Increasing your PC or console capacity with a Cyber Monday SSD deal is a pretty smart move, especially if you're looking to spend far less than usual. While storage discounts do pop up throughout the year, some of the best offers arrive during the annual tech sale, including record low prices on high spec drives with plenty of room for Steam games. So, to help you prep for the big day, we're already having a look at what to expect during Cyber Monday 2023.
Picking up the best SSD for gaming matters if you're constantly downloading new releases. In fact, more and more PC games specifically list solid-state as a minimum requirements, meaning you won't be able to hang onto your old hard drive for much longer. Thankfully, there are plenty of options normally included among the other Black Friday gaming deals, including SATA drives that'll work with your older rig.
Whether you're a PS5 owner, looking to upgrade your PC, or building a shiny new rig, Cyber Monday is bound to be a great time to pounce on SSD deals. The event is still a few months away, but getting ahead of the curve will save any storage capacity confusion when things kick off, enabling you to grab the perfect storage drive.
When do Cyber Monday SSD deals start?
Cyber Monday 2023 kicks off on November 27. 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
Typically speaking, you're going to find the biggest SSD discounts at Amazon, with last year's sale resulting in a Samsung 980 1TB drive dropping from $139.99 to $79.99. This year, we're hoping to see more PCIe 4 drives join the fold, and we suspect similar discounts could occur now that PCIe 3 prices are naturally dropping to new lows.
M.2 SSDs aren't the only parts likely to fall in price during Cyber Monday, as chonky SATA drives tend to take a pretty big price cut. Last year, the Samsung 870 EVO 2TB dropped from $259.99 to $159.99, but that same model is now available for just $129.99. Naturally, that means it should end up even cheaper during Cyber Monday, and we'll potentially see prices dip below the $100 mark.
On the PS5 side of things, the WD Black SN850 is perhaps the drive to watch. Just be wary that the WD Black SN850P could show up for the same price while offering seemingly worse performance, as both retail for $149.99 right now at Amazon.
It's worth noting that Steam Deck SSDs are now more common, and 2230 options may show up for the Cyber Monday party. WD Black just announced its own SN770M drive, but existing rivals like the Sabrent Rocket are likely to receive a discount. Regular deals mean you can normally grab one for under $100, but we reckon 512GB variants may drift closer to the $50 mark this year.
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.
Cyber Monday SSD deals in the US
Cyber Monday SSD deals in the UK
Cyber Monday SSD deals: FAQs
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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