Internal Hard Disk Drive Prices
Current market analysis for 266,218 internal hard disk drive listings.
What you'll usually pay
๐ก Buying used saves about 16% here.
๐ In short easy summary
The best value is found in 500 GB drives, which show a -65% delta. High-capacity 4 TB drives and 3.5 inch form factors are trending upward, with deltas of 5% and 42% respectively.
๐ Best value for your money
Price by storage capacity
Why? Prices range from 29.99 for 500 GB to 90 for 4 TB.
Price by interface
Why? SATA I commands the highest median at 119.99, while IDE is lowest at 29.85.
Price by form factor
Why? 3.5 in drives are the most expensive at 122.5, compared to 1.8 in at 29.95.
Price by rotation speed
Why? 7200 RPM drives peak at 98.98, while 15000 RPM drives are lower at 44.5.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used internal hard drives?
The median price for new drives is 82.5, while used drives have a median of 69.47.
Which storage capacity offers the lowest median price?
500 GB drives have the lowest median price at 29.99.
How does the price of 2.5 inch drives compare to 3.5 inch drives?
2.5 in drives have a median of 41, whereas 3.5 in drives have a median of 122.5.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $19โ$363, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 9, 2026.