1TB external SSD prices: cheapest 1TB offers by price per TB
1TB external SSD: the cheapest new offer on amazon.com right now is Vansuny 1 TB for $118.99, which is $118.99 per TB. The median of the 21 new 1TB offers is $169.99 (as of Oct 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM UTC). The list below shows all 25 offers in this size with price, condition and price timestamp, sorted by price per TB.
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| Compare | Trend 30 days | Form factor | Technology | Condition | Product | Store | ||||||
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| $118.99 | $118.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $109.99 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Vansuny 1 TB | |||
| $121.99 | $121.99 | 1 TB | ▼ 2.4 % | $109.99 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Gigastone iPhone15 1,050MB/s Dual MacBook 1 TB | |||
| $126.00 | $126.00 | 1 TB | ▼ 10.0 % | $126.00 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew90d low | Mxzxsx Dual 1 TB90-day low | 90d lowView * | ||
| $137.74 | $137.74 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $137.74 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew90d low | Netac ZSlim 1 TB90-day low | 90d lowView * | ||
| $145.99 | $145.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $131.39 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | SSK 1 TB | |||
| $148.99 | $148.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $128.69 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | SSK 1 TB | |||
| $149.99 | $149.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $131.39 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | SSK 1 TB | |||
| $149.99 | $149.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $139.99 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Verbatim Pocket 1 TB | |||
| $149.99 | $149.99 | 1 TB | ▼ 2.0 % | $149.99 | n/a | External | SSD | UsedUsed90d low | Crucial X10 Pro 1 TB90-day low | 90d lowView * | ||
| $158.27 | $158.27 | 1 TB | ▼ 16.7 % | $132.62 | n/a | External | SSD | UsedUsed | Samsung T7 1 TB | |||
| $159.99 | $159.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $127.48 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Digiera Magnetic 1 TB | |||
| $159.99 | $159.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $159.99 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Buffalo 1 TB | |||
| $169.99 | $169.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $143.99 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | SSK 1 TB | |||
| $175.99 | $175.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $159.99 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | KingSpec Z5 1 TB | |||
| $179.98 | $179.98 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $179.98 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew90d low | Oscoo Magnetic 1 TB90-day low | 90d lowView * | ||
| $199.99 | $199.99 | 1 TB | ▲ 0.5 % | $189.99 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Crucial X10 Pro 1 TB | |||
| $213.39 | $213.39 | 1 TB | ▼ 0.4 % | $212.71 | n/a | External | SSD | UsedUsed | Lexar SL500 1 TB | |||
| $219.90 | $219.90 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $199.00 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Samsung T7 1 TB | |||
| $227.90 | $227.90 | 1 TB | ▼ 11.7 % | $197.35 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Crucial X10 1 TB | |||
| $237.52 | $237.52 | 1 TB | ▼ 0.6 % | $230.00 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Kingston XS2000 1 TB | |||
| $249.99 | $249.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $178.43 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Lexar Go 1 TB | |||
| $249.99 | $249.99 | 1 TB | 0.0 % | $218.90 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Lexar SL500 1 TB | |||
| $254.08 | $254.08 | 1 TB | ▲ 0.1 % | $217.04 | n/a | External | SSD | UsedUsed | Samsung T7 Shield 1 TB | |||
| $261.23 | $261.23 | 1 TB | ▼ 2.2 % | $259.99 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Samsung T7 Shield 1 TB | |||
| $299.99 | $299.99 | 1 TB | n/a | $259.99 | n/a | External | SSD | NewNew | Crucial X9 Pro 1 TB |
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How much does a 1TB external SSD cost?
A 1TB external SSD costs from $118.99 new on amazon.com. Half of the 21 new offers cost less than $169.99, the other half more. Per TB, that is from $118.99.
Price per TB is the total price divided by capacity, with 1 TB equal to 10^12 bytes. Shipping is not included. ratioDB checks prices regularly and shows on every offer when its price was last checked.
Which 1TB external SSD is cheapest per TB?
The cheapest per TB right now is Vansuny 1 TB at $118.99 per TB. The table shows the 5 cheapest new 1TB offers.
Cheapest new 1TB offers on amazon.com, as of Oct 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM UTC
| Model | Price | Price per TB |
|---|---|---|
| Vansuny 1 TB | $118.99 | $118.99 |
| Gigastone iPhone15 1,050MB/s Dual MacBook 1 TB | $121.99 | $121.99 |
| Mxzxsx Dual 1 TB | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Netac ZSlim 1 TB | $137.74 | $137.74 |
| SSK 1 TB | $145.99 | $145.99 |
Check warranty and condition when you compare. Every row in the list shows whether an offer is new, renewed or used.
Is 1TB cheaper per TB than other sizes?
Yes, 1TB is the cheapest size per TB right now: $118.99 per TB for the cheapest new offer.
Cheapest new offer per size, external SSDs on amazon.com, as of Oct 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM UTC
Bigger models are not automatically cheaper per TB. Compare price per TB before you settle on a size.
How fast is a 1TB external SSD?
That depends on the USB port. On 10 Gbps ports the theoretical limit is 1,250 MB/s. Fast models like the Samsung T9 reach up to 2,000 MB/s according to the manufacturer, but only on USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with 20 Gbps. Check which port your device has before you buy.
Which external models are worth it is covered in Best SSD.
How have 1TB external SSD prices developed?
The index for 1TB external SSD is at $147.49 per TB and has changed by +1.6% over 30 days. Its lowest value over the last 90 days is $131.39 per TB.
The index is the median of up to 10 cheapest new offers in this size per day. The percentages only compare offers that had a price on both days. The chart above shows the history day by day.
Is a renewed or used 1TB offer worth it?
There are 4 used offers from $149.99 per TB. New starts at $118.99 per TB. A used offer pays off mainly if it is clearly cheaper and comes with a warranty.
ratioDB never includes used or renewed offers in the index. What to watch for is covered in Refurbished hard drives.
1TB external SSD FAQ
How much does a 1TB external SSD cost right now?
New from $118.99 on amazon.com, which is $118.99 per TB (as of Oct 28, 2026 at 1:17 AM UTC). The median of the 21 new offers is $169.99.
How current are the prices?
ratioDB checks amazon.com prices regularly, usually several times a day. Every offer shows when its price was last checked. Amazon may have changed the price since.
Why does ratioDB show price per TB?
Price per TB makes different sizes and offers comparable. You see right away whether a 1TB offer is cheap or whether another size gets you more storage for the money.
Are used offers in the list?
Yes, the list shows new, renewed and used offers, every row labeled with its condition. The index and the values in the tables of this text use new offers only.