Verbatim’s Pocket 1TB external SSD is now available for $150 on Amazon, offering a portable solution with rapid transfer speeds at a reduced price during ongoing component shortages and market volatility.
Verbatim’s Pocket 1TB external SSD is being sold by Amazon for $150, half its usual $300 list price, according to CNET. The discount brings a compact portable drive into a more realistic price range at a time when flash storage remains under pressure from wider component shortages and volatile pricing.
The appeal is straightforward: 1TB of capacity, transfer speeds of up to 1,000MB/s, and a USB-C connection for modern laptops, tablets and phones. Verbatim says the drive works with Windows, macOS, PCs, Macs, gaming consoles and smartphones, while Windows users also get Nero Backup Software. That makes it a practical choice for backing up photos, video projects and game libraries without relying solely on cloud storage.
According to Verbatim’s product pages, the Pocket SSD is built for portability as well as speed. The drive uses a USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface and includes a keyring plus a cable attachment, helping it travel more easily in a bag or pocket. The company also says the design is intended for users who need quick access to external storage across multiple devices.
For buyers who do not need 1TB, CNET notes that Verbatim’s 512GB version is also discounted, while other portable SSDs are available at lower price points with slightly different speed claims. For anyone needing a small external drive for frequent travel, console storage or everyday file backups, the current Pocket SSD offer is the more generous option.
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