Best external hard drive, ranked by $/TB

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USB external hard drives for cheap bulk storage and backups. This table ranks every external hard drive we track on Amazon.ca by live price per terabyte, so you can compare value across brands and capacities at a glance and find the cheapest cost per terabyte rather than scanning listing after listing.

Best price per TB
CA$33.33
Products tracked
101
Prices updated
47 minutes ago
Price per
101 products
ProductCapacityPriceCA$ / TBTechPrime
Toshiba Canvio Basics 3TB Portable Hard Drive (HDTB330XK3CA)Used3 TBCA$99.99CA$33.33HDD · USB-
Seagate Expansion 24TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP24000400)24 TBCA$859.99CA$35.83HDD · USB-
WD 5TB My Passport Ultra for Mac Silver Portable External Hard Drive, USB-C - WDBPMV0050BSL-WESNUsed5 TBCA$188.45CA$37.69HDD · USB-
WD 16TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBBGB0160HBK-NESN16 TBCA$607.99CA$38.00HDD · USBPrime
Seagate Expansion 8TB External Hard Drive HDD - USB 3.0, with Rescue Data Recovery Services (STKP8000400)8 TBCA$339.99CA$42.50HDD · USBPrime
Kinhank 12TB Retro Gaming Hard Drive with 96,000+ Games,External Retro Game Hard Drive with 400+ Emulators,USB 3.0 HDD External Game Drive for PC for Win-7/8/10/11,Gifts for Men12 TBCA$556.23CA$46.35HDD · USB-
WD 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for Plug-and-Play Storage - WDBWLG0180HBK-NESN18 TBCA$908.22CA$50.46HDD · USB-
WD 6TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive, Black, Includes Backup Software with Defense Against ransomware, and Password Protection - WDBR9S0060BBK-WESN6 TBCA$319.98CA$53.33HDD · USBPrime
WD Easystore 14TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive - Black - WDBCKA0140HBK-NESN14 TBCA$749.00CA$53.50HDD · USB-
Seagate One Touch HDD with Password 5TB External Hard Drive – Black, for PC Laptop Mac and Chromebook, 6mo Mylio Photos and Dropbox, Rescue Service (STKZ5000400)5 TBCA$269.99CA$54.00HDD · USB-
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-WESN5 TBCA$274.98CA$55.00HDD · USBPrime
Western Digital 26TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for Plug-and-Play Storage - WDBWLG0260HBK-NESN26 TBCA$1,439.99CA$55.38HDD · USBPrime
WD 22TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0220HBK-NESN22 TBCA$1,224.99CA$55.68HDD · USBPrime
Seagate One Touch 5TB External Hard Drive Black USB 3.0 (STKC5000400)Used5 TBCA$280.00CA$56.00HDD · USB-
Seagate Expansion STKP6000400 6 TB Desktop Hard Drive - External - Black, 7" x 1.6" x 4.9"6 TBCA$338.15CA$56.36HDD · USB-
WD_BLACK 5TB P10 Game Drive, Portable External Hard Drive, Works with Playstation, Xbox, & PC - WDBA3A0050BBK-WESN5 TBCA$284.99CA$57.00HDD · USBPrime
Western Digital 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - Western DigitalBU6Y0050BBK-WESN,Black5 TBCA$285.61CA$57.12HDD · USBPrime
WD 14TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 external hard drive for plug-and-play storage - WDBWLG0140HBK-NESN14 TBCA$802.00CA$57.29HDD · USBPrime
Toshiba Canvio Advance 4TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Red - HDTCA40XR3CA4 TBCA$229.99CA$57.50HDD · USB-
WD 22TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0220HBK-NESN22 TBCA$1,264.99CA$57.50HDD · USBPrime
WD 4TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Compatible, Red - WDBPKJ0040BRD-WESN4 TBCA$234.99CA$58.75HDD · USBPrime
Seagate Expansion portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD - 2.5 Inch USB 3.0, for Mac and PC with Rescue Services (STKM5000400)5 TBCA$299.99CA$60.00HDD · USB-
WD 20TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black20 TBCA$1,202.34CA$60.12HDD · USB-
WD 12TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, External HDD with Password Protection and Backup Software - WDBBGB0120HBK-NESN12 TBCA$730.63CA$60.89HDD · USBPrime
Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Xbox, & Playstation - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX4000400)Used4 TBCA$245.51CA$61.38HDD · USB-
Western Digital 14TB My Book Desktop External Hard Drive, USB 3.0 - WDBBGB0140HBK-NESN14 TBCA$869.99CA$62.14HDD · USBPrime
WD 4TB My Passport Portable Hard Drive, External HDD with backup software and password protection, Blue - WDBPKJ0040BBL-WESNUsed4 TBCA$249.94CA$62.49HDD · USB-
WD 4TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Compatible, Black - WDBPKJ0040BBK-WESNUsed4 TBCA$249.99CA$62.50HDD · USB-
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-WESN6 TBCA$379.99CA$63.33HDD · USBPrime
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 Grey22 TBCA$1,399.99CA$63.64HDD · USB-
WD 6TB My Passport Ultra Blue, Portable Hard Drive, External HDD, Includes Backup Software with Defense Against ransomware, and Password Protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 Compatible - WDBEJA0060BBL-WESN6 TBCA$384.98CA$64.16HDD · USBPrime
Western Digital 14TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.014 TBCA$904.62CA$64.62HDD · USB-
Seagate One Touch 5TB Portable External Hard Drive, Hardware Encryption with Password Access, PC, Notebook & Mac, Xbox One & Series, PS4, PS5, USB 3.0, Space Gray, Rescue Service, STKZ50004045 TBCA$329.00CA$65.80HDD · USB-
Seagate Portable 4TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Xbox, & Playstation - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX4000400)4 TBCA$263.99CA$66.00HDD · USBPrime
WD 5TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Compatible, Black - WDBPKJ0050BBK-WESN5 TBCA$329.99CA$66.00HDD · USB-
SanDisk Professional 18TB G-Drive Enterprise-Class External Desktop Hard Drive - 7200RPM Ultrastar HDD Inside, USB-C (10Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2, Mac Ready - SDPHF1A-018T-NBAAD18 TBCA$1,199.99CA$66.67HDD · USB-
Western Digital 10TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.010 TBCA$674.31CA$67.43HDD · USB-
WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4 & Xbox - WDBU6Y0040BBK-WESN4 TBCA$271.49CA$67.87HDD · USBPrime
ADATA HD710 Pro - 4 TB External Hard Drive - Shockproof, Waterproof & Dustproof - Durable Storage - For Gamers, Students & Professionals - Mac, PC & Linux Compatible - Black - AHD710P-1TU31-CBK4 TBCA$282.99CA$70.75HDD · USB-
LaCie Rugged USB-C 4TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0, Drop Shock Dust Rain Resistant Shuttle Drive, for Mac and PC Computer Desktop Workstation Laptop, 1 Month Adobe CC (STFR4000800)4 TBCA$288.99CA$72.25HDD · USBPrime
Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 4TB 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 TBCA$298.02CA$74.51HDD · USB-
Western Digital 4TB White-Gold My Passport Ultra Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBFKT0040BGD-WESN4 TBCA$299.99CA$75.00HDD · USB-
WD 6TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive, Blue, Includes Backup Software with Defense Against ransomware, and Password Protection - WDBR9S0060BBL-WESN6 TBCA$449.99CA$75.00HDD · USBPrime
LaCie (LAC9000633) Rugged Mini 4TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 USB 2.0 Compatible, Drop Shock Dust Rain Resistant Shuttle Drive, For Mac And PC Computer Desktop and Laptop, Orange4 TBCA$306.00CA$76.50HDD · USB-
Avolusion PRO-Z Series 4TB USB 3.0 External Gaming Hard Drive for PS5 Game Console (White) - 2 Year Warranty (Renewed)Renewed4 TBCA$308.44CA$77.11HDD · USB-
WD 4TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Compatible, Black - WDBPKJ0040BBK-WESN4 TBCA$309.99CA$77.50HDD · USBPrime
WD 5TB My Passport Portable Hard Drive, Works with USB-C and USB-A, Windows PC, Mac, Chromebook, Gaming Consoles and Mobile Devices, Backup Software and Password Protection - WDBRMD0050BGY-WESN5 TBCA$394.99CA$79.00HDD · USBPrime
WD 5TB My Passport Ultra for Mac Silver Portable External Hard Drive, USB-C - WDBPMV0050BSL-WESN5 TBCA$404.99CA$81.00HDD · USBPrime
WD 5Tb My Passport Ultra Blue Portable External Hard Drive, USB-C - WDBFTM0050BBL-WESN5 TBCA$404.99CA$81.00HDD · USBPrime
Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Playstation, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400)Used2 TBCA$166.01CA$83.01HDD · USB-
WD 28TB My Book Duo Desktop RAID External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.1, With Password Protection and Auto Backup Software - WDBFBE0280JBK-NESN28 TBCA$2,379.29CA$84.97HDD · USB-
Seagate Game Drive for Xbox 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD - USB 3.2 Gen 1, Black with Built-in Green LED bar, Xbox Certified, 3 Year Rescue Services (STKX2000400)2 TBCA$169.99CA$85.00HDD · USBPrime
Seagate One Touch, 2 TB, Portable External Hard Drive, Password-Activated Hardware Encryption, PC, Notebook & Mac, USB 3.0, Space Gray, 2 Years Rescue Services (STKY2000404)2 TBCA$169.99CA$85.00HDD · USB-
WD 4TB My Passport Portable Hard Drive, External HDD with backup software and password protection, Blue - WDBPKJ0040BBL-WESN4 TBCA$339.99CA$85.00HDD · USBPrime
WD 4TB My Passport for Mac Portable External HDD with backup software and password protection, Blue - WDBA2F0040BBL-WESN4 TBCA$349.99CA$87.50HDD · USBPrime
UnionSine 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive USB3.0 HDD Storage for PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4-Super Fast Transmission-HD-2510(Black)500 GBCA$43.99CA$87.98HDD · USB-
UnionSine 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive USB3.0 HDD Storage for PC,Mac, Desktop, Laptop, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360-Super Fast Transmission-HD-2510(Pink)500 GBCA$43.99CA$87.98HDD · USB-
WD 4TB My Passport Ultra Silver, Portable Hard Drive, External HDD, includes backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible - WDBFTM0040BSL-WESN4 TBCA$354.99CA$88.75HDD · USBPrime
WD 4TB My Passport Ultra for Mac Silver, Portable Hard Drive, External HDD, includes backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible - WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN4 TBCA$354.99CA$88.75HDD · USBPrime
WD 4TB My Passport Ultra Blue, Portable Hard Drive, External HDD, includes backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible - WDBFTM0040BBL-WESN4 TBCA$354.99CA$88.75HDD · USBPrime
Toshiba Canvio Advance 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTCA20XK3AA2 TBCA$179.98CA$89.99HDD · USB-
YOTUO Portable External Hard Drive Storage Expansion Mobile HDD USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Desktop, Laptop, PS4, PS5, Xbox One X/S, Xbox 360, Xbox Series X/S, Office & Game (Black, 500GB)500 GBCA$45.55CA$91.10HDD · USB-
WD 2TB My Passport Ultra for Mac Silver, Portable Hard Drive, External HDD, includes backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible - WDBPMV0040BSL-WESN2 TBCA$184.98CA$92.49HDD · USBPrime
Kosbees 500 GB External Hard Drives,Portable Hard Drive for Windows,Ultra Slim External HDD Store Compatible with PC, MAC,Laptop,PS4, Xbox one, Xbox 360;Plug and Play Ready500 GBCA$46.99CA$93.98HDD · USB-
UnionSine 2TB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD-USB 3.0 Storage for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one, Xbox 360-(Black)2 TBCA$189.99CA$95.00HDD · USB-
LaCie 2big RAID 28TB External Hard Drive Desktop HDD – USB-C, 7200 RPM Enterprise Class Drives, for Mac and PC Desktop, Rescue Services (STHJ28000800)28 TBCA$2,699.64CA$96.42HDD · USB-
Seagate Game Drive for PlayStation 2TB External HDD - USB 3.0, Officially Licensed, Blue LED (STLV2000101)2 TBCA$193.99CA$97.00HDD · USBPrime
WD 8 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0, Black8 TBCA$776.67CA$97.08HDD · USB-
ADATA HD710 Pro - 2 TB External Hard Drive - Shockproof, Waterproof & Dustproof - Durable Storage - For Gamers, Students & Professionals - Mac, PC & Linux Compatible - Black - AHD710P-2TU31-CBK2 TBCA$200.45CA$100.23HDD · USB-
UnionSine 1TB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD-USB 3.0 Storage for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one, Xbox 360-(Black)1 TBCA$101.19CA$101.19HDD · USB-
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-NBAAD8 TBCA$819.26CA$102.41HDD · USBPrime
320GB Internal HDD Hard Drive Disk for Slim,Game Consoles Internal Hard Disk Drive Ultra Slim Portable Hard Drive,Expand Data Storage320 GBCA$32.94CA$102.94HDD · USB-
Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Playstation, & Xbox - 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX2000400)2 TBCA$208.99CA$104.50HDD · USBPrime
WD Elements 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive (WDBU6Y0020BBK-NESN)2 TBCA$212.99CA$106.50HDD · USB-
Corsair EX100U 4TB Portable USB Type-C Storage Drive - Blazing-Fast Storage to Any PC/Mac/Console, Gen2 x2 Connection, Up to 20Gbps, Plug and Play, Included USB Type-C and USB Type-A Cables - BlackUsed4 TBCA$430.33CA$107.58HDD · USB-
ModusTech Facet 1TB External Hard Drive Portable USB-C/USB 3.1 — Up to 2TB Slim HDD for Backup, Gaming, PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Smart TV Black1 TBCA$109.91CA$109.91HDD · USB-
Western Digital 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - Western DigitalBU6Y0020BBK2 TBCA$224.99CA$112.50HDD · USBPrime
SanDisk Professional 4TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-004T-GBA1D4 TBCA$449.99CA$112.50HDD · USB-
Western Digital Black 2TB P10 Game Drive for Xbox One, Portable External Hard Drive with 1-Month Xbox Game Pass - WDBA6U0020BBK-WESN2 TBCA$226.40CA$113.20HDD · USBPrime
WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Compatible, Black - WDBYVG0020BBK-WESN2 TBCA$234.99CA$117.50HDD · USBPrime
WD 2TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Compatible, Red - WDBYVG0020BRD-WESN2 TBCA$234.99CA$117.50HDD · USBPrime
WD 2TB My Passport Portable Hard Drive, Works with USB-C & USB-A, Including Windows, Mac, and Mobile Devices, Includes Backup Software and Password Protection, Gray -2 TBCA$239.99CA$120.00HDD · USBPrime
WD 2TB My Passport Ultra Blue, Portable Hard Drive, External HDD, includes backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible - WDBC3C0020BBL-WESN2 TBCA$244.99CA$122.50HDD · USBPrime
WD 2TB My Passport Ultra Silver, Portable Hard Drive, External HDD, includes backup software with defense against ransomware, and password protection, USB-C and USB 3.1 compatible - WDBC3C0020BSL-WESN2 TBCA$244.99CA$122.50HDD · USBPrime
Seagate Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox, 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX1000400) , BlackUsed1 TBCA$122.79CA$122.79HDD · USB-
iDiskk App-le Certified, 2TB External Hard Drive,for iPhone iPad Android Phones,MacBook,Computer to Backup Docs| Photos | Videos,iPhone 17 & 16 Photo Stick Photo Storage Phone Drive2 TBCA$269.99CA$135.00HDD · USB-
Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB510XK3AAUsed1 TBCA$136.88CA$136.88HDD · USB-
Toshiba 2TB Canvio Ready – 2.5 inch Portable External Hard Drive with SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1, Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7, 8 and 10, Black (HDTP320EK3AA)2 TBCA$279.44CA$139.72HDD · USB-
Toshiba Canvio Advance 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, White - HDTCA10XW3AA1 TBCA$142.61CA$142.61HDD · USB-
500GB External Hard Drive Portable - Maxone Ultra Slim 2.5'' External HDD USB 3.0 Compatible with PC,Desktop, Laptop, Gold500 GBCA$71.47CA$142.94HDD · USB-
Toshiba Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black - HDTB510XK3AA1 TBCA$145.95CA$145.95HDD · USB-
SanDisk Professional 2TB G-Drive ArmorATD - Rugged, Durable Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 - SDPH81G-002T-GBA1D2 TBCA$309.99CA$155.00HDD · USB-
Toshiba Canvio Flex 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB-C USB 3.0, Silver for PC, Mac, & Tablet - HDTX120XSCAA2 TBCA$315.26CA$157.63HDD · USB-
Aiolo Innovation 500GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive HDD-USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one,Xbox 360-Super Fast Transmission500 GBCA$80.85CA$161.70HDD · USB-
Seagate Portable 1TB External Hard Drive HDD – USB 3.0 for PC, Mac, PS4, & Xbox, 1-Year Rescue Service (STGX1000400) , Black1 TBCA$168.99CA$168.99HDD · USBPrime
Seagate Basic, 1TB, Portable External Hard Drive, USB 3.0, for PC Laptop (STJL1000400)1 TBCA$187.72CA$187.72HDD · USB-
WD 1TB My Passport Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Compatible, Black - WDBYVG0010BBK-WESN1 TBCA$204.99CA$204.99HDD · USBPrime
Maxone 500GB Portable External Hard Drive, Ultra Slim USB3.0 HDD Storage Compatible for PC, Desktop, Laptop, Charcoal Grey500 GBCA$105.55CA$211.10HDD · USB-
Toshiba HDTB410XK3AA Canvio Basics 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0, Black1 TBCA$286.61CA$286.61HDD · USB-
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (CAD Version & Warranty) - Gray 128GB, 11" Android Tablet, External Storage Support, Headphone Jack, 25W Fast ChargingUsed128 GBCA$237.48CA$1,855.31HDD · USB-
Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ (CAD Version & Warranty) - Gray 128GB, 11" Android Tablet, External Storage Support, Headphone Jack, 25W Fast Charging128 GBCA$249.98CA$1,952.97HDD · USBPrime

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