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 My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive (Black) — 1 min ago

Western Digital

Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive (Black)
by Western Digital
488 days in the top 100
Platform:   Windows
4.0 out of 5 stars(931)

Buy new: $229.99 Click to see price
63 used & new from $114.99

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#2: Seagate Expansion 3 TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive STAY3000102 — 1 min ago

Seagate Expansion

Seagate Expansion 3 TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive STAY3000102
by Seagate
170 days in the top 100
3.1 out of 5 stars(179)

Buy new: $194.99 $149.99
14 used & new from $149.99

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#3: Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1000101 — 1 min ago

Seagate FreeAgent

Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex 1 TB USB 3.0 Ultra-Portable External Hard Drive in Black STAA1000101
by Seagate
Ranking has gone up in the past 24 hours 428 days in the top 100
3.7 out of 5 stars(284)

Buy new: $169.99 $109.99
59 used & new from $104.90

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

Western Digital

Western Digital WD Elements 2 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive
by Western Digital
Ranking has gone down in the past 24 hours 707 days in the top 100
4.1 out of 5 stars(2406)

Buy new: $179.99 Click to see price
43 used & new from $121.46

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#5: 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
Ranking has gone up in the past 24 hours 725 days in the top 100
4.1 out of 5 stars(2406)

Buy new: $129.99 Click to see price
36 used & new from $86.99

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#6: Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 3.0/2.0 Ultra Portable External Hard Drive (Metallic Blue) — 1 min ago

Western Digital

Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 3.0/2.0 Ultra Portable External Hard Drive (Metallic Blue)
by Western Digital
Ranking has gone down in the past 24 hours 356 days in the top 100
4.0 out of 5 stars(931)

Buy new: $229.99 $129.99
20 used & new from $113.09

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#7: Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 3.0/2.0 Ultra Portable External Hard Drive (Silver) — 1 min ago

Western Digital

Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 3.0/2.0 Ultra Portable External Hard Drive (Silver)
by Western Digital
Ranking has gone up in the past 24 hours 472 days in the top 100
Platform:   Windows
4.0 out of 5 stars(931)

Buy new: $229.99 Click to see price
36 used & new from $114.99

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#8: Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 3.0/2.0 Ultra Portable External Hard Drive (Metallic Red) — 1 min ago

Western Digital

Western Digital My Passport Essential SE 1 TB USB 3.0/2.0 Ultra Portable External Hard Drive (Metallic Red)
by Western Digital
Ranking has gone down in the past 24 hours 342 days in the top 100
4.0 out of 5 stars(931)

Buy new: $229.99 $129.99
12 used & new from $126.95

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#9: Seagate Expansion 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST905004EXA101-RK — 1 min ago

Seagate Expansion

Seagate Expansion 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive ST905004EXA101-RK
by Seagate
Ranking has gone up in the past 24 hours 874 days in the top 100
Platform:   Windows
4.0 out of 5 stars(753)

Buy new: $84.99
9 used & new from $79.49

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#10: Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB 3.0/2.0 Portable External Hard Drive (Midnight Black) — 1 min ago

Western Digital

Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB 3.0/2.0 Portable External Hard Drive (Midnight Black)
by Western Digital
Ranking has gone up in the past 24 hours 482 days in the top 100
4.0 out of 5 stars(211)

Buy new: $129.99 $99.99
75 used & new from $77.99

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