Updated Nov 6, 2026
How to choose a SSD: what today's catalog shows
Type, capacity and today's price.
Not sure which SSD to buy?
See the guideStep 1 of 3
First, the type
Each type has its own price range.
Each type of SSD costs something different, so we only compare within the same type.
| Type | Models today | Median price | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| External | 71 | $260 | Sandisk 500GB Portable Drive, $90 |
| NVMe | 71 | $286 | Western Digital 500GB WD Green SN3000 NVMe Internal SSD, $96 |
| SATA SSD | 45 | $199 | Pny CS900 250GB 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD, $50 |
| Hard drive | 25 | $195 | Kingston SSDNow V100 SATA 3.0 Gb-s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive (SV100S2/32G), $46 |
Step 2 of 3
Then, the capacity
More is not always better for everyone: it is what you pay for.
Capacity is what separates prices most within a type.
| Capacity | Models today | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 500 GB | 31 | $122 |
| 500 to 1000 GB | 10 | $144 |
| Over 1000 GB | 3 | $426 |
Step 3 of 3
Finally, today's price
Compare with similar items, not with just any.
Today there are 212 SSDs in the catalog, with a median price of $240, read on 06/11/2026. The chart on the main page shows each SSD by price and how far it is below its own normal price.
Today's cheapest:
What the catalog shows
- 212SSDs in the catalog
- 06/11date of the prices
Choosing a SSD starts with the type and capacity; the price is compared with similar items. Catalog of 06/11/2026: 212 SSDs, median price $240.
The best by price range
Next step
See the SSDs that fit your criteria
Each point is a new SSD, by price and spec score.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a SSD cost today?
Read on 06/11/2026, there are 212 SSDs, with a median of $240; the cheapest costs $46. It is the catalog product price.
How do I know if a SSD price is good?
Compare it with SSDs of the same type: the chart on the main page shows how far each SSD is below its own normal price.
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Where the numbers come from
The guide only states what the day's catalog shows: each number comes from the reading on 06/11/2026, and the median is for SSDs with the data.
The guide helps you decide and doesn’t recommend a SSD for you: the final price is the one at the store, and the spec score doesn’t measure real speed or durability or durability.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.