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146 SSD for gaming from Samsung, SanDisk, Corsair and more. Most cost $181 to $792, and half cost less than $389.

Internal M.2 solid state drives of 1 TB to 8 TB, NVMe or SATA, as the title states them. The listing says the interface, the PCIe generation and the speed.

We do not pick by hand: a storage drive is here because its listed specs pass the checks.

Top brands: Samsung (16)SanDisk (12)Corsair (12)Western Digital (11)TeamGroup (5)

AdataSpec score 7.8

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
SanDisk

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+M.2 form factor fits compact M.2 slots on compatible boards
+NVMe interface offers faster transfer than SATA drives
+1TB capacity offers room for a large library of files
$329.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.3

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+Large 2TB capacity for big game libraries
+PCIe Gen 4 interface for high-speed transfers
+Compact M.2 form factor for slim builds
No current price. Check it at the store.
SamsungSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Compact M.2 form factor for slim builds
+PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface for high-speed transfers
+Includes a heatsink for temperature control
No current price. Check it at the store.
Western DigitalSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+PCIe Gen4 connection for faster NVMe performance
+Read speeds up to 5,000 MB/s
No current price. Check it at the store.
Western DigitalSpec score 7.9

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for everyday storage
+M.2 2280 form factor fits most modern motherboards
+NVMe interface for fast storage access
No current price. Check it at the store.
KingstonSpec score 8.4

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 4TB

+4TB capacity: only 1 of 146 here have a higher capacity
+4 pcie generation: only 17 of 115 here have a higher pcie generation
−6000 read speed: 63 of the 100 here have a higher read speed
$579.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+4 pcie generation: only 17 of 115 here have a higher pcie generation
+7250 read speed: 54 of the 100 here have a lower read speed
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
Patriot MemorySpec score 7.9

SSD, M.2, 1TB, 3 PCIe generation

−3 pcie generation: 96 of the 115 here have a higher pcie generation
$145.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
WD_BLACKSpec score 7.9

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity: only 23 of 146 here have a higher capacity
+7300 read speed: 58 of the 100 here have a lower read speed
$455.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
TeamGroupSpec score 7.8

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity: only 23 of 146 here have a higher capacity
−1800 read speed: 98 of the 100 here have a higher read speed
No current price. Check it at the store.
CorsairSpec score 9.0

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 4TB

+Up to 12,400 MB/s sequential read speed
+PCIe Gen5 x4 interface with NVMe 2.0 support
+4TB capacity for large storage needs
$699.99-17%Was: $839.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
FezwquatvSpec score 8.3

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
$277.74
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
AjqsytfrlSpec score 8.2

SSD, M.2, 1TB, 4 PCIe generation

+1TB 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
$285.25
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
FezwquatvSpec score 7.9

SSD, M.2, 1TB, 3 PCIe generation

+1TB capacity for a mid-sized library
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common M.2 slots
+PCIe 3.0 interface for solid-state performance
−M.2 form factor requires a compatible motherboard slot
$781.94
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
CorsairSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read speed
+PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface for fast transfers
+Optimized for PS5 use
$249.99-18%List: $304.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
SeagateSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Fast read speeds up to 7300 MB/s
+Uses PCIe Gen4 x4 for high-speed data transfer
+Compact M.2 form factor for internal installation
$351.00-18%Was: $430.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
PNYSpec score 8.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+PCIe Gen5 x4 interface for very high data transfer speeds
+Up to 10,300MB/s read speed for fast loading
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
−Requires a motherboard with PCIe Gen5 support to reach full speed
$370.00-5%Was: $390.00
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Patriot MemorySpec score 8.3

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity for a large game library
+PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface for fast transfers
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common M.2 slots
−M.2 form factor requires a compatible motherboard slot
$377.59
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
KioxiaSpec score 8.8

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Up to 14,900 MB/s read speed on PCIe Gen5
+Standard M.2 2280 size fits most modern boards
+1 TB capacity for large games and creative files
−Gen5 speeds need a PCIe Gen5 slot to reach full performance
$555.52
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
CorsairSpec score 8.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+PCIe 5.0 interface for the fastest current NVMe link
+Up to 10,000 MB/s sequential read speed
+2TB capacity for a large library of files and games
−Fast PCIe 5.0 link requires a compatible motherboard to reach full speed
$459.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
SabrentSpec score 8.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 4TB

+Very large 4 TB capacity for extensive storage needs
+M.2 2242 size with NVMe interface for fast connections
+PCIe 4.0 support for high-bandwidth transfers
−Uses the less common 2242 size, which fits fewer motherboard slots
$776.45
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
AjqsytfrlSpec score 8.3

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
$1,304.65
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details
CorsairSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity for large game and media libraries
+Up to 5,900 MB/s sequential read speed
+PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface for fast transfers
−QLC NAND memory is a lower-endurance type than TLC
$306.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
FikwotSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large game library
+PCIe Gen4 interface for high-speed transfers
+Read speed up to 7300MB/s
−Gen4 speeds require a compatible PCIe Gen4 slot
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
LexarSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a sizeable game or project library
+Up to 7400 MB/s read speed
+PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe interface
−Uses PCIe Gen 4, not the faster Gen 5 standard
$204.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
LexarSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity for large storage needs
+PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
−Write speed of 5000 MB/s is lower than read speed
$617.77
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
YnevcdgraSpec score 8.2

SSD, M.2, 1TB, 4 PCIe generation

+1TB 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
$285.25
as of 11/04/2026 00:37 PST - Details

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDNVMeM.21TB37.8$147.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:06 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TBn/a$329.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.22TB48.3No current price
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.2No current price
SSDNVMeM.22TB48.2No current price
SSDNVMeM.21TB37.9No current price
SSDNVMeM.24TB48.4$579.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.2$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SSDM.21TB37.9$145.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.22TB7.9$455.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details

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