It’s a fact of computing life that you’ll never quite have enough storage. But good storage isn’t just about storing bits and bytes; it’s about accessing data as quickly as possible. This is where having a capable SSD really makes a difference. The prices of these drives have been on the rise of late, but there’s good news. Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner — kicking off June 23 — and CNET’s team of intrepid deal hunters is already on the case.
I’ve put together a list of the best Prime Day SSD deals that are already live, and the team and I will update it regularly so you don’t miss a thing. With a few days still to go before Prime Day really kicks off, there is plenty of time for more deals to come. Be sure to check back regularly if you don’t see the right SSD deal for you just yet.
Best Prime Day SSD Deals
Samsung 990 Pro SSD (2TB)
The go-to choice for professionals, this SSD sports a large 2TB capacity and manages incredible read/write speeds of up to 7,450MBps. It comes with preinstalled heatsinks to keep it cool.
WD_Black SN7100 NVMe SSD (1TB)
If 1TB is all you need, it’s hard to look past the WD_Black SN7100. With read and write speeds up to 7,250MBps and 6,900MBps, respectively, it’s no slouch and the perfect place to store files large and small.
Kingston Fury Renegate G5 NVMe SSD (2TB)
Designed specifically for gamers, Kingston built this SSD with read and write speeds up to 14,800MBps for ultrafast load times. The built-in heatsink also ensure you enjoy peak performance even when playing the most demanding games.
Samsung T7 Portable SSD (2TB)
Portable SSDs are a great way to take your data with you wherever you go, and the Samsung T7 is one of the very best. With read and write speeds of up to 1,050MBps and 1,000MBps respectively, it’s a great option if you work with media files on the road. The deal is only active on the black or blue color.
Seagate Xbox Storage Expansion Card (2TB)
Expand your Xbox’s storage by an extra 2TB with this handy little SSD. It plugs straight into the console via a dedicated port, and loading games from this SSD is just as fast as it is from the built-in storage.
Why are SSDs so expensive right now?
You might find that SSD deal prices are higher than they used to be. A global chip shortage continues to affect the price of computer components, especially RAM and storage. That means that prices have increased considerably in recent months. The deals available during Prime Day may simply bring them back down to, or at least closer to, their preshortage prices. Memory and chip suppliers don’t expect the shortages to improve any time soon, so these deals may represent the best prices we see for a while.
When is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day begins on June 23 and runs through June 26. That’s a month earlier than the usual July Prime Day, which means you can save on a range of deals a few weeks earlier. In fact, some early Amazon Prime Day deals can be found in the weeks running up to the big day, and retailers like Walmart and Best Buy are already gearing up with deals of their own to match Amazon’s sales event.
Should you wait for Prime Day before buying anything?
You don’t have to wait until Prime Day to find a deal. There are already some big savings to be found across the Amazon store. But if you don’t see the deal that’s right for you just yet, it’s definitely worth waiting a few days to see what Prime Day brings. The biggest deals are likely to be on TVs, laptops, e-bikes and vacuums (especially robo vacs), as well as power stations and grills for the outdoors. We recommend waiting for a deal if you’re shopping in those categories today.
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