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Tom's Hardware is an industry leader in SSD testing, reviews, and analysis. Here you can find all the details about the latest and greatest SSDs, including news and reviews covering the entire span of options with different types of storage interfaces and memory. We also have an extensive roster of buying guides to help you select the best SSD for you and your use case, including the best SSDs list, the best SSD for the PS5, and the best SSD for the Steam Deck.

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Best External SSDs

Best External SSDs 2026

By Matt Safford last updated

We've tested dozens of external hard drives and SSDs and chosen models that offer the best balance of performance, features and price.

External SSDs

Phison is now demanding customers pre-pay with shorter timelines

By Bruno Ferreira published

Phison is now demanding customers pre-pay with shorter timelines

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Lowest Prices on SSDs

SSD price tracking 2026: Lowest price on every M.2 SSD from Samsung, Western Digital, Crucial, and more — here are the best deals during the AI-driven pricing crisis

By Ben Stockton last updated

Updated daily, this list shows the lowest US prices on major SSD models.

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Transcend 260S 2TB SSD

Transcend 260S 2TB SSD Review: A Dependable Alternative PCIe 5.0 Contender

By Shane Downing published

The Transcend 260S is not a record-setter but it does deliver consistent performance in what should be a reliable package.

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Orico BoookDrive P10PLUS

Orico BookDrive P10Plus (512GB) review: Magnetic back and 100W passthrough charging

By Matt Safford published

Novel features, but poor sustained writes.

External SSDs

SK hynix and SanDisk announce speedy HBF flash chip standard

By Bruno Ferreira published

SK hynix and SanDisk announce speedy HBF flash chip standard

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Best SSD Deals

Best SSD deals 2026 — savings on Samsung, WD, Crucial, and other SSDs at Amazon, Newegg, and others

By Stewart Bendle last updated

We've rounded up the best SSD deals to help you expand your PC's storage without breaking the bank. We're constantly updating this list with the best deals across all retailers throughout the year.

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Destroyed SATA SSD

SATA SSD cheated death from failed attempt at data destruction with a drill

By Zhiye Liu published

An IT employee reportedly attempted to destroy sensitive company data by drilling a hole through a SATA SSD before disposing of it.

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Used M.2 SSDs

$50 junk second-hand motherboard turns into a SSD treasure trove worth $1,500

By Zhiye Liu published

A Redditor buys a damaged Z690 motherboard for $50 but discovers up to $1,500 worth of SSDs beneath the heatsinks.

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Micron 9650, 6800, 7600

First PCIe 6.0 SSD enters mass production with 28GB/s speeds, 5.5 million IOPS, and liquid cooling

By Aaron Klotz published

Micron is the first SSD maker to introduce the world's first mass-produced PCIe 6.0 datacenter SSD. The Micron 9650 series is capable of speeds of up to 28 GB/s.

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