You can save a lot of cash on storage before at Black Friday.
SSD prices have been good all throughout 2023 and given earlier sale periods in the year, you should expect Black Friday to deliver solid discounts.
Still, even with the general trend downward in cost and further cuts on top of that, not every SSD deal you’ll see is a true bargain.
Best early Black Friday 2.5-inch SATA SSD deals
- Crucial MX500, 1TB 2.5” SATA SSD – $45 (55% off on Amazon)
- Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z (SLC), 2TB 2.5″ SATA SSD – $78 (10% off on Amazon)
Best early Black Friday M.2 NVMe SSD deals
- Solidigm P41 Plus, 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe Gen 4 SSD (compatible with Steam Deck) – $46 (28% off on Newegg)
- Crucial P3 Plus, 1TB NVMe Gen 4 M.2 SSD – $49 (16% off on Amazon)
- Samsung 970 Evo Plus, 2TB NVMe Gen 3 M.2 SSD – $110 (35% off on Amazon)
- Samsung 990 Pro, 4TB NVMe Gen 4 M.2 SSD – $250 (28% off on Amazon)
In truth, prices for SSDs have actually nudged up in the last month—whether that’s due to ongoing inflation or good ol’ fashioned retailer shenanigans, we can’t say. If you’re not in a rush for an SSD, waiting closer to Black Friday will likely pay off, but there are still a couple of solid deals to be found if you want to buy now. Take for example Samsung’s new 4TB capacity for its 990 Pro SSD, which has a sale price that’s dropped even further you’ll save another $30 compared to earlier this week.
FAQ
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday will fall on November 24, 2023. But like in years past, the deals have already begun ahead of that date—you can find discounts and bargains now.
What should I look for in a Black Friday SSD deal?
The best Black Friday deals drop prices on SSDs from reliable brands. A good discount starts around 15 to 20 percent—and a great deal will be 30 percent or more. Typically, the bigger bargains are higher-capacity SSDs.
For the specific brands to watch, stick with known names like Samsung, Crucial, Corsair, SK Hynix, Western Digital, Kingston, and Sabrent. Solidigm, TeamGroup, and PNY are also options. The further afield you go, the more likely you’ll end up with underperforming drives.
What are the best early Black Friday SSD deals?
So far, the best deals have been scattered across different capacities, with fairly modest showing so far. We expect to see discounts for the bigger brands in the coming weeks.
