Price History for WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive 3.5" Internal 512MB SATA 7200 RPM 512E SE NP3 DC HC550 0F38462 (WUH721816ALE6L4)
This page shows the historical price changes available for WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive 3.5" Internal 512MB SATA 7200 RPM 512E SE NP3 DC HC550 0F38462 (WUH721816ALE6L4) from the retailer Newegg, helping shoppers understand how the price has changed over time and whether the current price is a good deal. This can help you identify common predictable discount patterns, such as seasonal sales or clearance events, and the best time to buy to avoid overpaying.
From Saturday, September 03, 2022 to Friday, April 03, 2026, this product’s price ranged from $378.99 to $599.45, with the lowest price occurring on Friday, December 23, 2022. If you’re deciding whether to buy now or wait, reviewing historical pricing can help you determine if the current price is above or below the typical range of $446.23 on average in this case.
Glass It monitored this product’s price for 1 customer so far who requested we send daily alerts when the price drops below their target price. If you're waiting for a better deal, you can also set a price alert to get notified when the price falls below your target. The chart below shows every recorded price change for WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive 3.5" Internal 512MB SATA 7200 RPM 512E SE NP3 DC HC550 0F38462 (WUH721816ALE6L4) over the last year.
Newegg price history
WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive 3.5" Internal 512MB SATA 7200 RPM 512E SE NP3 DC HC550 0F38462 (WUH721816ALE6L4)
| Data size: | 48 records available |
| Lowest price: | $378.99 |
| Highest price: | $599.45 |
| Average price: | $446.23 |
| Earliest price alert: | Sat, September 03, 2022 |
| Latest price alert: | Fri, April 03, 2026 |
| Price increases: | 16 |
| Price Drops: | 20 |
| Price increase alerts: | 20 |
| Price Drop Alerts: | 28 |
| Back In Stock Alerts: | 0 |
| Out of Stock Alerts: | 0 |
| Postal Code(s): | nearest store |
| Product Locale: | US |
| Product Currency: | US Dollar |
| Users Tracked Item: | 2 |
| Users Tracking Item: | 1 |
| Data is based on price change notification settings from Glass It. | |
Price Trend Analysis
The price of the WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive has shown a fluctuating trend over the observed period. The lowest price was recorded at $378.99 on December 23, 2022, while the highest price reached $599.45 in November 2025.
From September 2022 to October 2022, the price ranged between $379.00 and $470.99, indicating a slight upward movement followed by stabilization. In November 2022, the price increased to $470.99 before declining to $378.99 in December 2022, marking the lowest point in the observed period.
The price then gradually increased to $599.45 in January 2025, showing a significant rise compared to its lowest point. From March 2025 to April 2025, the price remained stable at $549.45. However, in February 2026, it dropped to $494.45, only to increase again to $598.90 by April 2026.
Throughout the period, there were 20 actual drops and 16 actual increases in price. The average price over this timeframe was $446.23.
Is Now a Good Time to Buy?
The current price of the WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive is $598.90, which is at its highest point in the observed price range. The minimum price found was $378.99 on December 23, 2022, and the maximum price was $599.45. Given that the current price is near the upper end of the observed range, it might not be the best time to purchase.
If you are looking for the best value, you might want to wait for a sale or a significant price drop. Alternatively, consider if there are any specific needs or critical applications that require this hard drive urgently, as waiting could extend the time until you can use it.
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