Prices for SSDs have stabilized, ending their upward trend

SSD prices have stabilized in 2024 after fluctuating greatly due to demand and oversupply issues.

: SSD prices have finally stabilized by Q3 2024 after various fluctuations over the past two years. Key models like the SK Hynix P41 Platinum and Samsung 970 Evo Plus saw significant price changes. Savings are now observed across different capacities, making it a good time to purchase.

SSD prices have stopped their upward trend for the first time in 2024. Various factors, including oversupply from NAND manufacturers post-pandemic and increased demand due to AI training models and modern games, influenced this stabilization.

For 500GB SSDs, models like the SK Hynix P41 Platinum and Corsair MP600 Pro LPX saw changes, with the most significant price now at $83 and $71, respectively. The Samsung 970 Evo Plus, discontinued for the newer Samsung 990 Evo, is still available from third-party sellers at around $75.

In higher capacities like 1TB and 2TB, the Samsung 990 Pro and WD Black SN850X displayed similar stabilization patterns. The 2TB drives often offer better value, with prices such as $180 for the Samsung 990 Pro, making them a viable option for users needing more storage space.

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