External vs Transcend 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 Transcend averages $0.1530/GB across 3 products on BuyPerUnit. External offers 82% 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
Transcend
Cheapest Product
Transcend TS512GESD300S 512GB External, Portable, USB Type-C Solid State Drive, with Speeds up to 1,050MB/s512GB · $75.99 · 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 | Transcend | Transcend TS512GESD300S 512GB External, Portable, USB Type-C Solid State Drive, with Speeds up to 1,050MB/s | 512GB | $0.1484 | $75.99 | newegg |
| 2 | Transcend | Transcend TS512GESD300P 512GB External, Portable, USB Type-C Solid State Drive, with Speeds up to 1,050MB/s | 512GB | $0.1484 | $75.99 | newegg |
| 3 | Transcend | Transcend Portable SSD ESD300C 512GB USB Type-C 10Gbps PS4/PS5 Compatible, Blue - TS512GESD300C | 512GB | $0.1621 | $82.99 | 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 Transcend's $0.1530/GB — that's roughly 82% 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 Transcend's cheapest option is the Transcend TS512GESD300S 512GB External, Portable, USB Type-C Solid State Drive, with Speeds up to 1,050MB/s (512GB) at $0.1484/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 Transcend cheaper per GB for hard drives & ssds?
As of March 2026, External averages $0.0281/GB compared to Transcend at $0.1530/GB. External is approximately 82% cheaper per gigabyte on average.
How many External and Transcend hard drives & ssds does BuyPerUnit track?
BuyPerUnit currently tracks 1 External products and 3 Transcend 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 Transcend hard drives & ssd per GB?
The cheapest Transcend option is the Transcend TS512GESD300S 512GB External, Portable, USB Type-C Solid State Drive, with Speeds up to 1,050MB/s at $0.1484/GB ($75.99 for 512GB).