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SSD Prices Surge 200% Amid AI Demand Spike

3/23/2026

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  • SSD prices have surged up to 200%, driven by demand from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
  • A 2TB SanDisk SSD purchased for $190 in July 2022 has risen by 50%.
  • Hard drives have risen 46% since September.
  • Apple has raised prices on external drives, including a 4TB SanDisk drive from $500 to $1,200.
  • Consumers are advised to repurpose older storage or seek shared storage options amid these price hikes.