A few Cyber Monday SSD deals are still rumbling on, even after the day itself has drawn to a close. This is great news for anyone who missed out yesterday, because there's still chance for you to boost your storage without breaking the bank. There were some cracking discounts from Black Friday carried over to Cyber Monday, and we saw some of the best SSDs for gaming get reduced to historically low prices.
Across the board, SSD has been seeing a decline in price during 2022. You can now pick up portable SSDs, passport drives, and SSDs with heatsinks, all at their most affordable prices. Not to mention, the best PS5 SSDs that are proving very popular with anyone who wants some additional console storage. No matter what you're looking for, you don't have long to make the most of Cyber Monday prices, so if we were you, we wouldn't wait much longer to pull the trigger. Down below, we've pulled together the last surviving deals we can find.
If you're on the hunt for more gaming hardware, we'd suggest you take a look at our Cyber Monday gaming deals page. Or, if you have more specific requirements for your storage then we also have a round up of the best Cyber Monday PS5 SSD deals to go with your console.
Cyber Monday SSD deals in the US
- Amazon: Wide range of brands and drive sizes
- BestBuy: Discounts on SSDs exclusive to BestBuy
- Western Digital: Great discounts on their drives
Cyber Monday SSD deals in the UK
- Amazon: Sales on all different brands and sizes
- Very: Offers on various internal storage drives and computing components
Cyber Monday SSD deals: FAQs
When did Cyber Monday SSD deals go live?
Cyber Monday was on November 28th. However, as we've seen happen earlier and earlier over the past few years, the Cyber Monday SSD deals began on the Saturday after Black Friday, and we don't expect them to wrap up until later in the week.
Where will the best Cyber Monday SSD deals be?
We won't mince words here, if the previous Cyber Monday is anything to go by, then Amazon is definitely the frontrunner for where to find some of the deepest deals on some of the most must-have SSD brands this year. That's not to count out more hardware-centric online retailers, such as Newegg, who have held its price share of hearty discounts in the past, too. Here's what you can currently expect from all the major online retailers right now ahead of the event:
US:
Amazon: Frequently has some of the best consistent prices and sales online
Newegg: Right now you can save $130 on WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD
Best Buy: Great deals on SATA SSDs as well as Samsung and WD NVMEs
Walmart: Minor, but consistent, deals on all major SSD brands and formats
B&H Photo: Most of the deeper savings is on SATA and external SSD makes
UK:
Amazon: Regularly has some of the best prices online on all SSD formats
Currys: Competitive prices on SATA and external, most deals for NVMe
eBuyer: Few discounts available right now with minor savings on SATA
CCL Computers: Low prices on SATA and NVMe SSD from top brands
Cyber Monday SSD deals: What to expect on the day
As mentioned above, Amazon tends to offer some of the deepest Cyber Monday SSD deals on the day. Taking last year as an example, the Samsung 970 Evo was a full $100 off ($149.99 reduced from $250) on the 1TB model which was its historic lowest-ever price still to this day. It was a similar story for the likes of WD Black NVMe SSDs, with some of our favorite models seeing their best-ever discounts over the previous Cyber Monday, such as the WD Black SN750 which plummeted down to $115.99 from its regular selling price of $250; which still has yet to be matched since. It isn't all about PCIe models, however, as external SSDs and SATA III SSDs saw their fair share of heavy savings as well. Most notably, the likes of the Samsung 860 Evo 1TB internal drive, which was half-price at $99 last time around.
SSDs have been getting cheaper and cheaper during 2022. Many of our favourite SSDs are now retailing at their deal prices from last year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now that it's much easier to get a hold of SSDs, we're hoping Cyber Monday will throw up a lot of great bargains. Having said that, maybe keep an eye on Black Friday, because if there are stock shortages, you don't want to miss out on a great deal.
Is it worth waiting for Cyber Monday to buy an SSD?
Cyber Monday SSD deals aren't quite as good as what's available on Black Friday, so if you're after a specific, expensive, model of SSD (such as a Gen 4.0 NVMe from the likes of WD Black) then we would advise targeting the Friday (or the weekend) instead of specifically waiting until Monday. It's worth remembering that you'll definitely get a better deal on Cyber Monday as opposed to the average daily going rate, but do keep that fact in mind: buy one on Black Friday if you have the option.
How to choose the right SSD for you on Cyber Monday
With all this talk of different SSD types for the Cyber Monday SSD deals, we know it can be a little confusing to tell the difference between the different models, luckily, we've rounded up all you'll need to know to make a confident, and informed, purchasing decision on the day.
Here's what you need to know:
SATA III SSD: This storage type uses the same form factor as what can be found in traditional 2.5-inch hard drives. While more expensive than the, typically, slower mechanical HDD units, SATA-style solid-state drives are by far the cheapest way to benefit from faster read and write speeds. Plus, 2.5-inch drive bays are incredibly common in all the best gaming PC cases, not requiring a specialized port on the motherboard, meaning they're easier to install overall.
External SSD: Similar in size and functionality to their SATA equivalents, external SSD drives are simply just a portable variant of the same hardware which connects to your PC, or games console, through either standard USB (normally USB 3.1 nowadays) or USB Type C for the fastest, and most stable data transfers.
PCIe/NVMe/M.2 SSD: The newest, and fastest, storage format utilizes an incredibly small form factor and slots directly into the relevant port on your motherboard. Due to the possible read and write speeds far exceeding what SATA can do, they tend to be far more expensive, especially when considering that some sticks can go up to 2TB capacity, but expect to pay a lot for this privilege when deals aren't on.
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