Best time to buy an SSD in Canada
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In 2026, buy when you need it; the NAND shortage means waiting mainly risks paying more. If you can wait, the deepest storage discounts cluster around Boxing Day and Boxing Week, with Black Friday, Prime Day and back-to-school as secondary windows. Do not expect a broad price crash.
Our price trend (90-day)
Cheapest CA$/TB we have tracked, by day. As of October 31, 2026. Over this window the floor price is down 88%.
Canadian storage sales calendar
| Sales event | Typical timing | How deep the discount goes |
|---|---|---|
| Boxing Day / Boxing Week | Dec 26 to early Jan | The marquee event in Canada; the deepest storage discounts of the year. |
| Black Friday / Cyber Monday | Late November | Strong, second only to Boxing Day; many drives hit yearly lows. |
| Prime Day | July (and an October event) | Good on Amazon.ca house and partner brands; members only. |
| Back to school | August | Moderate; portable SSDs and microSD cards see promotions. |
What counts as a good deal right now
As of the last update, SSDs typically run about CA$120-150/TB. A genuine dip is roughly under CA$115/TB on a 2TB NVMe. Hard drives are cheaper and steadier at about CA$16-20/TB.
Use the live trend and table below to judge any listing against today's market. Buy on a real dip, not a small day-to-day move.
Buy now or wait?
Because the 2026 NAND shortage keeps prices firm, the safe rule is to buy when you need the storage and time it to a sale if you can. Hoping for a broad decline is a bad bet this year; the savings come from events, not from waiting out the market.
In Canada the calendar is sharper: if a purchase can wait a few weeks, Boxing Day and Boxing Week are usually worth holding out for.
Live prices right now
See all SSDs ranked by price per TB ->
Frequently asked questions
Should I wait for Boxing Day to buy an SSD in Canada?
If you can wait, yes; Boxing Day and Boxing Week often bring the deepest storage discounts of the year in Canada. If you need it now, buy now, because the 2026 shortage means waiting risks higher prices.
When are SSDs cheapest in Canada?
Around Boxing Day first, then Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with Prime Day and back-to-school as secondary windows. Watch the live trend below and buy on a genuine dip.
Why are SSD prices high in Canada in 2026?
The global NAND shortage from AI demand, plus the Canadian dollar's exchange rate against the US dollar. Both push CA$ prices per terabyte up.
What is a good SSD price per TB in Canada right now?
With typical pricing around CA$120-150/TB, a genuine deal is roughly under CA$115/TB on a 2TB NVMe. The live table shows the current floor on Amazon.ca.
Is Prime Day or Boxing Day better for storage in Canada?
Boxing Day is usually deeper for storage specifically, though Prime Day can beat it on Amazon.ca house brands. If you can wait for Boxing Week, it is typically the stronger event.
Should I buy a hard drive now or wait?
Hard drives are far less affected by the shortage and steadier in price, so timing matters less. If you need bulk capacity, there is little reason to wait beyond catching a Boxing Day or Black Friday markdown.
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