Last Chance to Save Money and Memories: Amazon Prime Day Deals on External Hard Drives & SSDs

Amazon Prime Day is about to end, and it’s the perfect time to upgrade your storage solutions with massive discounts on top-rated portable SSDs. Whether you’re a content creator or a frequent traveler, you’ll find rugged, reliable options that offer impressive speeds and robust security features. Don’t miss out on these amazing savings to enhance your workflow while they last!

Make sure to keep an eye on our roundup of the Best Prime Day 2025 Deals, too.

Prime Day Deals on SSDs

The Samsung Portable SSD T9, now with a 42% discount, is ideal for content creators needing fast, reliable storage. Its standout feature is its exceptional speed over USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connections, providing quick file transfers, especially for large media files. Available in 4TB capacity, it also supports 256-bit AES encryption for secure data. In our Samsung T9 review, it earned an “Outstanding” rating and also the Editors’ Choice award, while our expert said, “Its performance and features make it well worth the price,” though it may require an expansion card for top speeds on older systems.

The Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield is great for outdoor workers and travelers, offering protection from dust, rain, and drops while securely storing data with AES 256-bit encryption. It provides solid speed with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface, though it’s not the fastest for everyday tasks. “If you ever take your laptop on the road or into the great outdoors… you’ll appreciate having a drive like the T7 Shield,” says our T7 Shield expert reviewer in 2022, giving it an “Excellent” rating. With a 44% discount, this deal is as good as it gets.

The SK Hynix Beetle X31 portable SSD, now $62.99 (28% off), combines stylish design with solid USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds. “Its striking aluminum build and included bumper make it as durable as it is attractive,” writes Tony Hoffman, who rated it “Excellent” in our SK Hynix Beetle X31 review. Ideal for sleek, compact on-the-go storage.

The SanDisk Desk Drive offers fast, high-capacity storage ideal for creative professionals and desktop users with demanding data needs. With 4TB of storage, it excels in speed and capacity while including free Acronis True Image backup software. In his review, Tony Hoffman praised it as “proficient at performing a wide variety of tasks, from gaming to general storage,” making it a compelling option for large, SSD-speed storage.

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The LaCie Rugged Mini SSD is the kind of drive you grab when you’re on the move and don’t want to worry about babying your gear. It’s pocket-sized, tough enough to shrug off drops, and bright enough to spot at the bottom of a gear bag. Transfers feel quick and reliable, especially when you’re juggling media files on the go. The build feels premium without being bulky. Tony Hoffman gave it an “Excellent” rating in our LaCie Rugged Mini review and said, “The bright orange color of the Rugged Mini’s bumper should make it easier to locate the drive in poor lighting.” It just works, anywhere.

The Crucial X9 Pro is an awesome external SSD with impressive portability and solid performance. It’s super lightweight, durable, and can hold 2TB of data, making it great for everyday use. Plus, it has hardware-based encryption to keep your files secure, and it can handle drops or water splashes with its IP55 rating. As expert Tony Hoffman puts it, “The Crucial X9 Pro is an excellent all-around external SSD.” Rated “Outstanding” in our Crucial X9 Pro review, it’s also backed by a five-year warranty and is easy to use without needing extra hardware, earning its Editors’ Choice award.

Seagate’s Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is a slick 2TB SSD that plugs directly into your console, amplifying storage without sacrificing load times. In his review, our expert, Will Greenwald, says it’s “almost as fast as the internal SSD.” Since Xbox doesn’t support more traditional external storage options, this device is extremely handy for expanding your gaming library. Its current 23% discount is thus a deal come true for gamers.

Prime Day Deals on HDDs

The Western Digital My Book (20TB) delivers massive, affordable storage, great for gamers, photographers, and heavy downloaders. It easily stores thousands of hours of videos or hundreds of games, offering excellent compatibility with Macs, PCs, and gaming consoles. In our review from 2017, expert Joel Santo Domingo says it’s “an excellent choice, with enough capacity to last you for several years.” It gets an Outstanding rating and an Editors’ Choice award. Its value per gigabyte, three-year warranty, and reliable performance make it a smart investment for long-term storage needs.

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