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These four SSD deals deserve a look before October Prime Day

More room for games, a portable drive for files, and a faster option for demanding PCs

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Deleting another game only buys so much time. These four Amazon SSD discounts cover different upgrades, from adding 2TB inside a PC to carrying files between computers. Prices start at $156.99, with a premium Samsung drive for those prioritizing speed.

Kingston NV3 1TB – $156.99 (27% off)

At $156.99, the Kingston NV3 is the cheapest internal drive here, down $59 from its listed price. It has room for everyday applications and a modest game library without charging for flagship speeds those tasks rarely need. Just be realistic about 1TB: if choosing which games to uninstall is already a regular chore, the larger Crucial below deserves a look.

Key spec/featureDetails
Capacity1TB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Sequential read/writeUp to 6,000/4,000MB/s
Rated endurance320TB written

Crucial P310 2TB – $252.42 (13% off)

For a growing game library, I’d take the extra space. The P310 packs twice the capacity of the other drives here for roughly the same price as Samsung’s 9100 Pro. The $37.57 saving is modest, but another terabyte leaves more room for games to stay installed. Before buying, check that the computer has a compatible slot for this M.2 2280 drive.

Key spec/featureDetails
Capacity2TB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfacePCIe 4.0 NVMe
Sequential read/writeUp to 7,100/6,000MB/s

SanDisk Portable SSD 1TB – $159.99 (28% off)

No screwdriver needed for this one. SanDisk’s portable SSD holds 1TB of documents, photos, and other files that can travel between compatible computers. This newer model advertises reads up to 1,000MB/s and protection against drops of up to two meters. At $159.99, down $61 from its listed price, it suits anyone who needs to carry their storage with them.

Key spec/featureDetails
Capacity1TB
Drive typePortable external SSD
Sequential readUp to 1,000MB/s
Drop protectionUp to 2 meters

Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB – $249.42 (27% off)

Samsung’s 9100 Pro is for people who regularly move large files and have a PC that can take advantage of its speed. The PCIe 5.0 drive has the highest advertised transfer rates here, with $90.57 off its listed price. This version doesn’t include a heatsink, so check the computer’s existing cooling setup before deciding whether to buy one separately.

Key spec/featureDetails
Capacity1TB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
Sequential read/writeUp to 14,700/13,300MB/s
Included heatsinkNone
Limited warranty5 years or 600TB written, whichever comes first
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