This external hard drive is less than £0.02 per GB – but hurry, ends midnight!

Looking for a cheap way to store your files? Look no further

WD Elements 16TB HDD
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If there's one thing we all need more of in the modern day, it's storage space. As technology gets more advanced, file sizes get larger and the free space on your phone or laptop starts to fill up fast.

I've been feeling that pinch, too. That's why I took this Prime Day as a chance to purchase a couple of external SSDs. The plan is simple – add all of my files to them to create a backup and let my laptop run freely again.

WD Elements 16TB HDD: was £406.99, now £249.99 at Amazon

WD Elements 16TB HDD: was £406.99, now £249.99 at Amazon
A whopping 16TB of storage space should make this a purchase which can stick with you for life! That's more than most people would ever need, but at this price it would be rude not to!

It can be quite hard to imagine just how big 16TB is, so let's put it into perspective. If, like me, you own a MacBook or other laptop with 500GB of storage, you could fit the entire computer's data into this 32 times over.

Perhaps you're a photo lover? If we say the average JPG is about 5MB, you could store a rather respectable 3.2 million images before hitting the limit. Even the most snap-happy can't argue with that.

But sure, what if you like to download movies? Let's say a HD flick averages about 3GB – that figure comes based on a very cursory Google search, but it works as an indicator – you'll pack in 5,333 movies before you top out.

The point is, even if you're a serial file hoarder, there's more than enough space on this device to keep you content. And at this price, I imagine you'll be doubly happy.

Sam Cross
Senior Staff Writer

Sam Cross is an award-winning journalist, with nine years of experience in the media industry. His work can be found in publications as diverse as Oracle Time, Metro and Last Word on Sports.

Here at T3, Sam is best known as the brand’s go-to guy for all things luxurious – from exquisite watches to fine fragrances; the latest performance vehicles to intricate audio equipment, and more.

He’s often found travelling around the world to test new launches, complete with high-end backpacks and suitcases in tow. And when he’s not adding to his air miles, Sam can be found in front of a video camera, bringing his distinctive brand of storytelling to T3’s social media channels.

Sam also loves all things analogue including listening to music on vinyl or cassette, and photography on vintage film cameras.