Cyber Monday SSD and hard drive deals 2023

Cyber Monday is over for 2-23 - but if you're quick, you can still find a handful of the best Cyber Monday SSD and hard drive deals still out there.

Storage is a concern for everyone - not just enterprise users. Games are getting bigger, 4K video files aren’t exactly small and we’re all storing more personal and work data on our PCs.

New SSDs and HDDs come out all the time with ever-improving, all-important specs like read/write speeds, so it can be hard knowing which one to buy. If you're a gamer, you'll want a speedy SSD that delivers rapid loading times. Creatives need high-capacity hard drives. Commuters want light, robust external devices for life on the road. It's important to get all of this right. 

Our team of expert reviewers have tested out all the best SSDs, the best HDDs, and best external hard drives - so we'll spotlight the top brands and biggest bargains. Bookmark this page for unmissable price-drops across the super-shopping event. And for more major savings, head to our hub for the best early Cyber Monday deals

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Best Cyber Monday SSD and hard drive deals

Samsung 980 1TB SSD: Now $69.88 at Amazon

Samsung 980 1TB SSD: Now $69.88 at Amazon
Though not the cheapest the 980 has been this Black Friday, this 1TB SSD from Samsung has read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 3,000 MB/s, and comes with a five year warranty. The speedy component is available in 500GB and 1TB versions too.

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Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 1TB: Now $90 at Amazon
This is a solidly low price for the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 1TB model with the heatsink included. All told, it's excellent value for money given the capabilities of this drive, from a reputable, albeit unsung manufacturer.

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Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 2TB: Now $130 at Amazon
This is a great price for the 2TB configuration of the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus SSD. While you'll need the Sabrent PS5 heatsink to use this with that console, it's still an excellent deal under the $150 mark.

WD_BLACK 4TB SN850X NVMe SSD: Now $229.99 at Amazon

WD_BLACK 4TB SN850X NVMe SSD: Now $229.99 at Amazon
The distinctive WD Black NVMe SSD series is marketed towards gamers but remains great fit for creatives. It doesn't quite reach the performance heights of its more illustrious rivals, but we'd be silly not to give this 4TB model a thumbs up.

Leven JS600 1TB SSD: Now $40 at Amazon

Leven JS600 1TB SSD: Now $40 at Amazon
This 1TB SSD from popular entry level brand Leven is one of the cheapest on the market right now. The JS600 solid state drive that's worth your consideration. Grab it while you can.

Seagate Portable 5TB hard drive: Now $111.15 from Amazon

Seagate Portable 5TB hard drive: Now $111.15 from Amazon
TechRadar's favourite external hard drive is now even cheaper. 

This is a brilliant price to pay for a vast amount of space, and Seagate's unit also offers free data recovery, extra software subscriptions and a slim, relatively robust chassis.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB: Now $120 at Amazon

Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB: Now $120 at Amazon
Samsung’s EVO range of NVMe solid state drives offer some of the fastest speeds on the market, and the 970 Plus is no slouch. This price drop on the largest 2TB model (that isn't billed as a deal, but we still rate it) makes it a truly unmissable deal for PC enthusiasts.

Crucial P2 2TB 2TB SSD $100Now $88 from Amazon

Crucial P2 2TB 2TB SSD was $100 Now $88 from Amazon
Crucial's P2 range is fast, affordable and reliable. While it won't compete with the big guns, its five-year warranty combined with its great value for money make it a great purchase for anyone looking to increase internal storage on a budget

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD: $60 Now $50 at AmazonSave $10

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD: was $60 Now $50 at Amazon
Save $10 Samsung’s 870 EVO SSD is still one of the best solid state drives on the market when it comes to sheer value for money, and you can snap up its 1TB model at an even more reasonable price.

SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD: $300 Now $199 at Amazon
Save $100

SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD: was $300 Now $199 at Amazon
Save $100
If you’re looking for a rugged, portable SSD with plenty of storage and fast write speeds, look no further than the SanDisk 4TB Extreme. This deal is even better than the one on the same product in the lead up to Black Friday, so it's definitely worth a second look.

WD 2TB My Passport SSD: $380 Now $109 at Amazon
Save $270

WD 2TB My Passport SSD: was $380 Now $109 at Amazon
Save $270 As one of the most recognizable portable SSDs on the market, the WD My Passport is known for its blistering speeds and solid security. Though this isn't the best price we've seen compared to last week, we're still vouching for it. 

WD 22TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive: $549 $359.99 at AmazonSave $210

WD 22TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive: was $549 $359.99 at Amazon
Save $210 Western Digital’s enormous 20TB external hard drive offers plug and play simplicity, a sleek, desktop-friendly design, and support for either PC or Mac. 

WD have being fielding discounts across the entire Elements range over the course of Black Friday week and Cyber Weekend, but this is perhaps the steepest we've seen. As an excellent alternative to a dedicated NAS, we can't recommend this enough.

SanDisk SSD PLUS Solid State Drive, 1TB: $119 $59.99 at Office Depot
Save $60

SanDisk SSD PLUS Solid State Drive, 1TB: $119 $59.99 at Office Depot
Save $60 SanDisk’s 1TB SSD PLUS has been reduced for Cyber Monday by just over half. In terms of terabytes to dollars, this is one of the best value deals of the season so far. With read speeds of 535 MB/s, it’s not the fastest SSD around, but the discount is hard to argue with.

WD Blue 500GB SA510 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive SSD: $75Now $40 at Newegg

WD Blue 500GB SA510 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive SSD: was $75 Now $40 at Newegg
For those not looking to spend too much on storage, there’s a great deal on Western Digital’s Blue range of SSDs. You can currently get around$35 off on the 500GB model, which is not bad at all.

UnionSine 500GB 2.5" Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive: $40Now $27.68 at Amazon

UnionSine 500GB 2.5" Ultra Slim Portable External Hard Drive: was $40 Now $27.68 at Amazon
UnionSine's 500GB external hard drive comes with a USB 3.0 cable to support fast transfer speeds. The hardware is also available in blue, grey, and pink, and also comes in sizes ranging from 160GB to 1TB.

Best Cyber Monday SSD and hard drive deals in the UK

Samsung T7 Shield 2TB  - £196.99£98.99 at Argos
Save £98 -

Samsung T7 Shield 2TB  - £196.99 £98.99 at Argos
Save £98 - The Samsung T7 is our favorite portable SSD, and has seen an even steeper price drop over Cyber Weekend. 

The Shield version upgrades the chassis to survive the elements. The drive itself IP65 rated to withstand water and dust and can handle 3m drops. 

The internal 2TB SSD is also fast enough to tackle tough workloads. 

While it doesn't have the security features of the original T7, but the T7 Shield is an excellent ruggedized alternative. 

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD: £111.79 £69.99 at AmazonSave £40

Samsung 870 EVO 1TB SSD: £111.79 £69.99 at Amazon
Save £40 Cyber Monday brings a great deal on Samsung’s 870 EVO 1TB SSD. Known for its reliability, Samsung’s market-leading solid state drive is a must have for PC builders, and with a sale price of £70, there’s never been a better time to snap one up.

Patriot P210 2TB SATA SSD - £199.99 £90.47 at Ebay
Save 30%

Patriot P210 2TB SATA SSD - £199.99 £90.47 at Ebay
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- You'll be hard pressed to find better value for money. The P210 won't break speed records but at less than £100, it is the perfect component to give an old desktop computer a new lease of life without breaking the bank.

Act fast if you want one - they're selling like hotcakes.

SanDisk 2TB portable SSD- £102.93 £92.99 at Amazon
Save 10%

SanDisk 2TB portable SSD- £102.93 £92.99 at Amazon
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- While not the best deal we've seen on this product so far in the last week, with 3-year warranty and a nifty rubber hook loop, it's easy to forget that this 2TB Sandisk drive is already one of the cheapest portable SSD around.

Crucial X8 2TB portable SSD- £211.99 £98.99 at Amazon
Save 53%

Crucial X8 2TB portable SSD- £211.99 £98.99 at Amazon
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- If you need something a bit faster but with a large capacity, then the X8 will most definitely fit the bill. It has a rugged shockproof design with a read speed of up to 1GBps and come with a 3-year warranty.

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Mike has worked as a technology journalist for more than a decade and has written for most of the UK’s big technology titles alongside numerous global outlets. He loves PCs, laptops and any new hardware, and covers everything from the latest business trends to high-end gaming gear.

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