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When it comes to portable SSD and hard drives, there are plenty ofPrime Day Dealsto be had, so there’s no better time than right now to free up space on your PC, Mac, or video game consoles and save a bundle in the process.

Today’s external hard drives are more than just back up storage. With USB Type-C connectivity, many offer speeds that rival some internal hard drives, giving you a seamless experience when loading up games, movies, or transferring large media files you might be working on in apps likeAdobePhotoshopor Adobe Premiere.

Even better, their portability means that moving data between devices is quick, easy, and more secure than using an internet connection, especially if you aren’t using thebest VPN serviceout there. So if you’re looking to save some money on an external hard drive for work or personal use, these are some of the best deals you can get right now.

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US Portable SSD And Hard Drive Deals

Samsung T5 Portable SSD 2TB:$249.99$189.99 at AmazonSamsung SSDs are among the very best you can buy so a good discount like this is not to be missed. With 2TB of storage, USB-C connectivity, great performance and a teeny tiny size, this is truly go-anywhere portable storage.

WD Black 4TB P50 Game Drive$749$549 at AmazonIf you’re anything like us, you have a ton of games that you want constant access to, but the paltry storage on the PS5 just can’t keep up. Luckily, with this 4TB WD Black external SSD, you can likely load your entire PS4 library without losing too much on loading times. And, it’s a whopping $200 less expensive for Amazon Prime Day.

Toshiba Canvio Advance 2TB Portable External Hard Drive$67$55 at AmazonSave $12 -Free up room on your PC, Mac, Xbox, or PlayStation with this 2TB external hard drive from Toshiba. Featuring automatic backup capability, password protection for Windows PCs, and USB data transfer and charging capability, get this stylish external drive for20% offright now.

Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSD$482$289 at AmazonSave $193 -Get on the go performance and huge capacity with this 4TB portable SSD from Micron. With up to 800MB/s transfer speeds, compatibility with PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, and more, and highly portable design,saving 41%just makes this deal all that much better.

Armor 4TB SSD External Drive:$169.99$109.99 at AmazonSave 35% -A perfect companion to your PS5, where you can easily manage your games and have them playable within moments. Because of its rugged design, its rain and dust resistant if you’re planning on taking it outside, alongside it being shock resistant if it gets dropped.

WD My Passport 1TB SSD External Drive:$199.99$129.99 at AmazonSave 35% -With write speeds of up to 1000MB/s, it’s a great external drive to help store even more of your PS5 library. It’s also got the added benefit of being shock and vibration resistant, so if you accidentally drop it, it’s resistant of up to 6.5ft.

UK Portable SSD And Hard Drive Deals

Crucial X8 portable SSD 2TB£219£162 at AmazonThis pocket-sized SSD packs a ton of storage but it’s the USB 3.2 connection that makes it a real winner. Not only can you store all your data, but getting it to and from your PC takes no time at all thanks to the up to 1050 MB/s transfer speed.

Crucial X8 portable SSD 1TB£121£85 at AmazonThe smaller capacity model of the X8 is also a steal on Prime Day if 2TB is a bit too much for you. Not only can you store all your important files, but you can get them on and off your PC in a flash thanks to a crazy fast transfer speed.

WD My Passport 2TB£52£27 at AmazonThe WD My Passport external hard drive can store all of your data in a package that’ll easily fit in your backpack when commuting. And with password protection, it’ll keep it safe too.

SanDisk Extreme Pro 2TB£428£269 at AmazonThe SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD is so cool because it offers some extremely fast external storage in a form factor you can use as a keychain. And, the Prime Day deal that cuts the 2TB version down to £269 doesn’t hurt.

WD Black P10 Game Drive 5TB£112£87 at AmazonIf you have a wide range of last-generation games that you want to archive so you can save your PS5 or Xbox Series X system storage for the new hotness, the WD Black P10 Game Drive is perfect. And you can get the 5TB version for just £96 on Prime Day.

WD My Passport 5TB£95£70 at AmazonIf you just need a ton of space to back up some files, and you don’t care about speed, the WD My Passport is the perfect choice. On Amazon Prime Day you can get 5TB of external storage for just £89, and the best part is that it can easily fit into your purse or your pocket.

More external hard drive deals

No matter where you live, you’ll find all the lowest prices forexternal hard drivesfrom around the web right here, with offers available in your region.

TechRadar is rounding up all the top deals over the Prime Day sales period, and we’ve put all thebest Prime Day dealsin an easy-to-navigate article to help you find the bargains you’re looking for.

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