Top 14 best sata ssd for gaming in 2024: Which One Is For You?

HIGH CAPACITY Up to 4TB of capacity means accumulating games and content without fear of maxing out space.

MAXIMUM SPEED Get maxed out SATA 6Gb/s speeds of 560/540 MB/s (sequential read/write).

PLUG AND PLAY With a compatible SATA 6Gb/s interface, install or upgrade a SSD in minutes.

LONG-TERM ENDURANCE Game confidently a 5-year limited and the durability 1. 8M hours mean time between failures (MTBF).

PERFORMANCE MONITORING Use SeaTools SSD to test and analyze this fast flash drive.

Powered by Samsung V-NAND Technology. Optimized Performance for Everyday Computing

Enhanced Performance: Sequential Read/Write speeds up to 560MB/s and 530MB/s respectively

Ideal for mainstream PCs and laptops for personal, gaming and business use. The 860 EVO supports AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and is compliant with TCG Opal and IEEE 1667

Hardware/Software Compatibility: Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Server 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit), Vista (SP1 and above), XP (SP2 and above), MAC OSX, and Linux

THE SSD ALL-STAR: The latest 870 EVO has indisputable performance, reliability and compatibility built upon Samsung's pioneering technology

EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE: Enjoy professional level SSD performance 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

INDUSTRY-DEFINING RELIABILITY: Meet the demands of every task — from everyday computing to 8K video processing, with up to 600 TBW** under a 5-year limited warranty***

MORE COMPATIBLE THAN EVER: The 870 EVO has been compatibility tested**** for major host systems and applications, including chipsets, motherboards, NAS, and video recording devices

UPGRADE WITH EASE: Using the 870 EVO SSD is as simple as plugging it into the standard 2.5 inch SATA form factor on your desktop PC or laptop; The renewed migration software takes care of the rest

SAMSUNG MAGICIAN SOFTWARE: Samsung Magician 6 software**** helps you easily manage your drive, keep up the latest updates, monitor the drive's health and status, or even enhance its performance

WORLD'S #1 FLASH MEMORY BRAND: Experience the performance and reliability from the world's #1 brand for flash memory since 2003;***** All firmware & components, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM & NAND, are produced in-house

Sequential reads/writes up to 560/510 MB/s and random reads/writes up to 95K/90K on all file types

Accelerated by Micron 3D NAND technology

Integrated Power Loss Immunity preserves all your saved work if the power unexpectedly gets cut

Aes 256-bit hardware-based encryption keeps data safe and secure from hackers and thieves

Crucial 5-year limited warranty

Upgrade your creativity with a performance boost that delivers read speeds up to 560MB/s(2) (500GB(1) and 1TB(1) models).

Give your PC new life with capacities of up to 1TB(1) and high endurance, plus low power draw for more laptop life between charges and reduced vibrations compared to HDDs.

Clone your computer’s entire hard drive to your WD Blue SA510 drive with the included Acronis True Image for Western Digital transfer and backup software(3) featuring cyber protection.

The WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD comes in 2.5" and M.2 form factors for increased compatibility, fitting right into many current PC slots as well as those of many older machines.

(1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment. | (2) Based on read speed. 1 MB/s = 1 million bytes per second. Based on internal testing; performance may vary depending upon host device, usage conditions, drive capacity, and other factors. | (3) Download and installation required. Includes 5-year license for your compatible drive. Redeem within 90 days of purchase. May not be combined with other offers. Limited time offer; see Western Digital website for more details. Offer subject to change.

Three-month trial of Dropbox Professional(4). Get 3TB(1) of storage, send files up to 100GB(1) in size, quickly backup and recover files, add digital watermarks, and secure your work with password protection.

(4) Internet connection required. Redeem by September 30, 2023. Not available in all countries. Limited to 1 per new Dropbox account, subject to applicable Terms of Service. For existing accounts, limitations apply.

GO BIG, DO MORE: The 870 QVO is Samsung’s latest 2nd generation QLC SSD with up to 8TB of storage capacity. Compatible with SATA 3 Gbps & 1.5 Gbps interfaces

ENHANCED IN EVERY WAY: With an expanded SATA interface limit of 560/530 MB/s sequential speeds, the 870 QVO improves random access speed and sustained performance

BOOST CAPACITY: The 870 QVO is available in 1, 2, 4 and 8TB

RELIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE: The capacity of the 8TB 870 QVO increases reliability up to 2,880 TBW using a refined ECC algorithm for stable performance

UPGRADE WITH EASE: Upgrading to 870 QVO is now easier than ever for anyone with a desktop PC or laptop that supports a standard 2.5 inch SATA form factor

SAMSUNG MAGICIAN SOFTWARE: Manage your drive and enhance its performance with tools that keep up with the latest updates and monitor the drive's health and status

FLASH MEMORY BRAND: All firmware and components, including Samsung's world renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in house, allowing end to end integration for quality you can trust

Voltage : 5V ± 5% Allowable voltage

Top-tier performance – Read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 3,200 MB/s with proprietary SK hynix HYPERWRITE cache technology

Pioneering thermal efficiency – allowing the Gold P31 to run extremely cool while being primed for performance

5-year warranty, superior reliability and stability – Tested and validated through 1,000 hours of HTOL (Stress Test) with MTBF reaching 1.5 million hours, up to 1,200 TBW (TeraBytes Written)

Easy installation across multiple devices, pairing with our custom SK hynix edition Macrium cloning software

*This product is Gen3 PCIe NVMe SSD with M.2 2280 form factor and is NOT compatible with SONY PS5. Please contact us with Amazon Message for further inquiries regarding product compatibility. The product does not include screws/cables or any other accessories.

Next-level SSD performance: Unleash the power of the Samsung 980 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for next-level computing. 980 PRO delivers 2x the data transfer rate of PCIe 3.0, while maintaining compatibility with PCIe 3.0.

Maximum Speed: Get read speeds up to 7,000 MB s with 980 PRO and push the limits of what SSDs can do. Powered by a new Elpsis controller designed to harmonize the flash memory components and the interface for superior speed – with a PCIe 4.0 interface that’s 2x faster than PCIe 3.0 SSDs and 12x faster than Samsung SATA SSDs – every component of this NVMe SSD is manufactured by Samsung for performance that lasts.

A winning combination: Designed for hardcore gamers and tech-savvy users, the 980 PRO offers high-performance bandwidth and throughput for heavy-duty applications in gaming, graphics, data analytics, and more. It's fast at loading games, so you can play more and wait less.

Efficient M.2 SSD: The 980 PRO comes in a compact M.2 2280 form factor, which can be easily plugged into desktops and laptops. Due to its size and thus optimized power efficiency, it’s ideal for building high-performance computing systems.

Reliable thermal control: High-performance SSDs usually require high-performance thermal control. To ensure stable performance, the 980 PRO uses nickel coating to help manage the controller's heat level and a heat spreader label to deliver effective thermal control of the NAND chip.

PCIe 4.0 NVMe technology with up to 6600MB/s sequential reads, random read/write 720K/700K IOPS

Engineered for hardcore gamers, professionals, creatives who demand high-performance computing, works well with PS5 and has Heatsink compatibility

Built on our own leading Micron Advanced 3D NAND and innovative controller technology

Rated at MTTF greater than 2 million hours for extended longevity and reliability

5-year limited warranty or up to the max endurance rating of 1200 TBW

Boot up faster. Load files quicker. Improve overall system responsiveness

300% faster than a typical hard drive

Improves battery life because it’s 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive

Micron 3D NAND – advancing the world's memory and storage technology for 40 years

Crucial 3-year limited warranty

The VULCAN G Solid State Drive has excellent read/write speed up to 4 times faster than traditional drives - read/write speed up to 550/500MB per second

The SLC caching algorithm is supported, which can greatly enhance the read/write speed.

Smart Optimization and stable operation S.M.A.R.T. monitoring technology and Windows TRIM optimization command are supported

TRIM optimization command - Built-in ECC (Error Correction Code) and Wear-Leveling technology can improve the reliability of data transfer and prolong the service life

Manufacturer Warranty: 3-year or TBW (Terabytes Written) limited warranty. Free Technical Support and Customer Service on TEAMGROUP's official website. The definition and conditions of TBW are based on the JEDEC standard.

Store games and play them faster with an internal SSHD drive delivering SSD performance and HDD capacities

Perfect for PC gaming and laptop gaming, this hybrid hard drive helps load maps and boot levels faster with flash enhanced speeds

Choose from a variety of capacities for an optimized rig

Low power consumption means a more cost effective setup

Get long-term peace of mind with the included five-year limited warranty

Store games and play them faster with an internal SSHD drive delivering SSD performance and HDD capacities

Perfect for PC gaming and laptop gaming, this hybrid hard drive helps load maps and boot levels faster with flash enhanced speeds

Choose from a variety of capacities for an optimized rig

Low power consumption means a more cost effective setup

Get long term peace of mind with the included 5 year limited warranty

PCIe Gen3 technology to provide access to insane read/write speeds up to 6500/4100MB/s

Up to 4TB capacity to store your games

Bootable and easy-to-install RAID0 solution using PCIe slot

Downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard software to customize and control your gaming experience

Customizable RGB lighting with 13 LED pattern effects programmable with our WD_BLACK Dashboard, or seamlessly integrate with motherboards from major brands (Windows only)