SSDs & NVMe Drives

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As of , the cheapest ssds & nvme drives on BuyPerUnit costs $0.0658/GB — a Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 2.5' 1TB SATA III 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) T253TZ001T0C101 available at Newegg for $65.84. BuyPerUnit tracks 1275 ssds & nvme drives products across Amazon, Best Buy, and Newegg, updated twice daily. The median price is $0.2250/GB. Methodology: price ÷ capacity.
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1

PNY - CS900 2TB Internal SSD SATA

PNYBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(172)
550 / 530MB/s
48% below this page’s avg

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$259.99

$/GB

$0.130

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SANDISK - 2TB Portable SSD speeds up to 1000 MB/s, up to 2-meter drop protection - Black

SanDiskBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
1,000 / 1,000MB/s
42% below this page’s avg

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$289.99

$/GB

$0.145

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PNY - CS900 1TB Internal SSD SATA

PNYBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(872)
535 / 515MB/s
90d low

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$149.99

$/GB

$0.150

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SANDISK - 1TB Portable SSD speeds up to 1000 MB/s, up to 2-meter drop protection - Black

SanDiskBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
1,000 / 1,000MB/s
36% below this page’s avg

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$159.99

$/GB

$0.160

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5

SANDISK - 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C Portable SSD - Gray

SanDiskBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(98)
800MB/s
36% below this page’s avg

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$319.99

$/GB

$0.160

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SANDISK - 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C Portable SSD - Gray

SanDiskBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.5(32)
800MB/s
34% below this page’s avg

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$164.99

$/GB

$0.165

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SANDISK - 2TB Creator Phone SSD External USB Type C Drive with Magsafe Compatibility for iPhone 15/16 - Blue

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.7(15)
1,000 / 950MB/s
34% below this page’s avg

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$329.99

$/GB

$0.165

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8

SANDISK - Optimus 5100 2TB Internal SSD NVMe

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe30% below this page’s avg

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$349.99

$/GB

$0.175

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9

Lexar 4TB NM790 SSD PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive, Up to 7400/6500 MB/s Read/Write, Compatible with PS5, for Gamers and Creators, Black (LNM790X004T-RNNNU)

LexarBest Buy5yrNVMe
5.0(2)
7,400 / 6,500MB/s
30% below this page’s avg

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$699.99

$/GB

$0.175

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10

Samsung - Internal SSD 990 1TB, Read/Write Speeds Up to 7,250/6,450 MB/s (MZ V9V2T0B/AM)

SamsungBest Buy3yrNVMe
5.0(1)
7,250 / 6,450MB/s
26% below this page’s avg

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$369.99

$/GB

$0.185

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11

Samsung - Internal SSD 990 1TB, Read/Write Speeds Up to 7,250/6,450 MB/s (MZ V9V1T0B/AM)

SamsungBest Buy3yrNVMe
4.8(16)
7,150 / 6,450MB/s
90d low

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$189.99

$/GB

$0.190

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12

PNY - CS900 500GB Internal SSD SATA

PNYBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(1,455)
550 / 500MB/s
90d low

Capacity

500 GB

Price

$99.99

$/GB

$0.200

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13

SANDISK - 500GB Portable SSD speeds up to 1000 MB/s, up to 2-meter drop protection - Black

SanDiskBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
1,000 / 1,000MB/s
20% below this page’s avg

Capacity

500 GB

Price

$99.99

$/GB

$0.200

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14

SanDisk - Optimus GX 7100 1TB Internal SSD NVMe

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe
4.9(44)
90d low

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$199.99

$/GB

$0.200

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15

Sandisk Optimus 5100 1TB NVMe SSD, PCIe 4.0, M.2 2280 | Up to 7,100MB/s Read Speeds, Up to 6,700MB/s Write Speeds, Internal Solid State Drive - SDSP51100TAN

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe20% below this page’s avg

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$199.99

$/GB

$0.200

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16

Lexar 1TB NM790 Internal NVMe SSD, 7400/6500 MB/s, M.2 2280, PCIe Gen 4x4 | Compatible w/ PS5, Gamers & Content Creators, PC & Laptops, SLC Cache, Single-Sided Design, LNM790X001T-RNNNU

LexarBest Buy5yrNVMe
5.0(1)
7,400 / 6,500MB/s
↓20% this week

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$199.99

$/GB

$0.200

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17

WD - BLACK SN770M 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 M.2 2230 for ROG Ally and Steam Deck

Western DigitalBest Buy5yrNVMe
4.8(371)
5,150 / 4,850MB/s
20% below this page’s avg

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$399.99

$/GB

$0.200

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18

SanDisk - 4TB Extreme Portable SSD, up to 2000MB/s with USB Type-C, IP65 water /dust resistance, up to 3-meter drop protection - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.3(7)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s
20% below this page’s avg

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$799.99

$/GB

$0.200

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19

Samsung - 990 PRO 2TB Internal SSD PCle Gen 4x4 NVMe

SamsungBest Buy5yrNVMe
4.9(1,894)
7,450 / 6,900MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$409.99

$/GB

$0.205

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20

Samsung - – 9100 PRO 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe, Speeds Up to 14700 MB/s

SamsungBest Buy5yrNVMe
4.9(248)
14,700 / 13,400MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$419.99

$/GB

$0.210

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21

SanDisk - 2TB Extreme Portable SSD, up to 2000MB/s with USB Type-C, IP65 water /dust resistance, up to 3-meter drop protection - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
5.0(7)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s
90d low

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$429.99

$/GB

$0.215

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22

Samsung - T7 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(4,011)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s
90d low

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$429.99

$/GB

$0.215

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23

SANDISK - Creator Pro 2TB Portable SSD - Blue

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.8(5)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$433.99

$/GB

$0.217

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SanDisk - Optimus GX 7100 4TB Internal SSD NVMe

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$869.99

$/GB

$0.217

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25

PNY - CS900 250GB Internal SSD SATA

PNYBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(101)
535 / 500MB/s
90d low

Capacity

250 GB

Price

$54.99

$/GB

$0.220

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26

PNY - CS2241 500GB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - M280CS2241-500-RB

PNYBest Buy5yrNVMe
5.0(3)
4,700 / 1,700MB/s
90d low

Capacity

500 GB

Price

$109.99

$/GB

$0.220

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SanDisk - Optimus GX 7100 2TB Internal SSD NVMe

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$449.99

$/GB

$0.225

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SanDisk - Optimus GX PRO 850X 2TB Internal SSD NVMe

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe
4.6(25)

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$449.99

$/GB

$0.225

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29

Samsung - T7 1TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(2,381)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s
90d low

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$229.99

$/GB

$0.230

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30

SanDisk - Optimus GX 7100M 1TB Internal SSD NVMe

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe
5.0(2)

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$229.99

$/GB

$0.230

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31

Lexar - Lexar® SL300 Portable SSD, 512GB, USB 3.2 Gen 2 - Black

LexarBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
1,050 / 1,000MB/s
↓20% this week

Capacity

512 GB

Price

$119.99

$/GB

$0.234

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SANDISK - Extreme Pro Portable 1TB External USB-C NVMe SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.6(371)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$237.99

$/GB

$0.238

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33

SanDisk - Optimus GX PRO 850X 1TB Internal SSD NVMe

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe
5.0(4)
90d low

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$239.99

$/GB

$0.240

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34

Samsung - T9 Portable SSD 2TB, Up to 2,000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2 - Black

SamsungBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.8(613)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$489.99

$/GB

$0.245

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35

Crucial - P310 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2

CrucialBest BuyNVMe
4.9(489)
7,100 / 6,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$249.99

$/GB

$0.250

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36

Lexar 1TB SL500 Portable SSD, Up to 2000MB/s, Compatible w/Type-C Laptops, iPhone 15/16, Smartphones, Tablets, PS5, Xbox, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, Slim & Lightweight, External SSD, Black (LSL500X001T-RNBNU)

LexarBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
2,000 / 1,800MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$249.99

$/GB

$0.250

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37

SanDisk - 1TB Extreme Portable SSD, up to 2000MB/s with USB Type-C, IP65 water /dust resistance, up to 3-meter drop protection - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.8(57)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$249.99

$/GB

$0.250

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38

Samsung - 870 EVO 2TB Internal SSD SATA

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.9(1,059)
560 / 530MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$499.99

$/GB

$0.250

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39

Samsung - T9 Portable SSD 4TB, Up to 2,000MB/s, USB 3.2 Gen2 - Black

SamsungBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.8(613)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$999.99

$/GB

$0.250

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40

SanDisk - Optimus GX PRO 850X 4TB Internal SSD NVMe

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe90d low

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$999.99

$/GB

$0.250

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41

Samsung - T7 4TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSD with Hardware Encryption - Titan Gray

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(4,011)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$999.99

$/GB

$0.250

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42

Samsung - 990 PRO 1TB Internal SSD PCle Gen 4x4 NVMe

SamsungBest Buy5yrNVMe
4.9(628)
7,450 / 6,900MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$259.99

$/GB

$0.260

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43

Samsung - T9 Portable SSD 1TB, Up to 2,000MB/s , USB 3.2 Gen2 - Black

SamsungBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.8(254)
2,000 / 2,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$259.99

$/GB

$0.260

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44

Samsung - 990 EVO PLUS SSD 4TB, PCIe Gen 4x4 | 5x2 M.2 2280, Speeds Up to 7,250 MB/s

SamsungBest BuyNVMe
4.8(302)
7,250 / 6,300MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$1049.99

$/GB

$0.262

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45

Samsung - – 9100 PRO 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe, Speeds Up to 14700 MB/s

SamsungBest Buy5yrNVMe
4.7(55)
14,700 / 13,300MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$269.99

$/GB

$0.270

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46

SanDisk Professional - PRO-G40 SSD 2TB External Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C NVMe Portable SSD - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4.7(92)
2,700 / 1,900MB/s
90d low

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$539.99

$/GB

$0.270

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SANDISK - 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD USB Type-C, USB4, up to 4000/3800 MBs R/W speeds, IP65 and up to 3-meter drop resistance - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
4,000 / 3,800MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$549.99

$/GB

$0.275

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48

Samsung - 990 PRO 4TB Internal SSD PCle Gen 4x4 NVMe

SamsungBest Buy5yrNVMe
4.8(616)
7,450 / 6,900MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$1099.99

$/GB

$0.275

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49

Seagate - FireCuda X1070 SSD 4TB

SeagateBest Buy5yrNVMe

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$1129.99

$/GB

$0.282

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50

Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Blue

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(1,365)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$574.99

$/GB

$0.287

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51

Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(1,365)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$574.99

$/GB

$0.287

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52

Samsung - T7 Shield 2TB External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Beige

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(998)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$574.99

$/GB

$0.287

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53

Samsung - T7 Shield 1TB, External USB 3.2 Gen 2 Rugged SSD IP65 Water Resistant - Black

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(998)
1,050 / 1,000MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$287.99

$/GB

$0.288

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54

Samsung - 990 EVO PLUS SSD 1TB, PCIe Gen 4x4 | 5x2 M.2 2280, Speeds Up to 7,150 MB/s

SamsungBest BuyNVMe
4.9(445)
7,150 / 6,300MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$289.99

$/GB

$0.290

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Samsung - 990 EVO PLUS SSD 2TB, PCIe Gen 4x4 | 5x2 M.2 2280, Speeds Up to 7,250 MB/s

SamsungBest BuyNVMe
4.9(605)
7,250 / 6,300MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$579.99

$/GB

$0.290

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56

Seagate - FireCuda X1070 SSD 2TB

SeagateBest Buy5yrNVMe

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$579.99

$/GB

$0.290

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57

SANDISK - 1TB Optimus GX PRO 850P PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD for PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe
5.0(1)
7,300 / 6,300MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$299.99

$/GB

$0.300

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58

SANDISK - 2TB Optimus GX PRO 850P PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD for PS5 and PS5 Pro consoles

SanDiskBest Buy5yrNVMe
7,300 / 6,600MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$609.99

$/GB

$0.305

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59

SANDISK - 500GB External Extreme Portable SSD, 500GB up to 2000MB/s transfer speeds, USB Type-C connectivity - Black

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
2,000MB/s

Capacity

500 GB

Price

$159.99

$/GB

$0.320

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60

SANDISK - 4TB 520 Internal SATA SSD, 2.5”/7mm, up to 560 MB/s read speeds

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
560 / 525MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$1302.99

$/GB

$0.326

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61

Seagate - FireCuda X1070 SSD 1TB

SeagateBest Buy5yrNVMe

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$329.99

$/GB

$0.330

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62

SANDISK - 2TB 520 Internal SATA SSD, 2.5”/7mm, up to 560 MB/s read speeds

SanDiskBest Buy5yrSATA SSD
560 / 520MB/s
90d low

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$675.99

$/GB

$0.338

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63

Samsung - – 9100 PRO 4TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe, Speeds Up to 14800 MB/s

SamsungBest Buy5yrNVMe
4.8(51)
14,800 / 13,400MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$1359.99

$/GB

$0.340

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64

WD - BLACK SN850X 8TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe

Western DigitalBest Buy5yrNVMe
4.7(25)
7,200 / 6,600MB/s

Capacity

8 TB

Price

$2759.99

$/GB

$0.345

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65

Samsung - 870 EVO 1TB Internal SSD SATA

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.9(3,467)
560 / 530MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$349.99

$/GB

$0.350

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66

Samsung - – 9100 PRO 4TB with Heatsink Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe, Speeds Up to 14800 MB/s

SamsungBest Buy5yrNVMe
5.0(12)
14,800 / 13,400MB/s

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$1399.99

$/GB

$0.350

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67

Samsung - 870 EVO 4TB Internal SSD SATA

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.8(254)
560 / 530MB/s
90d low

Capacity

4 TB

Price

$1399.99

$/GB

$0.350

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Samsung - – 9100 PRO 2TB with Heatsink Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe, Speeds Up to 14700 MB/s

SamsungBest Buy5yrNVMe
5.0(29)
14,700 / 13,400MB/s

Capacity

2 TB

Price

$709.99

$/GB

$0.355

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Samsung - – 9100 PRO 1TB with Heatsink Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe, Speeds Up to 14700 MB/s

SamsungBest Buy5yrNVMe
5.0(3)
14,700 / 13,300MB/s

Capacity

1 TB

Price

$359.99

$/GB

$0.360

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Samsung - 870 EVO 500GB Internal SSD SATA

SamsungBest Buy3yrSATA SSD
4.9(1,728)
560 / 530MB/s

Capacity

500 GB

Price

$249.99

$/GB

$0.500

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Buy Cheap SSDs: Find the Best Solid State Drive Deals in 2026

Looking for the best SSD deals? BuyPerUnit compares 1275+ NVMe and SATA SSDs ranked by price per gigabyte, alongside compatibility, performance and warranty.

Right now, the cheapest SSD storage starts at just $0.066/GB, while the average on this page is $0.251/GB. Whether you're building a gaming PC, upgrading a laptop, or adding storage to a PS5, we help you find the best deal. Need bulk storage? Compare hard drives here.

SSD Buying Guide: NVMe vs SATA and What to Look For

1. Check Your Motherboard First

Before buying an NVMe SSD, confirm your motherboard has an M.2 slot and which PCIe generation it supports. Most boards since 2018 have at least one M.2 slot. Check your manual or specs page before ordering.

2. Gen 4 in a Gen 3 Slot Still Works

A PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drive installed in a Gen 3 slot will run at Gen 3 speeds (~3,500 MB/s max). You won't get Gen 4's full 7,000 MB/s, but the drive is fully compatible. Gen 4 drives are often the same price as Gen 3 — buy them anyway for future upgrades.

3. Bigger = Lower $/GB

A 2TB NVMe at $120 ($0.059/GB) beats a 1TB at $70 ($0.068/GB) in value. If your budget allows, buying a larger drive saves money per GB and avoids running out of space sooner.

4. SATA for Older Laptops

If you're upgrading a laptop more than 4–5 years old, it likely has a 2.5" SATA slot rather than M.2. A SATA SSD will still be 5–10x faster than the HDD it replaces and gives the machine a new lease on life.

NVMe vs SATA SSD: Which Should You Buy?

TypeTypical $/GBSpeedBest For
NVMe Gen 3 (M.2)$0.050–0.0803,000–3,500 MB/sGaming PC, OS drive, general fast storage
NVMe Gen 4 (M.2)$0.055–0.0905,000–7,000 MB/sPS5 expansion, AMD Ryzen, Intel 12th gen+
NVMe Gen 5 (M.2)$0.10–0.2010,000–14,000 MB/sWorkstations, enthusiast builds
SATA SSD (2.5")$0.045–0.070500–560 MB/sOlder laptops, SATA-only desktops
External Portable SSD$0.07–0.15500–2,000 MB/sPortable storage, video editing on-the-go

Frequently Asked Questions About SSDs

What is the cheapest SSD per GB right now?
The cheapest SSD storage per gigabyte is currently $0.0658/GB. NVMe SSDs at 2TB+ frequently offer the best price per GB — good deals are currently around $0.060/GB for NVMe Gen 4 and $0.045–0.055/GB for SATA SSDs.
Do I need NVMe Gen 4 or is Gen 3 fast enough?
For everyday use — gaming, loading Windows, running apps — Gen 3 NVMe is fast enough and you won't notice a difference. Gen 4 makes a real difference for large file transfers (video production, large game installs) and is required for PS5 storage expansion. If the price difference is small, buy Gen 4.
What SSD brands are most reliable?
Samsung (990 Pro, 870 EVO), WD (Black SN850X, Blue SN580), Crucial (T700, MX500), and SK Hynix (Platinum P41) are all tier-1 choices. Sabrent and Silicon Power offer strong value at lower prices. Avoid no-name drives with no warranty — they often use low-quality flash that degrades quickly.
Which SSD should I buy for a PS5?
Sony specifies a PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 NVMe drive and recommends 5,500 MB/s or faster. PS5 use requires effective heat dissipation. Check the exact drive and cooling dimensions against Sony’s requirements before buying; this ranking alone does not certify compatibility. Source: playstation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps5-install-m2-ssd/.
When is the best time to buy cheap SSDs?
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day typically have the best SSD deals. Prices also drop steadily as new generations launch — Gen 4 drives are significantly cheaper today than at launch. We update rankings daily so you always see current pricing.

How We Find the Cheapest SSDs

BuyPerUnit calculates the price per gigabyte for every SSD by dividing the current price by the storage capacity. This gives you the true cost of storage, making it easy to compare NVMe and SATA drives of different sizes.

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