Not the first time seeing ridiculous prices for SSDs, but watching SATA SSDs going more expensive than M.2 SSDs is crazy.
Micro Center Lists Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB SSD for $519, 2 TB for Over $1000, and 8 TB Edition for Over $4,000 When M.2 SSDs are Selling for Cheaper
The SSD prices are shocking, and while we continue to see rising prices for both SATA and M.2 SSDs, SATA SSDs are going more expensive than the latter. The last month's glimpse of M.2 SSDs surprised us enough, but we didn't expect the SATA SSDs to make a bigger jump. It's probably due to lower production than M.2 SSDs, but considering they offer significantly slower sequential read/write speeds than their M.2 counterparts, they shouldn't be selling for such high prices.
As shown by the Redditor u/naldyjams, popular hardware retailer Micro Center is selling SATA SSDs for ridiculous prices. If you remember our previous report, we saw high-end Samsung M.2 NVMe SSDs listing for a sub-$3000 price tag, but the SATA SSD listings have broken all the records. Perhaps, these are the most expensive consumer SSDs we have seen till now, starting at a whopping $500.
The Samsung 870 EVO SATA 1 TB SSD has been listed by the retailer at a whopping $519. For comparison, you can find a better and faster NVMe SSD like WD_Black SN7100 1 TB for $189 and Samsung 990 PRO 1 TB for $249. These prices are already several times higher than they were in the pre-RAMPocalypse era, but for the same capacity and slower drive, you are paying nearly three times more. On Amazon, we can find the same Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB SSD for $449, which means confirms that the SATA SSDs are now more expensive than their M.2 counterparts.
Hence, the 2 TB 870 EVO SSD is now listed at $1,039, the 4 TB capacity at $2,069, and the 8 TB SSD at a whopping $4,139. Under no circumstances should you buy the SSDs at such ridiculous prices, and it's better to ignore SATA SSDs for a while now. The audacity to write "Limit 2 per Household" seems even crazier, but the shelf is already packed with dozens of SSDs. So, there doesn't seem to be a "huge" shortage.
About the author: Sarfraz Khan is a hardware reporter with a focus on PC components and the builder community. With years of experience writing about PC hardware and laptops, his work has been featured on several reputable technology publications. Sarfraz's hands-on experience is demonstrated through his first-person accounts of using and comparing different hardware configurations, providing practical and relatable insights for everyday users. His technical analysis is respected by peers in the enthusiast community and has been cited by specialized hardware sites such as Germany's Igor's Lab.
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