Amazon is kicking off Prime Day 2026 early by offering storage discounts weeks before the official June 23-26 event. The retailer has slashed prices on external SSDs, flash drives, and NAS devices, with some options reaching $0.20 per GB or less. This gives shoppers a chance to grab cost-effective storage solutions without waiting for the main sale.

These early deals arrive amid record-high storage prices driven by AI infrastructure demands. Data centers building artificial intelligence systems require enormous amounts of memory and storage, creating supply shortages that push consumer prices upward. The shortage affects Android phones and other tech that relies on onboard storage, making sales events more critical for budget-conscious buyers.

The current selection includes portable SSDs for on-the-go file management and powerful NAS systems suitable for Plex media servers. Prices might drop further during the official Prime Day period, but these present buying opportunities for those who need storage now.

Prime membership grants access to the best offers, though Amazon provides a 30-day free trial for new users. The early access window runs through June 26th, giving shoppers several weeks to evaluate deals before the sale concludes.