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It's been a bit of a tough ride for Cyber Monday SSD deals this year, as it had been throughout Black Friday week, too. We were treated to such staggeringly low prices last year that it's been tough to take this year's deals too seriously.

Even though we didn't see record low prices on the best SSDs for gaming, there are still drives out there worth the spend with the current discounts on offer. We're seeing drives offering price per GB metrics of just $0.05, or even less, and that's really not a bad look when you consider that includes some of the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSDs, too.

Even those of you looking for external drives and SSDs for your mobile gaming devices like the Steam Deck won't be left out, as you'll see below. We hunt for all different types of drive this time of year, to make sure you're catered for no matter what kind of speedy storage you're looking for.

This is our last update of this hub (for another year, at least!) but don't forget to check out our yearlong SSD deals page for regular offers and discounts:

👉We're curating all the best gaming SSd deals right now👈

As far as size is concerned, 1 TB is the least amount of storage you want when shopping around for an SSD. It might be tempting to go with something smaller because the price is right, but you'd be surprised how fast a 256 GB and 512 GB can fill up after installing a handful of games. Below are the best deals for internal and external SSDs that'll fit your favorite games and media.

What does 'price watch' mean?

We've added a new "price watch" qualifier to all our individual deals, making it easy to see whether a price has gone up 🔼 or down 🔽 since we last checked it out. It's important to note that any deal in this guide (even if it's slightly risen in price) is still one of our top picks, as we only show you deals that are actually worth buying.

Cyber Monday SSD deals — Quick links

1 TB SSD - Nextorage NEM-PAB | $68 @ Newegg
2 TB SSD - Lexar NM790 | $135 @ Amazon
4 TB SSD - Silicon Power UD90 | $190 @ Amazon

Amazon - Money off internal and external SSDs
Walmart - Deals on internal and external SSDs
B&H Photo - Savings on NVMe SSDs
Best Buy - Great prices on Samsung and WD SSDs
Staples - Save on a range of SSDs, USB sticks, and external SSDs
Newegg - Plenty of NVMe SSDs on offer

Five things I always tell people before they buy their first SSD

1. Check your motherboard's SSD sockets/ports first

2. Get the largest capacity SSD you can afford

3. Get yourself a Gen4 (PCIe 4.0) NVMe SSD

4. DRAM-less SSDs are perfectly fine for gaming

5. Check your motherboard to see if you need an SSD with a pre-fitted heatsink

Cyber Monday SSD deals - Up to 512 GB

Cyber Monday SSD deals - 1 TB

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Team Group MP44L | 1 TB | M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 | 5,000 MB/s read | 4,500 MB/s write | $79.99 $54.99 at Amazon (save $25)
The MP44L is far from being the fastest SSD you can buy but for the money, you really can't complain. The read/write speeds are pretty low compared to others in our curated list, but they're still fast enough for most users and way better than a SATA SSD. If you avoid using it for heavy data transfers, you'll have no problems with it.

Price check: Newegg $56.99 (out of stock)

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Nextorage NEM-PAB | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,400 MB/s Read | 6,100 MB/s write | $149.99 $67.99 at Newegg (save $82)
Nextorage may be a relatively new name in NMVe SSDs but don't be fooled by appearances. This drive uses the ubiquitous Phison E18 controller, and the 1 TB version represents excellent price/performance value here. This version without a DRAM cache makes it less responsive than the DRAM-equipped NEM-PA model, despite having a slight advantage in stated straight-line performance. Check out our review of the NEM-PA for more.

Price check: Amazon $84.99

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Crucial MX500 | 1 TB | 2.5-inch | SATA 6 Gb/s | 560 MB/s read | 510 MB/s write | $81.99 $78.98 at Newegg (save $3.01)
Not enough M.2 NVMe slots on your motherboard for more storage? No problem—you can still install an SSD via a SATA port. The Crucial MX500 is pretty much the best out there, as nothing else offers the same blend of performance and value for money as the MX500. It's also available in 2 TB and 4 TB sizes, with the prices scaling on par with the storage capacity. We would recommend an NVMe drive if you have the spare M.2 slot, however.

Price check: Amazon $78.99 | Best Buy $86.99

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WD Black SN850X | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,300 MB/s write | $93.99 $79.88 at Amazon (save $14.11)
This is still our favorite SSD for gaming, despite the strong competition and volatile prices. Unlike the cheaper SN770, the SN850X encapsulates the best PCIe 4.0 offers in terms of performance (check out our review). That makes it a great fit for a boot drive with space to spare for your game library, and at this price, we're happy to pay the premium for its higher speed.

Price check: Best Buy $89.99 | Newegg $79.99

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Team Group Cardea Z540 | 1 TB | NVMe | PCIe 5.0 | 11,700 MB/s read | 9,500 MB/s write | $149.99 $129.99 at Amazon (save $40)
If you absolutely must have the fastest possible SSD, you need to get a Gen5 model. Team Group's Z540 is ridiculously quick in benchmarks, but no game that takes advantage of that speed exists yet. As with all Gen5 SSDs, it's very expensive and runs really hot, so it's probably best to wait for the next round of PCIe 5.0 SSDs before taking the plunge.

Price check: Newegg $129.99 (out of stock)

Cyber Monday SSD deals - 2 TB

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Nextorage NEM-PAB | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $159.99 $139.99 at Amazon (save $20)
You can expect top performance out of this drive, which is impressive for the price. This version without a DRAM cache makes it a little less responsive than the DRAM-equipped NEM-PA model, despite having a slight advantage in stated straight-line performance. Unfortunately, this drive's price is volatile, but it's still one of the better-value 2 TB drives with a heatsink right now.

Price check: Newegg $139.99 (sold out)

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Silicon Power XS70 | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,800 MB/s write | $144.52 at Amazon
Prices for the XS70 are some of the most variable I've seen for an SSD, so it's perhaps worth waiting to see if the price dips again before picking one up. It packs rather a large bang for your buck with its fast read and write times, at least. While the software side of things may be a little lacking, we were impressed with this drive's overall performance and value proposition.

Price check: Newegg $299.60

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Samsung 990 Pro | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,450 MB/s read | 6,900 MB/s write | $249.99 $159.99 at Amazon (save $90)
Samsung's 990 Pro is a very solid SSD (read our review), albeit rather pricey for what it is. It's reputation was damaged due to a habit of dying unexpectedly but that's been resolved with firmware updates. If you really must have a Samsung SSD in your gaming PC then this one is pretty good, but there are better options to be found.

Price check: Newegg $159.99 (out of stock)

Cyber Monday SSD deals - 4 TB

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Cyber Monday External SSD deals

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Team Group PD20M | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2x2 | 2,000 MB/s read | 2,000 MB/s write | $99.99 $79.99 at Newegg (save $20)
Not all external SSDs need to be big and bulky. This Team Group PD20M is just 40 g in weight and 8.2 mm thick, making it very portable. It's also MagSafe-compatible so you can attach it to the back of an iPhone and extend its storage, with an appropriate cable. As with all fast external SSDs, you'll need a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 (20 Gbps) port to get the full speed.

Price check: Amazon $79.99

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Samsung T7 Shield | 1 TB | USB 3.2 Gen2 | 1,050 MB/s read | 1,000 MB/s write | $169.99 $97.22 at Amazon (save $72.77)
Samsung's external drives have a better recent history than its internal SSDs, so we've no hesitation in recommending the T7 for any professional looking for a large amount of storage that can be safely taken from place to place. They're designed to be rugged and fast, a potent combo. Oh, and they're available in three colors. Don't forget that you'll need to have a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port in your PC to get the best speed.

Price check: Newegg $99.99

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Cyber Monday SSD deals — UK quick links

1 TB: Lexar NM790 | £64 @ Amazon
2 TB: Lexar NM790 | £131 @ Amazon
4 TB: Lexar NM790 | £220 @ Scan

Amazon UK - Save on HDDs, SDDs, and external drives
Scan - SATA drives often as low as £20
Box - Save on SSDs, including Western Digital's SN750 NVMe
Ebuyer - SSDs starting from under £20
Overclockers - Lots of SSDs to choose from
Currys - Plenty of options from SATA to NVMe
Laptops Direct - Surprisingly not just laptops, SSDs too!
CCL - SSDs from as low as £14 (though we'd recommend something better)

Cyber Monday SSD deals

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Crucial MX500 | 1 TB | 2.5" | SATA 6 Gb/s | 560 MB/s read | 510 MB/s write | £93.99 £74.99 at Amazon (save £19)
If you don't have enough M.2 NVMe slots on your motherboard for more storage, don't worry; you can still install an SSD via a SATA port. The Crucial MX500 is pretty much the best one out there, as nothing else offers the same blend of performance and value for money as the MX500. It's also available in 2 TB and 4 TB sizes, with the prices scaling on par with the storage capacity, though it is much slower than an NVMe drive.

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WD Black SN850X | 2 TB | NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | 7,300 MB/s read | 6,600 MB/s write | £371.74 £135.52 at Amazon (save £236.22)
Ignore the overall savings figure here, as the original list price is well out of date. However, this is still one of our favourite SSDs for gaming right now. Unlike the cheaper SN770, the SN850X encapsulates the best PCIe 4.0 offers in terms of performance (check out our review). That makes it a great fit for a boot drive with space to spare for your game library, and at this price, we're happy to pay the premium for its higher speed.

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Cyber Monday external SSD deals

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When is Cyber Monday 2024?

Cyber Monday lands on December 2, marking one of the latest in quite some time. That means this Cyber Week has a distinctly Christmassy feeling. Though even if you're not one to celebrate the day, there are still good deals to be had.

What should I look for in a Cyber Monday SSD deal?

You'll want to forearm yourself with the right knowledge concerning what makes an SSD deal a good one.

To begin with, consider how much capacity is being offered. While I suggest that you aim for 1 TB or more, don't discount 512 GB drives completely. That amount of storage is fine to use as a boot drive with some room for games. It's better than HDD for that purpose, too—a lot better. Though even 1 TB can feel slim with a few of the big COD-like games installed.

The latest and greatest games do eat into an SSD's storage capacity, though, so if you're looking for a second drive to host games or you just want a nicer upgrade, then stick to 1 TB or 2 TB offers.

Another thing that separates how fast an SSD will operate at is the type of interface it uses to connect to the PC. Pretty much all of the deals for an internal SSD will use an M.2 slot and four lanes of PCI Express (x4 PCIe) to handle the data. There are also older SATA drives if you don't have an NVMe spot on your PC, though do check as they've been pretty common for years now.

All M.2 slots are equal, but the same isn't true for PCIe.

The slowest SSDs will use PCIe 3.0 but most are PCIe 4.0 based, and it's twice as fast as the former. Then there's PCIe 5.0, which is even faster still, and mostly pointless for gaming. Plus they're very expensive right now. If you have an older gaming PC, then the motherboard might still be using PCIe 3.0 but the good news is that you can still fit a PCIe 4.0 SSD.

This is because the technology is backwards compatible and although it won't be able to run at its full speed, you'll be able to take advantage of the better tech when you upgrade to the latest AMD or Intel processors.

Make sure you check the specific details about the interface, though. Really cheap PCIe 3.0 SSDs will sometimes be limited to two PCIe lanes, which means they'll run at half the standard speed. And keep an eye out for the NVMe label, as this means it will definitely use PCIe and not the super-slow SATA interface.

In short, aim for a 1 TB or 2 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, and you should be absolutely fine.

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Dave has been gaming since the days of Zaxxon and Lady Bug on the Colecovision, and code books for the Commodore Vic 20 (Death Race 2000!). He built his first gaming PC at the tender age of 16, and finally finished bug-fixing the Cyrix-based system around a year later. When he dropped it out of the window. He first started writing for Official PlayStation Magazine and Xbox World many decades ago, then moved onto PC Format full-time, then PC Gamer, TechRadar, and T3 among others. Now he's back, writing about the nightmarish graphics card market, CPUs with more cores than sense, gaming laptops hotter than the sun, and SSDs more capacious than a Cybertruck.