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2.5-Inch Storage Drives

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14 2.5-inch storage drives from Samsung, Western Digital, Patriot Memory and more. Most cost $38 to $614, and half cost less than $140.

Top brands: Western Digital (4)

SanDiskSpec score 8.6

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 4TB

+560 read speed: the highest read speed of the 33 here
+4TB capacity: only 5 of 96 here have a higher capacity
$1,555.01
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 8.3

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
Western DigitalSpec score 8.3

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.
FikwotSpec score 8.3

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 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 8.3

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 8.3

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 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.3

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 512GB

+2.5 inch size fits laptops and desktop drive bays
+512GB capacity for everyday storage
+Reads up to 560MB/s over SATA III
−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
TeamGroupSpec score 8.3

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 250GB

+Solid state drive with no moving parts
+2.5-inch form factor fits common laptop and desktop bays
+SATA III interface connects to standard drive ports
−250 GB capacity is modest for large libraries
$100.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
CrucialSpec score 8.4

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.
Western DigitalSpec score 8.3

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.
BiwinSpec score 8.3

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 256GB

+2.5-inch form factor fits standard SATA drive bays
+Up to 560 MB/s read speed on SATA III
+SATA III 6Gb/s interface for common desktop and laptop connections
−SATA interface limits speed below NVMe drives
−256GB capacity is small for large game libraries
$37.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:07 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.3

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity for storing files in a NAS setup
+2.5-inch, 7mm form factor fits NAS and desktop drive bays
+SATA III interface works with most NAS and desktop systems
−Read speed is limited by the SATA interface compared to NVMe drives
$614.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.3

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 price recorded yet.
SamsungSpec score 8.4

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 2TB

+560 read speed: the highest read speed of the 33 here
+2TB capacity: only 8 of 96 here have a higher capacity
$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacitySpec scorePrice
SSDSATA2.54TB8.6$1,555.01
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.51TB8.3$330.50
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.51TB8.3No current price
SSDSATA2.5256GB8.3$45.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.51TB8.3$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.5128GB8.3$27.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.5512GB8.3$79.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.5250GB8.3$100.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:05 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.52TB8.4No current price
SSDSATA2.5500GB8.3No current price

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