Top SSD Deals on Amazon Prime Day: Samsung, WD Offers

When it comes to SSD excellence, two brands consistently set the benchmark: Western Digital (WD) and Samsung. Renowned for reliability, speed, and competitive pricing, these drives dominate the storage market. Amazon Prime Day kicked off with stellar discounts on Samsung's latest 2280 M.2 SSDs, including their cutting-edge 9100 Pro PCIe Gen 5 series. As we enter Day 3, WD has joined the sale with significant price drops on its newest models - including what tech experts hail as the fastest SSD ever created.

Prime Day Discounts on WD Solid State Drives

WD Black SN7100 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD (Up to 7,250MB/s)

$159.99 save 25% $119.98 at Amazon

WD Black SN8100 2TB PCIe Gen 5 M.2 SSD (Up to 14,950MB/s)

$319.99 save 41% $189.99 at Amazon

Western Digital stands as Samsung's primary competitor in SSD excellence. The newly released WD Black SN7100 and SN8100 represent WD's technological pinnacle. The SN7100 directly rivals Samsung's 990 Evo Plus as a DRAM-less PCIe Gen 4 drive, delivering sequential speeds of 7,250MB/s read and 6,900MB/s write at an unbeatable Prime Day price. Meanwhile, the SN8100 challenges Samsung's 9100 Pro - with storage experts from The SSD Review, StorageReview, and Tom's Hardware praising it as "the fastest ever tested" PCIe Gen 5 SSD, achieving staggering 14,900MB/s read and 14,000MB/s write speeds.

Samsung SSD Prime Day Specials

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD (Up to 7,250MB/s)

$184.99 save 38% $113.99 at Amazon

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD (Up to 7,250MB/s)

$344.99 save 32% $234.99 at Amazon

The Samsung 990 Evo Plus delivers exceptional performance for gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles, surpassing Sony's speed requirements with 7,250MB/s read and 6,300MB/s write speeds. While not quite matching the 990 Pro's performance, this DRAM-less drive compensates with Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology that utilizes minimal system RAM. For console gaming and most PC applications, users won't notice any difference compared to its pricier sibling.

Prime Day Specials: Samsung 990 Pro SSDs

Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,450MB/s)

$209.99 save 29% $149.99 at Amazon

Samsung 990 Pro 4TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,450MB/s)

$479.99 save 43% $275.49 at Amazon

The Samsung 990 Pro reigns supreme among PCIe 4 SSDs, offering industry-leading speeds of 7,450MB/s read and 6,900MB/s write. Powered by Samsung's proprietary Pascal controller and 7th-gen TLC NAND, this drive features built-in DRAM for superior performance. While PS5 users won't see noticeable improvements over the Evo Plus, professionals needing maximum PCIe 4 bandwidth will find no better option.

Prime Day Offers: Samsung 9100 Pro SSDs

Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB PCIe Gen 5 M.2 SSD (Up to 14,800MB/s)

$299.99 save 37% $189.99 at Amazon

Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB PCIe Gen 5 M.2 SSD (Up to 14,800MB/s)

$549.99 save 30% $384.99 at Amazon

The Samsung 9100 Pro ushers in the PCIe 5.0 era with groundbreaking 14,800MB/s speeds - doubling the 990 Pro's performance. While this 4TB drive at sub-$400 represents exceptional value for cutting-edge technology, most users - including hardcore gamers - won't utilize its full potential. These drives remain impractical for PS5 upgrades and generally serve as showpieces rather than practical investments for typical consumers.

Choosing the Right SSD for PlayStation 5

Both Samsung 990 Evo Plus and 990 Pro make excellent PS5 storage upgrades, exceeding Sony's speed requirements in the standard 2280 form factor. Performance differences are negligible, making the Evo Plus the budget-friendly choice, though it requires a separate $10 heatsink. The pre-equipped 990 Pro offers convenience at a premium price.

Additional PS5 SSD Prime Day Deals

Explore more storage options with our curated selection of top-performing PS5 SSDs.

Crucial T500 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,400MB/s)

$209.99 save 40% $124.99 at Amazon

Lexar NM790 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,400MB/s)

$164.99 save 22% $127.88 at Amazon

Crucial P310 4TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,100MB/s)

$333.99 save 30% $234.99 at Amazon

Nextorage Japan 2TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD with Heatsink (Up to 7,400MB/s)

$149.99 save 20% $119.99 at Amazon