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Storage Drives

460 storage drives from Samsung, SanDisk, Western Digital and more. Most cost $57 to $1,519, and half cost less than $370.

Storage Drives by use

Each use has a written rule on its page, built from listed specs. A storage drive can match several uses.

Recommended Storage Drives

PtulmrtvnSpec score 8.1

SSD, 2TB, 4 PCIe generation

+2TB capacity for a large game library
+PCIe Gen4 x4 interface for high-speed transfers
+Read speed up to 7100MB/s
−Gen4 speeds require a compatible PCIe Gen4 slot
No price recorded yet.
RzesljetxSpec score 8.1

SSD, M.2, 4TB, 4 PCIe generation

+Very large 4TB capacity for extensive storage needs
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact motherboard slots
+PCIe 4.0 interface for fast data transfers
−Needs an M.2 slot that supports PCIe 4.0 for full speed
No price recorded yet.
PtulmrtvnSpec score 8.1

SSD, M.2, 2TB, 4 PCIe generation

+2TB capacity for a large library of files
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact motherboard slots
+PCIe 4.0 interface for fast data transfers
−Needs an M.2 slot that supports PCIe 4.0 for full speed
No price recorded yet.
SIXSpec score 8.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 512GB

+Fast 7100 MB/s read speed over PCIe 4.0
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits most motherboards
+NVMe interface for high-speed data transfer
−Smaller 512GB capacity fills up quickly with large games
No price recorded yet.
WD_BLACKSpec score 8.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Includes a heatsink for sustained performance
+PCIe Gen 4 interface for fast NVMe performance
+Read speed up to 7,000 MB/s
−1TB capacity holds a smaller game library than larger models
No price recorded yet.
CorsairSpec score 8.0

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential read speed
+PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface for fast transfers
+Standard M.2 2280 size fits most motherboards
−QLC NAND memory is a lower-endurance type than TLC
No price recorded yet.
SabrentSpec score 8.0

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+M.2 2230 size fits compact laptops and handhelds
+2TB capacity for a large library of files and games
+PCIe Gen 4 NVMe interface for fast storage access
−DRAM-less design, which can reduce sustained write performance
No price recorded yet.
MaiwoSpec score 7.9

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+Compact 2230 size fits small handheld and laptop slots
+PCIe Gen 4 interface for high-speed M.2 storage
+Read speeds up to 4600 MB/s for quick file access
−Only 256GB, limited room for large games or files
No price recorded yet.
Western DigitalSpec score 7.9

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface for fast internal storage
+Up to 3,600 MB/s read speed
+M.2 2280 form factor fits most motherboards
−500GB capacity holds a smaller game library
No current price. Check it at the store.
PtulmrtvnSpec score 7.8

SSD, NVMe, 128GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast data transfer
+NVMe protocol for efficient solid state performance
+2230 form factor fits small compact devices
−Smallest capacity among the listed NVMe drives at 128GB
No price recorded yet.
PtulmrtvnSpec score 7.8

SSD, M.2, 256GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 2280 form factor fits standard M.2 slots
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
−256GB capacity is limited for games and large files
No price recorded yet.
TeamGroupSpec score 7.8

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 4TB

+4TB capacity for a very large file library
+DRAM cache included for consistent performance
+NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 interface with M.2 2280 size
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than Gen4 options
No price recorded yet.
PtulmrtvnSpec score 7.7

SSD, 1TB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+Read speed of 3200MB/s for quick file access
+1TB capacity for a large set of files and games
−Lower write speed of 2150MB/s than read speed
No price recorded yet.
PtulmrtvnSpec score 7.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+M.2 2230 size fits compact laptops and small devices
+PCIe Gen 3 NVMe interface delivers 2100MB/s read speed
+256GB capacity suits a modest set of apps and files
−Limited to 256GB capacity for storage-heavy use
No price recorded yet.
FezwquatvSpec score 7.5

SSD, M.2, 1TB, 2230 M.2 length

+Compact M.2 2230 size fits slim laptops and small builds
+1 TB capacity for a large amount of storage
+Solid state design with no moving parts
−Uses the small 2230 size, which fits fewer motherboard slots
No price recorded yet.
PtulmrtvnSpec score 7.1

SSD, 6GB

+6Gb/s SATA-class interface for internal connection
+Reads at up to 550MB/s for quick file access
+256GB capacity for everyday storage
−Read speed of 550MB/s is slower than NVMe drives
No price recorded yet.
CrucialSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 480GB

+2.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
+SATA interface works with most desktops and older systems
+Up to 540 MB/s read speed
−SATA speed is well below NVMe drives
No price recorded yet.
CrucialSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 2TB

+2TB capacity for a large amount of storage
+2.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
+Up to 560 MB/s read speed over SATA
−SATA speed is well below NVMe drives
No current price. Check it at the store.
H-FlashSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 240GB

+2.5-inch form factor fits standard laptop and desktop bays
+240GB capacity for the operating system and core apps
+Up to 550 MB/s read speed
−SATA III interface is slower than NVMe M.2 drives
No price recorded yet.
LexarSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 2TB

+2TB capacity for large storage needs
+2.5 inch form factor fits laptops and desktops
+SATA III 6Gb/s interface
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
No price recorded yet.
SanDiskSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of files and apps
+2.5 inch form factor fits most laptops and desktops
+SATA III interface works with common older systems
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
No price recorded yet.
TeamGroupSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large amount of files
+2.5 inch SATA III form factor fits standard drive bays
+Read speed up to 540 MB/s
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
No price recorded yet.
Western DigitalSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 500GB

+2.5-inch 7mm form factor fits most laptops and cases
+Read speeds up to 560 MB/s
+SATA III interface works with older systems
−SATA interface limits speed below NVMe drives
No price recorded yet.
PtulmrtvnSpec score 7.0

SSD, 32GB

+Type C connector for modern USB-C devices
+Read speed up to 150MB/s for quick file transfers
+32GB capacity for portable file storage
−Only 32GB, limited for large media files
No price recorded yet.
Ptulmrtvn

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 240GB

+2.5 inch form factor fits standard laptop and desktop bays
+SATA interface for compatibility with common systems
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
−240GB capacity offers less room than larger drives
No price recorded yet.
Ptulmrtvn

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 128GB

+2.5 inch form factor fits common laptop and desktop bays
+SATA3 interface works with most older motherboards
+128GB capacity suits a basic set of apps and files
−128GB capacity holds limited apps and files
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
No price recorded yet.
Ptulmrtvn

SSD, NVMe, 1TB

+M.2 2230 size fits compact laptops and small devices
+NVMe interface offers faster transfer than SATA drives
+1TB capacity offers room for a large file library
−Compact 2230 size limits compatibility with standard M.2 slots
No price recorded yet.
Ptulmrtvn

SSD, 32GB

+32 GB capacity suits small file storage needs
+2.5 inch drive form fits common drive bays
+Solid state design with no moving parts
−Only 32 GB capacity leaves very little room for large files
No price recorded yet.

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