Best new PS5 SSD drives for 2026
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The newest PS5-compatible SSDs you can buy in 2026 are mostly PCIe Gen5 drives launched in 2024 and 2025: the Samsung 9100 Pro, WD_BLACK SN8100, Crucial T710 and P510, Kingston FURY Renegade G5, Sabrent Rocket 5 and the older Seagate FireCuda 540. All work in a PS5, but the expansion bay is a Gen4 slot, so they run at Gen4 speed there. For a console the newer Gen4 value drives are the better buy.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Newest PS5-compatible drives, by launch year
| Drive | Launched | Interface | Read speed | Heatsink for PS5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P | 2026 | Gen4 | 7,300 MB/s | Fitted |
| Samsung 9100 Pro | 2025 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 14,800 MB/s | Version fits |
| WD_BLACK SN8100 | 2025 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 14,900 MB/s | Check height |
| Crucial T710 | 2025 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 14,900 MB/s | Check height |
| Crucial P510 | 2025 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 11,000 MB/s | Check height |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 | 2025 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 14,800 MB/s | None: add one |
| Lexar NM1090 Pro | 2025 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 14,000 MB/s | None: add one |
| Lexar EQ790 | 2025 | Gen4 | 7,000 MB/s | Check height |
| Crucial T705 | 2024 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 14,500 MB/s | Too tall: buy bare |
| Sabrent Rocket 5 | 2024 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 14,000 MB/s | None: add one |
| PNY CS2150 | 2024 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 10,300 MB/s | None: add one |
| Samsung 990 EVO Plus | 2024 | Gen4 | 7,250 MB/s | None: add one |
| WD_BLACK SN7100 | 2024 | Gen4 | 7,250 MB/s | None: add one |
| Crucial P310 | 2024 | Gen4 | 7,100 MB/s | Version fits |
| Seagate FireCuda 530R | 2024 | Gen4 | 7,400 MB/s | Version fits |
| Lexar Play 2280 | 2024 | Gen4 | 7,400 MB/s | Fitted |
| Seagate FireCuda 540 | 2023 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 10,000 MB/s | Check height |
| Corsair MP700 Pro | 2023 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 12,400 MB/s | Too tall: buy bare |
| TeamGroup T-Force Z540 | 2023 | Gen5 (runs at Gen4 in a PS5) | 12,400 MB/s | None: add one |
| WD_BLACK SN850P | 2023 | Gen4 | 7,300 MB/s | Fitted |
| Crucial T500 | 2023 | Gen4 | 7,400 MB/s | Version fits |
| Seagate Game Drive PS5 NVMe | 2023 | Gen4 | 7,300 MB/s | Fitted |
| Lexar NM790 | 2023 | Gen4 | 7,400 MB/s | Version fits |
| TeamGroup MP44 | 2023 | Gen4 | 7,000 MB/s | None: add one |
| Silicon Power US75 | 2023 | Gen4 | 7,400 MB/s | Check height |
Launch years and ratings from the makers' published specifications. Sizes offered: SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850P 1TB/2TB/4TB/8TB; Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB/2TB/4TB/8TB; WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB/2TB/4TB/8TB; Crucial T710 1TB/2TB/4TB.
Why the Gen5 launches do not help the PS5
Sony's slot is PCIe Gen4 (Sony's M.2 SSD requirements). A Gen5 drive negotiates down to that link, so its headline figure is never reached in the console. It performs like a fast Gen4 drive while costing more and running warmer.
That is the whole argument of is a Gen5 SSD worth it for the PS5. Buy Gen5 only if the drive will also go in a Gen5 PC.
The newer drives worth buying for a PS5
The launches that matter for the console are the fast Gen4 value drives, such as the WD_BLACK SN7100, Samsung 990 EVO Plus, Crucial P310 and WD Blue SN5100. They clear Sony's recommended speed and tend to push price per terabyte down.
Compare any of them against the whole field on the 2TB PS5 SSD page or the cheapest PS5 SSD page. The table below shows live listings of the newest models that pass the compatibility gate.
Compatible drives, live prices
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Frequently asked questions
What is the newest SSD that works in a PS5?
Among widely sold drives, the 2025 Gen5 launches: the Samsung 9100 Pro, WD_BLACK SN8100, Crucial T710 and P510 and Kingston FURY Renegade G5. They work, but run at Gen4 speed in the console.
Are any PS5 SSDs actually new for 2026?
The drives on sale in 2026 were mostly launched in 2024 and 2025. We list each with its launch year so nothing is presented as newer than it is.
Do new Gen5 SSDs make PS5 games load faster?
No. The PS5 slot is PCIe Gen4, so a Gen5 drive runs at Gen4 speed and loads games like a good Gen4 drive.
Should I wait for a newer PS5 SSD before buying?
There is no need. Newer drives do not improve in-console speed because the slot is the limit. Buy when a compatible drive is at a good price per terabyte.
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