Verdict: These Prime Day Storage Deals Are Worth It
Prime Day SSD deals are limited‑time discounts on internal and external storage devices, including fast NVMe drives and high‑capacity external SSDs and HDDs, that temporarily reverse recent price spikes to offer rare opportunities for bulk upgrades across gaming, creative, and backup workloads before prices rise again once the sale ends. Overall, these are genuinely strong deals. The standout is the 8TB SanDisk Desk Drive, which drops to USD 700 (approx. RM3,220) after a 64% discount at Best Buy, effectively slicing about USD 1,200 (approx. RM5,520) off its usual pricing. High‑capacity SSDs have been hammered by crypto, AI, and DRAM shortages, making big drives painful to buy at full price. If you have any plan to expand storage in the next 6–12 months, this is the moment to do it before these discounts vanish tonight.
Best Buy’s 8TB SanDisk External SSD: Massive Capacity, Massive Cut
The headlining 8TB external SSD discount is on the SanDisk Desk Drive, now USD 700 (approx. RM3,220) at Best Buy thanks to a 64% price cut. That’s roughly USD 1,200 (approx. RM5,520) off its usual cost, bringing it “much closer to pre‑AI costs” and earning a 5/5 editor rating. This USB‑C external SSD offers up to 8TB of space in a compact body measuring about 3.9 x 1.58 inches and weighing just over half an ounce, with read and write speeds up to 1,000MB/s for quick transfers. It works plug‑and‑play with Windows and macOS and includes automatic backup and recovery software plus a three‑year warranty for peace of mind. High‑capacity SSDs have seen skyrocketing prices in the last few years due to crypto and AI demand, so getting 8TB for well under USD 1,000 (approx. RM4,600) is unlikely to be repeated soon.
Samsung 9100 PRO PCIe Gen 5: Up to 49% Off on Amazon
If you need maximum speed, the Samsung 9100 PRO PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs are on a major sale, with capacities from 1TB to 8TB discounted by up to 49% on Amazon. The 1TB model is listed at USD 206.99 (approx. RM950), 39% off, while the 2TB version hits USD 349.99 (approx. RM1,610) at a massive 49% discount—the best cut in the lineup. The 4TB drive is USD 799.99 (approx. RM3,675) at 41% off, and the 8TB flagship is USD 1,996.56 (approx. RM9,170). These drives deliver read speeds up to 14,800MB/s and write speeds up to 13,400MB/s, with random IOPS up to 2,200K reads and 2,600K writes. One expert review called it “worth considering for PC builders and PS5 owners looking to take advantage of PCIe Gen 5.0.” Make sure your M.2 slot supports PCIe Gen 5 and that you have proper cooling, or you won’t see full performance.
Last‑Chance Prime Day SSD and HDD Deals from Major Brands
Beyond the headline 8TB external SSD discount and the Samsung 9100 PRO sale, Prime Day SSD deals span multiple capacities and form factors from Samsung, Seagate, WD, and more, but today is the last day to grab them. You’ll find external SSDs, internal NVMe drives, and portable HDDs with storage device discounts that counter the recent memory crunch, which has pushed SSD prices out of reach for many buyers. Deals include portable drives like WD Elements and My Passport, plus other SSDs tailored to gaming, Mac workflows, and iPhone 4K ProRes recording, often with capacities ranging from a few hundred gigabytes up to 4TB or 8TB. With storage prices rising, Prime Day represents a rare opportunity to upgrade bulk capacity across PCs, consoles, and creative rigs in one hit before these hard drive price drops disappear.
Buy if / Skip if
- Buy the SanDisk Desk Drive 8TB SSD if you want huge external capacity at a rare 64% discount and can afford USD 700 (approx. RM3,220).
- Skip the SanDisk Desk Drive 8TB SSD if you only need modest extra storage or can wait for smaller, cheaper drives later.
- Buy the Samsung 9100 PRO SSD if you have a PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slot and need top‑tier speeds for 8K video editing or high‑end gaming.
- Skip the Samsung 9100 PRO SSD if your system is limited to older PCIe generations and cannot benefit from its full performance.
- Buy the broader Prime Day SSD and HDD deals if you plan multiple upgrades soon and want to lock in discounts before prices rebound.
- Skip the broader Prime Day SSD and HDD deals if your current storage is comfortable and you don’t expect major capacity needs in the near future.
