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SSDs: Buying Advice, Tips, and News
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You can still snag solid savings on top-rated SSDs and external hard drives if you act fast! These deals are here to stay a few more hours only.

By Shubham Yewale
Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days 2024  External Hard Drives & SSDs

You can still snag solid savings on top-rated SSDs and external hard drives if you act fast! The deals end tonight at midnight!

By Shubham Yewale
Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days 2024  External Hard Drives & SSDs

Dump that poky portable hard drive! External solid-state drives are faster and more affordable than ever. Check out our top-rated SSDs, plus detailed advice on how to buy the right one for you.

By Tony Hoffman  & John Burek
Crucial X8-01

Just because your hard drive is almost full (thanks to all of those photos and videos) doesn't mean you should pay full price for more space. That's what Amazon's annual fall sales event is for!

By Shubham Yewale
Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days 2024  External Hard Drives & SSDs
3.5

The SK Hynix Tube T31 SSD Stick is a good way to expand your game console's storage, and its Lies of P-inspired artwork looks impressive, but its expense and lack of USB-C support limit its mainstream appeal.

By Zackery Cuevas
SK Hynix Tube T31 SSD Stick

Running out of storage space, or looking for a smart way to back up your Mac? Here's how to choose the best Apple-friendly SSD or hard drive for your needs, plus our top tested picks.

By Tony Hoffman  & Tom Brant
External hard drive

Thanks to the "gumstick" M.2 format, SSDs have been shrinking—and getting a lot faster, too. Here's how to buy the right M.2 SSD, along with deep-dive reviews of today's top models.

By John Burek
ADATA SU750, WD Blue SN500, ADATA SX6000 8
3.5

The Crucial P310 PCI Express 4.0 internal SSD offers adequate gaming and slightly better general-storage performance, though it isn't a particularly good value.

By Tony Hoffman
Crucial P310 2280

Need portable storage that can survive a wilderness trek...or just the worst commute ever? Here's what to look for, plus reviews of the best tough flash and platter drives we've tested.

By Tony Hoffman  & John Burek
ADATA HD830 5

Every day, we head into the deal mines, digging for savings and discounts on the best electronics out there. And every day, there's one deal that stands above them all. This is that deal!

By Shubham Yewale
Black SSD on red grid background
4.0

PNY's XLR8 CS3150 is a 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD with a dual-fan heatsink and cool RGB lighting, making it a good choice for desktop PC builders who don't need a ton of space.

By Tony Hoffman
PNY  XLR8 CS3150
4.0

The Corsair MP700 Pro SE is the second-fastest internal SSD we've ever tested, but you should only consider it if you have a PCIe 5.0-capable PC and deep pockets.

By Tony Hoffman
Corsair MP700 Pro SE
3.5

The PNY RP60 Portable SSD is a handsome, rugged external solid-state drive (SSD) that supports the lightning-fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 standard, but requires niche PC hardware to run at full performance.

By Tony Hoffman
PNY RP60 Portable SSD

Forget about email hackers—what if someone nabs your external drive and all the data on it? Thwart thieves with the strong encryption and security features of one of our top-rated drive picks. (We've tested loads of them.)

By Tony Hoffman
Keypad-protected SSD

Solid-state drives have replaced hard disk drives as the storage of choice in just about all new PCs, but some situations still call for old-school platter drives. Here's how to decide which is best for your needs.

By Tom Brant
An SDD and a HDD in front of a colorful background
4.0

The Lexar SL500 is a slim, attractive, and highly portable external SSD with AES encryption, up to 4TB of storage, and blazing speed—the last, if you have the right port to support it.

By Tony Hoffman
Lexar SL500

Everyone can use some extra room for photos or videos but no one should ever pay full price for it. Score some serious savings on storage even after our fave summer sales event.

By John Burek
Amazon Prime Day 2024 External Harddrive and SSD Deals

Everyone can use some extra room for photos, videos, and games, but no one should ever pay full price for it. Score some serious savings on storage at our fave summer sales event.

By John Burek
Amazon Prime Day 2024 External Harddrive and SSD Deals

Solid-state drives that adhere to the NVMe protocol are the fastest internal storage you can buy. Here's how to choose one with confidence, along with the top NVMe SSD picks from our deep-dive reviews.

By John Burek
M.2 SSD

Looking to turbocharge an aging laptop? A solid-state drive not only is effective but can be downright cheap. SATA, M.2 SSDs, PCI Express, NVMe: Here's everything to know about laptop SSD upgrades, plus the best drives to buy.

By Tony Hoffman  & John Burek
Assorted SSDs