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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.

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.

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.

$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.

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.

WD Green SN3000 1TB SSD Review: A diamond in the rough
By Shane Downing published
The WD Green SN3000 repudiates the reputation of its drive line by delivering surprisingly good performance.

Snag this premium WD Black SN850 2TB for a mere $199 while it lasts — 2TB SSD hits lowest price in months
By Kunal Khullar published
Deals This rare price drop brings one of WD’s most popular PCIe 4.0 SSDs below $200, even as memory and storage prices trend upward

Sandisk's rebranded Optimus SSDs now available at eye-watering $999 for 2TB, $1,799 for 4TB
By Zhiye Liu published
Sandisk Optimus SSDs are finally available for purchase, but they come with a hefty premium over already hiked-up prices.
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