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Storage Drives

22 storage drives from Samsung, SanDisk, Western Digital and more. Most cost $43 to $210, and half cost less than $72.

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
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
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
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
LufasndSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 512GB

+2.5 inch form factor fits laptops and desktops
+SATA III 6Gb/s interface
+Up to 520 MB/s read speed
−512GB capacity is modest for large libraries
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$71.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:09 PST - Details
TimetecSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, M.2, 256GB

+M.2 2280 size fits common M.2 slots
+Read speed up to 550 MB/s
+SLC cache for faster sustained writes
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$47.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 250GB

+2.5-inch, 7mm form factor fits laptops and desktop drive bays
+SATA III interface works with most older systems
+Read speeds up to 550 MB/s
−250GB capacity holds a limited amount of games and files
−Read speed is limited by the SATA interface compared to NVMe drives
$139.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
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.
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
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
AiibeSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 256GB

+Read speeds up to 550MB/s for everyday computing
+2.5-inch form fits standard laptop and desktop drive bays
+SATA interface works with most older computers
−256GB capacity holds fewer files than larger drives
$49.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
FanxiangSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 256GB

+2.5 inch form factor fits laptops and desktops
+Up to 500 MB/s read speed, faster than typical hard drives
+SATA interface for easy upgrades in older systems
−Read speed is limited by the SATA interface
$45.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
RongshuSpec score 7.1

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 256GB

+2.5-inch SATA form factor fits common drive bays
+Up to 550 MB/s read speed, faster than a hard drive
+256GB capacity suits a system drive or light storage
−256GB capacity is limited for large game libraries
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$43.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
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.
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.

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