An external SSD (Solid State Drive) is one of the few tech accessories I rely on every day. It’s a lot faster than an external hard drive, which means I can complete computer backups and move large files on and off my computer quickly.

And right now, this fast and affordable 1TB Crucial X9 portable SSD is a solid pick because it’s on sale for 29 percent off on Amazon, bringing its price down to just $65 (from its original price tag of $92). That’s only $2 more than its all-time best price, so this is a real deal.

Save $65 on the palm-sized 4.6-star-rated SanDisk Extreme and marvel at its speed, easy use, and advanced privacy features.

The Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub (starts at $299.99 for 1TB; $349.99 for 2TB as tested) is a singular, modular storage accessory for your phone. It combines a minuscule external SSD, a tiny USB-C hub,

The SanDisk Extreme portable SSD has a rugged design so you can take it with you anywhere, including water and dust resistance. It also supports speeds up to 1,050MB/s, so it's very fast. Portable SSDs are a great way to store your data.