2023 and 2024 have shown that 2TB PS5 SSD upgrades are actually worth the price. In 2022, prices for 1TB PS5 SSDs averaged around $150, whereas 2TB SSDs hovered closer to $300. Now, we're seeing 1TB SSDs trickle below the $70 price point and 2TB SSDs can drop to around $100 or sometimes even lower if there's a good sale. It's worth noting, though, that you can't use any old SSD and expect it to perform well on the PS5 console. You'll want to pick up a PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid-state drive with at least a 5,500MB/s read speed to match the PS5's internal drive.
TL;DR - The Best PS5 SSD Deals Right Now
Note that Sony recommends a heatsink attached to your SSD and not all SSDs listed here have pre-installed heatsinks. For the ones that do, we'll be sure to mention it. For the ones that don't, all you have to do is purchase your own heatsink (like this one for $9) and install it yourself. For our top recommended picks for 2024, check out our full breakdown for the Best PS5 SSDs.
Seagate Game Drive 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe 1.4 SSD with Heatsink for PS5 for $104
This is an excellent deal for getting 1TB of storage, saving you $20 off its MSRP of $124.99. This Seagate SSD is officially licensed and built with the PS5 in mind. It even has a built-in heatsink so you don't need to worry about spending extra cash on one. On top of all that, it features 7300MB/s read speeds and 6000MB/s write speeds.
XPG 2TB GAMMIX S70 Blade PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD for $139.99
If you're looking to up your storage on PS5 even further, you can't go wrong with this excellent deal on a 2TB SSD from XPG. Its price has dropped 33%, from $209.99 to $139.99, but you'll have to grab a heatsink to go with it (which you can do here for $9). This SSD also has read and write speeds of 7400/6800MB/s.
Lexar NM790 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with Heatsink for $154.18
For those wanting a 2TB SSD with the included heatsink, Lexar has their 2TB NM790 SSD with heatsink discounted at the moment to $154.18. This saves you around 9% off its MSRP of $169.99 and is well worth the investment for its incredible performance (7400MB/s read speeds and 6500MB/s write speeds).
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD for $165.51
The Samsung 990 Pro is an excellent SSD for your PS5. From a purely performance perspective, it's overkill; the stock SSD in your PS5 will be the limiting factor. You'll want to pick up a PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid state drive with a rated 5,500MB/s read speed to match the PS5's internal drive and the 990 Pro is much faster. This one does not come with a heatsink, though, so you'll need to invest in one.
Samsung 980 Pro 2TB SSD with Heatsink for $174.99
Normally, this 2TB SSD runs for $229.99, but you can save $55 on it right now at Best Buy. It's an excellent investment for those with a PS5, thanks to its included heatsink, but it also features read and write speeds of 7000MB/s and 5000MB/s.
WD Black SN850p 2TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink for $199.99
WD is the only brand that sells an officially licensed PS5 SSD. The SN850P is physically the same SSD as the SN850X, which is the latest generation of WD's flagship Black series M.2 SSDs. The SN850P's upgrades over the SN850 include newer flash chips (BiCS5 vs BiCS4) and an updated firmware, both of which offer improved sequential and random read/write speeds. It's easily one of the fastest SSDs on the market.
What if the SSD Doesn't Include a Heatsink?
Sony recommends you install an SSD that has an attached heatsink. If the SSD you purchase doesn't include one, it's simple enough to buy one for $9 on Amazon and add it yourself. Most of these heatsinks are just attached using an adhesive like thermal tape.
Budget to Best: PS5 SSDs
There may be other SSD deals out there, but these are the PS5 SSDs we've tried ourselves and highly recommend. They also double up as outstanding boot drives for your gaming PC, in case you don't need additional storage for your PS5 console.
How To Install a New PS5 SSD
It's extremely easy! Removing the case cover is completely toolless. In fact, the only screw you have to remove is the one that keeps the cover for the SSD bay in place. You don't even put it back when you're done. Sony has a quick and easy YouTube video guide.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.