Buffalo vs External Hard Drives & SSDs
Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 2 products.
As of March 2026, Buffalo averages $0.0448/GB across 1 products while External averages $0.0281/GB across 1 products on BuyPerUnit. External offers 37% better value per gigabyte for hard drives & ssds.
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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 | Buffalo | Buffalo 8 TB Hard Drive - Internal - TAA Compliant | 8TB | $0.0448 | $358.22 | 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 Buffalo's $0.0448/GB — that's roughly 37% 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 Buffalo's cheapest option is the Buffalo 8 TB Hard Drive - Internal - TAA Compliant (8TB) at $0.0448/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 Buffalo or External cheaper per GB for hard drives & ssds?
As of March 2026, External averages $0.0281/GB compared to Buffalo at $0.0448/GB. External is approximately 37% cheaper per gigabyte on average.
How many Buffalo and External hard drives & ssds does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 1 Buffalo products and 1 External products in the hard drives & ssds category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.
What is the cheapest Buffalo hard drives & ssd per GB?
The cheapest Buffalo option is the Buffalo 8 TB Hard Drive - Internal - TAA Compliant at $0.0448/GB ($358.22 for 8TB).
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).