Amazon Prime Day SSD deals 2024: The last deals you can get

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The Prime Day SSD deals have come to a close - so if you see a deal you like, get it while you can.

You can still find the best portable SSDs, the best external hard drives, and the best external hard drives for Mac that we've reviewed. And we'll be back to deal-hunting once the best Black Friday SSD and hard drive deals and Cyber Monday SSD and hard drive deals start to drop.

Still looking to save now? Visit our round-up of Prime Day hard drive deals and see our Amazon Prime Day deals hub for the last sale items still available.

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Editor's Picks: Prime Day SSD deals

Kingston XS1000 2TB: was $140$100 at AmazonSave $40

Kingston XS1000 2TB: was $140 now $100 at Amazon
Save $40
This is our must-buy external SSD deal for Prime Day. With 2TB storage space, 5-year warranty, and a compact, portable design, when we reviewed this unit, we found performance was more than enough considering the cheap price.

WD_BLACK 4TB SN850X: was $700  $265 at AmazonSave $435

WD_BLACK 4TB SN850X: was $700 now $265 at Amazon
Save $435
This 4TB internal SSD without heatsink gets a major price-drop for Prime Day. Compatible with gaming consoles, too, this one delivers fast transfer speeds up to 7,300 MB/s. Both the 1TB and 2TB are also discounted, while the 4TB with heatsink model is currently $310 at Amazon.

Samsung T7 Shield 2TB: was $285  $179 at AmazonSave $106

Samsung T7 Shield 2TB: was $285 now $179 at Amazon
Save $106
This version of the T7 has the Shield suffix, which means that it’s got IP65 rating to guarantee protection from water and dust alongside protection for 9.8-foot drops – and for 4TB, it’s priced very competitively. If you regularly work outdoors and need fast, reliable storage, a drive like the Shield is the perfect upgrade.

SanDisk Extreme 1TB: was $200  $132 at AmazonSave $68

SanDisk Extreme 1TB: was $200 now $132 at Amazon
Save $68
'Extreme' here means that the drive can survive extreme conditions, like water and dust ingress, and it’s got a carabiner loop for easy attachment to outdoor gear – and 256-bit encryption. The external drive is also available in 500GB, 1TB, and 4TB capacities, and a range of colors.

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Amazon Prime Day SSD deals: External SSDs

Samsung T9 2TB external SSD: was $300$171 at AmazonSave $129

Samsung T9 2TB external SSD: was $300 now $171 at Amazon
Save $129 Samsung SSDs are always worth a look, and the T9 is no exception (see our Samsung T9 review, we gave it 4 stars out of 5). This 2TB portable SSD gets a significant discount for Prime Day. Aimed primarily at creators, it boasts read/write speeds of 2,000MB/s.

Orico 1TB external SSD: was $80$50 at AmazonSave $30 with coupon

Orico 1TB external SSD: was $80 now $50 at Amazon
Save $30 with coupon This affordable SSD from Orico doesn’t just boast 1TB storage space you can take with you on the go. It also includes a handy two-in-one USB-C cable that will connect you to most devices in a snap. Good for desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.

Crucial X9 4TB external SSD: was $257$210 at AmazonSave $47

Crucial X9 4TB external SSD: was $257 now $210 at Amazon
Save $47 A fair saving on this portable SSD from Crucial that works on computers, mobile devices, and games consoles. The plug-and-play device features a simple, compact design, with up to 1050MB/s read speeds

Adata SE880 1TB: was $90 $70 at AmazonSave $20

Adata SE880 1TB: was $90 now $70 at Amazon
Save $20
The Adata SE880 one of the cheapest and fastest USB drives you can get, hitting speeds of up to 2000MB/s - better than some of the SSDs from bigger brands we've tested. Rounding out this deal is the fact that the drive is rugged, IP68-rated, and includes a three-year warranty.

Samsung T5 Evo 8TB external SSD: was $780$428 at AmazonSave $352

Samsung T5 Evo 8TB external SSD: was $780 now $428 at Amazon
Save $352 Even with a big price-drop, this 8TB SSD from Samsung is still pretty expensive. But it’s built for transferring large files like games, video and high-resolution media files. Available in 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB versions.

Samsung T7 2TB: was $270 Now $150 at AmazonSave $120

Samsung T7 2TB: was $270 Now $150 at Amazon
Save $120
More storage from the ever-reliable Samsung, the T7 2TB isn't just fast - it's a well-designed portable SSD with a compact, aluminum body to survive on-the-go knocks.

Crucial X10 Pro 4TB external SSD: was $305 $272 at AmazonSave $33

Crucial X10 Pro 4TB external SSD: was $305 now $272 at Amazon
Save $33
A step up from the X9, Crucial X10 external SSD features 4TB storage space and speeds of up to 2100MBps, making it a good pick for content creators and anyone transferring or storing large files.

Seagate 2TB external SSD for Xbox: was $250$199 at AmazonSave $51

Seagate 2TB external SSD for Xbox: was $250 now $199 at Amazon
Save $51 This external SSD is designed to plug straight into your Xbox Series X|S, boosting storage to 2TB (and it’s available up to 8TB if you never want to worry about space until GTA 6 launches).

Amazon Prime Day SSD deals: Internal SSDs

WD_BLACK 1TB SN770 internal SSD: was $110$61 at AmazonSave $49

WD_BLACK 1TB SN770 internal SSD: was $110 now $61 at Amazon
Save $49 Western Digital seems to have plenty of SSD deals this Prime Day, like the SN770. Available in 1TB and 2TB versions, its focus is on speed for gaming, which WD reckons hits 5150MB/s.

Samsung 990 Pro 1TB with heatsink internal SSD: was $175$95 at AmazonSave $85

Samsung 990 Pro 1TB with heatsink internal SSD: was $175 now $95 at Amazon
Save $85 A good saving on this speedy SSD with heatsink from the always dependable Samsung. Samsung estimates read/write speeds up to 7450MB/s and 6900MB/s respectively, so great for gaming, content, and similar. Available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB versions.

Crucial P3 Plus 4TB internal SSD: was $360$200 at AmazonSave $160

Crucial P3 Plus 4TB internal SSD: was $360 now $200 at Amazon
Save $160 Looking for a lot of storage space on a budget? The Crucial P3 Plus offers 4TB PCIe Gen4 with speeds of up to 5000MB/s. A good all-rounder, then, that won’t break the bank this Prime Day.

WD_BLACK 4TB SN850P internal SSD for PS5: was $550$295 at AmazonSave $255

WD_BLACK 4TB SN850P internal SSD for PS5: was $550 now $295 at Amazon
Save $255 A massive discount on this 4TB SSD with heatsink for the PS5 - and officially licensed for the console. It offers speeds up to 7,300MB/s, and you can go all the way up to 8TB if you need extra space for games.

Orico J10 NVMe SSD 1TB with heatsink: was $59Now $48 at AmazonSave $11

Orico J10 NVMe SSD 1TB with heatsink: was $59 Now $48 at Amazon
Save $11
This Orico SSD is a nice budget option that comes with heatsink for improved cooling performance. This drive is compatible with laptops and desktop computers, and is available in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB versions.

Samsung 980 PRO 2TB SSD with Heatsink: was $230$140 at AmazonSave $90

Samsung 980 PRO 2TB SSD with Heatsink: was $230 now $140 at Amazon
Save $90
A 2TB SSD with heatsink for under $150 isn't to be missed, especially when it comes from Samsung. A top deal for anyone who needs fast transfer speeds, and it's even compatible with gaming consoles.


Amazon Prime Day SSD deals: what to expect

Amazon Prime Day Portable SSD deals: FAQs

Will I need an Amazon Prime subscription to get Prime Day portable SSD deals?

Short answer: yes, you will. But don’t worry if you think that means you’ll need to spend more. If you’ve not been a Prime customer for twelve months, you can sign up for a thirty-day free trial of Amazon Prime – perfect for claiming those Prime Day deals without spending any extra.

How do I become an Amazon Prime member?

You need to be an Amazon Prime member in order to get access to Prime Day deals, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 for a year.

However, new subscribers can take advantage of the 30-day Amazon Prime free trial to buy the deals. You can only use this if you've never been a member before, so it won't be available if you've used it already or if you've signed up for Amazon Prime in the past.

While on the free trial, you get all the other membership benefits including free shipping, access to Prime Video and much more. Do read our Amazon Prime review for full coverage of what you get as part of a membership. That can help you decide if you want to cancel Amazon Prime once your free trial has ended to avoid being charged the monthly fee.

Which portable SSDs will be discounted on Prime Day 2024?

Portable SSDs and hard drives tend to be at the more affordable end of the scale, which means huge competition between brands to win customers over – so when a sale like Prime Day comes around, that means big savings. Expect discounts on virtually every kind of portable SSD from every big brand, including Samsung, WD, Corsair, Kingston and PNY. Combine that with the ever-decreasing price of flash storage and it’s a good picture for buyers, who will likely find good discounts no matter what kind of portable SSD you need.

When is the second Amazon Prime Day?

Prime Day - known as Prime Big Deal Days - is now live, with loads of discounted products on the site. The deals will run until midnight on October 9.

When does Prime Day end?

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days ends on October 9 at midnight in your territory - which doesn't leave much time to bag some bargains.

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