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Cheapest SSD Per TB — July 2026 Price Comparison

Find the cheapest SSD on Amazon sorted by price per terabyte. Compare every NVMe Gen 3/4/5, SATA, and external SSD. Prices updated July 31, 2026.

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SSDs tracked
$118.50
Lowest $/TB (NVMe new)
$168.78
Avg $/TB (Gen 4)
July 31, 2026
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Best $/TB at Each Capacity

The cheapest new NVMe drive in every capacity tier as of July 31, 2026. Larger drives almost always win on price per terabyte.

CapacityCheapest new NVMeInterfacePrice per TBTotal price
500GBKingston NV3 500GBGen 4$199.98/TB$99.99
1TBADATA Legend 710 1TBGen 3$134.99/TB$134.99
2TBADATA Legend 710 2TBGen 3$118.50/TB$237.00
4TBLexar NQ780 4TBGen 4$121.25/TB$484.99
8TBWD Black SN850X 8TBGen 4$182.38/TB$1,459.00
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Last checked July 31, 2026. Prices are pulled from Amazon US and refreshed every day; $/TB is the listing price divided by raw capacity. Full methodology.

$/TB ▲ $/GB ▲ Price ▲ Capacity ▲ Interface ▲ Gen ▲ Read ▲ Write ▲ NANDWarranty Cond. ▲ Product
$95.67$0.096$382.664 TB2.5 SATASATA540 MB/s500 MB/sQLC3 yrNewCrucial BX500 4TB
$101.94$0.102$407.744 TBExternalUSB2,100 MB/s2,000 MB/s—5 yrNewCrucial X10 4TB Portable
$107.33$0.107$643.996 TBExternalUSB2,100 MB/s2,000 MB/s—5 yrNewCrucial X10 6TB Portable
$109.94$0.110$219.892 TB2.5 SATASATA560 MB/s500 MB/sQLC3 yrNewTeamGroup QX 2TB
$118.50$0.118$237.002 TBM.2 NVMeGen 32,400 MB/s1,800 MB/sTLC3 yrNewADATA Legend 710 2TB
$119.50$0.119$239.002 TBM.2 NVMeGen 33,500 MB/s2,700 MB/sQLC—UsedIntel 670p 2TB
$121.25$0.121$484.994 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,400 MB/s6,500 MB/sQLC5 yrNewLexar NQ780 4TB
$122.49$0.122$489.974 TBM.2 NVMeGen 45,000 MB/s4,800 MB/sQLC5 yrNewSilicon Power UD90 4TB
$124.69$0.125$498.744 TBExternalUSB2,100 MB/s2,000 MB/s—5 yrNewCrucial X10 Pro 4TB Portable
$125.00$0.125$499.994 TBM.2 NVMeGen 46,900 MB/s6,200 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Blue SN5100 4TB
$132.53$0.133$530.104 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,250 MB/s6,900 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Black SN7100 4TB
$134.99$0.135$134.991 TBM.2 NVMeGen 32,400 MB/s1,800 MB/sTLC3 yrNewADATA Legend 710 1TB
$135.00$0.135$269.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 46,000 MB/s5,000 MB/sQLC3 yrNewKingston NV3 2TB
$137.50$0.137$274.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 45,150 MB/s4,850 MB/sTLC—UsedWD Black SN770 2TB
$140.00$0.140$279.992 TB2.5 SATASATA560 MB/s510 MB/sTLC5 yrNewCrucial MX500 2TB
$140.00$0.140$279.992 TBM.2 SATASATA560 MB/s520 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Blue SA510 2TB M.2
$140.99$0.141$281.972 TBM.2 NVMeGen 45,000 MB/s4,800 MB/sQLC5 yrNewSilicon Power UD90 2TB
$141.25$0.141$564.994 TB2.5 SATASATA560 MB/s520 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Blue SA510 4TB
$141.75$0.142$566.994 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,250 MB/s6,900 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB
$145.00$0.145$289.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,250 MB/s6,900 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Black SN7100 2TB
$146.00$0.146$291.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,100 MB/s6,000 MB/sQLC5 yrNewCrucial P310 2TB
$150.00$0.150$599.994 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,300 MB/s6,900 MB/sTLC5 yrNewCrucial T500 4TB
$150.00$0.150$299.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 33,500 MB/s3,300 MB/sTLC—UsedSamsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB
$151.94$0.152$303.882 TBExternalUSB1,050 MB/s1,000 MB/s—5 yrNewSanDisk Extreme 2TB Portable
$153.50$0.153$306.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 45,000 MB/s4,200 MB/sQLC—UsedCrucial P3 Plus 2TB
$155.00$0.155$155.001 TB2.5 SATASATA500 MB/s450 MB/sTLC3 yrNewKingston A400 1TB
$155.44$0.155$621.764 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,900 MB/s13,800 MB/sTLC5 yrNewCrucial T710 4TB
$156.99$0.157$156.991 TBM.2 NVMeGen 46,000 MB/s5,000 MB/sQLC3 yrNewKingston NV3 1TB
$161.93$0.162$323.862 TBExternalUSB2,100 MB/s2,000 MB/s—5 yrNewCrucial X10 Pro 2TB Portable
$164.58$0.165$164.581 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,100 MB/s6,000 MB/sQLC5 yrNewCrucial P310 1TB
$172.97$0.173$172.971 TBM.2 NVMeGen 45,000 MB/s4,800 MB/sQLC5 yrNewSilicon Power UD90 1TB
$174.00$0.174$348.002 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,300 MB/s6,300 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Black SN850X 2TB
$175.00$0.175$699.994 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,900 MB/s13,700 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Black SN8100 4TB
$177.64$0.178$177.641 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,250 MB/s6,500 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Black SN7100 1TB
$182.38$0.182$1,459.008 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,300 MB/s6,300 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Black SN850X 8TB
$187.50$0.188$375.002 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,150 MB/s6,300 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB
$189.02$0.189$90.73480 GB2.5 SATASATA500 MB/s450 MB/sTLC3 yrNewKingston A400 480GB
$195.00$0.195$389.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,450 MB/s6,900 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 990 Pro 2TB
$195.00$0.195$389.992 TBExternalUSB1,050 MB/s1,000 MB/s—5 yrNewWD My Passport SSD 2TB
$199.75$0.200$799.004 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,450 MB/s6,900 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 990 Pro 4TB
$199.98$0.200$99.99500 GBM.2 NVMeGen 46,000 MB/s4,000 MB/sQLC3 yrNewKingston NV3 500GB
$200.00$0.200$399.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,900 MB/s14,000 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Black SN8100 2TB
$200.00$0.200$399.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,800 MB/s13,000 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 9100 Pro 2TB
$200.00$0.200$399.992 TB2.5 SATASATA560 MB/s530 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 870 Evo 2TB
$203.50$0.203$203.501 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,150 MB/s6,300 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 990 Evo Plus 1TB
$209.53$0.210$419.072 TBExternalUSB2,000 MB/s2,000 MB/s—3 yrNewSamsung T9 2TB Portable
$214.00$0.214$214.001 TBExternalUSB1,050 MB/s1,000 MB/s—3 yrNewSamsung T7 1TB Portable
$217.00$0.217$433.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,900 MB/s13,800 MB/sTLC5 yrNewCrucial T710 2TB
$224.00$0.224$224.001 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,300 MB/s6,300 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Black SN850X 1TB
$225.00$0.225$449.992 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,100 MB/s6,800 MB/sTLC5 yrNewCorsair MP600 Pro LPX 2TB
$228.20$0.228$228.201 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,900 MB/s12,000 MB/sTLC5 yrNewCrucial T710 1TB
$228.61$0.229$914.444 TBExternalUSB2,000 MB/s2,000 MB/s—3 yrNewSamsung T9 4TB Portable
$232.56$0.233$232.561 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,800 MB/s12,000 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 9100 Pro 1TB
$237.50$0.237$1,899.998 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,900 MB/s13,700 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Black SN8100 8TB
$250.00$0.250$999.994 TB2.5 SATASATA560 MB/s530 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 870 Evo 4TB
$269.99$0.270$269.991 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,500 MB/s11,000 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Black SN8100 1TB
$275.02$0.275$1,100.104 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,800 MB/s13,000 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 9100 Pro 4TB
$287.79$0.288$287.791 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,450 MB/s6,900 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 990 Pro 1TB
$298.00$0.298$298.001 TBM.2 NVMeGen 47,000 MB/s5,000 MB/sTLC—UsedSamsung 980 Pro 1TB
$306.25$0.306$2,449.998 TBM.2 NVMeGen 514,800 MB/s13,000 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 9100 Pro 8TB
$309.69$0.310$309.691 TB2.5 SATASATA560 MB/s530 MB/sTLC5 yrNewSamsung 870 Evo 1TB
$409.98$0.410$204.99500 GBM.2 SATASATA560 MB/s510 MB/sTLC5 yrNewWD Blue SA510 500GB M.2
$427.99$0.428$427.991 TB2.5 SATASATA560 MB/s510 MB/sTLC5 yrNewCrucial MX500 1TB

NVMe Gen 4 Average Price History ($/TB)

Average price per terabyte for new Gen 4 NVMe SSDs — consumer market, Amazon US

SSD Price Landscape — July 2026

The SSD market continues to tighten in July 2026. AI-driven NAND demand, manufacturing cuts, and enterprise allocation keep consumer SSD prices elevated. NAND flash prices rose 33–38% in Q1 2026 per TrendForce forecasts.

NVMe Gen 4 (avg)
$168.78/TB
▲ up sharply (NAND shortage)
NVMe Gen 5 (avg)
$228.20/TB
New category 2025
SATA SSD (avg)
$172.01/TB
▲ up sharply (NAND shortage)
HDD (comparison)
$15/TB
5× cheaper than SSD

What's driving the price increase?

All major NAND manufacturers have confirmed that 2026 production capacity is sold out, largely to AI and data center customers. Consumer SSDs are getting what's left. TrendForce projects a 33–38% NAND flash price increase in Q1 2026, with client SSD prices expected to rise at least 40% quarter-over-quarter.

Best strategy for buyers

Buy what you need now — waiting is unlikely to save money. Target 2TB–4TB Gen 4 NVMe drives for the best $/TB ratio. Gen 5 drives offer marginal real-world benefits for most users at significantly higher cost. For bulk storage, HDDs remain 5–8× cheaper per TB than SSDs.

Frequently Asked Questions About SSD Prices

What is a good price per TB for an SSD in July 2026?
As of July 31, 2026, anything under $70/TB for a new Gen 4 NVMe SSD is a good price — the cheapest drive we track today is $118.50/TB. Budget SATA SSDs run $55–70/TB and Gen 5 NVMe costs $90–150/TB. The best value sits in 2TB–4TB Gen 4 drives; 1TB models carry the worst $/TB. For context, mid-2023 lows were $30–40/TB, so today’s market is roughly twice as expensive.
How much should a 1TB NVMe SSD cost in July 2026?
As of July 31, 2026, a 1TB NVMe SSD costs $156.99 at the cheap end and about $130 for a premium drive. The cheapest we track is the Kingston NV3 1TB at $156.99; the Samsung 990 Pro 1TB runs $389.99. Below $60 you are usually looking at a used listing or a DRAM-less QLC drive — fine as a secondary game drive, not as a system disk.
Why are SSD prices going up in 2026?
Three converging factors: AI infrastructure demand consuming unprecedented NAND flash capacity, strategic production cuts by manufacturers to restore profitability after 2023 losses, and capacity allocation prioritizing higher-margin enterprise products. TrendForce projects a 33–38% NAND flash price increase in Q1 2026.
What capacity SSD has the best price per TB?
4TB NVMe SSDs currently offer the best price per terabyte, typically $70–90/TB. 2TB drives are the sweet spot balancing price and utility. 1TB drives have the worst $/TB ratio. Larger drives also benefit from higher endurance ratings (TBW) and better sustained write performance.
NVMe Gen 4 vs Gen 5: is Gen 5 worth the extra cost?
For most users in 2026, no. Gen 5 offers up to 14,000+ MB/s vs 7,000 MB/s for Gen 4, but real-world differences are minimal for gaming and general use. Gen 5 drives run hotter, cost 40–80% more per TB, and require a compatible platform (Intel 14th Gen/Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 7000/9000).
Should I buy an SSD now or wait for prices to drop?
Buy now if you need storage. Industry forecasts show prices rising through at least mid-2026. NAND shortages are structural — driven by AI demand reallocating manufacturing capacity. New fabs won’t bring relief until late 2027.
SSD vs HDD: which is better value per TB?
HDDs are 5–8× cheaper per TB ($12–18/TB vs $60–110/TB for SSDs). However, SSDs are dramatically faster (100–250× for random I/O), completely silent, more durable, and use less power. For OS drives, gaming, and active workloads, SSDs are worth the premium. For archival storage, HDDs remain sensible.
How are prices tracked?
We compare SSD prices from Amazon US across all major brands including Samsung, WD/SanDisk, Crucial/Micron, Kingston, SK Hynix, Sabrent, Corsair, Silicon Power, PNY, and others. Price per TB is calculated by dividing the listing price by the drive's raw capacity. Both new and used listings are included and clearly labeled. Product links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

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