Best SSDs for PS5 of 2026

Official licensing is the reason the SN850P exists, and it's the reason some shoppers stop looking here. The drive was built for the PS5's M.2 slot, and the heatsink is shaped for the console rather than adapted from a PC design. The install follows the same routine as any other drive, but the fit is the least fussy part of the process.

We rate it near the top of this group for compatibility confidence. With 2TB, it holds a large game library, and the 7,300 MB/s read speed matches the fastest drives here. The PS5-specific heatsink also means you don't have to check clearance or add your own cooling. If you want the closest thing to a plug-and-play PS5 expansion, this is it.

Two terabytes sounds huge until a few open-world games land on it. For most players it's still the right size, but if you refuse to delete anything, the 4TB Samsung is the better fit. The official seal and console-shaped heatsink are what set it apart, not a higher speed number.

Crucial's P310 is the pick we hand to someone who wants more PS5 storage without turning the purchase into a project. It's a 1TB drive with a heatsink, 7,100 MB/s reads, and a price that sits below the 2TB premium drives here. We think that combination makes it the easiest entry point in this group.

The P310 makes up for its size with strong PS5 compatibility and a heatsink that fits without drama. In our testing, it was recognized and formatted without fuss, and it loaded games directly from the drive. The 7,100 MB/s read speed is quick enough that we never felt like we were using the budget option.

Crucial doesn't force a console-only design on you, either. The drive works in a laptop or desktop, so it has a life after the PS5. That flexibility is rarer than it should be among drives sold mainly for the console.

The S880ER is the drive that makes 2TB feel less like a luxury. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, reads up to 7,100 MB/s, and ships with a heatsink already attached. We went in expecting a budget drive to feel like a compromise; instead, it handled the basics like a console SSD should.

Installation is the usual PS5 routine: remove the cover, seat the drive, screw it down, and format. The preinstalled heatsink means no extra shopping or assembly, which is the right call for a value drive. We also like that the 2TB capacity leaves room for a real rotation of games rather than just one or two blockbusters.

For playing games, reads matter more than writes, and the S880ER's 7,100 MB/s reads are quick enough to load from directly. The 2TB capacity is the feature that matters; everything else is supporting cast.

The 990 PRO with Heatsink is the capacity play in this guide. Four terabytes is enough to stop thinking about which games to delete, and the 7,450 MB/s read speed is the highest number in this set. The integrated heatsink sits low enough to close the console up without a fight.

We rate it highly for raw performance and for the convenience of a single 4TB drive. If your library is mostly PS5 games, that capacity is the real feature; the speed is a bonus that keeps load times in line with the console's internal drive. The integrated heatsink also means no separate assembly, which is one less thing to get wrong.

A 4TB drive in a single slot is a different kind of upgrade from a 1TB add-on. You stop managing a queue and start keeping a library. The 990 PRO's speed is a bonus on top of that; the capacity is what changes the experience.

FIKWOT's FX910 arrives with the heatsink already on and a screwdriver in the box, which tells you who it's for: someone who wants to open the PS5 once and be done. The drive is a 1TB PCIe 4.0 model with 7,100 MB/s reads and a five-year warranty. We found the install routine familiar and the fit clean.

The preinstalled aluminum heatsink is the practical detail we appreciate most. It means no separate thermal pad, no bracket, and no guesswork about clearance. The five-year warranty also puts it on the same footing as the bigger names, which isn't always true of lower-profile drives.

The FX910 earns its place by making the install feel finished: no extra parts, no clearance question, and a warranty that matches the big names. It's a tidy upgrade for a console that mostly needs breathing room. That completeness is worth more than another 100 MB/s of headline speed.

Bestoss is not the first name most people think of for a PS5 SSD, but the GM988H makes a strong first impression on paper. It's a 1TB PCIe 4.0 drive with a 7,350 MB/s read rating, a 6,200 MB/s write rating, and a heatsink included. In the console, it came away with no drama, which is the baseline any expansion drive has to clear.

The speed rating is the headline. In this group, 7,350 MB/s puts it alongside the fastest drives, and the 6,200 MB/s write speed is strong for a 1TB model. The heatsink is preinstalled, so there's no assembly, and the drive formatted without a hitch in our test console. For a smaller brand, that's a reassuring start.

The drive's advantage is that it doesn't ask you to choose between speed and a heatsink. You get both in the box, and the install is short. The 1TB capacity keeps the drive focused: it's enough for a working library without turning into a capacity you'll never fill.

The GM988H is the pick for a fast 1TB drive from a lesser-known brand. It has the speed, the heatsink, and the PS5 fit, and it doesn't make you hunt for parts. That's a lot of the upgrade solved in one box.

The SIX X7400 arrives with a screwdriver kit, a heatsink, and a 1TB capacity, which is a lot of box contents for a drive that costs less than the premium 1TB picks here. It's a PCIe 4.0 drive rated at 7,350 MB/s, and it's aimed at both PS5 and PC builds. The package feels complete before you even open the console.

Speed is not the issue. The 7,350 MB/s read rating puts it near the top of this set, and the drive handled game installs and play sessions without complaint in our testing. The included screwdriver is a small thing, but it matters if you don't own a precision driver; it removes one more reason to put off the upgrade.

The rest of the package is standard PS5 SSD fare: format the drive, set it as the install location if you want, and move games over. There's nothing exotic to configure, and the drive behaves like the other PCIe 4.0 models here once it's running. If you have a PS5 Slim, confirm the console revision before ordering; the drive is sold for PS5, but the slim is the model to double-check.

The X7400 makes sense for a budget PS5 upgrade where the drive will mostly hold games and you want the install kit included. It's fast, it works, and the extras make the first install easier. The value is in the combination, not in any one headline feature.