Patriot vs Seagate SSDs & NVMe Drives

Side-by-side price per gigabyte comparison across 43 products.

As of July 2026, Patriot averages $0.1710/GB across 9 products while Seagate averages $0.3104/GB across 34 products on BuyPerUnit. Patriot offers 45% better value per gigabyte for ssds & nvme drives.

Patriot

Better Value

Avg $/GB$0.1710

Best $/GB$0.1350

Price Range$0.1350 – $0.2000

Products9

Cheapest Product

Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD

1TB · $134.99 · newegg

Seagate

Avg $/GB$0.3104

Best $/GB$0.1360

Price Range$0.1360 – $0.6229

Products34

Cheapest Product

Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition 1TB USB-C Portable SSD STMU1000402

1TB · $135.99 · newegg

Top Products Compared

Rank	Brand	Product	Capacity	$/GB	Price	Retailer
1	Patriot	Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD	1TB	$0.1350	$134.99	newegg
1	Seagate	Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition 1TB USB-C Portable SSD STMU1000402	1TB	$0.1360	$135.99	newegg
2	Patriot	Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 2TB SSD, Solid State Drive - VP4300L2TBM28H Up to 7,400MB/s	2TB	$0.1450	$289.99	newegg
2	Seagate	Seagate BarraCuda 520 M.2 2280 2TB PCIe G4 x4, NVMe 1.4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)	2TB	$0.1401	$280.24	newegg
3	Patriot	Patriot P400 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 1TB SSD, Solid State Drive - P400LP1KGM28H Up to 3,500MB/s	1TB	$0.1500	$149.99	newegg
3	Seagate	Seagate BarraCuda Q5 M.2 2280 2TB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 3D QLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) ZP2000CV3A001	2TB	$0.1795	$359.00	newegg
4	Patriot	Patriot Transporter 1TB Type-C External Portable SSD - Solid State Drive - PTP1TBPEC	1TB	$0.1660	$165.99	newegg
4	Seagate	Seagate BarraCuda Q5 M.2 2280 1TB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 3D QLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) ZP1000CV3A001	1TB	$0.1850	$184.99	newegg
5	Patriot	Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen 4 x4 4TB SSD, Solid State Drive - VP4300L4TBM28H Up to 7,400MB/s	4TB	$0.1742	$696.99	newegg
5	Seagate	Seagate BarraCuda 520 M.2 2280 1TB PCIe G4 x4, NVMe 1.4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)	1TB	$0.1990	$199.00	newegg

Which Should You Buy?

Based on current pricing data, Patriot offers better overall value for ssds & nvme drives at an average of $0.1710/GB compared to Seagate's $0.3104/GB — that's roughly 45% less per gigabyte.

Patriot's best deal is the Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD (1TB) at $0.1350/GB, while Seagate's cheapest option is the Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition 1TB USB-C Portable SSD STMU1000402 (1TB) at $0.1360/GB.

However, price per GB isn't everything — consider factors like warranty, performance specs, and your specific capacity needs. Check individual product pages for detailed specifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patriot or Seagate cheaper per GB for ssds & nvme drives?

As of July 2026, Patriot averages $0.1710/GB compared to Seagate at $0.3104/GB. Patriot is approximately 45% cheaper per gigabyte on average.

How many Patriot and Seagate ssds & nvme drives does BuyPerUnit track?

BuyPerUnit currently tracks 9 Patriot products and 34 Seagate products in the ssds & nvme drives category, all ranked by price per gigabyte.

What is the cheapest Patriot ssds & nvme drive per GB?

The cheapest Patriot option is the Patriot 1TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 External SSD at $0.1350/GB ($134.99 for 1TB).

What is the cheapest Seagate ssds & nvme drive per GB?

The cheapest Seagate option is the Seagate Genshin Impact Limited Edition 1TB USB-C Portable SSD STMU1000402 at $0.1360/GB ($135.99 for 1TB).

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