This is the SanDisk portable SSD I would buy if I wanted to add storage to my laptop

SanDisk Portable SSD dragon editon on a bamboo table

SanDisk Portable SSD Dragon Editon (Image credit: Laptop Mag, SanDisk)

A portable SSD is a great solution if you want to add storage to your laptop and easily transfer files across devices.

Now on sale for $79 at Amazon, the Dragon Edition SanDisk Portable SSD is the one I would buy if I needed extra laptop storage. At $10 off, this unique SanDisk Portable SSD has never been cheaper.

If you're shopping for someone else, it's one of the coolest last-minute gifts under $100.

Today's best SanDisk Portable SSD deal

Amazon knocks $10 off the SanDisk Portable SSD (Dragon Edition). It's a must-have USB Type-C accessory for your laptop if you want to move large files. It has a storage capacity of up to 1TB and has read speeds of up to 800MB/s.

Features: 1TB storage capacity, transfer rate up to 800MB/s, drop protection up to 2 meters, Includes USB-C to USB-A cable, works with Windows 10 and later, works with macOS v10.13 and later, works with USB Type-C devices, includes a 3-year warranty

Price check: Walmart $79 | SanDisk $79

Beyond its eye-catching dragon art enclosure, which represents my Chinese zodiac sign, this portable SSD has a red rubber hook that conveniently clips to a backpack or belt loop.

With a storage capacity of 1TB, this SanDisk Portable SSD keeps thousands of photos, videos, and importable documents safe. Read speeds of up to 800MB/s means fast file transfers between laptops, tablets, and phones.

For peace of mind, the SanDisk Portable SSD's casing provides two-meter drop protection and is backed by SanDisk's 3-year warranty.

Now, for just under $80, the SanDisk Portable SSD makes it more affordable to increase your maxed-out storage.

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.