It’s never too soon to start backing up the important data on your computer. Hard drives fail when you least expect it, and usually when you need your data the most. The easiest way to backup your data is to have an external hard drive to which your data is copied at regular intervals. In most instances, you can make your first backup within minutes of plugging in the new drive. Below are some of the top selling external hard drives.

#1: Western Digital WD Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN — 1 min ago

Western Digital

Western Digital WD Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0010HBK-NESN
by Western Digital
218 days in the top 100
4.4 out of 5 stars (445)

Buy new: $129.99 $78.35
26 used & new from $59.00

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#2: Western Digital WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0020HBK-NESN — 1 min ago

Western Digital

Western Digital WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0020HBK-NESN
by Western Digital
200 days in the top 100
4.4 out of 5 stars (445)

Buy new: $152.99 $124.99
28 used & new from $112.00

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#3: Western Digital WD Elements 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0015HBK-NESN — 1 min ago

Western Digital

Western Digital WD Elements 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive WDBAAU0015HBK-NESN
by Western Digital
218 days in the top 100
4.4 out of 5 stars (445)

Buy new: $125.99 $89.99
27 used & new from $84.99

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#4: Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White) — 1 min ago

Toshiba 320

Toshiba 320 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive HDDR320E04XW (Vivid White)
by Toshiba
411 days in the top 100
4.0 out of 5 stars (507)

Buy new: $69.99 $59.99
17 used & new from $54.00

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#5: Toshiba Canvio Plus 1.0 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive E05A100PBU2XK (Raven Black) — 1 min ago

Toshiba Canvio

Toshiba Canvio Plus 1.0 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive E05A100PBU2XK (Raven Black)
by Toshiba
72 days in the top 100
4.2 out of 5 stars (118)

Buy new: $143.99 $121.35
13 used & new from $113.41

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#6: Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive WDBABM0010BBK-NESN (Midnight Black) — 1 min ago

Western Digital

Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive WDBABM0010BBK-NESN (Midnight Black)
by Western Digital
Ranking has gone up in the past 24 hours 353 days in the top 100
Platform:   Windows
2.7 out of 5 stars (203)

Buy new: $144.99 $119.99
32 used & new from $103.99

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#7: Toshiba Canvio Plus 750 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive E05A075PBU2XK (Raven Black) — 1 min ago

Toshiba Canvio

Toshiba Canvio Plus 750 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive E05A075PBU2XK (Raven Black)
by Toshiba
Ranking has gone down in the past 24 hours 72 days in the top 100
4.2 out of 5 stars (118)

Buy new: $108.99 $79.99
26 used & new from $79.99

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#8: Seagate Expansion 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST902504EXA101-RK — 1 min ago

Seagate Expansion

Seagate Expansion 250 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST902504EXA101-RK
by Seagate
287 days in the top 100
4.3 out of 5 stars (139)

Buy new: $65.99 $49.82
29 used & new from $49.82

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#9: Western Digital WD Elements 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive WDBAAR5000ABK-NESN — 1 min ago

Western Digital

Western Digital WD Elements 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive WDBAAR5000ABK-NESN
by Western Digital
218 days in the top 100
4.5 out of 5 stars (109)

Buy new: $82.99 $69.99
34 used & new from $62.97

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#10: Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST905003FAA2E1-RK (Black) — 1 min ago

Seagate FreeAgent

Seagate FreeAgent Go 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST905003FAA2E1-RK (Black)
by Seagate
586 days in the top 100
Platform:   Windows
4.2 out of 5 stars (762)

Buy new: $103.99 $79.99
30 used & new from $60.00

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