External Hard Drive Pricing
Analysis of 15,457 eBay listings for external hard disk drives.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Buying used saves about 41% here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in lower capacity drives, specifically 500 GB (-69%) and 1 TB (-47%) models. High-capacity drives like 5 TB (+121%) and 8 TB (+119%) command significant premiums. SSD types also trade at a premium, with Portable External SSDs up 79%.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by storage capacity
Why? Prices scale with size, ranging from 31 for 500 GB to 221 for 5 TB.
Price by brand
Why? Premium brands like SanDisk (209.52) cost significantly more than Toshiba (57.49).
Price by type
Why? SSD technology drives higher costs (179 for Portable SSD) compared to standard Portable HDDs (60.94).
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used external drives?
The median price for new drives is 111, while used drives have a median of 65.
Which storage capacity offers the lowest median price?
The 500 GB capacity is the most affordable with a median price of 31.
How do SSDs compare to standard external HDDs in price?
External SSDs have a median price of 167.6, whereas Portable External HDDs are lower at 60.94.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $20–$341, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 9, 2026.