{"id":79303,"date":"2025-01-11T20:58:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T20:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/?p=79303"},"modified":"2025-01-11T20:58:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-11T20:58:24","slug":"the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best PS5 SSDs of 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >\u062c\u062f\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a\u0627\u062a<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024\/#UPDATE_10212024\" title=\"UPDATE: 10\/21\/2024\">UPDATE: 10\/21\/2024<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024\/#What_to_Look_For_in_a_PS5_SSD_in_2024\" title=\"What to Look For in a PS5 SSD in 2024\">What to Look For in a PS5 SSD in 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024\/#How_do_I_install_an_SSD_into_a_PS5\" title=\"How do I install an SSD into a PS5?\">How do I install an SSD into a PS5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024\/#What_SSDs_are_compatible_with_a_PS5\" title=\"What SSDs are compatible with a PS5?\">What SSDs are compatible with a PS5?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024\/#Do_I_need_a_heat_sink_with_a_PS5_SSD\" title=\"Do I need a heat sink with a PS5 SSD?\">Do I need a heat sink with a PS5 SSD?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024\/#How_many_SSD_slots_does_the_PS5_have\" title=\"How many SSD slots does the PS5 have?\">How many SSD slots does the PS5 have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024\/#Can_an_external_SSD_play_PS5_games\" title=\"Can an external SSD play PS5 games?\">Can an external SSD play PS5 games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/the-best-ps5-ssds-of-2024\/#How_many_SSD_slots_does_the_PS5_have-2\" title=\"How many SSD slots does the PS5 have?\">How many SSD slots does the PS5 have?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Sony PlayStation 5 supports an additional SSD to expand your game and app storage. The installation process is simple, but determining which SSDs will work can be complicated.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":0,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":0,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":400,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":179} --><br \/>\n<!-- No winning ad found for zone: below first paragraph! --><\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-update\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom update\" id=\"custom_block_1\">\n<p><h3 id=\"update-10-21-2024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPDATE_10212024\"><\/span> UPDATE: 10\/21\/2024 <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content update\">\n<p>We&#8217;ve updated our buying guide with some fresh PS5 SSD recommendations. Take a look!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":0,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":0,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":400,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":419} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":0,\"ruleCount\":400,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":400,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/section>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card-quick-links \">\n<ul class=\"display-card-quick-links-items\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"display-card tag\"><span class=\"quickShop-link\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Western Digital&quot;\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"wd ps5 ssd\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Western Digital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title\"> WD SN850 <\/h5>\n<p><span>Best PS5 SSD Overall<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"display-card tag\"><span class=\"quickShop-link\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Corsair-MP600-NVMe-PCIe-Gen4\/dp\/B0CJRN3LLX?tag=hotoge-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUhtgUeUpU208593&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F756323%2Fbest-ps5-ssd%2F&amp;asc_campaign=Commerce\" class=\"norewrite noskim\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629095_339_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;Corsair&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Corsair MP600 PRO LPX SSD TAG\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629095_339_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629095_339_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Corsair<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title\"> Corsair MP600 PRO LPX <\/h5>\n<p><span>Best Budget PS5 SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"display-card tag\"><span class=\"quickShop-link\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sabrent-Internal-Extreme-Performance-SB-RKT4P-4TB\/dp\/B08VF99PV8?tag=hotoge-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUhtgUeUpU208593&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F756323%2Fbest-ps5-ssd%2F&amp;asc_campaign=Commerce\" class=\"norewrite noskim\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_845_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Sabrent&quot;\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"sabrent rocket 4 plus\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_845_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_845_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Sabrent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title\"> Sabrent 4TB Rocket 4 Plus M.2 Internal SSD <\/h5>\n<p><span>Best 4TB PS5 SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"display-card tag\"><span class=\"quickShop-link\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Crucial-T700-Gen5-NVMe-CT2000T700SSD3\/dp\/B0C3K2WRPV?tag=hotoge-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUhtgUeUpU208593&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F756323%2Fbest-ps5-ssd%2F&amp;asc_campaign=Commerce\" class=\"norewrite noskim\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_170_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;Crucial&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Crucial T700 M.2 SSD TAG\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_170_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_170_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Crucial<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title\"> Crucial T700 Gen5 NVMe M.2 <\/h5>\n<p><span>Best Fast PS5 SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"display-card tag\"><span class=\"quickShop-link\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WD_BLACK-1TB-Game-Drive-WDBAWY0010BBK-WESN\/dp\/B09ZRD38D8?tag=hotoge-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUhtgUeUpU208593&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2F756323%2Fbest-ps5-ssd%2F&amp;asc_campaign=Commerce\" class=\"norewrite noskim\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_192_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" data-img-desc=\"&quot;Western Digital\u00a0&quot;\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Western Digital P40 Game Drive SSD TAG\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_192_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_192_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Western Digital\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title\"> Western Digital P40 SSD <\/h5>\n<p><span>Best External PS5 SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p><!-- No winning ad found for zone: native in content! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-look-for-in-a-ps5-ssd-in-2024\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Look_For_in_a_PS5_SSD_in_2024\"><\/span> What to Look For in a PS5 SSD in 2024 <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not every SSD is compatible with the PS5, and any storage options you choose should have a specific list of traits to work inside the Sony console. This can be confusing if you&#8217;re new to SSDs and have never had to buy one or install one yourself.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":246} --><\/p>\n<p>Chances are you are using a phone or computer that utilizes an SSD, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/45359\/htg-explains-whats-a-solid-state-drive-and-what-do-i-need-to-know\/\">solid-state drive, for high-speed storage and overall performance. The PS5 isn&#8217;t any different with its built-in 1TB SSD. The problem is that SSDs generally come in smaller capacities than hard drives. Combined with the increasing size of video games (some reaching over 100 GBs in size), you&#8217;ll either have to be diligent about what you install or save yourself the headache and get an expansion SSD.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":718} --><\/p>\n<p>Sony breaks down what it expects of your SSD on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/support\/hardware\/ps5-install-m2-ssd\/\">the company&#8217;s support page<\/a>. Most of these specifications, like the interface and socket type, are hard to miss when buying an SSD. But the SSD&#8217;s speed and size are where things get tricky. Sony recently announced that PS5 supports SSDs up to 8TB in size, so be sure to stick to that limit. Go above it, and you&#8217;ll run into compatibility issues.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":1,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":1,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1110} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":1,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p>The PS5 requires an internal SSD with a 5,550MB\/s or faster read speed. They must also be at or under 25 mm wide and 11.25 mm thick so it actually fits in the console. Finally, your SSD needs a heatsink to withstand the high temperatures in the PS5 case.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":254} --><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the problem\u2014not every SSD comes with a heatsink. Buying and installing heatsinks on your own is possible, but it&#8217;s a barrier that many won&#8217;t be interested in overcoming, given the tight space requirements. That&#8217;s why all the SSDs below come with heatsinks\u2014make sure you purchase the right version of our recommendations, and you&#8217;re good!<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":602} --><\/p>\n<p>As with most SSDs, especially M.2 ones, you should look for fast sustained read and write speeds around 5,500MB\/s to 7,000MB\/s. This leads to certain games loading in graphics faster, like open-world titles. It also means booting up games and apps will be faster, not to mention the higher transfer speeds.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":908} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":908,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":true,\"countRemainingForInjection\":92,\"nextBlockCount\":277,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":true,\"nextCount\":1185} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":2,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":2,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":1000} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":2,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<p>SSDs measure random read and write speeds, which in games come up more often than sustained ones. These are called input\/output operations per second, or IOPS. Generally, you want these to also be fast, clocking in at above 500,000. All the SSDs below hit these numbers easily.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":185} --><\/p>\n<p>So with this knowledge in hand, let&#8217;s get into our picks.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":242} --><\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-note\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom note\" id=\"custom_block_11\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content note\">\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\">\n<p>\n<strong>How Did We Research<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\">\n<p>Models Evaluated<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\">\n<p>Hours Researched<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\">\n<p>Reviews Analyzed<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\">\n<p>21<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\">\n<p>7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;vertical-align:bottom\">\n<p>15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"custom_block-content note\">\n<p>How-To Geek&#8217;s product recommendations come from the same team of experts that have helped people fix their gadgets over one billion times. We only recommend the best products based on our research and expertise. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product.<br \/>\nRead More \u00bb\n<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":482} --><\/section>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":482} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":482} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"WD BLACK SN850X on pink background\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Western Digital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":722} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Fast read and write speeds<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>A bit bulky<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Solid price<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Optional heat sink<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":3,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":3,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1042} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":3,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p>The WD SN850X is unbelievably fast. It&#8217;s not quite as consistently speedy as the Seagate FireCuda 530, which is our pick for the fastest PS5 SSD, but it handles just about any task your PS5 may throw at it with ease.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":216} --><\/p>\n<p>It helps that WD&#8217;s SSD was made explicitly with gaming in mind. Most of this SSD&#8217;s resources went into creating blazing read and write speeds, making almost any type of game you play run smoothly. The only downside? You might not have enough time to grab a drink during loading screens anymore.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":510} --><\/p>\n<p>Specifically, the SN850X uses a dynamic method of storing data before properly writing it to the SSD so that the entire process feels faster to you. This is WD&#8217;s nCache 4.0 technology for SLC caching in play. Don&#8217;t fret over the confusing names, though; all it means is this SSD makes downloading and installing large games or apps a breeze by doing extra work behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":889} --><\/p>\n<p>Combined with its 7,300MB\/s sequential read speed and 6,300MB\/s write speed, the WD SN850X is a robust storage solution. Finally, it will fit perfectly inside your Sony PS5 and comes with a heatsink.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":4,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":4,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1088} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":4,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p>The SN850X is available in 1TB, 2TB, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/dlg\/sid\/UUhtgUeUpU208593\/https:\/\/www.westerndigital.com\/products\/internal-drives\/wd-black-sn850x-nvme-ssd#WDS400T2X0E\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">4TB<\/a> models, with the option of a heat sink for all but the 4TB version.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":112} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag small active-content \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"74f3-45be-beb5d65d3130\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"w-member-interaction\">\n<div id=\"follow-page-success-msg\" class=\"w-user-msg user-alert overlay center alert-success is-hidden\">\n<p class=\"user-msg\">Your changes have been saved<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"wd ps5 ssd\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<div class=\"display-card-badge-custom\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-field=\"badge-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629097_113_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"> <\/div>\n<p><span>Best PS5 SSD Overall<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> WD SN850 <\/h5>\n<p>$100 <span class=\"regular-price\">$130<\/span> Save $30 <\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description\">The WDSN850X PS5 SSD brings express speeds to the PS5 at an affordable price.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":112} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Person holding corsair ps5 ssd\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629097_726_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629097_726_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Corsair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":352} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>1TB Model is under $200<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2TB and 4TB models are expensive<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>The heat spreader ensures SSD doesn&#8217;t overheat<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Built specifically for PS5 requirements<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":672} --><\/p>\n<p>Often when you see a budget product, you need to be prepared to make sacrifices to save a bit of money. But with the Corsair MP600 PRO LPX, you can get a quality PS5 SSD while saving some cash.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":865} --><\/p>\n<p>The Corsair SSD can get up to 7,100MB\/s sequential read and 6,800MB\/s sequential write speeds, which is blazingly fast. However, these high speeds are reserved for the higher capacity 4TB model, which is anything but budget.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":5,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":5,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1089} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":5,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p>If you want to save money while upgrading your PS5, you&#8217;ll have to deal with the lower sequential write speeds of the lower-capacity models. For the 500GB model, the write speed is down to 3,500MB\/s, with the 1TB we recommend at 5,800MB\/s.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":239} --><\/p>\n<p>While you do sacrifice the faster speeds compared to other SSDs on this list, Corsair also includes a heatsink in the MP600, so you can be sure it won&#8217;t overheat in the console and fail. For the price, that&#8217;s a great feature to have.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":472} --><\/p>\n<p>The Corsair MP600 PRO LPX is available in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models, with the 1TB model offering a great balance of specs and price.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":610} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag small active-content \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"7e37-4fce-a4492e15c16c\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"w-member-interaction\">\n<div id=\"follow-page-success-msg\" class=\"w-user-msg user-alert overlay center alert-success is-hidden\">\n<p class=\"user-msg\">Your changes have been saved<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Corsair MP600 PRO LPX SSD TAG\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629095_339_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629095_339_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<div class=\"display-card-badge-custom\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-field=\"badge-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629097_113_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"> <\/div>\n<p><span>Best Budget PS5 SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> Corsair MP600 PRO LPX <\/h5>\n<p>$909 <span class=\"regular-price\">$990<\/span> Save $81 <\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description\">Corsair&#8217;s PS5 SSD is built specifically for the console, so you can enjoy fast speeds and an easy installation for less.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":610} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sabrent 4TB SSD\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629097_87_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629097_87_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Sabrent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":850} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":850,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":true,\"countRemainingForInjection\":150,\"nextBlockCount\":320,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":true,\"nextCount\":1170} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":6,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":6,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":1000} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":6,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Reasonable price<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Lesser-known brand<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Heatsink included<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Fast read and write speeds<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":170} --><\/p>\n<p>Sabrent may not be as well-known as other brands on this list, but its 4TB Rocket 4 Plus SSD is an admirable companion for your PS5. Along with a reasonable price and fast speeds, it includes a heatsink to protect your console from damage.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":409} --><\/p>\n<p>Like all PS5-compatible SSDs, this one is built to specific standards. The console requires speeds of at least 5,500MB\/s, but Sabrent went above and beyond by building the Rocket 4 Plus with 7,100MB\/s read speeds and 6,600MB\/s write speeds. In other words, it should be impossible to tell the difference between running content on the native SSD and this one.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":768} --><\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t mind shopping for brands that aren&#8217;t as popular, Sabrent has a lot to offer. It even comes with an installation guide and thermal tape to help you get it running without any hiccups. And with 4TB of space, you shouldn&#8217;t have to delete any games ahead of a big launch.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":7,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":7,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1048} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":8,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":8,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":7,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag small active-content \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"bf35-4329-9b683d5d0b27\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"w-member-interaction\">\n<div id=\"follow-page-success-msg\" class=\"w-user-msg user-alert overlay center alert-success is-hidden\">\n<p class=\"user-msg\">Your changes have been saved<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"sabrent rocket 4 plus\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_845_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_845_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<div class=\"display-card-badge-custom\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-field=\"badge-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629097_113_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"> <\/div>\n<p><span>Best 4TB PS5 SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> Sabrent 4TB Rocket 4 Plus M.2 Internal SSD <\/h5>\n<p>$405 <span class=\"regular-price\">$500<\/span> Save $95 <\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description\">While the company may not be as popular as others on this list, the 4TB Rocket 4 Plus is a great SSD for your PS5.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":8,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":8,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":8,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Crucial T700 M.2 SSD\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629098_703_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629098_703_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Crucial<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":8,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":8,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":8,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":240} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Blisteringly fast<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Expensive<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Available with or without a heatsink<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Best in class performance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":8,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":8,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":8,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":560} --><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a gamer who feels the need for speed, the Crucial T700 Gen 5 NVMe M.2 SSD could be the one for you. It delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 12,400MB\/s and 11,800MB\/s respectively, which is eye-wateringly fast. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":8,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":8,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":8,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":794} --><\/p>\n<p>Integrated within this superfast SDD is a premium aluminum heatsink to keep things nice and cool, making it as efficient as it is fast. However, if you want to save a few bucks, the T700 is also available in a bare version, without a heatsink. While it&#8217;s great that both options are available, you should opt for the heatsink version if your budget can stretch to it. <\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":8,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":8,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":8,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1162} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":8,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<p>With its super speeds, the T700 is capable of rendering high-resolution textures up to 60% faster and can load game files in mere seconds, giving it an edge in performance that few other SSDs can compete with. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":210} --><\/p>\n<p>Offering next-generation storage, the Crucial T700 is designed for high-performance gaming. It&#8217;s arguably faster than you may actually need, although this does help to future-proof it somewhat. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":404} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag small active-content \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"595f-400b-88460a069a0d\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"w-member-interaction\">\n<div id=\"follow-page-success-msg\" class=\"w-user-msg user-alert overlay center alert-success is-hidden\">\n<p class=\"user-msg\">Your changes have been saved<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Crucial T700 M.2 SSD TAG\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_170_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_170_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<div class=\"display-card-badge-custom\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-field=\"badge-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629097_113_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"> <\/div>\n<p><span>Best Fast PS5 SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> Crucial T700 Gen5 NVMe M.2 <\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-description\">With its incredible read\/write speeds, the Crucial T700 Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD delivers next-generation storage and best-in-class performance for dedicated gamers. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":404} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Corsair MP600 PRO LPX SSD\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629098_272_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629098_272_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Corsair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":644} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Tons of storage<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Very expensive<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Integrated heatsink<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Fast, but not the fastest out there<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Load game files directly from the SSD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":964} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":964,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":true,\"countRemainingForInjection\":36,\"nextBlockCount\":210,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":true,\"nextCount\":1174} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":9,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":9,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":1000} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":9,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":true,\"actualCount\":0} --><\/p>\n<p>We included the 1TB version of the Corsair MP600 PRO LPX above as our Best Budget pick, but the premium 8TB version is an absolute beast, so the same model makes our list twice, albeit in different capacities. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":174} --><\/p>\n<p>With sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,000MB\/s and 6,100MB\/s, it is impressively fast and comes with an almost inexhaustible amount of storage for your PS5 library. Exceeding all of Sony&#8217;s M.2 performance requirements, game files load quickly and efficiently directly from this SSD.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":466} --><\/p>\n<p>It has an integrated heatsink to keep it running cool and reduce throttling, so you can use it without worrying about overheating. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":597} --><\/p>\n<p>However, with a price tag just shy of $1,000, this is an SSD for serious gamers only. For everyone else, you can find 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB versions that will suit smaller budgets and less grandiose game libraries. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":815} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag small active-content \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"1ff0-44e4-a2765fb74fe6\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"w-member-interaction\">\n<div id=\"follow-page-success-msg\" class=\"w-user-msg user-alert overlay center alert-success is-hidden\">\n<p class=\"user-msg\">Your changes have been saved<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Corsair MP600 PRO LPX SSD TAG\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629095_339_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629095_339_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<div class=\"display-card-badge-custom\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-field=\"badge-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629097_113_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"> <\/div>\n<p><span>Best 8TB PS5 SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> Corsair MP600 PRO LPX <\/h5>\n<p>$909 <span class=\"regular-price\">$990<\/span> Save $81 <\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description\">Corsair&#8217;s PS5 SSD is built specifically for the console, so you can enjoy fast speeds and an easy installation for less.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":815} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img image-expandable img-article-item\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Western Digital P40 Game Drive SSD\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629099_69_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629099_69_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Western Digital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"before\",\"adPosition\":10,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":10,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":1055} --><!-- Zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"after\",\"adPosition\":11,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":11,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":10,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"actualCount\":0} --><br \/>\n<!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"isEarlyInjection\":false,\"currentRuleCount\":1000,\"actualCount\":0,\"hasActualCountMetThreshold\":null,\"countRemainingForInjection\":null,\"nextBlockCount\":null,\"hasCountRemainingForInjectionMetThreshold\":null} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Impressive build quality<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>No 4GB option<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Easy to use<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Runs hot<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Customizable RGB lighting<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":11,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":11,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":11,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":320} --><\/p>\n<p>The Western Digital 1TB P40 Game Drive SSD is both reasonably priced and impressive in terms of its performance. This gaming-focused external hard drive takes the same specs as the previous P50 and adds some customizable RGB lighting to jazz things up. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":11,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":11,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":11,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":573} --><\/p>\n<p>With read and write speeds of up to 2,000MB\/s and 1,950MB\/s,, respectively, it offers decent performance, although it tends to run a little hot over extended periods of use. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":11,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":11,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":11,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":747} --><\/p>\n<p>The build quality is impressive, and the P40 boasts a rugged and durable form factor. 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While not exactly a deal-breaker, it&#8217;s something to consider if you plan to store a more comprehensive library of game files. <\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":12,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":12,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":12,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":202} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag small active-content \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"ae1a-4153-ae7c2b05a999\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"w-member-interaction\">\n<div id=\"follow-page-success-msg\" class=\"w-user-msg user-alert overlay center alert-success is-hidden\">\n<p class=\"user-msg\">Your changes have been saved<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-img \">\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-square\">\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Western Digital P40 Game Drive SSD TAG\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_192_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629096_192_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?resize=500%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\">  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<div class=\"display-card-badge-custom\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-field=\"badge-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1736629097_113_The-Best-PS5-SSDs-of-2024.png?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"> <\/div>\n<p><span>Best External PS5 SSD<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"> Western Digital P40 SSD <\/h5>\n<p>$120 <span class=\"regular-price\">$140<\/span> Save $20 <\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description\">Offering rugged and portable storage for your PS5 game files, and customizable RGB lighting, the Western Digital P40 SSD is ideal for on-the-go data transfers. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_install_an_SSD_into_a_PS5\"><\/span>How do I install an SSD into a PS5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Installing an NVMe SSD into a PS5 is easy enough for just about anyone to accomplish&#8230;as long as you know your way around under your console&#8217;s hood. Check out our full guide on installing an NVMe drive in your PlayStation 5 for more info.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":12,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":12,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":12,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":441} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_SSDs_are_compatible_with_a_PS5\"><\/span>What SSDs are compatible with a PS5?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While many SSDs are compatible with the PS5, some form factors are not. To upgrade your console&#8217;s storage, you&#8217;ll want to look for an M.2 NVMe SSD rather than a SATA alternative. All drives featured in this roundup are compatible with the PlayStation 5.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":12,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":12,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":12,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":694} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_heat_sink_with_a_PS5_SSD\"><\/span>Do I need a heat sink with a PS5 SSD?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you do not technically need a heat sink with your SSD. 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You can store as many games on the external drive as it allows, but when you want to play them, you&#8217;ll have to copy them to the PS5&#8217;s internal storage first. Once the game files are copied, you can run the game.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: character count repeatable. --><!-- Repeatable debug data: {\"injection\":\"none\",\"adPosition\":13,\"startingPoint\":0,\"skipEvery\":null,\"nbrPlacementFilledEachSkip\":13,\"nbrPlacementsScanned\":13,\"ruleCount\":1000,\"degradationStartingPoint\":1,\"stopAds\":null,\"actualCount\":388} --><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_SSD_slots_does_the_PS5_have-2\"><\/span>How many SSD slots does the PS5 have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is one expansion SSD slot available inside the PS5. 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