{"id":5274,"date":"2025-12-23T15:30:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T10:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paknews.centers.pk\/the-best-ssds-in-2026\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:30:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T10:30:29","slug":"the-best-ssds-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paknews.centers.pk\/ur\/the-best-ssds-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The best SSDs in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Upgrading to a good SSD can make your computer feel brand new again. Apps open faster, files move in a blink and even older machines start to feel a lot more responsive. It is one of the easiest ways to breathe life into a laptop or desktop without replacing the whole system, and the performance boost is something you notice right away.<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of SSDs to choose from, though, and the naming alone can be confusing if you are not already familiar with the specs. Some drives are built for simple upgrades, while others offer speeds that benefit creators or gamers. To help you sort through it, we tested a wide mix of options and pulled together the best SSDs you can buy right now.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of contents<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"best-ssds-in-2026\">Best SSDs in 2026<\/h2>\n<div class=\"commerce productModule [&amp;+.productModule]:mt-9 [&amp;+.productModule]:border-t [&amp;+.productModule]:border-dirty-seagull [&amp;+.productModule]:pt-2 [&amp;+:not(.productModule)]:mt-10 col-body\" id=\"5d9acb835b714728a8ff07259e189f4a\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-batcave @container\/p dark:text-grey-hair\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-grey-hair pb-[75%] @xl\/p:pb-[56.25%]\"><a data-ylk=\"aid:amazon_B078211KBB;cpos:1;itmId:$170;ll3:product-unavailable;ll4:productoffer-manual;pid:amazon_B078211KBB;pdid:Crucial MX500;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;itemcost:$170;sellerN:Amazon;sec:large-product;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$170 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B078211KBB&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Crucial+MX500&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjA3ODIxMUtCQj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkZTAxZTc5YS1hYmJlLTQyY2YtODhhOS1hODIwYWJiM2IxYmQiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMDc4MjExS0JCIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6InBuci1wcm9kdWN0LW1vZHVsZSIsImZlYXR1cmVJZCI6InByb2R1Y3QtdXJsIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAXjehTzCZC5ExwbrT6oPA2CA_w_jlRTi_xeTHysadZ8Q&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB078211KBB&amp;salePrice=169.99&amp;price=169.99&amp;itemSourceId=B078211KBB&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid group absolute size-full\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Image for the large product module\" data-aps-asin=\"B078211KBB\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/7xFPm4FM6ukxcehs.XVkzQ--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/3b355db0-e9bc-11ed-bffe-a1491545eb30\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">Crucial<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Capacity: <\/strong>500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB | <strong>Connection: <\/strong>SATA | <strong>Read speed:<\/strong> 560 MB\/s | <strong>Write speed:<\/strong> 510 MB\/s<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to look far to find the best SATA SSD: it&#8217;s the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B078211KBB&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;linkText=Crucial+MX500&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjA3ODIxMUtCQj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkZTAxZTc5YS1hYmJlLTQyY2YtODhhOS1hODIwYWJiM2IxYmQiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMDc4MjExS0JCIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6IjFwLWF1dG9saW5rIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoiZWRpdG9yaWFsLXRleHQtbGluayJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAQmrmQ9IN4DtXlp4Jl2L4mTf7vwGzkf6i1FXBCSkEKfe&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB078211KBB&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" data-aps-asin=\"B078211KBB\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Crucial MX500;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:9;cpos:1;itc:0\">Crucial MX500<\/a>. With sequential read speeds of 560MB\/s and a $100 MSRP for the 1TB model, this internal SSD offers a hard-to-beat combination of excellent performance and value. It also comes with a five-year warranty for additional peace of mind. But, best of all, it frequently goes on sale for as little as $45. I\u2019ve been using a 1TB MX500 drive to store my music, photos and games for years, and it has yet to give me any problems.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-ninja-turtle dark:fill-mulah scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1Zm4.201 7.305-6.186 6.172-2.223-2.216a1.047 1.047 0 0 0-1.481 0 1.042 1.042 0 0 0 0 1.477l2.963 2.956a1.05 1.05 0 0 0 1.482 0l6.926-6.911a1.044 1.044 0 0 0 0-1.478 1.049 1.049 0 0 0-1.481 0Z\"\/><\/svg><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Affordable<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">SATA compatibility<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Five-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a data-ylk=\"aid:amazon_B078211KBB;cpos:1;itmId:$170;ll3:product-unavailable;ll4:productoffer-manual;pid:amazon_B078211KBB;pdid:Crucial MX500;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;itemcost:$170;sellerN:Amazon;pos:4;sec:large-product;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;slk:$170 at Amazon;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B078211KBB&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Crucial+MX500&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjA3ODIxMUtCQj90YWc9Z2RndDBjLTIwIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkZTAxZTc5YS1hYmJlLTQyY2YtODhhOS1hODIwYWJiM2IxYmQiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFtYXpvbi5jb20vZ3AvcHJvZHVjdC9CMDc4MjExS0JCIiwiZHluYW1pY0NlbnRyYWxUcmFja2luZ0lkIjp0cnVlLCJzaXRlSWQiOiJ1cy1lbmdhZGdldCIsInBhZ2VJZCI6InBuci1wcm9kdWN0LW1vZHVsZSIsImZlYXR1cmVJZCI6InByb2R1Y3QtdXJsIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAXjehTzCZC5ExwbrT6oPA2CA_w_jlRTi_xeTHysadZ8Q&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB078211KBB&amp;salePrice=169.99&amp;price=169.99&amp;itemSourceId=B078211KBB&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"peer clear-right box-border block w-full min-w-60 rounded-[40px] px-7 text-center hover:no-underline hover:opacity-100 active:opacity-60 @xl\/p:w-9\/12 rapid-with-clickid commerce-cta-btn-primary bg-article-ui-button py-3 font-semibold leading-5 text-article-ui-button-label hover:bg-article-ui-button-hover hover:text-grey-hair active:bg-article-ui-button-hover active:text-grey-hair peer-[&amp;]:mt-3 dark:bg-white dark:text-batcave dark:hover:bg-bob dark:focus:bg-bob dark:active:bg-bob\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B078211KBB\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\">$170 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce productModule [&amp;+.productModule]:mt-9 [&amp;+.productModule]:border-t [&amp;+.productModule]:border-dirty-seagull [&amp;+.productModule]:pt-2 [&amp;+:not(.productModule)]:mt-10 col-body\" id=\"30099743ba70415ea228de8cbf206e8c\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-batcave @container\/p dark:text-grey-hair\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-grey-hair pb-[75%] @xl\/p:pb-[56.25%]\"><a data-ylk=\"aid:amazon_B0C3K1QBSG;cpos:2;itmId:$145;ll3:product-unavailable;ll4:productoffer-manual;pid:amazon_B0C3K1QBSG;pdid:Crucial T700;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;itemcost:$145;sellerN:Amazon;sec:large-product;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$145 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0C3K1QBSG&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Crucial+T700&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzNLMVFCU0c_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZGUwMWU3OWEtYWJiZS00MmNmLTg4YTktYTgyMGFiYjNiMWJkIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzNLMVFCU0ciLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoicG5yLXByb2R1Y3QtbW9kdWxlIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoicHJvZHVjdC11cmwifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAQSUOpJ_FG3ACIzgX-Obx3uxAeyh3cW9pXWlcffqthjn&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C3K1QBSG&amp;salePrice=144.99&amp;price=144.99&amp;itemSourceId=B0C3K1QBSG&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid group absolute size-full\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Image for the large product module\" data-aps-asin=\"B0C3K1QBSG\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/yvP1XVI2qEztiejF3gM5.g--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-08\/522a73d0-60ac-11ef-bfaf-6eb2b53550ee\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">Crucial<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | <strong>Connection:<\/strong> M.2 | <strong>Read speed:<\/strong> 11,700MB\/s | <strong>Write speed:<\/strong> 9,500MB\/s<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t recommend buying a Gen5 NVMe, even if you have the hardware needed to run one. The read speeds might look impressive on paper, but the reality is that few games and apps can take advantage of those capabilities right now.<\/p>\n<p>Still, if you\u2019re set on outfitting your computer with the fastest possible storage, I think the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0C3K1QBSG&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;linkText=Crucial+T700&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzNLMVFCU0c_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZGUwMWU3OWEtYWJiZS00MmNmLTg4YTktYTgyMGFiYjNiMWJkIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQzNLMVFCU0ciLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJlZGl0b3JpYWwtdGV4dC1saW5rIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAZ45BicWSeAC4b4cexP6F0UvQjcoCUDj5OdV4JVH0czT&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C3K1QBSG&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" data-aps-asin=\"B0C3K1QBSG\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Crucial T700;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:9;cpos:2;itc:0\">Crucial T700<\/a> offers a compelling mix of price and performance. The T700 is one of the fastest NVMe drives on the market right now, and after launching at $180, it\u2019s possible to find it on sale for about $143. Note that if your motherboard didn\u2019t come with a heatsink for your NVMe drives, you will need to buy the T700 model that includes one, which further increases the cost.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-ninja-turtle dark:fill-mulah scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1Zm4.201 7.305-6.186 6.172-2.223-2.216a1.047 1.047 0 0 0-1.481 0 1.042 1.042 0 0 0 0 1.477l2.963 2.956a1.05 1.05 0 0 0 1.482 0l6.926-6.911a1.044 1.044 0 0 0 0-1.478 1.049 1.049 0 0 0-1.481 0Z\"\/><\/svg><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Very fast<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Supports DirectStorage<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Five-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a data-ylk=\"aid:amazon_B0C3K1QBSG;cpos:2;itmId:$145;ll3:product-unavailable;ll4:productoffer-manual;pid:amazon_B0C3K1QBSG;pdid:Crucial T700;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;itemcost:$145;sellerN:Amazon;pos:4;sec:large-product;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;slk:$145 at Amazon;\" 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href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0B7CKVCCV&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;providerId=amazon&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=dynamic-offer&amp;itemName=WD_BLACK+SN850X&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B0B7CKVCCV&amp;brand=WD_BLACK&amp;categoryId=2414&amp;price=129.78&amp;salePrice=129.78&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAZA46qS06EXlBWq7o5qwdyR23J0QQj2l1-7dOjfl-BOF&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" 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class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Capacity: <\/strong>1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB | <strong>Connection:<\/strong> M.2 | <strong>Read speed:<\/strong> 7,300MB\/s | <strong>Write speed:<\/strong> 6,300MB\/s<\/p>\n<p>Provided you own the necessary hardware, Gen4 NVMe drives offer pretty good value right now. After testing a few different models, I ended up buying the Western Digital <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0B7CKVCCV&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;linkText=WD_Black+SN850X&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQjdDS1ZDQ1Y_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZGUwMWU3OWEtYWJiZS00MmNmLTg4YTktYTgyMGFiYjNiMWJkIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQjdDS1ZDQ1YiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJlZGl0b3JpYWwtdGV4dC1saW5rIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAbhnCFvuZCDjOnry9HVd1kM2esbu5RtzF0g6ll6Xctl-&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B7CKVCCV&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" data-aps-asin=\"B0B7CKVCCV\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:WD_Black SN850X;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:9;cpos:3;itc:0\">WD_Black SN850X<\/a> for my own system. It\u2019s very fast, delivering read speeds of up to 7,300MB\/s, and I was able to pay less than $100 for the 1TB model during a sale.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re set on buying a Gen4 model, but want to save some money, Western Digital offers the more affordable <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon Canada;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:9;cpos:3\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=63045c63-8df1-46e8-bdd0-1716edf6ace5&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon+Canada&amp;linkText=SN770&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL2EuY28vZC9pb2ZWY2s0IiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkZTAxZTc5YS1hYmJlLTQyY2YtODhhOS1hODIwYWJiM2IxYmQiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYS5jby9kL2lvZlZjazQifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAWt-EyN3ybRTVaEN_bc0C6eo9ZZQTJxMyStwL3IiJQc7&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FiofVck4&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SN770;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon Canada;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:9;cpos:3;itc:0\">SN770<\/a>. It\u2019s not as fast as the SN850X, but if your system has one Gen4 NVMe slot, it\u2019s great for storing Windows and your most important apps.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-ninja-turtle dark:fill-mulah scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1Zm4.201 7.305-6.186 6.172-2.223-2.216a1.047 1.047 0 0 0-1.481 0 1.042 1.042 0 0 0 0 1.477l2.963 2.956a1.05 1.05 0 0 0 1.482 0l6.926-6.911a1.044 1.044 0 0 0 0-1.478 1.049 1.049 0 0 0-1.481 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href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0B25LZGGW&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Crucial+P3&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQjI1TFpHR1cvP3RhZz1nZGd0MGMtMjAiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6ImRlMDFlNzlhLWFiYmUtNDJjZi04OGE5LWE4MjBhYmIzYjFiZCIsIm9yaWdpbmFsVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYW1hem9uLmNvbS9kcC9CMEIyNUxaR0dXLyIsImR5bmFtaWNDZW50cmFsVHJhY2tpbmdJZCI6dHJ1ZSwic2l0ZUlkIjoidXMtZW5nYWRnZXQiLCJwYWdlSWQiOiJwbnItcHJvZHVjdC1tb2R1bGUiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJwcm9kdWN0LXVybCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAARFhwP3cjwGGSBL7hXtOw5oMQE9yHxDh-kX_Hk9_UjR3&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0B25LZGGW%2F&amp;salePrice=99&amp;price=99&amp;itemSourceId=B0B25LZGGW&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid group absolute size-full\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Image for the large product module\" data-aps-asin=\"B0B25LZGGW\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/X.jpEcBwFBZiiuBG7A2nng--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-08\/ef88b510-60ac-11ef-ab1a-a272e2ecaeff\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">Crucial<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Capacity: <\/strong>500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | <strong>Connection:<\/strong> M.2 | <strong>Read speed:<\/strong> 3,500MB\/s | <strong>Write speeds:<\/strong> 3,000MB\/s<\/p>\n<p>A previous version of this guide recommended the Crucial P2 as a great budget Gen 3 NVMe pick, but as Gen4 and now Gen5 NVMe drives have entered the market, manufacturers like Micron have discontinued some of their entry-level Gen4 models. The good news is that their old high-end Gen3 drives are now more affordable than ever. Take the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0B25LZGGW&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;linkText=Crucial+P3&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAATrZDpA_qD5eDRAKqOm1eu5w_APL9uW4xLlSmIBM3y3a&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCrucial-500GB-PCIe-NAND-3500MB%2Fdp%2FB0B25LZGGW%2F&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" data-aps-asin=\"B0B25LZGGW\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Crucial P3;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:9;cpos:4;itc:0\">Crucial P3<\/a>, for instance. Micron originally priced the 1TB model at $90, but in recent months, it\u2019s been on sale for as little as $40. That\u2019s great value for a drive that offers 3,500MB\/s read speeds.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-ninja-turtle dark:fill-mulah scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1Zm4.201 7.305-6.186 6.172-2.223-2.216a1.047 1.047 0 0 0-1.481 0 1.042 1.042 0 0 0 0 1.477l2.963 2.956a1.05 1.05 0 0 0 1.482 0l6.926-6.911a1.044 1.044 0 0 0 0-1.478 1.049 1.049 0 0 0-1.481 0Z\"\/><\/svg><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Affordable and frequently on sale<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Five-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-solo-cup dark:fill-watermelon scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1ZM7.415 7.188l-.098.087a1.053 1.053 0 0 0 0 1.483l3.2 3.211-3.244 3.246a1.045 1.045 0 0 0 1.476 1.478l3.24-3.243 3.231 3.242a1.04 1.04 0 0 0 1.476 0 1.051 1.051 0 0 0 0-1.483l-3.228-3.24 3.184-3.187c.376-.377.405-.969.087-1.379l-.087-.098a1.043 1.043 0 0 0-1.476 0l-3.181 3.184-3.202-3.214a1.04 1.04 0 0 0-1.378-.087Z\"\/><\/svg><span>Cons<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Could be faster<\/li>\n<li 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href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0BQG6JCRP&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=product-url&amp;itemName=Sabrent+Rocket+2230&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQlFHNkpDUlA_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZGUwMWU3OWEtYWJiZS00MmNmLTg4YTktYTgyMGFiYjNiMWJkIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2RwL0IwQlFHNkpDUlAiLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoicG5yLXByb2R1Y3QtbW9kdWxlIiwiZmVhdHVyZUlkIjoicHJvZHVjdC11cmwifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAadX1SQJA0AmGdhf_WTOvbf0-TSeMDAw1UFZDQjcsjis&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0BQG6JCRP&amp;salePrice=113.03&amp;price=124.99&amp;itemSourceId=B0BQG6JCRP&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid group absolute size-full\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Image for the large product module\" data-aps-asin=\"B0BQG6JCRP\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/cpGZdAaKkRNQyWpl31zDwQ--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/media-mbst-pub-ue1.s3.amazonaws.com\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2024-08\/70ad3430-60ae-11ef-afcb-f1ead24dce18\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">SABRENT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | <strong>Connection:<\/strong> M.2 | <strong>Read speed:<\/strong> 5,000MB\/s | <strong>Write speed:<\/strong> 4,300MB\/s<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re confident enough to open your Steam Deck to install a new, higher capacity NVMe, the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" 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It will slot into the Steam Deck\u2019s M.2 slot without issue, and you don\u2019t need to worry about it overheating. With recent discounts on this model, it\u2019s dropped enough in price where you could save money by buying the 512GB Steam Deck OLED model and installing more storage later.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-solo-cup dark:fill-watermelon scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1ZM7.415 7.188l-.098.087a1.053 1.053 0 0 0 0 1.483l3.2 3.211-3.244 3.246a1.045 1.045 0 0 0 1.476 1.478l3.24-3.243 3.231 3.242a1.04 1.04 0 0 0 1.476 0 1.051 1.051 0 0 0 0-1.483l-3.228-3.24 3.184-3.187c.376-.377.405-.969.087-1.379l-.087-.098a1.043 1.043 0 0 0-1.476 0l-3.181 3.184-3.202-3.214a1.04 1.04 0 0 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class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB | <strong>Connection:<\/strong> M.2 | <strong>Read speed:<\/strong> 7,100 MB\/s | <strong>Write speed:<\/strong> 6,800MB\/sec<\/p>\n<p>Engadget has a separate guide dedicated to the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:9;cpos:6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-ps5-ssd-expansion-upgrade-150052315.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:best PlayStation 5 SSDs;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:9;cpos:6;elm:context_link;itc:0\" class=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best PlayStation 5 SSDs<\/a>, but if you came to this page looking for a recommendation on what NVMe to buy for your PS5, look no further than the <a 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It meets all of Sony\u2019s compatibility requirements and comes with a pre-installed heatsink, meaning all you need to do is install it into your PS5 and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-ninja-turtle dark:fill-mulah scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1Zm4.201 7.305-6.186 6.172-2.223-2.216a1.047 1.047 0 0 0-1.481 0 1.042 1.042 0 0 0 0 1.477l2.963 2.956a1.05 1.05 0 0 0 1.482 0l6.926-6.911a1.044 1.044 0 0 0 0-1.478 1.049 1.049 0 0 0-1.481 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class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | <strong>Connection:<\/strong> USB-C | <strong>Read speed:<\/strong> 1,050MB\/s | <strong>Write speed:<\/strong> 975MB\/s<\/p>\n<p>For carrying files on the go, the <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0C9WKGXHD&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;linkText=Crucial+X9+Pro&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAds_TjfaiR5DxDzScEnvjUTz-mvNQqy9lY5lNe9izRni&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FCrucial-Pro-1TB-Portable-CT1000X9PROSSD902%2Fdp%2FB0C9WKGXHD&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" 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There are technically faster options out there, but its 10 Gbps speeds should be quick enough for the backups and file transfers most people do with an external drive, and it outpaced most other models within its performance class in our benchmark tests. It\u2019s super tiny and sufficiently rugged on top of that, with an IP55-rated case made from aluminum and rubber. A five-year warranty helps as well. Just note that the included USB-C cable is fairly short, and there\u2019s no adapter for USB-A ports in the box. <em>\u2014 Jeff Dunn, Senior Reporter, Buying Advice<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-ninja-turtle dark:fill-mulah scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1Zm4.201 7.305-6.186 6.172-2.223-2.216a1.047 1.047 0 0 0-1.481 0 1.042 1.042 0 0 0 0 1.477l2.963 2.956a1.05 1.05 0 0 0 1.482 0l6.926-6.911a1.044 1.044 0 0 0 0-1.478 1.049 1.049 0 0 0-1.481 0Z\"\/><\/svg><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">IP55-certified water and dust protection<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Five-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-solo-cup dark:fill-watermelon scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1ZM7.415 7.188l-.098.087a1.053 1.053 0 0 0 0 1.483l3.2 3.211-3.244 3.246a1.045 1.045 0 0 0 1.476 1.478l3.24-3.243 3.231 3.242a1.04 1.04 0 0 0 1.476 0 1.051 1.051 0 0 0 0-1.483l-3.228-3.24 3.184-3.187c.376-.377.405-.969.087-1.379l-.087-.098a1.043 1.043 0 0 0-1.476 0l-3.181 3.184-3.202-3.214a1.04 1.04 0 0 0-1.378-.087Z\"\/><\/svg><span>Cons<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">No USB-A cable included<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Not the fastest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a data-ylk=\"aid:amazon_B0C9WKGXHD;cpos:7;itmId:$110;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;pid:amazon_B0C9WKGXHD;pdid:Crucial X9 Pro;subsec:commlist;elmt:amazon;itemcost:$110;sellerN:Amazon;pos:4;sec:large-product;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;slk:$110 at Amazon;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B0C9WKGXHD&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;providerId=amazon&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=dynamic-offer&amp;itemName=Crucial+X9+Pro&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B0C9WKGXHD&amp;brand=Crucial&amp;categoryId=2414&amp;price=109.99&amp;salePrice=109.99&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAZ3BRQY29MQnsZ5taq84gqvUczAc_aOm0kEQljZTemJA&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"peer clear-right box-border block w-full min-w-60 rounded-[40px] px-7 text-center hover:no-underline hover:opacity-100 active:opacity-60 @xl\/p:w-9\/12 rapid-with-clickid commerce-cta-btn-primary bg-article-ui-button py-3 font-semibold leading-5 text-article-ui-button-label hover:bg-article-ui-button-hover hover:text-grey-hair active:bg-article-ui-button-hover active:text-grey-hair peer-[&amp;]:mt-3 dark:bg-white dark:text-batcave dark:hover:bg-bob dark:focus:bg-bob dark:active:bg-bob\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B0C9WKGXHD\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\">$110 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"commerce productModule [&amp;+.productModule]:mt-9 [&amp;+.productModule]:border-t [&amp;+.productModule]:border-dirty-seagull [&amp;+.productModule]:pt-2 [&amp;+:not(.productModule)]:mt-10 col-body\" id=\"7d4f78527f394d87b55fa696a868857b\">\n<div class=\"mt-6 text-batcave @container\/p dark:text-grey-hair\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"relative mb-4 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-lg border border-grey-hair pb-[75%] @xl\/p:pb-[56.25%]\"><a data-ylk=\"aid:amazon_B07D7Q41PM;cpos:8;itmId:$30;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;pid:amazon_B07D7Q41PM;pdid:Samsung Fit Plus;subsec:commlist;elmt:amazon;itemcost:$36;sellerN:Amazon;sec:large-product;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$30 at Amazon;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B07D7Q41PM&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;providerId=amazon&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=dynamic-offer&amp;itemName=Samsung+Fit+Plus&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B07D7Q41PM&amp;brand=Samsung&amp;categoryId=2414&amp;price=35.99&amp;salePrice=29.99&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAYmSYob_KAExDg79t0_YMTFJuTShpuUj5UAkrIpQwjMe&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"rapid-with-clickid group absolute size-full\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Image for the large product module\" data-aps-asin=\"B07D7Q41PM\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image for the large product module\" class=\"mx-auto my-0 size-full bg-white object-contain @xl\/p:transition-transform @xl\/p:duration-300 @xl\/p:ease-in-out @xl\/p:group-hover:scale-110 @xl\/p:motion-reduce:group-hover:transition-none\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/uu\/api\/res\/1.2\/ea7Kq9jC8ivDz5Yf31e.NQ--~B\/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2023-05\/d0abd900-e9bc-11ed-97cf-8136ae6bb82e\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"absolute -right-0.5 bottom-0 rounded-bl-none rounded-br-lg rounded-tl-lg rounded-tr-none bg-white\/90 px-3 py-2 text-[10px]\/3 text-battleship\">SAMSUNG<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"commerce-desc mb-5 mt-2 space-y-6 text-base\/relaxed md:text-lg\/8 [&amp;_li]:ml-4 [&amp;_ol&gt;li]:list-decimal [&amp;_ol]:space-y-6 [&amp;_ul&gt;li]:list-disc [&amp;_ul]:space-y-6\">\n<p><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | <strong>Connection:<\/strong> USB 3.1 | <strong>Read speed:<\/strong> Up to 400MB\/s depending on the model | <strong>Write speed:<\/strong> Up to 400MB\/s<\/p>\n<p>The <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B07D7Q41PM&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=editorial-text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;linkText=Samsung+Fit+Plus&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjA3RDdRNDFQTS8_dGFnPWdkZ3QwYy0yMCIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiZGUwMWU3OWEtYWJiZS00MmNmLTg4YTktYTgyMGFiYjNiMWJkIiwib3JpZ2luYWxVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5hbWF6b24uY29tL2dwL3Byb2R1Y3QvQjA3RDdRNDFQTS8iLCJkeW5hbWljQ2VudHJhbFRyYWNraW5nSWQiOnRydWUsInNpdGVJZCI6InVzLWVuZ2FkZ2V0IiwicGFnZUlkIjoiMXAtYXV0b2xpbmsiLCJmZWF0dXJlSWQiOiJlZGl0b3JpYWwtdGV4dC1saW5rIn0&amp;signature=AQAAAalVaj93MJHUgwz1vrfiCh0IbFjAyZ0ZEJRp6p-w0IYf&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB07D7Q41PM%2F&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" data-aps-asin=\"B07D7Q41PM\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Samsung Fit Plus;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;pkgt:square-editorial;pos:9;cpos:8;itc:0\">Samsung Fit Plus<\/a> has about all the features you could want on a USB drive. It connects to your computer over USB 3.1 and supports file transfer speeds of up to 300MB\/s. The Fit Plus is also compact and has a handy slot for attaching it to your keychain. The only downside of Samsung\u2019s USB drive is that it\u2019s on the pricey side.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col rounded-lg bg-marshmallow p-5 @xl\/p:flex-row dark:bg-batcave clear-right mb-5\">\n<div class=\"flex-1 border-solid border-dirty-seagull dark:border-charcoal border-b @xl\/p:border-b-0 @xl\/p:border-r-2 mb-6 mr-0 pb-6 pr-0 @xl\/p:mb-0 @xl\/p:mr-4 @xl\/p:pb-0 @xl\/p:pr-4\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-ninja-turtle dark:fill-mulah scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1Zm4.201 7.305-6.186 6.172-2.223-2.216a1.047 1.047 0 0 0-1.481 0 1.042 1.042 0 0 0 0 1.477l2.963 2.956a1.05 1.05 0 0 0 1.482 0l6.926-6.911a1.044 1.044 0 0 0 0-1.478 1.049 1.049 0 0 0-1.481 0Z\"\/><\/svg><span>Pros<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">USB 3.1<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Sleek design<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Five-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex-1\"><span class=\"space-x-2 text-lg\/6 font-bold uppercase\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"fill-solo-cup dark:fill-watermelon scale-[0.92] inline -translate-y-0.5\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1c6.075 0 11 4.925 11 11s-4.925 11-11 11S1 18.075 1 12 5.925 1 12 1ZM7.415 7.188l-.098.087a1.053 1.053 0 0 0 0 1.483l3.2 3.211-3.244 3.246a1.045 1.045 0 0 0 1.476 1.478l3.24-3.243 3.231 3.242a1.04 1.04 0 0 0 1.476 0 1.051 1.051 0 0 0 0-1.483l-3.228-3.24 3.184-3.187c.376-.377.405-.969.087-1.379l-.087-.098a1.043 1.043 0 0 0-1.476 0l-3.181 3.184-3.202-3.214a1.04 1.04 0 0 0-1.378-.087Z\"\/><\/svg><span>Cons<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mt-2 pl-6 leading-relaxed @xl\/p:text-lg\/[30px]\">\n<li class=\"list-disc\">Might be too small<\/li>\n<li class=\"list-disc\">No indicator light<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a data-ylk=\"aid:amazon_B07D7Q41PM;cpos:8;itmId:$30;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-auto;pid:amazon_B07D7Q41PM;pdid:Samsung Fit Plus;subsec:commlist;elmt:amazon;itemcost:$36;sellerN:Amazon;pos:4;sec:large-product;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;pkgt:horizontal-cta-1;slk:$30 at Amazon;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=66ea567a-c987-4c2e-a2ff-02904efde6ea&amp;itemId=amazon_B07D7Q41PM&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;providerId=amazon&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=dynamic-offer&amp;itemName=Samsung+Fit+Plus&amp;merchantName=Amazon&amp;itemSourceId=B07D7Q41PM&amp;brand=Samsung&amp;categoryId=2414&amp;price=35.99&amp;salePrice=29.99&amp;custData=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&amp;signature=AQAAAYmSYob_KAExDg79t0_YMTFJuTShpuUj5UAkrIpQwjMe&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"peer clear-right box-border block w-full min-w-60 rounded-[40px] px-7 text-center hover:no-underline hover:opacity-100 active:opacity-60 @xl\/p:w-9\/12 rapid-with-clickid commerce-cta-btn-primary bg-article-ui-button py-3 font-semibold leading-5 text-article-ui-button-label hover:bg-article-ui-button-hover hover:text-grey-hair active:bg-article-ui-button-hover active:text-grey-hair peer-[&amp;]:mt-3 dark:bg-white dark:text-batcave dark:hover:bg-bob dark:focus:bg-bob dark:active:bg-bob\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B07D7Q41PM\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"gdgt0c-p-v-4v1-20\">$30 at Amazon<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"how-we-test-ssds\">How we test SSDs<\/h2>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">I\u2019ve either tested or personally use daily every storage drive recommended on this list. Out of our top picks, I bought four with my own money after doing about a dozen hours of research. Separately, Engadget Senior Reporter Jeff Dunn has also tested a handful of our recommendations, including the Crucial X9 Pro listed above.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"what-to-look-for-in-a-pc-ssd\">What to look for in a PC SSD<\/h2>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">The most affordable way to add fast storage space to a computer is with a 2.5-inch SATA drive. It\u2019s also one of the easiest if you don\u2019t want to worry about compatibility since almost every computer made in the last two decades will include a motherboard with Serial ATA connections. For that reason, the best SATA SSDs are an excellent choice if you want to extend the life of an older PC build. Installation is straightforward, too. Once you\u2019ve secured the internal SSD in a drive cage, all you need to do is to connect it to your motherboard and power supply.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">The one downside of SATA drives is that, in terms of responsiveness, they\u2019re slower than their high-performance NVMe counterparts, with SATA III limiting data transfers to 600MB\/s. But even the slowest SSD will be significantly faster than the best mechanical drives. And with high-capacity, 1TB SATA SSDs costing about $100, they\u2019re a good bulk-storage option.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">If your PC is newer, there\u2019s a good chance it includes space for one or more M.2 SSDs. The form factor represents your ticket to the fastest SSDs on the market, but the tricky part is navigating all the different standards and specs involved.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">M.2 drives can feature either a SATA or PCIe connection. SSDs with the latter are known as Non-Volatile Memory or NVMe drives and are significantly faster than their SATA counterparts, with Gen3 models offering sequential write speeds of up to 3,000MB\/s. These drives rely on NVMe NAND technology for their superior performance and durability. You can get twice the performance with a Gen4 SSD, but you\u2019ll need a motherboard and processor that supports the standard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">If you\u2019re running an AMD system, that means at least a Ryzen 3000 or 5000 CPU and an X570 or B550 motherboard. With Intel, meanwhile, you\u2019ll need at least an 11th or 12th Gen processor and a Z490, Z590 or Z690 motherboard. Keep in mind that Gen4 SSDs typically cost more than their Gen3 counterparts as well.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">More expensive still are the latest Gen5 models, which offer sequential read speeds of up to 16,000MB\/s. However, even if your computer supports the standard, you\u2019re better off buying a more affordable Gen4 or Gen3 drive. At the moment, very few games and applications can take advantage of Gen3 NVMe speeds, let alone Gen4 and Gen5 speeds. What\u2019s more, Gen5 NVMe drives can run hot, which can lead to performance and longevity issues. Your money is better spent on other components, like upgrading your GPU, for now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">As for why you would buy an M.2 SATA drive over a similarly specced 2.5-inch drive, it comes down to ease of installation. You add M.2 storage to your computer by installing the SSD directly onto the motherboard. That may sound intimidating, but in practice the process involves a single screw that you first remove to connect the drive to your computer and then retighten to secure the SSD in place. As an added bonus, there aren\u2019t any wires involved, making cable management easier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Note that you can install a SATA M.2 SSD into an M.2 slot with a PCIe connection, but you can\u2019t insert an NVMe M.2 SSD into a M.2 slot with a SATA connection. Unless you want to continue using an old M.2 drive, there\u2019s little reason to take advantage of that feature. Speaking of backward compatibility, it\u2019s also possible to use a Gen4 drive through a PCIe 3 connection, but you won\u2019t get any of the speed benefits of the faster NVMe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">One last thing to consider is that M.2 drives come in different physical sizes. From shortest to longest, the common options are 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110. (The first two numbers represent width in millimeters and the latter denote the length.) For the most part, you don\u2019t have to worry about that since 2280 is the default for many motherboards and manufacturers. Some boards can accommodate more than one size of NVMe SSD thanks to multiple standoffs. That said, check your computer\u2019s documentation or firmware before buying a drive to ensure you\u2019re picking up a compatible size.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">If you\u2019re buying a replacement SSD for the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/steam-deck-lcd-review-2023-still-one-of-the-best-handheld-pcs-140044516.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Steam Deck;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steam Deck<\/a> or <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/steam-deck-oled-review-its-just-better-180038030.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Steam Deck OLED;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steam Deck OLED<\/a>, things are less complicated. For Valve\u2019s handheld, you will need a 2230 size NVMe. Simple. If you don\u2019t want to open your Steam Deck, it\u2019s also possible to expand its storage by installing a microSD card. Engadget has a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:9;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-microsd-card-130038282.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:separate guide dedicated to SD card storage;cpos:9;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">separate guide dedicated to SD card storage<\/a>, so check that out for additional buying advice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">I alluded to this earlier, but the best buying advice I can offer is don\u2019t get too caught up about being on the bleeding edge of storage tech. The sequential read and write speeds you see manufacturers list on their drives are theoretical and real-world performance benchmark tests vary less than you think.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">If your budget forces you to choose between a 1TB Gen3 NVMe and a 512GB Gen4 model, go for the higher-capacity one. From a practical standpoint, the worst thing you can do is buy a type of SSD that\u2019s too small for needs. Drives can slow dramatically as they approach capacity, and you will probably end up purchasing one with a higher gigabyte capacity in the future.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"what-to-look-for-in-portable-and-usb-flash-drives\">What to look for in portable and USB flash drives<\/h2>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Portable SSDs are a somewhat different beast to their internal siblings. While read and write speeds are important, they are almost secondary to how an external drive connects to your PC. You won\u2019t get the most out of a model like the SanDisk Extreme Pro V2 without a USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 connection. Even among newer PCs, that\u2019s something of a premium feature. For that reason, most people are best off buying a portable drive with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt connection. The former offers transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps. The best external hard drives also allow you to transfer data from your Windows PC to a Mac, or other device, if compatible. Be sure to consider this beforehand if you plan to use your portable drive across multiple devices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Additionally, if you plan to take your drive on trips and commutes, it\u2019s worthwhile to buy a model with IP-certified water and dust proofing. Some companies like Samsung offer rugged versions of their most popular drives, including the Samsung SSD T7 Shield, with a high endurance rating. For additional peace of mind, 256-bit AES hardware encryption will help prevent someone from accessing your data if you ever lose or misplace your external SSD.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Some of the same features contribute to a great thumbstick drive. Our favorite picks for best budget external SSD models feature USB 3.0 connections and some form of hardware encryption.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"a-note-on-console-storage\">A note on console storage<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Seagate Storage Expansion\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"fig-image-round\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/nmVfnSplOgi._CdwHJoBOg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MA--\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2022-08\/8b195b20-2256-11ed-a5d6-4389ad49081d\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] figure-caption mt-1 line-clamp-2 mt-2.5 md:mt-2 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\"\/><span>Seagate<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">If PC gaming isn\u2019t your thing and you own an Xbox Series X|S or PS5, outfitting your fancy new console with the fastest possible storage is far more straightforward than doing the same on PC. With a Series X or Series S, your options are limited to options from <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon Canada;elmt:;cpos:10;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=63045c63-8df1-46e8-bdd0-1716edf6ace5&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon+Canada&amp;linkText=Seagate&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL2EuY28vZC82NkFrc3B0IiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkZTAxZTc5YS1hYmJlLTQyY2YtODhhOS1hODIwYWJiM2IxYmQiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYS5jby9kLzY2QWtzcHQifQ&amp;signature=AQAAARI5rR2tf-NWmwX1t0_F83HeL3WG-AlKm4V9xe0UAedU&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F66Akspt&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seagate;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon Canada;elmt:;cpos:10;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Seagate<\/a> and <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon Canada;elmt:;cpos:11;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/shopping.yahoo.com\/rdlw?merchantId=63045c63-8df1-46e8-bdd0-1716edf6ace5&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;contentUuid=de01e79a-abbe-42cf-88a9-a820abb3b1bd&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Amazon+Canada&amp;linkText=Western+Digital&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL2EuY28vZC9qbG1ZUnVjIiwiY29udGVudFV1aWQiOiJkZTAxZTc5YS1hYmJlLTQyY2YtODhhOS1hODIwYWJiM2IxYmQiLCJvcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYS5jby9kL2psbVlSdWMifQ&amp;signature=AQAAAWb4QNi2-Es0837EVPtwbzWdAm6qi3POEAZNAoImUKx_&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2FjlmYRuc&amp;spaceId=1197802876\" class=\"link  rapid-with-clickid etailiffa-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Western Digital;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Amazon Canada;elmt:;cpos:11;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Western Digital<\/a>. The former offers 512GB, 1TB and 2TB models, with the most affordable starting at a not-so-trivial $90. Western Digital\u2019s Expansion Cards are less expensive, with pricing starting at $80 for the 512GB model. The good news is that both options are frequently on sale. Your best bet is to set an alert for the model you want by using a price tracker like CamelCamelCamel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">With Sony\u2019s PlayStation 5, upgrading the console\u2019s internal storage is slightly more involved. Instead of employing a proprietary solution, the PS5 uses NVMe storage. Thankfully, there aren\u2019t as many potential configurations as you would find on a PC. Engadget maintains a <a data-i13n=\"cpos:12;pos:1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/best-ps5-ssd-expansion-upgrade-150052315.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:comprehensive guide to the best SSDs for PS5;cpos:12;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comprehensive guide to the best SSDs for PS5<\/a>; in short, your best bet is a high-capacity Gen4 drive with a built-in heatsink. Check out that guide for a full list of gaming SSD recommendations, but for a quick go-to, consider the Corsair MP600 Pro LPX I recommend above. It meets all the memory specifications for Sony\u2019s latest console and you won\u2019t run into any clearance issues with the heatsink. Corsair offers 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 8TB versions of the drive. Expect to pay about $110 for the 1TB variant and about $200 for 2TB.<\/p>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">For those still playing on a previous generation console, you can get slightly faster game load times from a PlayStation 4 by swapping the included hard drive to a 2.5-inch SSD, but going out of your way to do so probably isn\u2019t worth it at this point and you\u2019re better off saving your money for one of the new consoles and updating your operating system instead.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading-mb col-body heading-text-style font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"ssd-faqs\">SSD FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"what-size-ssd-is-best\">What size SSD is best?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">There is no one size fits all rule for SSDs, but we generally recommend getting at least a 1TB SSD if you\u2019re looking to upgrade PC or game console storage, or looking to add an external drive to your toolkit. A 1TB drive will be plenty for most people who need extra storage space for photos, documents and programs. If you\u2019re a hardcore gamer, you may want to invest in even more storage considering many high-profile titles today can take up a ton of space.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"is-a-256gb-ssd-better-than-a-1tb-hard-drive\">Is a 256GB SSD better than a 1TB hard drive?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">The short answer is that it depends on what you need your drive for. In general, SSDs are faster and more efficient than HDDs, but HDDs are usually cheaper. We recommend springing for an SSD for most use cases today \u2014 upgrading a PC, saving important photos and documents, storing games long term, etc. But if you\u2019re focused on getting the most amount of extra space possible (and sticking to a budget), an HDD could be a good option for you.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"heading-mb col-body text-[1.125rem]\/[1.375rem] font-bold charcoal-color\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"does-bigger-ssd-mean-faster\">Does bigger SSD mean faster?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"col-body mb-4 leading-7 text-[18px] md:leading-8 break-words min-w-0 charcoal-color\">Getting a bigger SSD doesn\u2019t always translate into a faster drive overall. A bigger SSD will provide a higher storage capacity, which means more space for storing digital files and programs. To understand how fast an SSD will be, you\u2019ll want to look at its read\/write speeds: read speeds measure how fast a drive can access information, while write speeds measure how fast the drive can save information. Most SSDs list their approximate read\/write speeds in their specs, so be sure to check out those numbers before you make a purchase.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engadget.com\/computing\/accessories\/best-ssds-140014262.html?src=rss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upgrading to a good SSD can make your computer feel brand new again. Apps open faster, files move in a blink and even older machines start to feel a lot more responsive. 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