Best SSD Deals on Amazon Prime Day: Samsung, WD

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

When it comes to premium SSDs, Western Digital's Black series stands alongside Samsung as industry leaders. The new WD Black SN7100 (Gen 4) and SN8100 (Gen 5) represent cutting-edge storage technology at discounted Prime Day prices. The SN7100 delivers excellent 7,250MB/s read speeds at an outstanding value, while the SN8100 pushes boundaries with its groundbreaking 14,900MB/s performance - earning recognition from experts as possibly the fastest SSD available.

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

For gaming systems and PS5 upgrades, Samsung's 990 EVO Plus offers outstanding performance that meets next-gen console requirements. While lacking DRAM cache, its Host Memory Buffer technology maintains excellent responsiveness. The 4TB model provides particularly impressive value at this year's Prime Day pricing.

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

Samsung's flagship 990 Pro remains the performance leader among Gen 4 SSDs, featuring in-house components including the Pascal controller and seventh-generation NAND. The included heatsink makes these models excellent choices for console or PC upgrades requiring top-tier sustained performance.

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

For high-end PC builds, Samsung's 9100 Pro delivers next-generation PCIe 5.0 performance with stunning 14,800MB/s speeds. While overkill for most users, content creators and professionals needing maximum bandwidth will appreciate these historically low prices on cutting-edge storage technology.

PS5 Compatibility Note: Both the Samsung 990 EVO Plus and 990 Pro make excellent PS5 upgrades. The EVO Plus requires a separate heatsink, while the Pro models include one. Performance differences are negligible for console use, making the EVO Plus the better value option.

Additional PS5 SSD Options:

• Crucial T500 2TB with Heatsink - $124.99 (40% off)
• Lexar NM790 2TB with Heatsink - $127.88 (22% off)
• Crucial P310 4TB with Heatsink - $234.99 (30% off)
• Nextorage Japan 2TB with Heatsink - $119.99 (20% off)