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Storage Drives under $300

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46 storage drives under $300 from Samsung, Western Digital, SanDisk and more. Most cost $213 to $298, and half cost less than $261.

Top brands: Samsung (6)Western Digital (4)

Samsung

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 500GB

−500GB capacity: 36 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
$215.00-28%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.8

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+5 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 27 here
+14700 read speed: only 1 of 23 here have a higher read speed
$249.99-26%List: $339.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
AdataSpec score 8.1

SSD, M.2, 2TB, 3 PCIe generation

+2TB capacity for a large amount of files and games
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common laptop and desktop slots
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than newer PCIe Gen4 drives
$249.99-24%List: $329.21
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.9

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+PCIe Gen3 connection for NVMe performance
+Read speeds up to 3,200 MB/s
−Uses QLC flash, which can slow sustained writes
$246.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+4 pcie generation: only 3 of 27 here have a higher pcie generation
+7450 read speed: only 3 of 23 here have a higher read speed
$259.99-19%List: $319.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 7.8

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Includes a heatsink for sustained performance
+Read speed up to 7,300 MB/s
+M.2 2280 form factor fits most modern motherboards
−1TB capacity holds a smaller game library than larger models
$269.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 7.2

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of files and apps
+2.5 inch form factor fits most laptops and desktops
+SATA III interface works with common older systems
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$214.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
Samsung

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large amount of files
+2.5-inch form fits standard laptop and desktop bays
+SATA interface works with common motherboards
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
CrucialSpec score 8.8

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface
+Read speeds up to 14,900MB/s
+1TB capacity for large files and applications
$289.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+Large 2TB capacity for big file collections
+Fast read speeds up to 5000 MB/s
+Uses PCIe Gen4 for high-speed data transfer
$289.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details
TeamGroupSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity for a large amount of storage
+PCIe Gen 4x4 interface for high transfer speeds
+Read speed up to 4800 MB/s
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
Western Digital

HDD, 8TB

+2TB capacity for a large library of files and games
+NVMe interface with PCIe Gen 4.0 for high transfer speeds
+Up to 5,150 MB/s read speed for quick file access
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 8.3

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity: only 1 of 46 here have a higher capacity
+4 pcie generation: only 3 of 27 here have a higher pcie generation
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
Patriot MemorySpec score 8.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity: only 1 of 46 here have a higher capacity
−3 pcie generation: 18 of the 27 here have a higher pcie generation
$254.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.2

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+2.5-inch, 7mm form factor fits laptops and desktop drive bays
+SATA III interface works with most older systems
−Read speed is limited by the SATA interface compared to NVMe drives
$210.00-7%Was: $225.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
Kingston

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 960GB

+960 GB capacity suits a large everyday storage need
+2.5-inch form fits older desktops and laptops with SATA bays
+Uses the SATA 6Gb/s interface common in many machines
−SATA interface caps speeds well below NVMe drives
$217.79-5%Was: $228.88
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
FezwquatvSpec score 8.3

SSD, M.2, 2TB, 4 PCIe generation

+2TB capacity for a large library of files
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact motherboard slots
+PCIe 4.0 interface for fast data transfers
−Needs an M.2 slot that supports PCIe 4.0 for full speed
$277.74
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
AjqsytfrlSpec score 8.2

SSD, M.2, 1TB, 4 PCIe generation

+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact motherboard slots
+PCIe 4.0 interface for fast data transfers
−Needs an M.2 slot that supports PCIe 4.0 for full speed
$285.25
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
CorsairSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read speed
+PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface for fast transfers
+Optimized for PS5 use
$249.99-18%List: $304.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
LexarSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a sizeable game or project library
+Up to 7400 MB/s read speed
+PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe interface
−Uses PCIe Gen 4, not the faster Gen 5 standard
$204.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
YnevcdgraSpec score 8.2

SSD, M.2, 1TB, 4 PCIe generation

+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact motherboard slots
+PCIe 4.0 interface for fast data transfers
−Needs an M.2 slot that supports PCIe 4.0 for full speed
$285.25
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
YnevcdgraSpec score 7.8

SSD, M.2, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
−512GB capacity fills up quickly with large games
$264.96
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
RzesljetxSpec score 7.7

SSD, 256GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+Read speed of 3200MB/s for quick file access
+Solid state design with no moving parts
−Only 256GB capacity limits how much data it holds
−Lower write speed of 1400MB/s than read speed
$255.04
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
YnevcdgraSpec score 7.7

SSD, 256GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+Read speed of 3200MB/s for quick file access
+Solid state design with no moving parts
−Only 256GB capacity limits how much data it holds
−Lower write speed of 1400MB/s than read speed
$260.53
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
YnevcdgraSpec score 7.3

SSD, 256GB

+Rated at 3500MB/s read speed for fast file access
+256GB of storage capacity for lighter storage needs
+Internal solid state drive that installs inside a computer
−Smaller 256GB capacity holds fewer large files
$213.39
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
Rzesljetx

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 256GB

+2.5 inch form factor fits common laptop and desktop bays
+SATA interface works with most older motherboards
+256GB capacity suits a modest set of apps and files
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$223.20
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
Rzesljetx

SSD, SATA, 128GB

+SATA III interface works with common SATA ports
+128GB capacity suits a basic operating system and apps
+Half mSATA form factor fits compatible mSATA slots
−128GB capacity offers limited room for large files
$286.31
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
Rzesljetx

SSD, SATA, 128GB

+128GB capacity for basic storage needs
+SATA III interface for standard drive connections
+Solid state design with no spinning parts
−128GB holds less data than larger drives
$231.53
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDSATA2.5500GBn/a$215.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB58.8$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDM.22TB38.1$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.22TB37.9$246.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.2$259.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB7.8$269.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.51TB7.2$214.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.51TBn/a$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB58.8$289.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.22TB48.2$289.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details

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