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Amazon has announced that Prime Day will return for four days from June 23 to 26, but shoppers looking for fast portable storage can already take advantage of some excellent early Prime Day SSD deals before the event begins.
Our favorite portable SSD for most people, the Samsung T9 SSD is now $250 (was $288) at Amazon. While the discount isn't enormous, it does lower the cost of one of Samsung's fastest on-the-move storage solutions.
The drive delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 2,000MB/s, making it ideal for transferring large video files, backing up projects, and working directly from external storage. For creators handling high-resolution footage or professionals moving large datasets, those nippy transfer rates can save plenty of time.
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Save US$38Samsung T9 (1TB): was US$287.99 now US$249.99 at AmazonSamsung's portable drive offers reliable external storage with sustained high-speed transfers and a tough build and advanced cooling keep performance consistent.
View Deal- Need more storage? Samsung's T9 2TB SSD is on sale for $474 (was $575) and the 4TB drive is $800 (was $1145).
Samsung's Dynamic Thermal Guard technology helps regulate temperatures under heavy use, allowing the drive to sustain high speeds without excessive heat buildup.
The drive works with PCs, Macs, tablets, and iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models. Whether you're editing content on a desktop, backing up files from a laptop, or recording ProRes video on a recent iPhone, the T9 can handle the tasks with ease.
Built-in AES 256-bit hardware encryption helps protect sensitive files, adding a useful layer of protection for business documents, personal data, and creative projects.
Samsung says the drive can withstand drops from heights of up to 9.8 feet, and despite the rugged construction it remains compact and lightweight enough to slip into a pocket or bag.
Support for Samsung's Magician software promises firmware updates, drive monitoring, and additional management tools to help keep performance running smoothly over time.
Samsung's reputation for flash storage continues to make the T9 a popular choice among creators, students, and professionals. In our review we said it was "useful for securing video directly from cameras that can write directly to external devices or anyone moving large files from PC to storage."
With 1TB of capacity, quick 2,000MB/s transfer speeds, hardware encryption, and broad device compatibility, the Samsung T9 is a great portable storage option, especially with its current Amazon discount.
For even more storage recommendations, check out our roundup of the best portable SSDs and fastest external SSDs.
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Save US$28SSK 2TB External SSD: was US$279.99 now US$251.99 at AmazonThis portable SSD combines 2TB of storage with USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, delivering read speeds up to 1050MB/s and write speeds up to 1000MB/s. It includes both USB-C and USB-A cables and supports 4K60 ProRes recording on compatible iPhones.
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Save US$23.16Sandisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD: was US$179.17 now US$156.01 at AmazonOne of our favorite rugged portable SSDs, this drive packs 1TB of high-speed NVMe storage with read speeds up to 1050MB/s and write speeds up to 1000MB/s over USB 3.2 Gen 2. It features IP65 water and dust resistance, 3-meter drop protection, and 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
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