Black Friday is a time for tech enthusiasts to snag new storage solutions at discounted prices. For those looking to upgrade their PC, PS5, gaming handheld, or any other gadget with an SSD, this holiday weekend presents a great opportunity.
A few internal drives are on sale, including the SK Hynix Platinum P51 (1TB) PCIe 5.0 SSD for $110 at Newegg ($60 off), while the Crucial T705 (2TB) PCIe 5.0 SSD is discounted at $130 at Amazon ($111 off). The latter, however, uses cheaper QLC memory compared to its TLC counterpart.
On the portable side, the top pick in our guide to the best portable SSDs, Crucial's X10 Pro, is on sale for $85 at Amazon. This new iteration of the model uses the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface but lacks hardware-based encryption, which may be a drawback.
If you need a lot of storage space, consider the Samsung SSD 9100 Pro (8TB) PCIe 5.0 SSD with heatsink for $750 at B&H ($270 off). This is a significant amount to spend on an SSD, but it offers massive capacity.
MicroSD card enthusiasts won't want to miss the deals on Samsung and Lexar models. The Samsung Pro Plus (1TB, 2-pack) is discounted at Best Buy ($104 off MSRP), while the Lexar Play Pro (256GB) microSD Express card for $49 at Amazon matches its lowest price yet.
For those who require a lot of storage space but don't need the top-of-the-line performance, consider the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox (2TB) for $200 at Amazon ($30 off). This proprietary expansion card is essential for fully adding storage to an Xbox Series X or Series S.
A few internal drives are on sale, including the SK Hynix Platinum P51 (1TB) PCIe 5.0 SSD for $110 at Newegg ($60 off), while the Crucial T705 (2TB) PCIe 5.0 SSD is discounted at $130 at Amazon ($111 off). The latter, however, uses cheaper QLC memory compared to its TLC counterpart.
On the portable side, the top pick in our guide to the best portable SSDs, Crucial's X10 Pro, is on sale for $85 at Amazon. This new iteration of the model uses the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface but lacks hardware-based encryption, which may be a drawback.
If you need a lot of storage space, consider the Samsung SSD 9100 Pro (8TB) PCIe 5.0 SSD with heatsink for $750 at B&H ($270 off). This is a significant amount to spend on an SSD, but it offers massive capacity.
MicroSD card enthusiasts won't want to miss the deals on Samsung and Lexar models. The Samsung Pro Plus (1TB, 2-pack) is discounted at Best Buy ($104 off MSRP), while the Lexar Play Pro (256GB) microSD Express card for $49 at Amazon matches its lowest price yet.
For those who require a lot of storage space but don't need the top-of-the-line performance, consider the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox (2TB) for $200 at Amazon ($30 off). This proprietary expansion card is essential for fully adding storage to an Xbox Series X or Series S.
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also i love how they're trying to get people to buy these proprietary cards for xbox but come on, who needs a 2TB expansion card just for gaming? 
Why do we care about SSDs on Black Friday? Is it because we're all secretly trying to store our entire lives in a single file? 
I think what's really important here is not just about saving money on storage solutions, but also about understanding your needs and priorities. Are you really gonna use that 8TB Samsung SSD? Or are you just buying it because it's a big deal 
? What's more valuable to you - having a ton of space for files or being able to afford the top-of-the-line performance? That's what this Black Friday is all about - making conscious choices and weighing your options. Don't be swayed by discounts alone, think about what's gonna make your life better in the long run 
i've been eyeing that samsung 9100 pro (8tb) PCIe 5.0 ssd with heatsink for ages now... it's a bit pricey tho but if you really need that much storage space, it's worth considering 
and yeah the microsd card deals are so nice too, especially the lexar play pro one was a total rip-off before lol. also, anyone else thinking of getting an xbox series x or s? they can be kinda pricey atm 
. Like, have you seen those SK Hynix Platinum P51 drives? $110 off is like, a steal! And for those who need all the storage space possible, the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD is a total beast 
... but, ugh, it's kinda pricey 
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! And for Xbox owners who need more storage space, that Seagate expansion card is like, super necessary 
. Anyway, happy shopping, everyone!
! For those who want to level up their gaming handheld or Xbox, the expansion card deals are a total win 
. I'm also loving the portable SSD sales, especially Crucial's X10 Pro at $85 - perfect for on-the-go storage needs 
I've been eyeing that Samsung SSD 9100 Pro (8TB) PCIe 5.0 SSD with heatsink, it's a bit steep but the capacity is insane! and can you believe the Crucial T705 is only $130 at amazon?! i've been using my current ssd for ages now, so this would be a game changer for me. also, microsd card deals are always a bonus - just got an idea to upgrade my phone's storage with the lexar play pro 256gb 
... maybe save up for something even better next year? 
Sorry, not sorry, Samsung and Crucial. You're getting an extra $50 for your branding materials today 
It's so sleek and compact, I want one for my laptop too 
