Thanks to the global memory crisis known as RAMageddon, prices on tech essentials like hard drives, microSD cards, and portable SSDs have been on a relentless upward trajectory. Experts we've spoken to warn that the shortage is going to get worse before it gets better, making Prime Day one of the only guaranteed windows to score these items at a genuine discount.
Today is the final day of the sale, and we've done the digging to track down the best remaining deals in the memory category. If your Nintendo Switch 2 storage is dangerously full or your laptop is running on fumes, this is your last chance to pick up a drive from Lexar, Samsung, or SanDisk before the event ends and prices go back to normal.
Best MicroSD Card deal
$319.99 Save $80
If you're maxing out device storage, enough is enough. The Samsung T7 brings an immense amount of storage space (1TB to be exact) in a tiny package. It can store your favorite games and capture high-res photos and 4K video in real time. It pulls a lot of weight, and right now, you can pay just $239.99 for the MicroSD card, saving you $80 during Prime Day. For some slightly cheaper microSDs, check out Lexar's SD cards during Prime Day.
Best portable SSD deal
$261.84 Save $28.85
Our original choice for this category (the 1TB Sandisk portable SSD) is no longer available. However, the 2TB version of the same drive is still in stock and discounted.
This model features a built-in loop for attaching to a backpack or belt loop, making it a functional option for travel. SanDisk claims speeds up to 800 MB/s via a USB-C connection. It's currently on sale for $232.99, down from $261.84.
Best deal for Switch 2
$79.99 Save $40.00
If you're in the market for a microSD card for your Nintendo Switch 2, you can grab the Samsung P9 Express MicroSD for 50% off during Prime Day. It has transfer speeds up to 800MB/s and 256GB of storage, so you can store games on it in a safe spot.
More MicroSD, Portable SSD, and hard drive deals for Prime Day
MicroSDs
Sandisk Max Endurance MicroSDHC, 32GB — $27.99
$32.99(save $5)Sandisk Ultra MicroSDXC, 256GB — $41.78
$52.99(save $11.21)Lexar E-Series MicroSD, 64GB — $42.49
$49.99(save $7.50)Lexar E-Series MicroSD 3-pack, 128GB — $75.99
$89.99(save $14)Lexar Play Blue MicroSD, 2TB — $279.99
$429.99(save $120)
Portable SSDs
Lexar TouchLock Portable SSD, 512GB — $87.99
$104.99(save $17)SSK Portable SSD, 1TB — $129.19
$159.99(save $30.80)Sandisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD, 1TB— $178.49$209.99 (save $31.50)Samsung T9 Portable SSD, 1TB — $179.99
$287.99(save $109)Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD, 2TB — $229.99
$299.99(save $70)
Portable HDDs
Western Digital Elements Portable HDD, 5TB — $196.99
$274.99(save $78)Seagate Expansion Desktop HDD, 8TB — $249
$279.99(save $30.99)Western Digital Elements Desktop HDD, 20TB — $599
$814.99(save $215)
Internal hard drives
Kingston A400 SATA-III SSD, 960GB — $175.90
$215.99(save $40.09)Samsung 9100 PRO SSD, 1TB — $206.99
$339.99(save $133)Samsung 990 PRO Gen4 SSD, 2TB — $369.99
$639.99(save $270)Acer Predator GM7 NVMe SSD, 4TB — $469.99
$609.99(save $140)SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 SSD, 2TB — $589.99
$694.99(save $105)WD_Black SN850X NVMe SSD with Heatsink, 4TB — $599.99
$649.99(save $50)SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 8100 SSD, 4TB — $1,149.99
$1,399.99(save $250)