The best SSD for PS5 enables you to upgrade your PlayStation's storage without having to use a bulky external hard drive. Because let's face it, these days 825GB of internal space just isn't enough. For instance, just three modern titles – God of War Ragnarök, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and The Last of Us Part I – will already take up over 200GB.
It's fairly easy to install the best SSD for PS5. Simply pop off the faceplate, unscrew the SSD slot and pop the card in. If you scroll down to the bottom of this article, you'll find a video tutorial and more info to help you out.
The best SSD for PS5 right now
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The best PS5 SSD overall
Capacity: 500GB-4TB
Speed: Up to 7,300MB/s
Seagate has a long history with Sony, and this is our top choice based on quality and speed. It goes up to a speedy 7,000MB/s, making it quicker than the PS5's own internal SSD. It comes in sizes up to 4TB. And there's a heatsink option available too.
The best cheap SSD for the PS5
Capacity: 500GB-2TB
Speed: Up to 7,000MB/s
The 1TB model of this SSD is the cheapest on our list, yet will happily reach speeds of up to 7,000MB/s. Sadly that pricing doesn't scale, so if you're after a 2TB drive you'll save by instead opting for the Seagate above or scrolling down to the Crucial P5 Plus.
The best SSD with a pre-fitted heatsink
Capacity: 1TB
Speed: Up to 7,000MB/s
Fitting a heatsink isn't difficult, but if you're unsure about it, here's an excellent option. It's one of the few PS5-compatible SSDs that isn't going to scalp you on having a heatsink pre-fitted, and it's a solid performer with decent speeds of up to 7,000MB/s.
The best SSD for PS5 for speed
Capacity: 250GB-2TB
Speed: Up to 7,450 MB/s
Samsung's a trusted brand, and this is a quality product at a decent price. You can choose to have it with or without a heatsink, and the 1TB variant offers incredible speeds of up to 7,450 MB/s. Plus the free Samsung software optimises performance.
A quality option for the PS5
Capacity: 500GB-2TB
Speed: Up to 6,600MB/s
This SSD's max speed of 6,600MB/s is lower than others on this list, but you're unlikely to notice much of a difference. And the 2TB model is lovely and cheap. So if you want a lot of SSD storage and don't mind fitting your own heatsink, this is a good choice.
Very fast and great value
Capacity: 1-2TB
Speed: Up to 7,400MB/s
The second fastest SSD on our list, this can clock up to 7,400MB/s, and yet the price is very reasonable. Even better, it comes with two heatsinks; amusingly if you're planning to install the VP4300 in your PS5 it's best to fit them on top of one another.