The best SSD deals from Prime Day are still available: Save on Samsung, microSD cards for Switch 2 and more

Even though October Prime Day is over, you can still get some of our favorite deals on branded SSDs, portable SSDs, and microSD cards, including many storage solutions compatible with the Switch 2. If you’ve never thought about adding a solid-state drive (SSD) to your PC or gaming console, now is the time Good time to start – and if you already know the difference extra storage space can make, it’s still a good time to get your device ready. A solid-state drive (SSD) gives your hard drive more bandwidth to process huge chunks of data in parallel, getting everything done faster while keeping your device from running too hot. Some of the best products in the industry are still at discounted prices, so let’s get to them.

The best MicroSD card deals from Prime Day

• Samsung PRO Plus microSD memory card for $75 (35 percent off): The Samsung PRO Plus was a strong runner-up in our tests of the best microSD cards, with speeds bested only by a higher-end card from Samsung. This excellent deal should provide plenty of speed and space for most mundane tasks, from photography to gaming.

• SanDisk 1TB MicroSD Card for $120 (19 percent off): For those of you who can’t get your hands on a Switch 2 yet, SanDisk is offering almost the best price on the best storage card for the original Switch. With 1TB of capacity, you’ll need to download a surprising number of games to even come close to filling it. Plus, write speeds of 90MB/s mean games download quickly.

Best Prime Day SSD Deals

• Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-inch internal SSD for $69 (28 percent off): The BX500 is Crucial’s budget-conscious SSD option, but that doesn’t mean it’s disappointing. This internal solid-state drive reduces battery consumption and improves processing with read speeds of up to 540MB/s. It comes with a three-year warranty as well.

• Samsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB for $70 (33 percent off): This is an amazing deal on an internal SSD from a trusted brand. All of the capabilities of the Samsung 990 Evo Plus are currently on sale, but even the 1TB option can clearly boost your performance with maximum read speeds of 7,250MB/s. There’s no heatsink, but the nickel plating on the console reduces heat production and power usage.

• Samsung 990 PRO 2 TB for $151 (28 percent off): Samsung’s 990 Pro series represents a huge leap forward for the brand, cutting power costs by nearly half while boosting write speeds of at least 7,000MB/s and read speeds of at least 5,000MB/s. This version comes with 2TB of storage and its own built-in heatsink.

• Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB for $418 (27 percent off): The 9100 Pro series comes with speeds and capabilities that exceed even the 990 Pro. If you need to improve your speeds while training large AI models or simply playing massive games, this is about the most power commercially available at the moment.

• Samsung Fit Plus 256GB for $23 (30 percent off): The Samsung Fit Plus is not only the best small drive on the market right now, it’s also one of the best solid-state drives (SSDs), period. This deal gets you 256GB of storage and read speeds of up to 400MB/s at a very cheap price. They are also designed to resist water, extreme temperatures, magnets, and even radiation.

• Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 1TB Internal SSD for $95 (19 percent off): Samsung’s 870 Evo series consists of some of the best entry-level SSD storage available. Although it’s not as fast as the Samsung 990s above, it still offers read and write speeds of around 550MB/s, which is enough to make a visible difference when organizing your media library. It’s also more affordable.

• Kingston Fury Renegade G5 for $240 (27 percent off): For those who need the maximum amount of power available – especially on devices running with AI – the Kingston Fury Renegade is an affordable way to access 5G PCle power. With working speeds of over 14,000MB/s and backward compatibility, you’ll be well-prepared for the next generation of processing.

• WD_BLACK 2TB SN7100 for $130 (19 percent off): The SN7100 is a solid entry point for WD_BLACK’s extremely powerful 4th generation SSDs. It’s designed for gaming, with read speeds of up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,900. The 2TB version has the best discount, but 1TB is generally less expensive if you’re on a tight budget — and both can easily run an entire operating system in parallel.

• WD_BLACK 8TB SN850X for $544 (20 percent off): Honestly, we can’t think of many people who need an SSD with 8TB of storage — but if you’re one of those people, this is the deal of a lifetime. The SN850X is spacious and high-performance, including a heatsink and a digital dashboard you can use to monitor its performance. Smaller, cheaper versions are also marked.

The best portable SSD deals from Prime Day

• SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD for $150 (29 percent off): The SanDisk Extreme line of portable SSDs offers a great compromise in terms of price and performance. Read speeds of 1050MB/s are sufficient to transfer most files you encounter on a daily basis. Its exterior design holds up too, with a large carabiner, IP65 water and dust resistance and drop protection of up to three metres.

• Kingston SX1000 1TB High-Performance SSD for $89 (23 percent off): If you can’t swing the Crucial X9 or X10 right now, Kingston offers a much less expensive alternative. The SX1000 can handle PC backups and game storage with ease, and nearly matches the X9 in our speed tests. It’s also easy to carry, keeping a firm grip because it’s not officially rated for any drop height.

• Seagate 2TB Storage Expansion Card for $200 (44 percent off): Designed specifically to expand storage space on Xbox Series You’ll get exactly the same performance running your game from this card as you do from internal Xbox storage, making data management infinitely easier.

This article originally appeared on Engadget https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-ssd-deals-from-prime-day-are-still-avai lable-save-on-samsung-microsd-cards-for-switch-2-and-more-170039536.html?src=rss

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2025-10-09 16:04:00