Crucial P3 Plus 4TB PCIe 3.0, 3D NAND, NVMe, M.2 SSD, up to 5000MB/s - CT4000P3PSSD8

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If the drive is compatible with a video game console, we will also measure the SSD's speed both with the console's own benchmarks but also through file copy operations to and from the main console storage drive. Corsair offers various cooling options for this drive, with the MP600 Pro LPX tailored with a low-profile heatsink fit for the PS5.

As rated, the SN850 boasts a read speed of 7,000MB/s and a write speed of 5,300MB/s, and our tests showed the SN850’s read speed nearing its advertised limit at 6,992MB/s with write speeds at 5,160MB/s. This makes it adept at handling rigorous tasks like video editing, game loading, and more. Investing in an external SSD for gaming can hugely optimize your experience. Find the best PC, Xbox and PS4 external SSD that suits your needs, at CrucialThe PNY XLR8 SSD Gaming Kit is a popular choice because it includes a nifty aluminum heatsink that replaces the console's standard M.2 port cover for dramatically improved sequential and thermal performance. You want an SSD for PS5 with an excellent heatsink: The finned graphite design of Corsair's flagship NVMe SSD means it stays cool even under extreme loads. You're on a strict budget: There's no getting around the fact that the Samsung 990 Pro is pricey, meaning the older 980 Pro could be a better buy if you've got limited funds. You’re thinking of going for lower capacity: You can really only get the most out of the Seagate FireCuda 530 with 1TB and up, so if you’re gunning for a 500GB SSD, you can get a cheaper one that does the same job.

It's hard to fault the Adata XPG Gammix S70 Blade given its budget price tag. You can get big name performance for a low price - just bear in mind that there are a few sacrifices to the overall build quality.

To test the M.2 SSDs on this list, perform a number of benchmark tests on them to measure their sequential and random read speeds and their sequential and random write speeds. These include PassMark's PerformanceTest Disk benchmark, CrystalDiskMark 8, 3DMark and PCMark 10, as well as our own, in-house SSD operation scripts to simulate and time the SSD's speed when copying files. The Samsung 990 Pro maxes out what's possible with NVMe Gen 4.0 technology in a way that few other SSDs for PS5 can say. Available in either 1TB or 2TB configurations, this high-speed and high-end drive is seriously impressive across the board when compared to the competition. IMHO, don't go too crazy over benchmarks. Unless you have more than 1 drive in your system, you will only be either transferring from/to RAM or another partition within the same drive. The only SSDs that will work in the PS5 are Gen 4.0 NVMe models with heatsinks. Gen 3.0 models are too slow to reach the minimum recommend read speeds of 5,500 MB/s. Fortunately, the prices are continuing to fall on some of the biggest names in the storage world making 2023 the best time to consider investing. Do I need a heatsink for my SSD on PS5?

Chris Fetters said:Spends much of the review (& most of the conclusion) talking about how the 2TB model is able to get significantly more performance out of the new Phison E18 controller and as such, THAT'S the one you should buy... to then go and EXCLUSIVELY only show benchmark results of the 1TB drive in the review itself... -_- ... I am not amused.I reviewed both capacities at once, but the 2TB results will show in an update soon, painting a better picture. All other products will be delivered via the fastest available method (excluding bank holidays and weekends) and generally within 3-5 days, depending on customer location. seanwebster said:I typically review one capacity at a time and then release another capacity at a later date because it takes longer to test. The 2TB's results were mostly done when I wrapped up the review, but I was having a little trouble with something, hence the delay. But, since the 2TB results will be published soon, and again, I already had the majority of my data, I wrote the conclusion based on both capacities from the getgo.Thanks for the explanation and glad to hear it was something completely understandable. You keep making good articles and I'll keep reading!The Corsair MP600 Pro LPX's great performance and reasonable price make it a leading choice. The heatsink has been specially made with the PS5 in mind to help vent excess heat. Still got more questions? No worries! We're employing all our knowledge and experience to help you make an informed purchasing decision. Should I buy a 1TB or 2TB SSD for PS5? You want outstanding sequential read and write speeds: The Samsung 990 Pro caps out what's technically possible out of the Gen 4.0 NVMe technology. If you're after a high-capacity drive, the Nextorage NEM-PA 4TB is the perfect choice. This is excellent value for money thanks to its brilliant performance.