
Top rated SSD
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1. Samsung 870 EVO
The SSD All-Star, the perfect choice for creatives, IT professionals, or everyday users. The 870 EVO offers undeniable performance, reliability, and compatibility based on Samsung's groundbreaking technology. Everyday users can now enjoy SSD performance at a professional level with the 870 EVO, which maximizes the SATA interface limit to 560/530 MB/s sequential speeds, accelerates write speeds, and maintains long-term high performance with a larger variable buffer that allows the SSD to operate faster and longer. Meet the demands of any task. The 870 EVO has been tested for compatibility with major host systems and applications, including chipsets, motherboards, NAS, and video recording devices. The 870 EVO SSD easily plugs into the standard 2.5-inch SATA form factor of your desktop PC or laptop - the migration software takes care of the rest. Ensure smooth operation of your drive with the enhanced Samsung Magician 6 software, which helps you easily manage your drive, stay updated with the latest updates, monitor the drive's condition and status, or even improve its performance. All firmware and components, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM and NAND memory, are produced in-house, allowing for seamless integration and ensuring quality you can trust.
Pro
- Reliable with a long service life
- Good speed
- Samsung quality
Contra
- Like all storage units, rather expensive
- Quickly defective
- Magician Software small benefit

2. Samsung 990 Pro
PCIe 4.0 / 7450MB/s read, 6900MB/s write / 2TB.
Pro
- Reliable (so far)
- speed is high
- quality seems very good
Contra
- Rather expensive
- more expensive than HP itself
- Comes without screw for the M2 slot

3. Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink
Experience maximum performance thanks to the PCIe 4.0 interface that supports high data transfer speeds. The intelligent thermal management of the Samsung controller, specially designed for PCIe 4.0 SSDs, ensures maximum energy efficiency while maintaining high speed and performance, allowing you to play at a high level for extended periods.
Enjoy a huge speed boost with 40% and 55% faster random read/write speeds than the 980 PRO, reaching up to 1,400K/1,550K IOPS. Sequential read/write speeds of up to 7,450/6,900 MB/s nearly match the maximum performance of PCIe 4.0, making it ideal for gaming, video and 3D editing, data analysis, and more.
Experience more power-efficient performance, as the 990 PRO consumes less power while delivering up to 50% better performance per watt than the 980 PRO. This power-saving feature enables maximum PCIe 4.0 performance with optimal energy efficiency.
Keep temperatures in check with the integrated slim heatsink that effectively dissipates heat, preventing sudden power sags due to overheating. Reliable heat control ensures that even the fans remain quiet during graphics-intensive games. The slim and thin housing of the 990 PRO is compatible with the PlayStation 5 as well as desktops and laptops that meet the PCI-SIG D8 specification.
Enjoy a high-end gaming experience with faster load times, thanks to the expansion of random performance by more than 55%, providing ultimate gaming realism in PS5 and DirectStorage PC games. The futuristic design of the heatsink adds style to thermal management, now even featuring RGB LED lighting.
Unleash the full power of the 990 PRO with Samsung Magician, an easy-to-use software solution that tracks your SSD's performance. It allows you to manage your data, initiate updates, monitor the drive's health, and set up your personal LED color combinations.
Pro
- Reliable (so far)
- Speed, suitable for gaming
- Quality & performance
Contra
- Data recovery extremely expensive
- more expensive than HP itself
- Please note that there is no screw for the installation

4. Samsung 980
500 GB SSD from Samsung in M.2 2280 form factor. M.2 2280 SSD, 500 GB, PCI-Express x4 NVMe. Height: 2.38 mm. Data encryption: 256-bit AES. NAND Flash: Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC. Maximum read speed: 3100 MB/s, maximum write speed: 2600 MB/s. Storage controller: Samsung Pablo Controller. Whether you need performance power for your games or fast processing of large graphics: with the SSD 980, you can enhance your computer's performance. The 980 is a smart and cost-effective choice for high SSD speeds, enabled by a PCIe 3.0 interface and NVMe technology. High speed thanks to direct PCIe connection. This SSD transfers data via PCI-Express, leaving traditional SATA SSDs far behind in terms of transfer rates. M.2 SSDs are installed via the M.2 socket on the motherboard. Due to their compact dimensions, they are particularly suitable for use in ultrabooks and mini-PCs, but can also be used in regular computers. NVMe protocol for lower latencies. In systems with NVMe support, this SSD shines particularly well. You benefit from high throughput, high IOPS, and low latency. Unlike the older AHCI protocol, which was developed for traditional spinning drives, NVMe prevents performance drops, offers faster transfers of large data volumes, increased boot speeds, and improved system responsiveness.
Pro
- reaches the specified speed
- works perfectly
- Small and fast
Contra
- Unfortunately also very expensive.
- Nothing at all
- gets very warm under continuous load

5. Samsung SSD 980
Accelerate your PC to NVMe speeds. Whether you need performance power for your games or fast processing of large graphics, the SSD 980 can help your computer deliver strong performance. The 980 is a smart and cost-effective choice for high SSD speeds, enabled by a PCIe 3.0 interface and NVMe technology.
Packed with power – for high speed. With high sequential read and write speeds of up to 3,500 and 3,000 MB/s respectively, you can get started quickly. The SSD 980 can be more than 6.2 times faster than a Samsung SATA SSD and utilizes Samsung's NVMe SSD technology to achieve high NVMe speeds.
An excellent choice for gamers. If you work with large files or play graphics-intensive games, you need strong performance. The SSD 980 supports Full Power Mode for high performance with low latency, providing you with great potential.
Pro
- Very fast read/write speed
- Fits and works.
- Small and simple
Contra
- too expensive
- Nothing so far
- Gets warm

6. Samsung 980 Pro
Unleash the power of the Samsung SSD 980 Pro, Samsung's first PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for home use – for next-level computing experiences. Designed for graphics-intensive games and high-performance applications, the 980 Pro utilizes a controller developed by Samsung and PCIe 4.0, doubling the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0. Its backward compatibility and compact M.2 form factor provide versatility and flexibility in various high-performance computing solutions.
Pro
- Very fast read/write speed
- Works perfectly as a replacement in Thinkpad X1 Yoga Gen 1
- Small and fast
Contra
- Almost twice as expensive as the 2.5" version
- Nothing so far
- gets very warm under continuous load

7. Samsung 970 EVO Plus
An outstanding SSD further enhances high performance. The 970 EVO Plus, equipped with the latest V-NAND technology, is faster than the 970 EVO and features firmware optimization. This fully utilizes the potential of the PCIe interface and NVMe protocol for even faster access times. With a storage capacity of 2 TB, the specified total bytes written (TBW) is 1,200 TB.
Next-level performance: With read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 3,300 MB/s, the 970 EVO Plus is up to 53% faster than its predecessor, the 970 EVO. The latest generation of V-NAND technology ensures outstanding performance and improved energy efficiency. Additionally, the 970 EVO Plus features optimized firmware, the proven Phoenix controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite technology to accelerate write operations.
Flexibility through good product design: The 970 EVO Plus showcases advancements in NVMe SSDs. In addition to high performance, it offers a storage capacity of up to 2 TB in a compact M.2 form factor (2280). It provides ample storage space with a small footprint, saving valuable space for other components. Innovative Samsung technologies allow you to have the freedom you need to achieve a lot and accomplish even more.
Uncompromising reliability: The proven Samsung Phoenix controller is coated with a layer of nickel, and the drive module of the 970 EVO Plus is equipped with a thin heat spreader, effectively dissipating heat generated during operation. Furthermore, the Dynamic Thermal Guard function continuously monitors the drive to maintain optimal operating temperatures and ensure consistent performance.

8. Samsung 870 QVO
The Samsung 870 QVO belongs to the second generation of QLC SSDs. This SATA SSD offers a powerful upgrade for all users looking to significantly expand their storage without compromising on performance.
The 870 QVO achieves the maximum possible transfer rate for SATA connections, with sequential speeds of 560/530 MB/s. Compared to its predecessor, the 860 QVO, both speed and performance have been further enhanced. The Intelligent TurboWrite technology accelerates write speeds and ensures long-term high performance with a larger variable buffer.
The 870 QVO is available in capacities of 1.2 TB, as well as 4 TB and 8 TB.
Pro
- High quality
- Small, light, fast and no moving parts
- runs reliably
Contra
- Without screws
- Warranty "only" 3 years
- QLC instead of TLC or MLC

9. Kingston A400
Kingston's A400 Solid-State Drive starts your system incredibly fast, significantly improves response times, and loads and transfers files much faster than mechanical hard drives. It is equipped with a next-generation controller that enables read speeds of up to 500 MB/s and write speeds of 450 MB/s. This SSD is ten times faster than a traditional hard drive, ensuring peak performance, ultra-fast response times during multitasking, and overall system acceleration.
Pro
- Super quality
- Very good value
- Speed many better
Contra
- haven't found any . . .
- not Raid compatible
- sata connection is very slow

10. Kingston 240GB SSDNOW A400
The 240GB SSDNOW A400 is an internal SATA Solid State Drive (SSD) that offers a storage capacity of 240 gigabytes. It is designed in a 2.5-inch format and utilizes the AHCI protocol for efficient data transfer. This SSD is equipped with TLC NAND memory, ensuring a balanced performance and reliability. The data storage interface is SATA III, which allows for high transfer speeds, thereby improving system performance. With dimensions of 22.7 cm in length, 13.5 cm in width, and a height of 5.8 cm, the SSD is compact and suitable for various applications, whether in desktop computers or laptops. Weighing only 57 grams, it is lightweight and easy to install. The SSDNOW A400 is an ideal choice for users looking to expand their storage capacity and enhance their system's speed.
