1.2tb vs External Hard Drives & SSDs
Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 2 products.
As of March 2026, 1.2tb averages $0.1175/GB across 1 products while External averages $0.0281/GB across 1 products on BuyPerUnit. External offers 76% better value per gigabyte for hard drives & ssds.
1.2tb
Cheapest Product
1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001.1.2TB · $141.00 · newegg
External
Better ValueCheapest Product
External Hard Drive Conversion Box For Series X/S Host M.2 Hard Drive Expansion Card Box For CHSN530 1TB Hard Disk-N33R1TB · $28.11 · newegg
Top Products Compared
| Rank | Brand | Product | Capacity | $/GB | Price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.2tb | 1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001. | 1.2TB | $0.1175 | $141.00 | newegg |
| 1 | External | External Hard Drive Conversion Box For Series X/S Host M.2 Hard Drive Expansion Card Box For CHSN530 1TB Hard Disk-N33R | 1TB | $0.0281 | $28.11 | newegg |
Which Should You Buy?
Based on current pricing data, External offers better overall value for hard drives & ssds at an average of $0.0281/GB compared to 1.2tb's $0.1175/GB — that's roughly 76% less per gigabyte.
External's best deal is the External Hard Drive Conversion Box For Series X/S Host M.2 Hard Drive Expansion Card Box For CHSN530 1TB Hard Disk-N33R (1TB) at $0.0281/GB, while 1.2tb's cheapest option is the 1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001. (1.2TB) at $0.1175/GB.
However, price per GB isn't everything — consider factors like warranty, performance specs, and your specific capacity needs. Check individual product pages for detailed specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1.2tb or External cheaper per GB for hard drives & ssds?
As of March 2026, External averages $0.0281/GB compared to 1.2tb at $0.1175/GB. External is approximately 76% cheaper per gigabyte on average.
How many 1.2tb and External hard drives & ssds does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 1 1.2tb products and 1 External products in the hard drives & ssds category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.
What is the cheapest 1.2tb hard drives & ssd per GB?
The cheapest 1.2tb option is the 1.2TB 2.5' Hard Drive E7W47A 2040 Plug in Module 10K 730704-001. at $0.1175/GB ($141.00 for 1.2TB).
What is the cheapest External hard drives & ssd per GB?
The cheapest External option is the External Hard Drive Conversion Box For Series X/S Host M.2 Hard Drive Expansion Card Box For CHSN530 1TB Hard Disk-N33R at $0.0281/GB ($28.11 for 1TB).