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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)

Ynevcdgra

SSD, SATA, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+2.5 inch form factor fits standard laptop bays
+SATA interface works with common desktop and laptop bays
−Name lists 512GB while capacity is 1TB
$264.08
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
KioxiaSpec score 8.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1 TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+Up to 10,000 MB/s read speed on PCIe Gen5
+Backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 slots
$262.08
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
AdataSpec score 8.2

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

+PCI Express 4.0 interface for fast transfer speeds
+Read speed of 7000 MB/s for quick file loading
+Write speed of 5400 MB/s for rapid saving of large files
$243.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:06 PST - Details
CrucialSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for large files and applications
+PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface
+Read speeds up to 7,300MB/s
$298.95
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface for fast internal storage
+Up to 7,000 MB/s read speed
+1TB capacity for a large game library
$297.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
RzesljetxSpec score 7.8

SSD, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation

+512GB capacity for a moderate set of files and programs
+PCIe Gen 3 interface for reliable data transfer
+Internal SSD for installation inside a computer
$295.68
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
FezwquatvSpec score 7.8

SSD, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation

+512GB capacity suits a system and everyday programs
+Internal SSD with PCIe 3.0 interface
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
$294.09
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
RzesljetxSpec score 7.4

SSD, 512GB

+Rated at 3500MB/s read speed for fast file access
+512GB of storage capacity for a mid-sized library
+Internal solid state drive that installs inside a computer
$296.32
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
Ynevcdgra

SSD, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
+870EVO model line for internal storage
$202.64
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
Rzesljetx

SSD, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
+870EVO model line for internal storage
$202.09
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
Fezwquatv

SSD, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
+870EVO model line for internal storage
$201.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
Samsung

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+M.2 form factor saves space inside the case
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA
+500GB capacity for basic storage
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
Ynevcdgra

SSD, 128GB

+Internal solid state drive with 128GB of storage
+Solid state design has no moving parts
−Small 128GB capacity fills quickly with large files
$217.36
as of 11/04/2026 15:10 PST - Details
KlevvSpec score 8.2

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
$276.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
PNYSpec score 8.2

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
−5000 read speed: 13 of the 23 here have a higher read speed
$282.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
SP Silicon PowerSpec 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
$259.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details
WD_BLACKSpec score 8.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+4 pcie generation: only 3 of 27 here have a higher pcie generation
−5150 read speed: 12 of the 23 here have a higher read speed
$285.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
Samsung

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 500GB

−500GB capacity: 36 of the 46 here have a higher capacity
$294.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDSATA1TBn/a$264.08
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB58.5$262.08
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
SSDM.21TB48.2$243.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:06 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.2$298.95
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.2$297.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SSD512GB37.8$295.68
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
SSD512GB37.8$294.09
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
SSD512GB7.4$296.32
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
SSD1TBn/a$202.64
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
SSD1TBn/a$202.09
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details

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