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External SSDs now rival internal drives in price and performance

Your next storage upgrade might not need a screwdriver. External SSDs are faster, cheaper, and more portable than ever—here’s why they’re winning.

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External SSDs now rival internal drives in price and performance

The gap in pricing between internal and external SSDs has nearly vanished. This shift is making external drives, particularly those from major brands like Samsung, Western Digital, Seagate, Crucial, and Kingston, a far more attractive option for everyday users. Recent product lines—such as Samsung’s T7 and T9 series, WD’s G-Drive and Elements, Seagate’s LaCie Rugged, and Kingston’s XS series—are setting new standards for speed, portability, and affordability in their storage solutions.

Manufacturers are now focusing on these aspects in their latest external SSD offerings. At the same time, they are cutting back on SATA drive production due to falling demand and rising costs, pushing users toward faster NVMe-based alternatives. Even motherboard producers are adapting, reducing SATA ports in newer models to make room for more compact, high-speed NVMe connectors.

The trend is clear: external SSDs are now the practical choice for most laptop and PC users. They offer full-fledged storage expansion without the need to open devices or install internal drives. While SATA drives will still serve niche markets—particularly in corporate and industrial settings where compatibility remains key—the consumer sector is moving firmly toward portable, high-performance solutions.

Behind the scenes, memory giants like Samsung and Micron are adjusting production priorities. A shift from NAND flash to DRAM manufacturing has contributed to lower SSD prices. This, combined with the push for faster, more mobile storage, is reshaping the market entirely. The SSD market is entering a new era where external drives lead in affordability, speed, and ease of use. As manufacturers phase out older SATA technology, consumers will increasingly rely on compact, high-performance external SSDs. The dominance of brands like Samsung, Western Digital, and Kingston is likely to continue as demand for portable storage grows.

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