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32 storage drives under $250 from SanDisk, Samsung, Western Digital and more. Most cost $160 to $246, and half cost less than $190.

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
AdataSpec score 9.0

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

+2TB capacity for a large amount of files and games
+M.2 2280 form factor fits common laptop and desktop slots
+PCIe Gen3 x4 interface for fast internal storage
−PCIe Gen3 is slower than newer PCIe Gen4 drives
$249.99-24%List: $329.21
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 8.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 2TB

+2TB capacity for a large library of games and files
+PCIe Gen3 connection for NVMe performance
+Read speeds up to 3,200 MB/s
−Uses QLC flash, which can slow sustained writes
$246.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 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
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 11/04/2026 14:09 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 11/04/2026 14:09 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
WD_BLACKSpec score 7.9

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+NVMe interface with PCIe Gen3 for fast internal storage
+Up to 3,430 MB/s read speed for quick load times
+M.2 2280 form factor fits compact internal slots
−500GB fills quickly with large modern games
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
Western DigitalSpec score 7.4

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 - 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
YnevcdgraSpec score 8.1

SSD, M.2, 512GB, 3 PCIe generation

+M.2 form factor installs directly into compatible M.2 slots
+PCIe Gen3x4 interface for fast data transfer speeds
+512GB capacity suits a system drive with several large apps
$180.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 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
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 11/04/2026 14:10 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
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 11/04/2026 14:09 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
FikwotSpec 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 7400 MB/s read speed
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
SSKSpec score 8.5

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+Large 1000GB capacity for a big library of games or files
+PCIe Gen 4.0 interface for high-speed transfers
+Read speed up to 7000MB/s
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
KlevvSpec score 8.4

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1 TB capacity for a large game library or files
+Heatsink included for cooling under sustained load
+Up to 5000 MB/s read speed on PCIe Gen4
$163.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
YnevcdgraSpec 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
$180.79
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
Kioxia

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 1TB

+1 TB capacity for a large game library or files
+Includes a heatsink for thermal management
+NVMe interface for fast transfers over SATA
$194.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
Samsung

SSD, NVMe, M.2, 500GB

+M.2 form factor saves space inside the case
+NVMe interface for faster transfers than SATA
+500GB capacity for basic storage
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

storage driveKindInterfaceFormCapacityPCIe generationSpec scorePrice
SSDNVMeM.21TB59.1$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDM.22TB39.0$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.22TB38.5$246.00
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.5$172.03
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.5$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.5$188.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.4$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.4$198.21
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.21TB48.5$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SSDNVMeM.2500GB37.9$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details

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