Looking for your next external hard drive for less than 100 bucks? (And no, I’m not talking about the ones with horns.) Then you’ve come to the right place. Some drives listed might even beat your expectations, I know they surprised me. (Especially the 5TB.) So, let’s get to these drives in all their glory.
External Hard Drive Under $100
WD 5TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive
This external hard drive just made me want to buy it. Truthfully speaking, I don’t even know what to do with 5 Terabytes of space unless we load it full of games but I would never do that… would I?
So, with the Western Digital 5 Terabyte Drive and its small size (4.35 x 3.23 x 0.82 inches) you’d be able to carry a huge storage bank around in your pocket and since it doesn’t need an external power source it makes it that much easier to carry around. It is compatible with both USB 3.0 and 2.0.
| Item Properties | |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Series | Elements Portable |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Hard Disk Size | 5TB |
| Hard Disk Description | Portable |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| File System | NTFS |
| Item Dimensions | 4.35 x 3.23 x 0.82 inches |
| Item Weight | 8.1 ounces |
| Item Model Number | WDBU6Y0050BBK-WESN |
Toshiba Canvio Gaming 2TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0
The drive that is meant for gamers. It is compatible with Xbox, PlayStation and Gaming PCs, not to say you shouldn’t use it for everyday use though. Has an “always-on” feature so that your gaming would not be interrupted whether it be on a Console or PC. With 2 terabytes you’ll be able to store up to 50 games or more and because of its sleek/compact look you’ll be able to take those games anywhere plus due to it not needing an external power source you really would be able to take it along everywhere. EVERYWHERE. It uses USB 3.0 and is USB 2.0 compatible too if you’re wondering.
| Item Properties | |
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Series | Canvio Gaming |
| Color | Black, Blue, Green, Red, White |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Hard Disk Size | 2 TB |
| Hard Disk Description | Portable |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Item Dimensions | 4.37 x 3.15 x 0.53 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| Item Model Number | HDTX120XK3AA |
WD 2TB Elements Portable HDD
This one is quite similar to the 5TB version although it has a little less weight to it (4.7 ounces.) It also is compatible with USB 3.0 and comes with its own cable.
Two-year manufacturer’s limited warranty included.
| Item Properties | |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Series | Elements |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Hard Disk Size | 2 TB |
| Hard Disk Description | Portable |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| File System | NTFS |
| Item Dimensions | 4.35 x 3.23 x 0.59 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.7 ounces |
| Item Model Number | WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN |
Seagate Backup Plus Slim 1TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – Silver
Featuring a minimalistic design, this silver drive has a brushed metallic enclosure so it looks quite smart next to almost any PC.
It’s a 1TB drive that is great for storing/backing up files and uses an 18-inch USB 3.0 cable needing no external power source. It has both a USB 3.0 and 2.0 port available.
It comes with a two-year limited warranty and 1 year Rescue Service for that extra piece of mind.
| Item Properties | |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Series | Seagate 1TB Backup Plus Slim Portable Hard Drive |
| Color | Silver |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Hard Disk Size | 1TB |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0/USB 2.0 |
| Item Dimensions | 4.52 x 3.07 x 0.46 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
| Item Model Number | STHN1000401 |
Seagate Portable 2TB External Hard Drive
Again, a drive that requires no external power source because it uses the 18-inch USB 3.0 cable it comes with to power it. This lightweight 2TB drive which weighs about 6.72 ounces is all about plug and play. No software is required to use it and it comes with 1 year of rescue data recovery services.
| Item Properties | |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Series | Expansion |
| Color | Black |
| Hard Disk Size | 2 TB |
| Hard Disk Description | Portable |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| Item Dimensions | 4.6 x 3.15 x 0.58 inches |
| Item Weight | 6.72 ounces |
| Item Model Number | STGX2000400 |
Toshiba Canvio Basics 2TB Portable
Another great plug and play 2Tb external drive that requires no external power source. It’s quite portable too and is sleek with a smudge resistant finish.
With a transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (625Megabytes/s) using a USB 3.0 cable and up to 480 Mbit/s (60Megabytes/s) using a USB 2.0.
Toshiba one-year standard limited warranty is included.
| Item Properties | |
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Series | Canvio Basics |
| Color | Black, Silver |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Hard Disk Size | 2TB |
| Hard Disk Description | Portable |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| File System | NTFS |
| Item Dimensions | 4.3 x 3.1 x 0.55 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.28 ounces |
| Item Model Number | HDTB420XK3AA |
Seagate Game Drive for PS4 Systems 2TB
I know it’s a 2TB drive for a PS4 but I just had to include it in this list.
It has been co-designed with a PlayStation–sleek aluminum enclosure to complement the PS4 system so it might be a match made in heaven. Not only does it match your PS4 color scheme but it also has the PS logo on top. Besides that, if you’re still a bit skeptical, know that this drive has been officially licensed for the PS4 and uses PS4 hard drive firmware. For extra assurance this drive comes with a three-year warranty.
No power source is needed as well since it uses the USB 3.0 Cable for that.
| Item Properties | |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Series | Seagate Game Drive Portable PlayStation External Hard Drive |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Hard Disk Size | 2TB |
| Hard Disk Description | External Hard Drive, Portable External Hard Drive |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0, USB |
| Item Dimensions | 4.47 x 2.99 x 0.48 inches |
| Item Weight | 5.2 ounces |
| Item Model Number | STGD2000100 |
Seagate Expansion Desktop 4TB External Hard Drive HDD
The Seagate Expansion drive has 4TB of storage and that’s plenty of space to store all that you need but unlike the other drives listed above this one is not portable and uses a 18W power adapter but it’s not a train smash, heck I’ve been using an external drive similar to this for years so… Anyway, this drive supports USB 3.0, is compatible with USB 2.0 as well and could reach up to 160MB/s.
One-year limited warranty is included.
| Item Properties | |
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Series | SEAGATE (RETAIL) |
| Color | Black |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Hard Disk Size | 4TB |
| Hard Disk Description | Desktop |
| Hardware Interface | USB 3.0 |
| File System | NTFS |
| Item Dimensions | 7.07 x 4.65 x 1.48 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.06 pounds |
| Item Model Number | STEB4000100 |
Hope this helped (^-^)/
Shay
Oh, I had something else that had to do with drives…yeah it was how to Create A Recovery Drive on Windows In A Few Steps. Check that out if you’d like.