External storage

External storage drives in Australia: prices and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

In Australia in November 2026, a 1 TB portable hard drive costs about A$165–A$200, a portable SSD about A$250–A$400 and a USB flash drive between A$15 and A$50, according to sellers' websites. For current prices for your exact capacity and brand, describe what you need in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Warranty and what to check

Warranty terms matter more than the last few dollars. Toshiba's Australian warranty statement for its external hard disk drives lists three years from the date of purchase, and it asks for proof of purchase before a claim. WD publishes a separate warranty policy for Australia and New Zealand, so the terms can differ from brand to brand. The consumer regulator, the ACCC, says a warranty against defects must be written in language that is easy to read, which is a useful test when you compare two listings.

Summer and the holiday season

Summer in Australia runs from December to February, and holiday photos and video are a common reason to buy a backup drive. Demand for backup drives tends to rise in late November and December, so if you need a drive before the holidays, it is worth asking sellers now rather than in mid-December.

Delivery and how it is bought here

Most listings give capacity in TB or GB, speed in MB/s and the connection type, such as USB 3.0 or USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C in some listings). Prices are quoted per item in Australian dollars. Sellers can deliver to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, so name your city in the request to get delivery terms for it.

What to write in your request

Say whether you want a hard drive or an SSD, the capacity you need in TB, and the connection your computer or TV uses. Add whether the drive should be new or used, how long the warranty should be, the city for delivery and your budget. If you need several drives, give the quantity. A short description is enough, and a photo of the ports on your computer helps sellers pick the right cable.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. You describe what you need in your own words in a chat, and the AI asks for anything missing, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia and shows you the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, including price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. You can also send your request link to local sellers you already know. Related items are listed in memory cards and flash drives, or you can start from the request field.