Es.3 vs External Hard Drives & SSDs
Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 2 products.
As of March 2026, Es.3 averages $0.1485/GB across 1 products while External averages $0.0281/GB across 1 products on BuyPerUnit. External offers 81% better value per gigabyte for hard drives & ssds.
Es.3
Cheapest Product
ES.3 2TB Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 7.2k 3.5-inch ST2000NM0033 55FX52TB · $297.00 · 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 | Es.3 | ES.3 2TB Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 7.2k 3.5-inch ST2000NM0033 55FX5 | 2TB | $0.1485 | $297.00 | 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 Es.3's $0.1485/GB — that's roughly 81% 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 Es.3's cheapest option is the ES.3 2TB Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 7.2k 3.5-inch ST2000NM0033 55FX5 (2TB) at $0.1485/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 Es.3 or External cheaper per GB for hard drives & ssds?
As of March 2026, External averages $0.0281/GB compared to Es.3 at $0.1485/GB. External is approximately 81% cheaper per gigabyte on average.
How many Es.3 and External hard drives & ssds does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 1 Es.3 products and 1 External products in the hard drives & ssds category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.
What is the cheapest Es.3 hard drives & ssd per GB?
The cheapest Es.3 option is the ES.3 2TB Hard Drive SATA 6Gbps 7.2k 3.5-inch ST2000NM0033 55FX5 at $0.1485/GB ($297.00 for 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).