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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+2TB capacity for large game and media libraries
+Up to 5,900 MB/s sequential read speed
+PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface for fast transfers
+Standard M.2 2280 size fits most motherboards
Cons−QLC NAND memory is a lower-endurance type than TLC
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 16 of 141 here have a higher pcie generation
+2TB capacity: only 23 of 185 here have a higher capacity
−5900 read speed: 68 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+1TB capacity for a large game library
+PCIe Gen4 interface for high-speed transfers
+Read speed up to 7300MB/s
+M.2 2280 form factor fits most modern boards
Cons−Gen4 speeds require a compatible PCIe Gen4 slot
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 16 of 141 here have a higher pcie generation
+7300 read speed: 76 of the 119 here have a lower read speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+1TB capacity for a sizeable game or project library
+Up to 7400 MB/s read speed
+PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe interface
+Includes a heatsink for thermal management
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
Cons−Uses PCIe Gen 4, not the faster Gen 5 standard
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 16 of 141 here have a higher pcie generation
+7400 read speed: only 17 of 119 here have a higher read speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+2TB capacity for large storage needs
+PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
+Up to 7000 MB/s read speed
Cons−Write speed of 5000 MB/s is lower than read speed
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 16 of 141 here have a higher pcie generation
+2TB capacity: only 23 of 185 here have a higher capacity
−5000 read speed: 72 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+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
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
Cons−Needs an M.2 slot that supports PCIe 4.0 for full speed
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 16 of 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+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
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
Cons−Needs an M.2 slot that supports PCIe 4.0 for full speed
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 16 of 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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FezwquatvSpec score 8.1
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB
+7300MB/s read speed for very fast file access
+M.2 NVMe form factor for compact installation
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
−Only 500GB of storage space
$458.04
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+7300MB/s read speed for very fast file access
+M.2 NVMe form factor for compact installation
+PCIe 4.0 interface for high-speed data transfer
Cons−Only 500GB of storage space
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 16 of 141 here have a higher pcie generation
+7300 read speed: 76 of the 119 here have a lower read speed
−500GB capacity: 154 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
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IntensoSpec score 8.1
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB
+M.2 form factor fits compact internal slots
+PCIe 4.0 Gen4x4 interface for fast transfers
+5300MB/s read speed
−4500MB/s write speed is below its read speed
$152.76
as of 11/04/2026 16:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+M.2 form factor fits compact internal slots
+PCIe 4.0 Gen4x4 interface for fast transfers
+5300MB/s read speed
+1TB capacity for a large library of files
Cons−4500MB/s write speed is below its read speed
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 16 of 141 here have a higher pcie generation
−5300 read speed: 70 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
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KioxiaSpec score 8.1
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB
+1 TB capacity for a large game library or media files
+Up to 5000 MB/s read speed over PCIe Gen4
+Standard M.2 2280 size fits most modern boards
−Read speed is well below PCIe Gen5 drives
$367.86
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+1 TB capacity for a large game library or media files
+Up to 5000 MB/s read speed over PCIe Gen4
+Standard M.2 2280 size fits most modern boards
+PCIe Gen4 interface for fast NVMe performance
Cons−Read speed is well below PCIe Gen5 drives
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 16 of 141 here have a higher pcie generation
−5000 read speed: 72 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
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OemgenuineSpec score 8.1
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
+PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe interface for fast transfers
+256GB capacity for a small set of files and programs
−256GB capacity is small for large game libraries
$59.95
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+M.2 2280 form factor fits common motherboard slots
+PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe interface for fast transfers
+256GB capacity for a small set of files and programs
+Internal drive installed inside the computer
Cons−256GB capacity is small for large game libraries
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+4 pcie generation: only 16 of 141 here have a higher pcie generation
−256GB capacity: 164 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
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RzesljetxSpec score 8.1
SSD, M.2, 2TB, 3 PCIe generation
+2TB capacity for a large amount of files
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast M.2 storage
+M.2 form factor saves space inside the case
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than Gen4 drives
$793.44
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+2TB capacity for a large amount of files
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast M.2 storage
+M.2 form factor saves space inside the case
Cons−PCIe Gen3 is slower than Gen4 drives
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+2TB capacity: only 23 of 185 here have a higher capacity
−3 pcie generation: 105 of the 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.9
Pros+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
Cons−M.2 form factor requires a compatible motherboard slot
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−3 pcie generation: 105 of the 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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YnevcdgraSpec score 7.8
SSD, M.2, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
−512GB capacity fills up quickly with large games
$264.96
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
Cons−512GB capacity fills up quickly with large games
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−512GB capacity: 139 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
−3 pcie generation: 105 of the 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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Patriot MemorySpec score 7.8
SSD, M.2, 128GB, 3 PCIe generation
+Compact M.2 form factor saves space inside a computer
+PCIe Gen 3 x4 interface for faster transfers than SATA
+Low-power design suits portable and laptop use
−128GB capacity holds fewer files than larger drives
$41.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Compact M.2 form factor saves space inside a computer
+PCIe Gen 3 x4 interface for faster transfers than SATA
+Low-power design suits portable and laptop use
Cons−128GB capacity holds fewer files than larger drives
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−128GB capacity: 177 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
−3 pcie generation: 105 of the 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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Patriot MemorySpec score 7.8
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 128GB
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor saves space inside a computer
+PCIe Gen 3x4 interface for faster transfers than SATA
+NVMe interface for faster transfers
−128GB capacity holds fewer files than larger drives
$44.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Compact M.2 2280 form factor saves space inside a computer
+PCIe Gen 3x4 interface for faster transfers than SATA
+NVMe interface for faster transfers
Cons−128GB capacity holds fewer files than larger drives
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−128GB capacity: 177 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
−3 pcie generation: 105 of the 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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YnevcdgraSpec score 7.8
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
$479.69
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+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
Cons−Uses the small 2230 size, which fits fewer motherboard slots
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+7300 read speed: 76 of the 119 here have a lower read speed
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FezwquatvSpec score 7.8
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
$467.07
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+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
Cons−Uses the small 2230 size, which fits fewer motherboard slots
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+7300 read speed: 76 of the 119 here have a lower read speed
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SP Silicon PowerSpec score 7.8
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 128GB
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor for internal installation
+NVMe interface for fast storage access
+PCIe Gen3 x4 connection
−Small 128GB capacity for limited storage
$40.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Compact M.2 2280 form factor for internal installation
+NVMe interface for fast storage access
+PCIe Gen3 x4 connection
Cons−Small 128GB capacity for limited storage
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−128GB capacity: 177 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
−3 pcie generation: 105 of the 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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FezwquatvSpec score 7.8
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB
+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
+NVMe interface for fast data transfers
−Name lists 5000 Mbps, conflicting with the 7400 MB/s spec
$658.67
as of 11/04/2026 09:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
+NVMe interface for fast data transfers
+Read speed up to 7400 MB/s
Cons−Name lists 5000 Mbps, conflicting with the 7400 MB/s spec
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+7400 read speed: only 17 of 119 here have a higher read speed
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RzesljetxSpec score 7.8
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB
+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
+NVMe interface for fast data transfers
−Name lists 7000 Mbps, conflicting with the 7400 MB/s spec
$662.23
as of 11/04/2026 09:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
+NVMe interface for fast data transfers
+Read speed up to 7400 MB/s
Cons−Name lists 7000 Mbps, conflicting with the 7400 MB/s spec
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+7400 read speed: only 17 of 119 here have a higher read speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+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
Cons−256GB capacity fills quickly with games and media
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−256GB capacity: 164 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
−3230 read speed: 102 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
−3 pcie generation: 105 of the 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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TimetecSpec score 7.7
SSD, NVMe, M.2, 256GB
+NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for high speeds
+Read speed up to 2,000 MB/s
+M.2 2280 size fits common M.2 slots
−Only 256GB capacity for larger libraries
$50.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for high speeds
+Read speed up to 2,000 MB/s
+M.2 2280 size fits common M.2 slots
+SLC cache for faster sustained writes
Cons−Only 256GB capacity for larger libraries
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−2000 read speed: 110 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
−256GB capacity: 164 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
−3 pcie generation: 105 of the 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits most motherboards
+Reads up to 1800MB/s over PCIe Gen3 x4
+NVMe interface for fast data transfer
Cons−Only 256GB of capacity for storage
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−1800 read speed: 111 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
−256GB capacity: 164 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
−3 pcie generation: 105 of the 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+M.2 2280 form factor fits common laptop and desktop slots
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA drives
+PCIe Gen3 x4 connection
+Compact M.2 size saves space inside the case
Cons−Only 128GB capacity leaves limited room for files
−Gen3 speed of 1100MB/s reads slower than Gen4 drives
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−1100 read speed: 114 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
−128GB capacity: 177 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
−3 pcie generation: 105 of the 141 here have a higher pcie generation
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Western DigitalSpec score 7.4
SSD, SATA, M.2, 2TB
+2TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact motherboard slots
+Read speeds up to 560 MB/s
−Read speed is limited by the SATA interface compared to NVMe drives
$415.24
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.4
Pros+2TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact motherboard slots
+Read speeds up to 560 MB/s
Cons−Read speed is limited by the SATA interface compared to NVMe drives
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+2TB capacity: only 23 of 185 here have a higher capacity
−560 read speed: 116 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
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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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros+M.2 2280 size fits common M.2 slots
+Read speed up to 550 MB/s
+SLC cache for faster sustained writes
Cons−SATA interface is slower than NVMe drives
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−550 read speed: 118 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
−256GB capacity: 164 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
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Western DigitalSpec score 7.1
SSD, SATA, M.2, 500GB
+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits small motherboard slots
+Read speeds up to 560 MB/s
+SATA III interface works with older systems
−SATA interface limits speed below NVMe drives
$150.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.1
Pros+Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits small motherboard slots
+Read speeds up to 560 MB/s
+SATA III interface works with older systems
+3D NAND flash technology listed
Cons−SATA interface limits speed below NVMe drives
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page−560 read speed: 116 of the 119 here have a higher read speed
−500GB capacity: 154 of the 185 here have a higher capacity
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Ynevcdgra
SSD, M.2, 2TB, 2280 M.2 length
+Large 2TB capacity for a big game or file library
+M.2 2280 form factor fits standard M.2 slots
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
−Requires an M.2 slot on the motherboard
$573.80
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Large 2TB capacity for a big game or file library
+M.2 2280 form factor fits standard M.2 slots
+Solid state storage with no moving parts
Cons−Requires an M.2 slot on the motherboard
Compared with the 188 Storage Drives on this page+2TB capacity: only 23 of 185 here have a higher capacity
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