Price History for WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive 3.5" Internal 512MB SATA 7200 RPM 512E SE NP3 DC HC550 0F38462 (WUH721816ALE6L4)

Name: WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive 3.5" Internal 512MB SATA 7200 RPM 512E SE NP3 DC HC550 0F38462 (WUH721816ALE6L4) Price History
Published: Sun, July 12, 2026
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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 Saturday, July 11, 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 $457.96 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.

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WD Ultrastar DC HC550 16TB Hard Drive 3.5" Internal 512MB SATA 7200 RPM 512E SE NP3 DC HC550 0F38462 (WUH721816ALE6L4)

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Price History Tracking Summary

Data size:	52 records available
Lowest price:	$378.99
Highest price:	$599.45
Average price:	$457.96
Earliest price alert:	Sat, September 03, 2022
Latest price alert:	Sat, July 11, 2026
Price increases:	17
Price Drops:	21
Price increase alerts:	21
Price Drop Alerts:	31
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 significant fluctuations over the observed period, ranging from a minimum of $378.99 to a maximum of $599.45. The average price during this period was $457.96.

From September 2022 to May 2023, the prices were relatively stable, with most transactions between $378.99 and $470.99. A notable increase occurred in October 2022, where the price rose to $470.99. This was followed by a series of price drops, reaching a low of $378.99 on December 23, 2022.

Starting in March 2023, the prices began to gradually increase again, peaking at $599.45 on January 11, 2025. Since then, the price has fluctuated but remained within a range of $449.45 to $599.45. The last recorded price as of July 11, 2026, was $599.00.

There were 21 actual price drops and 17 actual increases over the observed period, indicating an overall upward trend with some volatility. The minimum price was last recorded on December 23, 2022, while the maximum price was last seen on July 11, 2026.

Is Now a Good Time to Buy?

Based on the historical price data provided, the current average price of $457.96 is significantly lower than the peak price of $599.45. The lowest price found was $378.99, which occurred on December 23, 2022. The latest recorded price is $599.00 from July 11, 2026.

The most recent drop in price was observed on December 23, 2022, indicating that there might be a good opportunity to purchase at this point. However, the prices have fluctuated and have been increasing recently, reaching the current high of $599.00 as of July 11, 2026.

Given that the prices have been rising and considering the current high price of $599.00, it might not be the best time to buy if you are looking to save money. Prices may continue to rise, or they could potentially fall again in the future, but they have been trending upwards.

If you believe the price might go down further, now could be a good time to consider purchasing. Otherwise, waiting for a potential price drop might be a better strategy.