
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 and fast
- high speed
- Very good quality.
Contra
- Rather expensive for 500GB
- Predecessor Samsung 870 EVO has known defect
- Download software online

2. Samsung 870 EVO 1000 GB Black

3. Samsung 870 Evo 2 Tb 2.5" Serial Ata

4. Samsung 990 Pro
PCIe 4.0 / 7450MB/s read, 6900MB/s write / 2TB.
Pro
- Works reliably
- speed is high
- Quality & performance
Contra
- expensive
- Slightly more expensive than others
- No screw in the pack

5. Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink
Discover powerful performance with PCIe 4.0 and experience blazing speed to take on the competition. The intelligent thermal regulation of the Samsung controller offers high energy efficiency with consistently high speed and performance. So nothing stands in the way of gaming fun. Get blazing speed for your gaming experience as well as for video and 3D editing, data analysis and more. Because thanks to PCIe, performance is customised: With 40% and 55% faster random read and write speeds compared to the 980 PRO heatsink, up to 1,400K / 1,550K IOPS and sequential read/write speeds of up to 7,450 / 6,900MB/s. Your gaming fun is catapulted into new spheres. Because a performance improvement of more than 55% compared to the previous model enables faster loading processes for a more authentic gaming experience of Playstation 5 and PC games with direct storage function.
Pro
- Reliable (so far)
- fast speed
- High quality
Contra
- Is a bit very expensive
- A little more expensive than the competition
- No screw and spacer nut included.

6. Samsung 980 Pro
Unleash the full power of the Samsung PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD 980 PRO and catapult your computer to a high performance level. Thanks to the fourth-generation PCIe interface, the 980 PRO can achieve double the data transfer rate compared to NVMe SSDs with a PCIe 3.0 interface. Additionally, it is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 for versatile applications.
Pro
- High speed
- Samsung quality
- Is very reliable
Contra
- Unfortunately also very expensive.
- Nothing so far
- gets very warm

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
- Very good quality
- Easy to configure (formatted + partitioned)
- runs reliably
Contra
- Requires M2 screws which are not included
- Warranty "only" 3 years
- QLC instead of TLC or MLC

9. WD Black SN850X powered by SANDISK
Incredible speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s deliver top-tier performance with short load times for a premium gaming experience. Ultra-low latency loads graphics quickly with minimal stutter and delay for an incredibly smooth, satisfying gaming experience. Today's titles can require up to 200 GB or more of storage space. A range of storage capacities from 1 TB to 4 TB means you have more games available and can jump into the action quickly.
The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSDs with 1 TB and 2 TB come with an optional heatsink that not only looks fantastic but also ensures your system maintains peak performance even during the most intense gaming sessions.
The latest version of Game Mode offers even more performance-enhancing features, such as load prediction to prepare game elements for fast in-game loading.
The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers performance that approaches the limits of the PCIe Gen4 interface, helping you extract ultra-fast performance from your storage and system components.
Pro
- hammer speed
- fits perfectly into the PS5
- Quick and easy installation
Contra
- the fastest get pretty hot
- somewhat expensive
- Could be a little cheaper

10. WD Black SN850X mit Heatsink powered by SANDISK
Insane speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s deliver top-notch performance with short loading times for a premium gaming experience. Extremely low latency loads graphics quickly and with minimal stuttering and delays for an incredibly smooth and satisfying gaming experience. Today's titles can require up to 200 GB or more of storage space. A range of storage capacities from 1 TB to 4 TB means you have more games available and can quickly jump into the action.
The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD drives with 1 TB and 2 TB come with an optional heatsink that not only looks fantastic but also ensures that your system maintains peak performance even during the most intense gaming sessions.
The latest version of Game Mode offers even more performance-enhancing features, such as load prediction to prepare game elements for quick in-game loading.
The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers performance that approaches the limits of the PCIe Gen4 interface, helping you extract ultra-fast performance from your storage and system components.
Pro
- maintains speed
- 200% more memory on PS5
- Easy to fit into the console
Contra
- gets very hot
- somewhat expensive
- Could be a little cheaper
