Best SSD deals 2026 — save on storage from Samsung, SanDisk, and more

The Samsung T9, Samsung 9100 Pro, and SanDisk Extreme Pro SSDs in a three-way split during our review process
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While we can't stop the inevitable price hikes on components, we can help you save some money by tracking the best SSD deals for internal and external data storage.

My team and I are constantly price-checking the cost of drives - whether that's sales and discounts or just the cheapest SSDs compared to other retailers. And we update this page every week with savings we think you'll want to see based on our experience testing everything from internal drives to rugged portable models.

You'll find all the top SSD deals below, as well as quick links to see everything on offer from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Newegg.

Recent updates

August 11. I've updated the prices for the most accurate savings, removed deals no longer available, and added new ones.

Best SSD deals: This week's Editor's picks

Samsung 990 Pro SSD (2TB)
Save $250
Samsung 990 Pro SSD (2TB): was $639.99 now $389.99 at Amazon

One of the best internal SSDs around - it has plenty of storage and delivers on speed.

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (1TB)
Save $30
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (1TB): was $299.99 now $269.99 at Best Buy

One of my favorite rugged portable drives with an IP65 rating and a range of capacities available.

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Best SSD deals: Quick links

Best SSD deals: Internal solid-state drives

Crucial P310 SSD (1TB)
Crucial P310 SSD (1TB): $176 at Newegg

While not on sale at Newegg, it's cheaper here than either Amazon or Best Buy. Crucial's P310 NVMe SSD delivers blazing read speeds up to 7,100MB/s, ensuring faster boot times, game loading, and file transfers. Its compact, heatsink-free design suits desktops and laptops, offering reliable, high-capacity storage with efficient everyday performance.

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KingSpec F Series SSD (2TB)
Save $60
KingSpec F Series SSD (2TB): was $299.99 now $239.99 at Newegg

KingSpec's SSD offers up to 4,000/3,700 MB/s read/write speeds, 3D NAND flash, reliable thermal management, and solid performance for gaming, content creation, laptops, desktops, and PS5 upgrades.

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Samsung 990 Pro SSD (2TB)
Save $250
Samsung 990 Pro SSD (2TB): was $639.99 now $389.99 at Amazon

The Samsung 990 Pro is one of the best SSDs around, especially at an unbeatable price like this. In our review, we hailed it as "an absolutely stellar M.2 SSD for both professional users and gamers."

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Samsung 990 SSD (2TB)
Save $160
Samsung 990 SSD (2TB): was $529.99 now $369.99 at Amazon

Delivering up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,450 MB/s write speeds, the Samsung 990 combines 2TB of storage, hardware encryption, improved power efficiency, and SSD management software. A 1TB version is also discounted to $230.

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SanDisk WD_Black SN7100 (1TB)
Save $30
SanDisk WD_Black SN7100 (1TB): was $209 now $179 at Newegg

The WD_Black SN7100 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD offers up to 7,000MB/s / 6,700MB/s read/write speeds. Capacities range from 1TB to 4TB.

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Samsung 990 Evo Plus (2TB)
Save $222.50
Samsung 990 Evo Plus (2TB): was $579.99 now $357.49 at Amazon

One of our top SSDs is currently discounted, with the Samsung 990 Evo Plus dropping in price. It features read/write speeds of up to 7,250MB/s / 6,300MB/s respectively.

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Sandisk WD_Black SN8100 (4TB)
Save $40
Sandisk WD_Black SN8100 (4TB): was $699.99 now $659.99 at Amazon

A blazing-fast PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe SSD capable of hitting read speeds up to 14,900MB/s, making it an ideal pick for video editors, gamers, and AI applications.

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Best SSD deals: Portable & external drives

Samsung T7 Portable SSD (1TB)
Save $61
Samsung T7 Portable SSD (1TB): was $274.99 now $213.99 at Amazon

Store, transfer, and back up files quickly with this compact portable SSD, offering 1TB of storage, read speeds up to 1,050MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, and broad compatibility for work, study, gaming, and travel.

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Lexar ES3 (1TB)
Save $17
Lexar ES3 (1TB): was $169.99 now $152.99 at Amazon

This slim-line portable SSD is a good budget pick for saving on the go, particularly given the sleek design. Speeds over USB 3.2 gen 2 reach up to up to 1050MB/s, which is enough for most general data storage

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SanDisk Portable SSD (1TB)
Save 7%
SanDisk Portable SSD (1TB): was $169.09 now $157 at Amazon

A simple external SSD with USB-C from one of the best in the field. It's not ultra-fast, reaching speeds of up to 800MB/s, but it's more than suitable for general file storage of documents, game saves, and such.

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (1TB)
Save $30
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (1TB): was $299.99 now $269.99 at Best Buy

Supports read and write speeds up to 2000MB/s using USB 3.2 Gen2, with IP65 water and dust resistance and capacities reaching up to 4TB. Our review highlighted its excellent performance and durability.

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Samsung T9 Portable SSD (1TB)
Save $53.29
Samsung T9 Portable SSD (1TB): was $287.99 now $234.70 at Amazon

Transfer, edit, and back up files at speeds of up to 2,000MB/s with this rugged portable SSD. Our in-depth review of the Samsung T9 SSD notes its 1TB of storage, hardware encryption, advanced thermal management, and broad compatibility with PCs, Macs, cameras, consoles, and smartphones.

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SanDisk Extreme Pro (4TB)
Save $167
SanDisk Extreme Pro (4TB): was $846.99 now $679.99 at Best Buy

Offers read and write speeds up to 2000MB/s through USB-C connectivity, with password protection, AES 256-bit encryption, and capacities available up to 4TB. Our review of the SanDisk Extreme PRO notes its advanced encryption and superb performance.

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Steve Clark
B2B Editor - Creative & Hardware

Steve is B2B Editor for Creative & Hardware at TechRadar Pro, helping business professionals equip their workspace with the right tools. He tests and reviews the software, hardware, and office furniture that modern workspaces depend on, cutting through the hype to zero in on the real-world performance you won't find on a spec sheet. He is a relentless champion of the Oxford comma.

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