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101

Crucial - X10 2TB External USB-C SSD - Blue

CrucialBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(61)
2,100MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$238.99

$/GB

$0.119

102

Crucial - X10 Pro 2TB USB-C External SSD - Black

CrucialBest BuySATA SSD
4.6(229)
2,100 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$243.99

$/GB

$0.122

103

SanDisk 4TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-4T00-G25

SanDiskAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$498.00

$/GB

$0.124

104

Western Digital 2TB Elements SE - Portable SSD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac - WDBAYN0020BBK-WESN

Western DigitalAmazon3yrSATA SSD

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$251.09

$/GB

$0.126

105

SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-2T00-G25

SanDiskAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$254.88

$/GB

$0.127

106

ORICO 512GB Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Ultra-mini, Compact with 2 in 1 USB C Cable, External Solid State Drives, Reliable Storage for USB C Smartphone, Tablet, PC - B20

ORICOAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

512 GB

Price

$65.99

$/GB

$0.129

107

PNY RP60 1TB Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 - Rugged, IP65 Rated, Water/Dust/Drop Resistant - For Photos, Videos, Gaming and more - External Solid-State Drive - PSD0CS3060-1TB-RB

PNYAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$129.99

$/GB

$0.130

108

Crucial - X10 1TB External USB-C SSD - Blue

CrucialBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
5.0(3)
2,100MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$130.99

$/GB

$0.131

109

Crucial - X10 Pro 4TB USB-C External SSD - Black

CrucialBest BuySATA SSD
4.3(167)
2,100 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$524.99

$/GB

$0.131

110

Crucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable SSD, Up to 2100MB/s Read, 2000MB/s Write, 3.2 USB-C, External Solid State Drive, Durable Storage for PC & Mac, for Professional Creators, Black - ‎CT4000X10PROSSD902

CrucialAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$524.99

$/GB

$0.131

111

Western Digital 1TB Elements SE - Portable SSD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac - WDBAYN0010BBK-WESN

Western DigitalAmazon3yrSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$134.99

$/GB

$0.135

112

SanDisk 2TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE30-2T00-G26

SanDiskAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$269.99

$/GB

$0.135

113

SSK 512GB SSD External Hard Drive, Portable SSD Up to 550MB/s Fast Solid State Drives External, USB 3.2 Gen2 for iPhone 15/16 Pro, Win, Mac, Android with LED Light, Trim, Smart Supported

SSKAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

512 GB

Price

$69.99

$/GB

$0.137

114

SSK Portable SSD 1TB External Solid State Drives, up to 1050MB/s USB C SSD External Hard Drive USB 3.2 Gen2 for iPhone 15/Pro, Windows, Mac, Android Phones and Tablets

SSKAmazon3yrSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$136.99

$/GB

$0.137

115

Lexar ES3 1TB External SSD, USB 3.2 Gen2 Portable SSD, PSSD Up to 1050MB/s Read, 1000MB/s Write, External Solid State Drive Compatible with iPhone 16/15 Series/Mac/PS5/XBOX/Laptop/PC, Silver

LexarAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$139.99

$/GB

$0.140

116

Samsung - T5 EVO Portable SSD 8TB, Up to 460MB/s , USB 3.2 Gen 1, Ideal use for Gamers & Creators - Black

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.2(32)
460 / 460MB/s

Capacity

8 TB

Price

$1119.99

$/GB

$0.140

117

SanDisk 1TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE30-1T00-G26

SanDiskAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$141.99

$/GB

$0.142

118

Netac 500GB Portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive Backup Slim Portable Drive for File Storage/Business Travel Essential, Rapid Read & Write Low Noise, Zslim

NetacAmazon3yrSATA SSD

Capacity

500 GB

Price

$71.24

$/GB

$0.142

119

HWAYO 160GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive USB3.0 2.5'' HDD Storage for PC, Desktop, Laptop, MacBook, Chromebook (Black)

HWAYOAmazonHDD

Capacity

160 GB

Price

$22.99

$/GB

$0.144

120

SANDISK - Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation5 2TB External USB Type C Portable SSD - White

SanDiskBest BuySATA SSD
5.0(4)

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$289.99

$/GB

$0.145

121

Tianken 120GB Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.1 Type C HDD Storage for PC, Mac, Laptop, PS4, Xbox one

TiankenAmazon1yrHDD

Capacity

120 GB

Price

$17.99

$/GB

$0.150

122

SANDISK - 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C Portable SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.7(83)
800MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$299.99

$/GB

$0.150

123

SANDISK - 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C Portable SSD - Gray

SanDiskBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.7(83)
800MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$299.99

$/GB

$0.150

124

SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD, 4TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC4T0T/AM, Gray

SamsungAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$609.18

$/GB

$0.152

125

SSK Portable SSD 500GB External Solid State Drives, up to 1050MB/s USB C SSD External Hard Drive USB 3.2 Gen2 for iPhone 15/Pro, Windows, Mac, Android Phones and Tablets

SSKAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

500 GB

Price

$76.99

$/GB

$0.154

126

Samsung T7 Portable SSD, 2TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC2T0T/AM, Gray

SamsungAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$309.17

$/GB

$0.155

127

SANDISK - Creator Pro 2TB Portable SSD - Blue

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$309.99

$/GB

$0.155

128

Vansuny 250GB Portable External SSD, USB 3.1 Gen2 430MB/s High-Speed Data Transfer, Metal USB C Mini Portable External Solid State Drive for PC, Laptop, Phones and More

VansunyAmazon1yrSATA SSD

Capacity

250 GB

Price

$38.99

$/GB

$0.156

129

KEXIN 256GB External SSD Hard Drive USB 3.1 Type-c Portable Solid State Drive 256G, up to 500MB/s for PC Mac Android Game Console and More

KEXINAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

256 GB

Price

$39.99

$/GB

$0.156

130

SanDisk 1TB Portable SSD, Dragon Edition - Up to 800MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - ‎SDSSDE30-1T00-GD25

SanDiskAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$159.99

$/GB

$0.160

131

SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-2T00-G25

SanDiskAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$319.99

$/GB

$0.160

132

Crucial - X10 Pro 1TB USB-C External SSD - Black

CrucialBest BuySATA SSD
4.7(20)
2,100 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$161.99

$/GB

$0.162

133

4TB SanDisk Extreme PRO Portable SSD with USB4, Up to 3800 MB/s Read and 3700MB/s Write, USB-C, USB 3.2, Backwards Compatible, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance - SDSSDE82-4T00-G25

SanDiskAmazon5yrSATA SSD

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$649.99

$/GB

$0.162

134

Netac 512GB Extreme Portable SSD External Solid State Drives Up to 2000MB/s Read 1700MB/s Write Speed, USB 3.2 Gen.2 Business Travel Essential Supports Win to Go Dust-Resistant

NetacAmazon3yrSATA SSD

Capacity

512 GB

Price

$84.99

$/GB

$0.166

135

Samsung T7 Portable SSD, 1TB External Solid State Drive, Speeds Up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Reliable Storage for Gaming, Students, Professionals, MU-PC1T0T/AM, Gray

SamsungAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$167.99

$/GB

$0.168

136

SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-1T00-G25

SanDiskAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$169.95

$/GB

$0.170

137

Samsung - T7 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(4,155)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$339.99

$/GB

$0.170

138

Samsung - T7 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(4,155)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$679.99

$/GB

$0.170

139

SANDISK - 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C Portable SSD - Gray

SanDiskBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.3(14)
800MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$179.99

$/GB

$0.180

140

Super Talent PS302 1TB Portable External SSD, USB 3.2 Gen 2, Up to 1050MB/s, 2-in-1 Type C & Type A, Plug & Play, Compatible with Android, Mac, Windows, Supports 4K, Drop-Proof, FUS1T0302, Gray

Super TalentAmazon3yrHDD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$179.99

$/GB

$0.180

141

SANDISK - Extreme Portable 8TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.6(612)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

8 TB

Price

$1494.99

$/GB

$0.187

142

ADATA SC735 External SSD Rugged Soul, Unleashed Speed -2TB Black/Grey

ADATAAmazonHDD

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$376.12

$/GB

$0.188

143

Kingston XS2000 500G High Performance Portable SSD with USB-C | Pocket-sized | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | External Solid State Drive | Up to 2000MB/s | SXS2000/500G

KingstonAmazon5yrSATA SSD

Capacity

500 GB

Price

$94.99

$/GB

$0.190

144

Samsung T7 Shield 2TB, Portable SSD, up-to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2, Rugged,IP65 Water & Dust Resistant, for Photographers, Content Creators and Gaming, Extenal Solid State Drive (MU-PE2T0S/AM), Black

SamsungAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$389.00

$/GB

$0.195

145

Lexar 1TB Professional Go Portable SSD w/Hub, Supports Apple 4K 60fps ProRes, Up to 1050MB/s, USB 3.2, Rugged, IP65, Ultracompact, Compatible w/iPhone 15/16 (Not 17), External SSD (LSL400S001T-RNSNU)

LexarAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$199.99

$/GB

$0.200

146

SANDISK - Extreme Game Drive for PlayStation5 1TB External USB Type C Portable SSD - White

SanDiskBest BuySATA SSD
5.0(1)

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$199.99

$/GB

$0.200

147

SANDISK - Extreme Pro Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.4(432)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$399.99

$/GB

$0.200

148

SANDISK - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Sky Blue

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.8(2,438)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$399.99

$/GB

$0.200

149

SANDISK - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Monterey

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.8(2,438)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$399.99

$/GB

$0.200

150

SANDISK - Extreme Portable 2TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.8(2,438)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$399.99

$/GB

$0.200

151

Samsung - T9 Portable SSD 2TB, Up to 2,000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2 - Black

SamsungBest BuySATA SSD
4.8(213)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$399.99

$/GB

$0.200

152

Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(2,049)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$399.99

$/GB

$0.200

153

Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(2,049)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$399.99

$/GB

$0.200

154

SANDISK - 2TB Creator Phone SSD External USB Type C Drive with Magsafe Compatibility for iPhone 15/16 - Blue

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
5.0(6)
1,000 / 950MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$399.99

$/GB

$0.200

155

Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(2,049)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$399.99

$/GB

$0.200

156

SANDISK - Extreme Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.6(612)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$799.99

$/GB

$0.200

157

SANDISK - Extreme Pro Portable 4TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.6(290)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$799.99

$/GB

$0.200

158

Samsung - T9 Portable SSD 4TB, Up to 2,000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2 - Black

SamsungBest BuySATA SSD
4.8(333)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$799.99

$/GB

$0.200

159

Samsung - T7 Shield 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(2,049)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$799.99

$/GB

$0.200

160

LaCie Rugged SSD 1TB Solid State Drive — USB-C USB 3.2 NVMe speeds up to 1050MB/s, IP67 Water Resistant, 3m Drop resistant, Encryption, 5-year Warranty with Data Recovery, 1 Mo Adobe CC (STHR1000800)

LaCieAmazon5yrSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$201.89

$/GB

$0.202

161

SanDisk 1TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD - Up to 2000MB/s - USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE81-1T00-G25

SanDiskAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$209.99

$/GB

$0.210

162

SANDISK - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.8(2,128)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$224.99

$/GB

$0.225

163

Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(955)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$224.99

$/GB

$0.225

164

SANDISK - 1TB Creator Phone SSD External USB Type C Drive with Magsafe Compatibility for iPhone 15/16 - Blue

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
5.0(2)
1,000 / 950MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$224.99

$/GB

$0.225

165

SANDISK - Extreme Pro Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.6(349)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$224.99

$/GB

$0.225

166

Samsung T9 Portable SSD 1TB, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 External Solid State Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 2,000MB/s for Gaming, Students and Professionals, MU-PG1T0B/AM, Black

SamsungAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$224.99

$/GB

$0.225

167

Samsung - T9 Portable SSD 1TB, Up to 2,000MB/s , USB 3.2 Gen2 - Black

SamsungBest BuySATA SSD
4.8(189)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$224.99

$/GB

$0.225

168

SANDISK - Extreme Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Monterey

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.8(2,128)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$224.99

$/GB

$0.225

169

Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB, External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(955)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$224.99

$/GB

$0.225

170

SSK External Drive 128GB,Portable-SSD-Drive up to 550MB/s,SSD External Hard-Drive Type C+USB A Fast Portable Solid State Drives USB-3.2 GEN2 USB Storage for iPhone 15/Android/Windows/Tablet/Mac

SSKAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

128 GB

Price

$29.99

$/GB

$0.234

171

SanDisk Professional - PRO-G40 SSD 2TB External Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C NVMe Portable SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.7(78)
2,700 / 1,900MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$499.99

$/GB

$0.250

172

ORICO 128GB SATA SSD 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive, Read Speed up to 500MB/s, SATA III 6Gbps for Desktop Laptop NAS DIY External Drive - Y20

ORICOAmazon3yrSATA SSD

Capacity

128 GB

Price

$32.99

$/GB

$0.258

173

SSK 128GB SSD External Hard Drive, Portable SSD Up to 550MB/s Fast Solid State Drives, External Drive USB 3.2 Gen2 for iPhone 15/Pro, Windows, Mac, Android with LED Light, Trim, Smart Supported

SSKAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

128 GB

Price

$32.99

$/GB

$0.258

174

Angelbird AtomX SSDmini 2 TB External SSD for Atomos

AngelbirdNeweggSATA SSD

Capacity

2TB

Price

$549.90

$/GB

$0.275

175

SanDisk - 4TB Extreme Portable SSD, up to 2000MB/s with USB Type-C, IP65 water /dust resistance, up to 3-meter drop protection - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$1099.99

$/GB

$0.275

176

Western Digital 500GB My Passport SSD Portable External Solid State Drive, Gray, Sturdy and Blazing Fast, Password Protection with Hardware Encryption - WDBAGF5000AGY-WESN

Western DigitalAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

500 GB

Price

$144.99

$/GB

$0.290

177

SanDisk - 2TB Extreme Portable SSD, up to 2000MB/s with USB Type-C, IP65 water /dust resistance, up to 3-meter drop protection - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$589.99

$/GB

$0.295

178

SanDisk 500GB Extreme Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s, USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, IP65 Water and Dust Resistance, Updated Firmware - External Solid State Drive - SDSSDE61-500G-G25

SanDiskAmazonSATA SSD

Capacity

500 GB

Price

$149.99

$/GB

$0.300

179

SanDisk - 1TB Extreme Portable SSD, up to 2000MB/s with USB Type-C, IP65 water /dust resistance, up to 3-meter drop protection - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$299.99

$/GB

$0.300

180

ORICO 80Gbps 1TB Portable SSD, 5000MB/s R 3200MB/s W Portable Fanless Cooling Design, Aluminum Alloy, Compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4/3, Ultra-Fast External SSD, for Video Editing/Photography/Design

ORICOAmazon3yrSATA SSD

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$329.99

$/GB

$0.330

181

SanDisk Professional - PRO-G40 SSD 1TB External Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C NVMe Portable SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.3(10)
2,700 / 1,900MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$336.99

$/GB

$0.337

182

Angelbird AtomX SSDmini 1 TB External SSD for Atomos

AngelbirdNeweggSATA SSD

Capacity

1TB

Price

$399.90

$/GB

$0.400

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