This 2TB WD Black SSD is over 50% off at Best Buy – but the deal ends tonight

Best Buy’s TechTober sale rivals Amazon’s October Prime Day with deals on hundreds of tech items across the website and in-store, including solid-state drives. And right now, you can save almost $300 on the 2TB WD Black SN770M , bringing the price down to just $260 — much closer to pre-AI costs. But you’ll have to hurry, because the sale on this SSD ends tonight.

Also: The best October Prime Day 2026 SSD deals live now for $260 (save $272) WD Black SN770M 2TB The ultra-compact form factor for the SN770M is meant for use in handheld gaming consoles like the Steam Deck or Asus ROG Ally, but it can also be used in ultra-slim laptops and desktops. You’ll get read and write speeds up to 5150MB/s for fast file transfers, game downloads, and installations. The 2TB of storage means you’ll have plenty of space for all of your favorite games, plus room left over for additional documents, photos, and videos you may want to offload from your main boot drive.

It’s compatible with Windows and Linux (with a bit of reformatting), giving you almost plug-and-play functionality. It’s also covered by a 5-year warranty to protect your new drive and data from accidental damage and defects. Also: October Prime Day live blog 2026: All the best deals from top brands in one place How I rated this deal Getting 2TB of high-speed storage for an almost pre-AI price is a welcome sight for both me and my wallet.

The ultra-compact size makes the SN770M great for handheld gaming consoles as well as ultra-slim laptops. That’s why I gave this deal a 5/5 Editor’s rating. When does this deal expire?

While Best Buy’s TechTober sale event runs through Sunday, Oct. 11, this deal ends at midnight tonight, Oct. 7, according to a countdown clock on Best Buy’s website. How do we rate deals at ZDNET? We aim to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.

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