Top rated SSD
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Samsung 970 Evo Plus
This is how high performance is further enhanced. The 970 EVO Plus, equipped with the latest V-NAND technology, is even faster than the 970 EVO and also features firmware optimization. This fully exploits the potential of the PCIe interface and the NVMe protocol for even faster access times.
2. Samsung 870 EVO
The 870 EVO combines Samsung's proven SSD technology with advanced features. It stands out for its improved performance, reliability, and compatibility. This makes it suitable for a variety of user profiles, meeting the needs of creatives and content producers, IT professionals, and everyday users alike.
3. Samsung 990 Pro
PCIe 4.0 / 7450MB/s read, 6900MB/s write / 2TB.
4. Samsung 990 Pro
Discover powerful performance with PCIe 4.0 and experience lightning-fast speeds to take on the competition. The intelligent thermal regulation of the Samsung controller offers high energy efficiency while maintaining consistently high speed and performance. Nothing stands in the way of your gaming enjoyment.
Get rapid speed for your gaming experience as well as for video and 3D editing, data analysis, and more. Thanks to PCIe, performance is optimized: with 40% and 55% faster random read and write speeds compared to the 980 PRO, up to 1,400 K / 1,550 K IOPS, and sequential read/write speeds of up to 7,450 / 6,900 MB/s.
Higher performance often consumes more power. Not with the 990 PRO. Experience low power consumption with over 50% improved performance per watt compared to the previous model.
The nickel-coated controller and advanced thermal control algorithm regulate heat, allowing for unrestricted performance. The heat spreader label monitors the temperature of the NAND chip, while the Dynamic Thermal Guard technology regulates temperatures.
Your gaming fun will be catapulted to new heights. A performance improvement of over 55% compared to the previous model enables faster load times for a more authentic gaming experience with PlayStation 5 and PC games featuring Direct Storage functionality.
Advanced drive management made easy - with Samsung Magician software. This user-friendly software solution helps you keep an eye on your SSD at all times. You can keep your drive up to date with updates, monitor status parameters and speed, and even optimize performance.
5. Samsung 990 Pro
Discover powerful performance with PCIe 4.0 and experience lightning-fast speeds to take on the competition. The intelligent thermal regulation of the Samsung controller offers high energy efficiency while maintaining consistently high speeds and performance. Nothing stands in the way of your gaming enjoyment.
Get rapid speed for your gaming experience as well as for video and 3D editing, data analysis, and more. Thanks to PCIe, performance is optimized: with 40% and 55% faster random read and write speeds compared to the 980 PRO, up to 1,400K / 1,550K IOPS, and sequential read/write speeds of up to 7,450 / 6,900 MB/s.
Higher performance often consumes more power. Not with the 990 PRO. Experience low power consumption with over 50% improved performance per watt compared to the previous model.
The nickel-coated controller and advanced thermal control algorithm regulate heat, allowing for unrestricted performance. The heat spreader label monitors the temperature of the NAND chip, while the Dynamic Thermal Guard technology regulates temperatures.
Your gaming fun is catapulted into new realms. A performance improvement of over 55% compared to the previous model enables faster load times for a more authentic gaming experience with PlayStation 5 and PC games featuring Direct Storage functionality.
Advanced drive management made easy – with Samsung Magician software. This user-friendly software solution helps you keep an eye on your SSD at all times. You can keep your drive updated with the latest updates, monitor status parameters and speed, and even optimize performance.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink
SSD for hardcore gamers. Extract nearly all the performance that the currently fastest standard PCIe 4.0 offers. Experience lightning-fast speeds to take on the competition. Even when your game demands it, your storage can stay cool thanks to intelligent heat management. The newly developed Samsung controller enables rapid speed and performance while maintaining high energy efficiency – almost everything you need to stand out from the competition.
PCIe 4.0 with blazing speed. A hefty dose of tempo. The 990 PRO Heatsink offers sequential read/write speeds of up to 7,450 / 6,900 MB/s. This nearly reaches the theoretical maximum of the PCIe 4.0 standard. It is 40% and 55% faster than the 980 PRO Heatsink and achieves up to 1,400K / 1,550K IOPS. The 4TB model even reaches up to 1,600K IOPS.
High energy efficiency. High performance, low consumption. High performance usually means high power consumption. Not with the 990 PRO Heatsink: it boasts over 50% improved performance per watt compared to the 980 PRO Heatsink. The design, aimed at low consumption, allows impressive PCIe performance with high energy efficiency.
Smart temperature regulation. Manages heat. The slim heatsink is involved in temperature management and helps prevent performance loss due to overheating. This provides stable heat regulation with barely audible fan noise – even during intense gaming. The slim design makes the storage compatible with PlayStation 5, desktop PCs, and laptops that comply with the PCI-SIG D8 standard.
Awaken the pro gamer in you. Bet everything on victory with the 990 PRO Heatsink. Enjoy fast load times on your PC or PlayStation 5 and let the SSD bring fresh energy to your games. Samsung Magician Software unlocks the performance potential of the 990 PRO Heatsink.
9. Samsung 870 QVO
The Samsung 870 QVO belongs to the 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, 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.
10. Kingston A400
Kingston's A400 Solid-State Drive starts your system incredibly fast, significantly improves response times, and loads and transfers files much quicker than mechanical hard drives. It is equipped with a next-generation controller that enables read and write speeds of up to 500 MB/s and 450 MB/s. This SSD is ten times faster than a traditional hard drive, ensuring top performance, ultra-fast response times during multitasking, and overall system acceleration.
