Lexars Amazon sale has SSDs, RAM, and microSD cards up to 54% off, and Im making excuses to upgrade

SAVE UP TO 54%: As of April 29, Lexar is running a major sale at Amazon with up to 54% off portable SSDs, M.2 drives, SATA SSDs, DDR4 and DDR5 RAM, and microSD cards. Prices start at just $14.49.

I didn't wake up this morning planning to reorganize my digital life, but Lexar has other ideas. Amazon is hosting a Lexar sale right now that knocks up to 54% off portable SSDs, blazing-fast internal drives, and even RAM and microSD cards. In my opinion, sales like this do not come around often enough for me to behave responsibly.

When I see a 4TB rugged portable SSD sitting under $270, I start mentally moving my entire photo library over before I even hit the checkout button. Some people call it impulse buying. I call it "future-proofing." Same goes for picking up a microSD card the size of my thumbnail that somehow holds an entire backlog of PlayStation downloads.

Here is everything on sale, broken into neat sections because life is chaotic enough already.

The best portable SSDs deals

Lexar’s rugged portable SSDs are ready for action for creators, gamers, or anyone who hates the spinning wheel of death.

• Lexar 4TB Armor 700 Portable SSD — $268.49 $366.28 (save $97.79)

• Lexar 2TB Armor 700 Portable SSD — $149.49 $209.99 (save $60.50)

• Lexar 4TB SL500 Portable SSD — $259.49 $349.99 (save $90.50)

• Lexar 2TB SL500 Portable SSD — $138.49 $199.99 (save $61.50)

• Lexar 2TB Professional Go Portable SSD w/Hub — $224.49 $299.99 (save $75.50)

• Lexar 1TB Professional Go Portable SSD w/Hub — $152.49 $199.99 (save $47.50)

The Armor and SL500 series combine speed and durability with IP66 water and dust resistance, perfect for life on the go.

The best M.2 NVMe SSD (Internal) deals

If you're ready to supercharge your PC or PlayStation 5, these M.2 drives bring the heat (and optional heatsinks).

• Lexar 2TB NM1090 PRO SSD — $242.49 $269.99 (save $27.50)

• Lexar 2TB NM1090 w/Heatsink SSD — $259.49 $299.99 (save $40.50)

• Lexar 8TB Play SSD with Heatsink — $674.49 $749.99 (save $75.50)

• Lexar 4TB Play SSD with Heatsink — $269.49 $346.83 (save $77.34)

• Lexar 2TB Play SSD with Heatsink — $149.49 $209.99 (save $60.50)

• Lexar 4TB NM790 SSD with Heatsink — $249.49 $304.99 (save $55.50)

• Lexar 2TB NM790 SSD with Heatsink — $129.49 $164.99 (save $35.50)

These drives offer up to 7400MB/s read speeds, meaning shorter load times and faster boot-ups for games, apps, and everything else.

The best SATA III SSD deals

Cheap. Reliable. Quick upgrades for aging laptops or desktop PCs.

• Lexar 512GB NS100 SSD 2.5 Inch SATA III — $29.49 $61.99 (save $32.50)

• Lexar 256GB NS100 SSD 2.5 Inch SATA III — $18.49 $39.99 (save $21.50)

• Lexar 128GB NS100 SSD 2.5 Inch SATA III — $14.49 $17.99 (save $3.50)

• Lexar 1.92TB NQ100 SSD 2.5 Inch SATA III — $93.49 $146.36 (save $52.87)

If you’re tired of slow boot-ups and spinning drives, a SATA SSD is still one of the easiest, cheapest upgrades you can make.

The best DDR4/DDR5 RAM deals

RAM upgrades that won’t wreck your wallet — and will absolutely speed up your multitasking.

• Lexar 32GB (2x16GB) THOR OC DDR5 RAM 6000MT/s — $76.49 $119.99 (save $43.50)

• Lexar 32GB (2x16GB) THOR DDR4 RAM 3200MT/s — $49.49 $79.99 (save $30.50)

• Lexar 48GB (2x24GB) ARES RGB DDR5 RAM 8000MT/s — $194.49 $219.99 (save $25.50)

• Lexar 32GB (2x16GB) ARES RGB DDR5 RAM 6800MT/s — $108.49 $136 (save $27.51)

• Lexar 32GB (2x16GB) ARES RGB DDR4 RAM 3600MT/s — $60.49 $79.99 (save $19.50)

• Lexar 32GB Single DDR4 UDIMM RAM 3200MT/s — $46.49 $55.92 (save $9.43)

More RAM equals faster loading, more Chrome tabs, and smoother gameplay. It’s the upgrade you don’t realize you need until your computer feels twice as fast.

The best microSDXC Memory Cards deals

Perfect for Switch consoles, Steam Decks, action cams, and smartphones.

• Lexar 1TB Play microSDXC Memory Card — $78.49 $124.99 (save $46.50)

• Lexar 512GB Play microSDXC Memory Card — $37.49 $43.99 (save $6.50)

• Lexar 256GB Play microSDXC Memory Card — $22.49 $34.99 (save $12.50)

• Lexar 1TB Play Blue microSDXC Memory Card — $66.49 $89.99 (save $23.50)

• Lexar 512GB Play Blue microSDXC Memory Card — $33.49 $39.99 (save $6.50)

• Lexar 1TB Play microSDXC Memory Card (duplicate deal) — $78.49 $124.99 (save $46.50)

If your handheld gaming setup is gasping for storage space, these Lexar microSD cards are a cheap and speedy fix.