A 5TB portable HDD for $50! Newegg just dropped the best HDD deal ever for Black Friday -but you will need to hurry to get one

Newegg is taking preorders for a $50 WD 5TB My Passport for Mac (in blue) portable external hard disk drive, a whopping 68% off its $160 sticker price.

This fantastic Black Friday deal will only be available later today from 9am PT and will last as long as stock is available. You can only buy two, and hundreds of people have already loaded their baskets with this superb offer.

(I have also reached out to Newegg to find out how many they have).

I’ve never seen any hard drive selling for less than $10/TB and this is the first one to achieve this, albeit in very limited numbers. The fact that it is both portable and a 2.5-inch model only enhances its value as an exceptional deal.

The My Passport for Mac is designed for Mac and its Time Machine system. It integrates 256-bit hardware encryption password protection solution and features a 3-year warranty.

WD has included a suite of applications called WD Discovery which enables the end user to import social media cloud storage data as well as improving the performance and security of this portable HDD.

Today's best Western Digital 5TB portable HDD

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WD 5TB My Passport : was $159.99 now $49.99 at Newegg

WD’s 5TB My Passport combines spacious portable storage with strong security features, including password protection and ransomware-resistant backup software. Its compact build and USB 3.1/3.0 compatibility support fast transfers across modern devices.

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Despite being designed for Mac, you should be able to use it across Windows, Mac, and Chromebook devices. The 5TB capacity is large enough for backing up large photo and video collections, work archives, and even game libraries.

We reviewed the 6TB version of the drive a while back and said it performed well. We had a slight issue with the robustness of the USB 3.2 microB connector but I think it is a minor point. Overall we gave it a highly recommended award.

While you're here, check out our roundup of the best external hard drives, and also the fastest hard drives.

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Seagate One Touch 5TB Portable HDD provides ample space for backups, as well as USB 3.0 connectivity, hardware encryption, and broad device compatibility. Added perks include a brushed metal design, Mylio Photos and Dropbox trial offers, plus a warranty with data recovery services, making it good value for large, reliable storage.

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Seagate 5TB Expansion Portable Drive: $130 at Amazon

This portable Seagate drive has a compact 2.5-inch design which makes it easy to carry. USB 3.0 provides quick, plug-and-play transfers on both Mac and Windows systems. It's ideal for photos, videos, and backups, and includes basic warranty coverage and recovery services.

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LaCie Rugged 5TB Portable HDD: was $170 now $150 at Amazon

LaCie’s rugged HDD is built for demanding conditions, offering shock, dust, and rain resistance in its signature bright orange bumper design. Compatible with Mac and PC via USB 3.0/2.0, it’s ideal for creators and travelers who need dependable, on-the-go storage that's hard to mislay.

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