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Storage Drives

63 storage drives from Samsung, SanDisk, Western Digital and more. Most cost $43 to $614, and half cost less than $130.

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

PNYSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large amount of files and apps
+2.5-inch form factor fits standard laptops and desktops
+SATA III interface works with common PC and laptop systems
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$129.88-19%List: $159.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:06 PST - Details
LexarSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 128GB

+2.5-inch form fits laptops and desktops with SATA bays
+Up to 520 MB/s read speed over SATA III
+Shock and vibration resistant design
−128 GB capacity is small for games or large files
−SATA interface limits speed compared with NVMe drives
$49.99-17%List: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+PCIe Gen3 connection for NVMe performance
+Read speeds up to 3,200 MB/s
−Uses QLC flash, which can slow sustained writes
$246.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
TeamGroupSpec score 7.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+M.2 2280 form factor fits many laptops and desktops
+NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 interface for fast transfers
+Read speed up to 1600 MB/s
−256GB capacity is limited for large libraries
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than Gen4 options
$63.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
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
$214.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
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
$330.50
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
TeamGroupSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+Large 1TB capacity for a big file library
+2.5 inch size fits standard laptop and desktop bays
+SATA III interface works with most older systems
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$146.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+2.5-inch, 7mm form factor fits laptops and desktop drive bays
+SATA III interface works with most older systems
−Read speed is limited by the SATA interface compared to NVMe drives
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
WD GreenSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for everyday storage needs
+Read speeds up to 545 MB/s
+2.5-inch 7mm form factor fits most laptops
−SATA interface limits speed below NVMe drives
$174.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+NVMe interface with read speeds up to 2,400 MB/s
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact motherboard slots
−Read speed is below PCIe Gen4 NVMe drives
No current price. Check it at the store.
AdataSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of files and apps
+Reads up to 2400MB/s over PCIe Gen3 x4
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits most motherboards
$147.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:06 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for everyday storage
+2.5-inch form factor fits most laptops and desktops
+SATA III interface for broad compatibility
No current price. Check it at the store.
SanDiskSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 4TB

+4TB capacity: only 25 of 443 here have a higher capacity
−560 read speed: 147 of the 185 here have a higher read speed
$1,555.01
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
FikwotSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 256GB

+2.5 inch form factor fits laptops and desktops
+SATA III interface for easy upgrades in older systems
+Up to 560 MB/s read speed, faster than typical hard drives
−Read speed is limited by the SATA interface
$45.99-16%List: $54.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
FanxiangSpec score 7.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 128GB

+NVMe interface for faster reads than SATA drives
+Compact M.2 2280 size
+Up to 1100 MB/s read speed
−128GB capacity is small for large files and games
−PCIe 3.0 interface caps speed below Gen 4 drives
$35.99-10%List: $39.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
KexinSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+NVMe interface with PCIe Gen 3.0 support
+Up to 2800 MB/s read speed
+Standard 2280 M.2 size
−256GB capacity is limited for large libraries
$55.99-6%Was: $59.79
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
FezwquatvSpec score 7.7

SSD, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+Read speed of 3200MB/s for quick file access
+512GB capacity suits a mid-sized set of programs and files
−Lower write speed of 2050MB/s than read speed
$375.14
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
RzesljetxSpec score 7.7

SSD, 256GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+Read speed of 3200MB/s for quick file access
+Solid state design with no moving parts
−Only 256GB capacity limits how much data it holds
−Lower write speed of 1400MB/s than read speed
$255.04
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
OricoSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 256GB

+Solid state drive with no moving parts
+Up to 500MB/s read speed
+SATA III 6Gbps interface for desktop use
−Speed is limited by the SATA interface
$42.99-14%List: $49.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:10 PST - Details
SuneastSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 128GB

+Solid state drive with no moving parts
+2.5-inch form factor fits common laptop and desktop bays
+SATA interface connects to standard drive ports
−128 GB capacity is small for large files
$22.99-12%Was: $25.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for everyday storage
+2.5-inch size fits most laptops and desktops
+Reads up to 560 MB/s over SATA III
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$179.99-10%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
FikwotSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 128GB

+2.5-inch form factor fits standard laptop and desktop bays
+SATA interface works with older systems
+Read speed up to 560MB/s
−Only 128GB capacity leaves limited room for files
−SATA interface caps speeds below NVMe drives
$27.99-7%List: $29.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+2.5-inch, 7mm form factor fits laptops and desktop drive bays
+SATA III interface works with most older systems
−Read speed is limited by the SATA interface compared to NVMe drives
$210.00-7%Was: $225.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
FanxiangSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+NVMe interface for faster reads than SATA drives
+M.2 2280 size fits standard M.2 slots
+Up to 3000 MB/s read speed
−PCIe 3.0 interface caps speed below Gen 4 drives
$56.99-5%List: $59.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
YnevcdgraSpec score 7.7

SSD, 256GB, 3 PCIe generation

+PCIe 3.0 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+Read speed of 3200MB/s for quick file access
+Solid state design with no moving parts
−Only 256GB capacity limits how much data it holds
−Lower write speed of 1400MB/s than read speed
$260.53
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
SuneastSpec score 7.7

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+PCIe Gen 3.0 NVMe interface for faster storage than SATA drives
+Read speed up to 3230MB/s
+M.2 2280 form factor fits standard M.2 slots
−256GB capacity fills quickly with games and media
$48.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
AcclamatorSpec score 7.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB

+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits most motherboards
+Reads up to 1800MB/s over PCIe Gen3 x4
+NVMe interface for fast data transfer
−Only 256GB of capacity for storage
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
FikwotSpec score 7.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 128GB

+M.2 2280 form factor fits common laptop and desktop slots
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA drives
+PCIe Gen3 x4 connection
−Only 128GB capacity leaves limited room for files
−Gen3 speed of 1100MB/s reads slower than Gen4 drives
$38.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details

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