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Storage Drives under $250

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38 storage drives under $250 from SanDisk, Samsung, Western Digital and more. Most cost $160 to $210, and half cost less than $190.

Top brands: SanDisk (5)

SamsungSpec score 9.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+5 pcie generation: the highest pcie generation of the 31 here
+14700 read speed: the highest read speed of the 31 here
$249.99-26%List: $339.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.2

SSD, NVMe, 1TB

+1TB capacity for everyday storage
+Up to 7,150 MB/s read speed
+NVMe interface for fast data transfer
$189.99-17%List: $229.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
Patriot MemorySpec score 8.6

SSD, NVMe, 1TB, 4 PCIe generation

+1TB capacity for a large game or media library
+PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe interface for fast transfers
+Stated as compatible with PS5 consoles
$174.99-8%List: $189.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 8.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+PCIe Gen 4.0 interface for fast NVMe performance
+Read speed up to 7,100 MB/s
+M.2 2280 form factor fits most modern motherboards
−1TB capacity holds a smaller game library than larger models
$172.03
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 7.7

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
Western DigitalSpec score 7.7

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 7.7

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
FanxiangSpec score 8.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Large 1TB capacity for a big game library
+PCIe Gen 4 interface for fast NVMe performance
+Up to 7000 MB/s read speed
$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 8.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for everyday storage
+PCIe 4.0 interface for fast NVMe performance
+Reads up to 7,100 MB/s
$188.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
FanxiangSpec score 8.4

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Large 1TB capacity for a big game library
+PCIe Gen 4 interface for fast NVMe performance
+Up to 5000 MB/s read speed
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.4

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+PCIe Gen4 connection for faster NVMe performance
+Read speeds up to 5,000 MB/s
$198.21
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SanDiskSpec score 8.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity: only 2 of 55 here have a higher capacity
+4 pcie generation: only 2 of 31 here have a higher pcie generation
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
Samsung

SSD, SATA, 2.5 Form, 1TB

+1TB capacity: only 2 of 55 here have a higher capacity
$157.99-56%Was: $357.62
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
Rzesljetx

SSD, SATA, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+2.5 inch form factor fits standard laptop bays
+SATA interface works with common desktop and laptop bays
−Name lists 256GB while capacity is 1TB
$173.43
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
AdataSpec score 8.5

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

+PCI Express 4.0 interface for fast transfer speeds
+Read speed of 7000 MB/s for quick file loading
+Write speed of 5400 MB/s for rapid saving of large files
$243.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:06 PST - Details
FezwquatvSpec score 8.4

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

+1TB capacity offers ample room for files and games
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
+M.2 form factor fits compact builds
$176.03
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
Ynevcdgra

SSD, 1TB

+1TB capacity for a large library of files
+Solid state drive with no moving parts
+870EVO model line for internal storage
$202.64
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
CorsairSpec score 8.5

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
SanDiskSpec score 7.7

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
Western DigitalSpec score 7.7

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
FikwotSpec score 8.5

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 11/03/2026 22:57 PST - Details
LexarSpec score 8.5

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
IntensoSpec score 8.4

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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details
TWSC

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
$156.61
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
FanxiangSpec score 9.1

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Large 1TB capacity for big media and project files
+Up to 14000 MB/s read speed
+M.2 form factor for compact installation
$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details
MSISpec score 8.6

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Large 1TB capacity for games and large files
+PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface for fast storage
+M.2 form factor fits most modern motherboards
$194.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details
BestossSpec score 8.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity offers room for a large library of games and files
+PCIe 4.0 interface offers fast transfer speeds
+Read speeds up to 7350MB/s for quick loading
$190.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:06 PST - Details
BiwinSpec score 8.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1TB capacity offers room for a large library of games and files
+PCIe 4.0 interface offers fast transfer speeds
+Read speeds up to 7450MB/s for quick loading
$174.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:07 PST - Details

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDNVMeM.21TB59.1$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDNVMe1TB8.2$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
SSDNVMe1TB48.6$174.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.5$172.03
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.51TB7.7$214.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.51TB7.7$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDSATA2.51TB7.7$174.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.5$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.5$188.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.4$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:55 PST - Details

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