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Tom's Hardware is an industry leader in SSD testing, reviews, and analysis. Here you can find all the details about the latest and greatest SSDs, including news and reviews covering the entire span of options with different types of storage interfaces and memory. We also have an extensive roster of buying guides to help you select the best SSD for you and your use case, including the best SSDs list, the best SSD for the PS5, and the best SSD for the Steam Deck.

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Best SSDs: Reviewed and Benchmarked

Best SSDs 2025: From blazing-fast M.2 NVMe down to budget SATA

By Jarred Walton, Paul Alcorn last updated

We recommend the best SSDs for every need and budget based on our extensive lab tests.

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Three SSDs 2230 on Prime Day background.

Three Steam Deck-ready 2230 SSD upgrades are at record low prices — Crucial P310 2TB at lowest-ever 49% off, WD and Kingston 1TB models dip as low as $65

By Sunny Grimm published

Three gaming handheld-friendly M.2-2230 SSD upgrades are on sale, some for their lowest-ever prices, with the Crucial P310 2TB sitting at $121.99 for the first time ever.

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Lowest Prices on SSDs

SSD Price Index 2025: Cheapest Price on 1TB, 2TB and 4TB Models

By Stewart Bendle last updated

Updated weekly, this list shows the lowest US prices on major SSD models.

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The best SSD for the Steam Deck in 2025

By Shane Downing, Jarred Walton last updated

Our tests show the best SSDs for games on the Steam Deck.

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Best PS5 SSDs

The Best PS5 SSDs in 2025: Speedy NVMe storage for your console

By Jarred Walton, Paul Alcorn last updated

Our tests show the best PS5 SSDs to buy.

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Crucial T705 2TB Gen5 SSD on sale on Amazon Prime Big Deals Day

One of the fastest 2TB PCIe 5.0 SSDs is down to its lowest price ever, 8 cents per gigabyte this Prime Day

By Hassam Nasir published

Deals One of the fastest consumer drives out there.

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Phison CEO

Phison CEO claims NAND shortage could last a staggering 10 years

By Sunny Grimm published

AI profits are changing the landscape of storage and memory, perhaps fundamentally

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Best External SSDs

Best External SSDs 2025

By Matt Safford last updated

We've tested dozens of external hard drives and SSDs and chosen models that offer the best balance of performance, features and price.

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Apacer AS712

Portable 1TB bamboo SSD is fast, but smells even better due to built-in aroma diffuser

By Zhiye Liu published

Apacer launches the AS712 portable SSD, made from natural bamboo and reservoir silt and featuring an essential oil diffuser.

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SSD Health in Windows

How to Check SSD Health in Windows 10 and Windows 11

By Brandon Hill last updated

Here are some tools that access SMART functionality on your SSD to determine its health

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