External vs Hdd Hard Drives & SSDs
Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 4 products.
As of March 2026, External averages $0.0281/GB across 1 products while Hdd averages $3.6630/GB across 3 products on BuyPerUnit. External offers 99% better value per gigabyte for hard drives & ssds.
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
Hdd
Cheapest Product
HDD For Hard Disk X3550M3 M4 X3650M3 M4 81Y9726 81Y9727 500GB 7.2K SATA 2.5' Hard Drive500GB · $114.11 · newegg
Top Products Compared
| Rank | Brand | Product | Capacity | $/GB | Price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1 | Hdd | HDD For Hard Disk X3550M3 M4 X3650M3 M4 81Y9726 81Y9727 500GB 7.2K SATA 2.5' Hard Drive | 500GB | $0.2282 | $114.11 | newegg |
| 2 | Hdd | HDD For Hard Disk 300GB 15K FC 3.5' Hard Drive DS4700 DS5020 42D0417 42D0410 5414 | 300GB | $0.4300 | $129.00 | newegg |
| 3 | Hdd | HDD For Hard Disk X3650M5 X3850X6 00WG685 00WG686 300G 10K 12GB 2.5' Hard Drive | 12GB | $10.3308 | $123.97 | 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 Hdd's $3.6630/GB — that's roughly 99% 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 Hdd's cheapest option is the HDD For Hard Disk X3550M3 M4 X3650M3 M4 81Y9726 81Y9727 500GB 7.2K SATA 2.5' Hard Drive (500GB) at $0.2282/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 External or Hdd cheaper per GB for hard drives & ssds?
As of March 2026, External averages $0.0281/GB compared to Hdd at $3.6630/GB. External is approximately 99% cheaper per gigabyte on average.
How many External and Hdd hard drives & ssds does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 1 External products and 3 Hdd products in the hard drives & ssds category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.
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).
What is the cheapest Hdd hard drives & ssd per GB?
The cheapest Hdd option is the HDD For Hard Disk X3550M3 M4 X3650M3 M4 81Y9726 81Y9727 500GB 7.2K SATA 2.5' Hard Drive at $0.2282/GB ($114.11 for 500GB).