For all the hype around cloud storage, there are some significant benefits to storing and backing up your files locally. If that sounds good to you, I have a deal that makes it all affordable. Right now, you can get the Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD at Amazon for £105.99 (was £124.99).

This is a fantastic price for a reasonably sized and fast portable SSD that is more secure, provides fast access, and has no recurring subscription fees compared to cloud storage.

If 2TB of storage isn’t the right fit for you, then other sizes are available and also discounted. 1TB can be snapped up for just £68.99 (was £81.99), while the larger 4TB now costs £199.99 (was £239.99).

Today’s best portable SSD deal

Crucial X9 2TB Portable SSD: was £124.99 now £105.99 at Amazon

The Crucial X9 boasts a range of impressive features, including fast transfer speeds of up to 1050 MB/s, an IP55 rating, and a five-year warranty. With all of this and 2TB of storage for just over £100, this SSD deal is well worth a look for all of your portable external storage needs.

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If you’ve never heard of Crucial, don’t worry; the company is backed by Micron, one of the world’s largest NAND manufacturers. The parent company has been operating since 1978, which not only provides a lot of expertise but also that precious peace of mind to you, the customer.

This particular SSD from Crucial is fast, topping 1.05GB/s in read/write benchmarks. If you need superfast, then you’ll need to go for an SSD that supports USB 4 or USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 SSDs, but the X9 should be more than capable for most tasks.

If you’d like to see what else is out there, then our guide to the best SSDs should be your first port of call. While you’re at it, you might want to explore our guide to the best laptops if your machine needs an upgrade.