNAL · USB	Prime	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Expansion Portable, 1TB, External Hard Drive, 2.5 Inch, USB 3.0, for Mac and PC (STKM1000400)	1 TB	$144.54	$144.54	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
G-Technology 2TB G-DRIVE mobile USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) Portable External Hard Drive, Space Gray - 0G10317	2 TB	$289.99	$145.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 1TB My Book AV DVR Expander External Hard Drive - USB 2.0 - WDBABT0010HBK-NESNUsed	1 TB	$145.10	$145.10	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Seagate Basic, 1TB, Portable External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, for PC Laptop (STJL1000400)	1 TB	$149.00	$149.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD My Book 1TB External Hard Drive Storage USB 3.0 File Backup and Storage	1 TB	$149.51	$149.51	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD Easystore 1TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive - Black WDBDNK0010BBK-WESN	1 TB	$159.00	$159.00	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
Western Digital My Book Essential 1 Terabyte (1TB) USB 2.0 3.5" External Hard Drive (Black)	1 TB	$197.40	$197.40	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD 1TB My Book AV DVR Expander External Hard Drive - USB 2.0 - WDBABT0010HBK-NESN	1 TB	$248.99	$248.99	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon
WD My Book Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive	500 GB	$139.99	$279.98	EXTERNAL · USB	-	Buy on Amazon

Frequently asked questions

How much does shucking actually save?

On high-capacity units the saving is typically 20 to 40 percent per terabyte versus the equivalent internal NAS drive. The live tracker computes the exact per-terabyte gap against the cheapest internal of the same capacity, so you can see today's number rather than a rule of thumb.

Is shucking still worth it during the 2026 HDD shortage?

Yes, and arguably more so. The AI-driven demand spike pushed internal NAS drive prices up faster than external desktop drives, so the shuck-versus-buy gap has widened on high-capacity units. The tracker reflects live prices, so it shows whether that holds today.

Shucking or recertified Exos, which is cheaper?

Both are ways to beat new-internal pricing. Recertified enterprise drives (Exos, Ultrastar) sometimes undercut shucking and keep a limited warranty, while shucking gives a newer drive with no warranty. Compare the recertified-vs-new-vs-shucked page for the current trade-off.

What can go wrong when shucking?

The main risks are getting an SMR drive in a smaller external, cracking the case or the SATA connector during removal, the 3.3V pin preventing power-on, and no warranty if the drive fails early. All are manageable, but they are why shucking suits high-capacity drives and careful buyers.

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