# TechRadar's Guide to the Best PS5 SSDs: Top Picks Across Value, Performance, and Capacity Canonical page: https://savlume.com/items/mcd2ksah5lou3y7ymkqmjpijz Publisher: Savlume Published on Savlume: 2025-11-27T15:51:16.000Z Content updated: 2026-10-11T19:29:36.259Z Source publication time: 2025-11-27T15:51:16.000Z Offer status: Unverified TechRadar evaluated compatible PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe drives to identify the best internal storage upgrades for the PlayStation 5. The publication names the Samsung 980 Pro as the best overall choice due to its proven endurance and post-successor price reductions, while the Lexar NM790 is recommended as the top budget option, especially at 4TB, despite slight hitches from its DRAM-less design. For maximum speed, the Samsung 990 Pro leads performance benchmarks, and the WD Black SN850P serves high-capacity buyers with up to 8TB. Sony mandates read speeds of at least 5,500 MB/s and an effective heatsink. ## Media review TechRadar Gaming recommends the Samsung 980 Pro as its overall PS5 SSD pick, while presenting other drives for budget, high-end, and high-capacity needs. Its assessments draw on the author's testing and research, with trade-offs noted for individual models. Attribution: TechRadar Buying Guides ยท TechRadar Gaming AI-assisted summary of source text, not a Savlume hands-on test. - Source-reported strength: The author reports testing multiple drives, including benchmarking and PS5 file-transfer and loading-time tests. - Source-reported strength: The guide compares options across several capacity and budget needs. - Source-reported strength: It discusses practical compatibility requirements and SSD installation. - Source-reported limitation: The guide says current SSD scarcity and price increases make budget-friendly options difficult to find. - Source-reported limitation: The Lexar NM790 may have occasional performance hitches, according to the author's testing. - Source-reported limitation: The guide describes the Samsung 990 Pro as expensive and notes it can run hot under load. ### Does an internal SSD for PS5 need a heatsink? The guide says a heatsink is required for an internal PS5 SSD. ### What does the guide recommend as its overall PS5 SSD? It names the Samsung 980 Pro as its best overall pick. ### What compatibility requirements does the guide list? It lists PCIe Gen 4.0 (x4), M.2 NVMe, at least 5,500 MB/s read speed, and supported form factors from 2230 through 22110. ## Evidence and sources Source report only. Merchant price, availability, seller, and conditions have not been independently confirmed. Last attempted check: Not recorded Last successful verification: Not recorded TechRadar Buying Guides: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/ps5/the-best-ssd-for-ps5 AI-assisted summary of cited source material. Not a hands-on review. Prices and availability can change.