Samsung 990 Pro SSD and Lexar Memory Cards: Best Prime Day Deals
During Prime Day, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB SSD is available for $370, the lowest price expected for the rest of the year, despite memory prices soaring due to AI demand. Lexar SD cards are also discounted.
Memory prices have skyrocketed over the past six months as AI data centers consume more silicon wafers. However, Prime Day brings some relief.
The best deal spotted is on Samsung's 2TB 990 Evo Plus SSD, now priced at $370. While a year ago it sold for $140 and six months ago for $300, the drive has hovered above $600 for the last two months, making the current discount significant. Given the ongoing AI bubble, this is likely the lowest price until year-end.
The Samsung 990 Pro SSD, our top pick in SSDs, achieved read speeds of 7,458 MB/s in tests, ideal for intensive tasks like video editing and gaming. It also runs cool. Besides the 2TB version, 4TB ($885) and 1TB ($220) options are available.
For SD cards, the Lexar 64GB Professional 2000x is the author's go-to for years, capable of 6K video and available up to 512GB. For tighter budgets, the Lexar Silver 128GB card is on sale for $49 ($16 off), though slower and suited for less demanding use like still photos.
