# Early Prime Day SSD deals worth a look

> Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is still weeks out, but Samsung, Lexar and Verbatim drives are already marked down.
- Title: Early Prime Day SSD deals worth a look · PCMAG | Shortify
- Summary: Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is still weeks out, but Samsung, Lexar and Verbatim drives are already marked down. You don't have to wait for Oct. 6. Samsung…
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- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/ssd-deals-early-prime-day-2026
- Author: George Yang
- Published: 2026-09-15T19:45:32+00:00
- Read time: 3 min
- Topics: ssd, prime day, storage, amazon deals, pc upgrades, technology
## SSD prices keep bouncing
Drive pricing has been swinging up and down lately. The point of this roundup is to push your savings up and your worry down.
## Deals before the deal event
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days lands on Oct. 6, but discounts from Lexar and Samsung have already started showing up.
## The list keeps growing
PCMag says it will keep adding savings as the event gets closer, so it's worth checking back rather than buying the first thing you see.
## Samsung 9100 Pro, 1TB
The Gen5 flagship is $244.43 at Amazon, down from $339.99. That's $95.56 off a premium drive.
## Gen5 speed, doubled
The 9100 Pro hits up to 14,700 MB/s reads and 13,400 MB/s writes. Its PCIe Gen5 standard makes it twice as fast as the previous 990 Pro generation.
## A cooler, leaner controller
A 5nm controller makes it 49% more efficient than the 990 Pro, and advanced thermal control keeps temperatures stable so performance doesn't sag.
## Built for heavy work
Gaming, video editing, AI projects: the 9100 Pro is fast enough to handle all of them without becoming the bottleneck.
## What our reviewer said
Tony Hoffman gave it a "Good" rating, calling the price surprisingly reasonable for a premium drive.

> worth considering for PC builders and PS5 owners looking to take advantage of PCIe Gen 5.0
## More SSD savings
Kingston's XS2000 2TB portable drive drops to $349.99 from $558.99, a $209 cut and the biggest dollar saving in the roundup.
## Portable and budget picks
Seagate's One Touch 1TB is $229 (was $329.99), the WD Blue SA510 1TB is $179.99, and Kingston's A400 960GB is $185.99.
## Lexar NM790, 1TB
The NVMe drive is $196.05 at Amazon, down from $249.99. That's $53.94 off.
## Fast enough for creators
Up to 7,400 MB/s reads and 6,500 MB/s writes, which makes it twice as quick as Gen3 PCIe drives.
## Less power, same speed
The NM790 draws up to 40% less power than DRAM cache-enabled Gen4 SSDs while still moving files fast.
## Hobbyists and PS5 owners
It's aimed at creative and hobbyist users and works in a PS5, but it holds up for professional work too.
## The NM790 scored Excellent
Our reviewer rated it "Excellent," pointing to above-par benchmarks and capacities that reach 4TB.

> provides good value, notching above-par benchmark results and coming in at capacities up to 4TB
## Verbatim Pocket, 1TB
This external drive is $139.99, down from $179.99. A $40 saving on the cheapest pick here.
## Small drive, real speed
Up to 1,000 MB/s both ways, which covers backups, media transfers and everyday file work. No moving parts means it runs efficiently too.
## Plugs into almost anything
A USB-C port connects it to tablets, phones and consoles. A keyring and cable holder let you clip it to a bag.
## Deals beyond storage
The editor-vetted list runs wider: AirPods Pro 3 at $199, Sony WH-1000XM5 at $298, a Fire HD 10 tablet at $76.99.
## Check back before Oct. 6
Prices move and new discounts land as Prime Big Deal Days approaches. Watch PCMag's wider Prime Day coverage before you commit.
## Key takeaway

You don't have to wait for Oct. 6. Samsung, Lexar and Verbatim SSDs are already discounted, and the list keeps growing as the event nears.