The Best PS5 SSDs in 2024: Speedy NVMe storage for your console

Best PS5 SSDs
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The Best PS5 SSDs

Finding the best PS5 SSD can be a daunting task due to the wide range of choices. There are plenty of SSDs that will work in the PS5 and provide a simple and hassle-free capacity upgrade for your game library, but which rise above the crowd? To narrow down the options, we tested a wide range of drives through a battery of tests, including some older models from our SSD benchmarks hierarchy. From these, we've picked the best SSDs for the PS5 based on performance and price. Nearly any new drive you buy for the PC can also be used in the PS5, so you'll also find many of these same picks on our list of Best SSDs for desktop PCs.

The PS5's internal SSD is a restrictive 825GB, and after formatting, updates, and bloatware it typically leaves you with about 670GB free for games. That's bad news, because today's games are becoming larger with each new release, and you'll also need somewhere to store all the screenshots and video clips you gather while you play. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War all by itself uses more than 200GB!

The good news is that Sony has an M.2 expansion slot where you can put a second SSD for the PS5, and the current system firmware allows you to use SSDs with up to 8TB of capacity. That's hopefully enough storage to satiate even the most demanding of gamers, but there are also far more affordable options, with modern 2TB and 4TB models being particularly attractive choices for the PS5.

The TLDR: Best SSDs for the PS5 (more info below):

Here's the quick list of the best SSDs for the PS5, but we have further breakdowns and testing results below. When searching for the best SSD for the PS5, you'll want to be careful about which drive you pick. The Samsung 990 Pro and WD SN850X are great SSDs for the PS5, though pricing has been trending upward for the past several months — on all SSDs. The SN850X also comes as an SN850P that's just an overpriced SN850X with a different heatsink and PlayStation 5 branding.

We've broken things down by category, with our top picks being the WD Black SN850X, SK hynix Platinum P41, and Samsung 990 Pro. For capacity or budget minded shoppers, we also have the Acer GM7000, Silicon Power US75, and Netac NV7000. Which drive will fit your particular needs best depends on what you're after, so we list multiple alternatives for most categories and SSDs.

Best SSDs for PS5


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Best PS5 SSD, and also very fast

Specifications

Capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Transfer Interface/Protocol: PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe
Sequential Reads/Writes: Up to 7,300 / 6,600 MBps
Warranty/Endurance: 5 Years / Up to 2400 TBW

Reasons to buy

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Top-tier performance
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Large, consistent SLC cache
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Strong warranty and software toolbox
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Optional heatsink and RGB

Reasons to avoid

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Prices have been fluctuating
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1TB and 8TB models aren't as enticing

WD took its popular Black SN850 SSD and turned it up to 11, but luckily the price isn't nearly so extreme. The current $132 price on Amazon for the 2TB model is a great deal, though other capacities may not be as attractively priced. The 4TB drive at $246 is an even better deal for those who want more capacity; the 8TB drive at $849, not so much.

The Black SN850X leverages an improved controller and newer flash to get the most out of the PCIe 4.0 interface, thus delivering excellent performance with the Sony PlayStation 5. Performance is improved across the board, and the drive comes with a heatsink option at all capacities. You'd be better served by a purpose-built PS5 heatsink, however.

WD also supports the SSD with a respectable five-year warranty that will let you game with peace of mind. It's a great match for the PlayStation 5, and while it can be a bit pricier than budget options, overall it's still our top pick. It's also fast for gaming on a PC, particularly with DirectStorage starting to become useful.

WD has taken the course of releasing an officially-licensed SN850P. That drive is a glorified heatsinked SN850X and should only be picked if you really want the PS5 logo on your heatsink for whatever reason. It's far less expensive to get a bare SN850X and add your own heatsink.

Read: WD Black SN850X Review


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Best PS5 SSD alternate pick

Specifications

Capacities: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Transfer Interface/Protocol: x4 PCIe 4.0 / NVMe
Sequential Reads/Writes: 7,000 / 6,500 MB/s
Warranty/Endurance: 5 years / Up to 1,200 TBW (2TB)

Reasons to buy

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Excellent all-around performance
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Good range of capacities
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Well-known, trusted brand

Reasons to avoid

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Not always the fastest drive
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Not as power-efficient as newer drives
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Price fluctuations

The SK hynix Platinum P41 was one of the fastest SSDs around when it first launched in 2022. Today, it falls slightly behind a few other drives, particularly PCIe 5.0 drives on a desktop PC, but in the PS5 it still ranks as one of the fastest solutions. With a current price of $127 for the 2TB model, it returns to our PS5 SSD list as our top alternative pick, effectively matching the WD Black SN850X.

SK hynix is one of the few companies that makes its own controller and NAND. The Platinum P41 uses the Aries controller with 176-layer TLC NAND, and it's a mature platform that performs very well in the PS5. It's also quite efficient, though some newer drives have now surpassed it in our MB/s per watt metric. You'll likely want to add your own heatsink, and SK hynix also offers its own Haechi H01 for just $10 that does a good job.

The P41 comes in range of capacities, from 500GB (why bother?) to 2TB. Sadly, there's no 4TB option. Check some of the other options if you want a 4TB (or 8TB?) drive. Also, the Solidigm P44 Pro uses the same hardware as the Platinum P41, and could be a potentially better value depending on pricing — right now, it costs $11 more, so the P41 wins.

Read: SK hynix Platinum P41 review

High-Capacity SSD for PS5

High-Capacity SSD for PS5: Silicon Power UD90 4TB (Image credit: Tom's Hardware)
Best High-Capacity SSD for PS5

Specifications

Capacities: 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Transfer Interface/Protocol: PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe
Sequential Reads/Writes: Up to 7,400 / 6,700 MB/s
Warranty/Endurance: 5 Years / Up to 3,000 TBW

Reasons to buy

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Excellent value for 4TB of TLC
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Good to great all-around and sustained performance
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4TB, TLC, and single-sided

Reasons to avoid

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No DRAM
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Price heading up

Acer has been around for decades, but it's not a name that immediately comes to mind when thinking about SSDs. That's changing, however, and the Predator GM7 and GM7000 are excellent entries into a crowded market. The GM7000 was one of the first SSDs to pair the Maxio MAP1602A controller with 232-layer YMTC TLC NAND for a potent combination of performance, efficiency, and perhaps most importantly: price. Right now, you can pick up the 4TB model for just $233 — $67 less than the Samsung 990 Pro alternative below.

In our testing, the GM7000 performed just as well as more expensive PS5 SSDs. The PS5 read speed test, as well as our copy to and from results, were practically indistinguishable from most other drives. The only missing element would be a heatsink, and the Sabrent PS5 heatsink or SK hynix Haechi H01 can easily fill that need, providing direct airflow access rather than putting the SSD under a cover.

Note that the Maxio MAP1602A doesn't include DRAM, and on Windows PCs it would use the HMB (host memory buffer) feature to get around this. But even in the PS5, performance was fine. We didn't specifically test the GM7000 4TB model, but the Lexar NM790 4TB and Silicon Power US75 4TB (see below) use the same controller and NAND, while the Netac NV7000 4TB opts for a Phison E18 controller and 176-layer Micron TLC NAND.

Read: Acer Predator GM7000 Review


High-Capacity PS5 SSD: Samsung 990 Pro 4TB (Image credit: Tom's Hardware)
High-Capacity and Fast PS5 SSD

Specifications

Capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Transfer Interface/Protocol: PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe
Sequential Reads/Writes: Up to 7,450 / 6,900 MBps
Warranty/Endurance: 5 Years / Up to 2,400 TBW

Reasons to buy

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Single-sided 4TB capacity
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High performance
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Heatsink and RGB options
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Consistent, efficient, and cool-running

Reasons to avoid

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Higher online price
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Fluctuations in pricing

The Samsung 990 Pro ranks near the top in both our performance and overall metrics, and it's also a great option if you want a large and spacious SSD. Which isn't to say there aren't some potentially better options like the Acer GM7000 above, as the Samsung brand costs more. But paying extra for peace of mind isn't a bad approach.

The Samsung 990 Pro 4TB provides excellent performance. More importantly, it's available as a single-sided drive with 4TB — many 4TB drives will use both sides of the SSD, which could create issues if you try to stuff them into the PS5. Samsung's latest 236-Layer V-NAND is what allows for such a high capacity with just two NAND packages, and the drive generally runs cool.

The 4TB model now sells for $300 at Amazon (up from a low of $249 in late 2023), however, so pricing is definitely not as nice as it once was. Likewise, the 2TB drive now costs $150 (up from a low of $119 last Black Friday). And both of those prices are more of a potentially short-term sale for Prime Day, as they've been priced about 10% higher until this week. Still, many other SSDs that aren't even as fast cost more.

Do you want to save money and forego the Samsung name? There are other reasonable alternatives, including our value picks below. But if you're looking for a solid 4TB drive to stuff full of games for your PS5, the 990 Pro remains an excellent choice.

Read more:
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB review
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB review

Best Cheap SSD for PS5

Best Cheap SSD for PS5: Netac NV7000 2TB (Image credit: Tom's Hardware)
Best Cheap SSD for PS5

Specifications

Capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Form Factor: M.2 2280 Single-sided
Transfer Interface/Protocol: PCIe 4.0 x4
Sequential Reads/Writes: 7,200 / 6,850 MBps
Warranty/Endurance: 5 Years / Up to 3,000 TBW

Reasons to buy

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Excellent value at 5 cents per GB
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Good all-around performance
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Tried and true Phison E18 controller
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Includes heatsink (can be removed)

Reasons to avoid

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4TB model can be hard to find
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Lesser known brand

We weren't blown away by the PC performance of the Netac NV7000 4TB when we tested it last year, but time and price changes can greatly influence our feelings — especially when considering a value SSD for the PS5. The NV7000 uses Phison's E18 controller with Micron 176-layer TLC NAND, both of which have been around for a few years now. That means fully-tuned firmware that's right at home in your console.

There are newer, faster, more efficient SSDs these days, but the NV7000 holds up well in our PS5 SSD testing, delivering a read test result of over 6,100 MB/s. It's also close to the top of the charts in our PS5 game transfer testing, averaging 2,457 MB/s when copying games to the NV7000 — and everything basically ties at around 250 MB/s when moving files to the internal PS5 storage. Most importantly, perhaps, is that the Netac NV7000 2TB at $102 only costs 5 cents per GB.

There aren't many PCIe 4.0 SSDs that cost less than that, whether at 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB capacity. Sustained performance on the NV7000 was good as well, and in practical use there's little discernable difference between a drive like this and one that scores slightly higher on the (very short duration) PS5 storage read test. It's too bad that the 4TB model has become harder to find, with the similar sounding Netac NV7000-T using a different controller and NAND (it's the same combination found in the Acer GM7000 and Addlink A93 4TB, though, so it's not a bad option).

Prices have increased on all SSDs, so it's nice to find a 2TB drive that still costs close to $100. The NV7000 1TB costs $69, not nearly as enticing, and the 4TB model isn't stocked anywhere we could find, unless you count eBay where it typically costs over $300. Again, there's the NV7000-T 4TB at $270, but that's a clearly worse value than the Acer GM7000 4TB listed above, considering it uses the same controller and NAND.

The cheapest 1TB PCIe 4.0 drives start at around $60, making 2TB drives like this the best overall value. But if you only need a 1TB drive, check out the Teamgroup MP44L, Addlink S90, Corsair MP600 GS, and Silicon Power UD90 that all use the Phison E21T controller with TLC NAND. We reviewed all of those prior to starting our PlayStation 5 testing, but they should still do fine. We'd try to steer clear of QLC NAND drives if you plan on filling the SSD to near capacity, though, which is about the only way to find something cheaper than the NV7000.

Read: Netac NV7000 review


Alternate Best Cheap SSD for PS5: Silicon Power US75 2TB (Image credit: Tom's Hardware)
Best Cheap SSD for PS5 Alternative

Specifications

Capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Form Factor: M.2 2280 Single-sided
Transfer Interface/Protocol: PCIe 4.0 x4
Sequential Reads/Writes: 7,000 / 6,500 MBps
Warranty/Endurance: 5 Years / Up to 2,400 TBW

Reasons to buy

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Good performance
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Efficient and single-sided
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Low pricing

Reasons to avoid

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Lesser known brand
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No heatsink option

The Silicon Power US75 is another Maxio MAP1602A SSD, like the above Acer GM7000. Performance will be similar, and there's a 4TB option as well. But we're mostly interested in the 2TB drive that costs $120, or the 1TB drive that can be had for as little as $70, and there's also a 4TB model for $198 — that last is about as cheap as you can find for a 4TB drive.

Performance in our PS5 testing for the US75 was very good, landing in the upper portion of our results where just about everything hits the same speed limit. The important thing to note is that the 2TB drive costs about $20 more than our primary budget pick, though it's still $15 less than our top pick overall. If you just want a lot of decently fast and affordable storage for your PS5, the US75 is a great option.

Silicon Power has been around for quite a few years as a purveyor of inexpensive SSDs, though support and warranty service tend to less than what you'd get from a major brand like Crucial or Samsung. You get what you pay for, in other words. The Addlink A93 and Lexar NM790 mentioned above are viable alternatives here as well, depending on current prices, as they use the same controller and NAND.

What about 8TB SSDs? Technically, they can work in the PS5, but prices are way too high to justify the added capacity. Just give a look at the 8TB M.2 drives listed on Newegg: The cheapest options cost over $800, which is far higher than the price per GB of inexpensive 2TB and 4TB drives.

Read: Silicon Power US75 review

Benchmarks / How We Tested PS5 SSDs

Best PS5 SSDs performance charts

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Best PS5 SSDs performance charts

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Best PS5 SSDs performance charts

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SSDPS5 Read BenchmarkCopy to M.2Transfer From M.2
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB6,5582,495252.2
Silicon Motion SM2508 1TB6,5572,402249.7
Inland TN470 1TB6,544901251.2
Lexar NM790 4TB6,5382,327249.9
Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite 4TB6,5312,329249.5
WD Black SN850X 2TB6,5312,495250.2
Crucial T700 4TB6,5292,390251.2
Samsung 990 Pro 4TB6,5112,470251.3
SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB6,5072,492251.4
Netac NV7000-Q 1TB6,5062,293248.9
HP FX700 2TB6,5052,310250.3
Crucial T700 2TB6,5022,439250.8
Sabrent Rocket 4 2TB6,4971,497251.1
Kingston KC3000 2TB6,4972,476251.2
Inland TN470 2TB6,4961,497251.7
Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus-G 4TB6,4912,451250.7
Addlink A93 4TB6,4892,332250.2
Corsair MP600 Elite 2TB6,4871,490251.1
Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus-G 2TB6,4852,463250.9
Silicon Power US75 2TB6,4852,304250.0
Crucial T705 2TB6,4792,408250.9
Solidigm P44 Pro 2TB6,4622,479250.8
Adata Legend 960 Max 2TB6,3892,426251.5
Transcend 250H 1TB6,3881,171251.4
Seagate Game Drive PS5 1TB6,3792,293250.8
Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB6,3612,457250.5
Adata Legend 970 Pro 2TB6,1901,505250.3
Teamgroup MP44 2TB6,1812,315249.4
PNY CS3140 2TB6,1802,435250.7
Netac NV7000 4TB6,1412,457251.2
Micron 3500 SSD 1TB6,1202,405250.6
Kingston NV3 2TB6,0392,361250.8
Crucial P5 Plus 2TB5,6292,448251.8
Crucial T500 2TB5,5382,378250.4
WD Blue SN5000 4TB5,4682,372247.5
AGI AI818 2TB5,2012,375250.7
Samsung 990 Evo 2TB4,8771,509250.7
Corsair MP600 Core XT 2TB4,3402,405250.7
WD Blue SN580 1TB3,9852,396249.9
Patriot Viper VP4100 2TB3,8472,414250.8
Solidigm P41 Plus 2TB3,4612,261250.2

Some of the best SSDs for the PS5 are either specifically designed for the console, or come with an integrated heatsink. However, some drives don't come with a heatsink, so we equip them with the Sabrent M.2 NVMe heatsink for the PS5 to both meet the requirements for the PS5 and to ensure a level playing field. We've found that this cooler is a great solution if you're looking for a cheap, versatile, and easy-to-install solution. There are other similar heatsinks, like the SK hynix Haechi H01 that will work just as well (though apparently neither of those work with the newer PS5 Slim).

The Sony PS5 has an internal benchmark measuring how fast the system can read data from the drive. This is the most critical performance metric for gaming, as a speedy response time is responsible for ensuring a smooth gaming experience. As you can see in the 'PS5 Read Benchmark' column above, the fastest SSD in our test pool was 90% faster than the slowest model. Sony will even flag performance as being potentially inadequate if the read score is below about 4,000 MB/s. However, this read tests only takes a few seconds and basically shows the burst speed of the SSDs, so it's quite synthetic in nature.

Real-world tests show much smaller differences. For instance, our 'Copy to M.2' benchmark consists of timing how long it takes to move four games totaling 192.6 GB (we use Mass Effect: Andromeda, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Elden Ring, and Astro's Playroom) from the internal PS5 SSD to the expansion drive. In most cases, we only see a difference of a few seconds, and converting to MB/s the difference between the fastest WD Black SN850X and the Solidigm P41 Plus is only 10%. But then there's a pretty big step down to the Samsung 990 Evo and the various Phison E27T-equipped SSDs, followed by the Transcend 250H, and in dead last (for now) sits the Inland TN470 1TB — another Phison E27T drive. How much will this matter in terms of gaming performance? Probably not at all, but when you move a bunch of data from the integrated SSD to the M.2 drive, it will take longer.

On the flipped side, we also tested this process in reverse, moving the four games back to the internal drive for our "Transfer From M.2" benchmark. Here, the sustained write speed (and encryption/security protocols) of the integrated 825GB SSD becomes the limiting factor, and there's only a 1.1% difference between the fastest and slowest SSD we've tested. The current 825GB SSD only appears to write data at up to 250 MB/s, and all of the M.2 SSDs are easily able to maintain read speeds much higher than that figure.

Likewise, real-world testing (i.e. launching games) has failed to expose meaningful differences between the drives — it's common to see at most a one to two second difference between drives in game load times. Other testing we've seen from multiple outlets indicates very few meaningful differences, if any, for game loading times. Overall, you're unlikely to notice the speed difference between most PCIe 4.0 SSDs and could make a good argument for simply selecting the most cost-effective drive that meets the capacity target that you want — 4TB and 2TB drives are particularly popular.

Naturally, not all of the drives that we test will make the final cut for our list of Best SSDs for the PS5, but that doesn't mean those drives failed the test, or wouldn't be a great deal if you can catch them on sale. The Solidigm P44 Pro is a great SSD that delivered respectable performance in our PS5 SSD benchmarks (it's the same hardware as the SK hynix Platinum P41), and given the slim difference between the fastest and slowest SSDs on our list, it could make a great drive if the price is right. The only thing we'd try to avoid is any SSD that uses QLC NAND, as those drives can slow down significantly as they're filled to capacity.

There's also no benefit at present to selecting any of the PCIe 5.0 SSDs, as they tend to use more power then PCIe 4.0 drives, making them a poor choice for the PS5. We originally tested the Crucial T700 2TB, which like all currently available PCIe 5.0 drives uses a Phison E26 controller with Micron TLC NAND. The PS5 initially limited read performance to around 4,100 MB/s on such SSDs, even though in theory they should be fully backward compatible with the PCIe 4.0 interface. Newer firmware has fixed the previously observed issue with reduced performance, as seen with the T700 2TB/4TB and T705 2TB Crucial drives, but given current prices there's no real purpose in using a PCIe 5.0 drive and we haven't tested other models.

Tips for Finding the Best SSD for the PS5 in 2024

Which SSDs are compatible with the PS5? Luckily, finding a spacious PS5 SSD to complement your console's internal drive isn't too difficult — any PCIe 4.0 SSD that provides a minimum of 5,500 MB/s of throughput over the NVMe interface can be used as a PS5 SSD, provided it comes with a heatsink that doesn't take the overall height above 11.25mm. In fact, even slower SSDs will also be perfectly fine (PCIe 4.0 is still required), though the PS5 may warn you about the potential for reduced performance if you opt for such a drive.

Do you absolutely need a heatsink for a PS5 SSD?
Sony says yes, and you can easily add your own heatsink to SSDs that aren't marketed specifically for the PS5. You can also use one of the best external drives with the PS5 to store games, but these are only for game storage — you'll need an internal expansion drive to actually play the games.

What size of SSD should you buy for the PS5? You might be fine with a 1TB drive, but we recommend selecting a 2TB or 4TB model due to the current low pricing trends for these models. Besides, who wouldn't want more storage for extra games?

Ultimately, the best drive for your PS is one that provides enough capacity to hold your games and data at a price you can afford. To help you choose, we've tested a number of the top SSDs in our labs — see the results further down the page — and pulled out the top performers for a list of the Best PS5 SSDs.

Sony PS5 SSD Requirements

The Sony PS5 requires an M.2 SSD that communicates over the NVMe protocol. Officially, you'll need a PCIe 4.0 x4 model that can deliver up to 5,500 MB/s of sequential read throughput. In practice, you can use slower SSDs, and you'll just get a warning that performance may be inadequate — note that PCIe 3.0 models are explicitly prohibited from working. The console supports 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 8TB models.

These small, rectangular drives look like sticks of RAM, only smaller, and the PS5 accepts both single-sided and double-sided versions. You'll also need to ensure that your drive has a cooling solution pre-applied. These can consist of thin copper heat spreaders that look like a label, or a full-fledged metal heatsink with a thermal pad.

Not all of the best SSDs for the PS5 come with a heatsink, but you can easily use your own double- or single-sided heatsink. We recommend the Sabrent M.2 NVMe heatsink for the PS5, which actually replaces the outside SSD panel on the PS5 with a heatsink, giving the SSD access to nice cooler air from outside the system. We've found that this cooler is a great solution if you're looking for a cheap, versatile, and easy-to-install solution, but there are many options on the market. For instance, TeamGroup has its new TForce AL1 heatsink, which operates similarly, coming to market soon.

Just make sure the SSDs don't exceed 110 x 25 x 11.25mm. M.2 SSDs are usually 80mm long by 22mm wide, described as size 2280, but some may be shorter or longer. The PS5 supports M Key Type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110. Some M.2 drives are also SATA interfaces instead of NVMe, but those are rare and would not be listed as being PCIe 4.0 compliant. Regardless, make sure your SSD supports NVMe.

M.2 SSD Installation for PS5 Console - YouTube M.2 SSD Installation for PS5 Console - YouTube
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Sony has detailed instructions on how to install a PS5 SSD. As you can see in the video above, installing the SSD is a simple process that only requires a #1 Phillips head screwdriver. After you've installed the SSD, you can navigate through the menus to the 'Settings→Storage→Installation Location' area and change it to your new SSD. All new games will now install directly to the SSD.

To move existing games to your new drive, select the internal SSD, highlight the item you want to move, press the Options button, and then select 'Move Games and Apps.' Select any other games that you would like to move in the checkboxes, then select 'Move.' As noted in our above testing, moving from the integrated SSD will generally be much faster than moving to the integrated drive.

Paul Alcorn
Managing Editor: News and Emerging Tech

Paul Alcorn is the Managing Editor: News and Emerging Tech for Tom's Hardware US. He also writes news and reviews on CPUs, storage, and enterprise hardware.

  • AloofBrit
    I went with the XS70 over the KC3000 - cheaper and has a heatsink

    Edit to add: PS5 read benchmark was 6435 MB/s
    Reply
  • tallman9
    AloofBrit said:
    I went with the XS70 over the KC3000 - cheaper and has a heatsink

    I went for KC3000. It's €40 cheaper here in 2TB size and my motherboard comes with SSD heatsink bundled.
    Reply
  • AloofBrit
    tallman9 said:
    I went for KC3000. It's €40 cheaper here in 2TB size and my motherboard comes with SSD heatsink bundled.

    This is in the context of the PS5
    Reply
  • qwertymac93
    Best cheap SSD for PS5:KC3000
    Reasons to avoid: costly

    🤔
    Did someone forget what "cheap" means?
    Reply
  • Hresna
    Samsung’s 990 Pros seem to have fallen from grace owing to firmware issues causing the drives to outwear themselves really fast, at least in pc applications. Supposedly there’s a firmware mitigation but not clear how that impacts their use in a ps5.
    Reply
  • Mpablo87
    First place in rating must be another one
    Reply
  • Avro Arrow
    Ok, I don't know if this is was intentional but I need to point something out:

    Crucial T500: Best cheap SSD for PS5Reasons to avoid: no 4TB version & HIGH MSRPs?????
    There are only two places in which items with high MSRPs can be referred to as "cheap". One is Tom's Hardware and the other is....
    ;):LOL::ROFLMAO:
    Reply