Lexars 2TB SSD just dropped by $130, right in the middle of RAMageddon
Lexar's 2TB ES5 external SSD is now priced at $269.99 on Amazon, a $130 discount from its original $399.99 list price. The reduction comes amid a broader memory shortage and rising storage costs referred to as "RAMageddon." The drive advertises read and write speeds up to 2,000 MB/s, though full performance requires newer USB interfaces.
- ▪The Lexar 2TB ES5 external SSD is being sold for $269.99, a 33% discount from its $399.99 list price.
- ▪The price cut occurs during an industry-wide memory and storage price surge known as RAMageddon.
- ▪The SSD can reach up to 2,000 MB/s read and write speeds, but older USB ports will deliver slower performance.
- ▪The deal is available through Amazon and may change after publication.
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Home > Tech Lexar's 2TB SSD just dropped by $130, right in the middle of RAMageddon Storage prices are having a meltdown. This deal isn't. By Soumya Kumar Soumya Kumar Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it. Read Full Bio on August 3, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.
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