Does the PNY CS2140 work in a PS5?
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Not recommended. It is Gen4 NVMe, so the PS5 will format it, but at up to 3,600 MB/s it is far under Sony's 5,500 MB/s recommendation.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
PNY CS2140: the figures that decide it
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| PS5 compatible | Not recommended |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, M.2 2280 |
| Sequential read (up to) | 3,600 MB/s |
| Sequential write (up to) | 3,200 MB/s |
| Sony's recommended read speed | 5,500 MB/s or faster |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Capacities | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Heatsink version | No, sold bare |
| Officially PlayStation-licensed | No |
| Launched | 2021 |
Figures are the maker's published "up to" ratings, checked October 2026 against the maker's spec sheet.
Why the PNY CS2140 falls short
The PNY CS2140 passes the interface check, being Gen4 NVMe, so the console formats it. Where it falls short is speed: 3,600 MB/s against the 5,500 MB/s that Sony's M.2 SSD requirements recommend, a gap of 1,900 MB/s.
It is not a near miss. Expect the console's slower-than-recommended notice after formatting, and expect demanding games to load more slowly. This model is kept out of every PS5 ranking on the site.
PNY's sell sheet gives 3,600 MB/s read for the 500GB and 1TB models and 3,300 MB/s for 2TB. That is Gen3-class speed on a Gen4 interface.
A close alternative that passes
If you have not bought yet, the PNY XLR8 CS3140 is the closest alternative that clears Sony's recommendation, at 7,500 MB/s. For the lowest price on any drive that passes, see the cheapest PS5 SSDs or the best value PS5 SSDs.
Already own the CS2140? It is fine to try it. If the PS5 formats it and your games load acceptably, there is no harm in using it.
Does the CS2140 need a heatsink?
For reference, Sony's M.2 SSD requirements allow a module up to 11.25mm thick and 25mm wide. The PNY CS2140 ships without a heatsink, so the cooler is yours to add and must keep the stack inside those figures.
Start with the 11.25mm height guide, then pick from standalone PS5 heatsinks.
More on compatibility
To check a different drive, use the PS5 SSD model index or the PNY page. The criteria themselves are in PS5 SSD requirements and which SSD is compatible with the PS5, and installation faults are covered in PS5 SSD not detected.
Live listings of this model
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Frequently asked questions
Does the PNY CS2140 work in a PS5?
It will format, but it is not recommended. Not recommended. It is Gen4 NVMe, so the PS5 will format it, but at up to 3,600 MB/s it is far under Sony's 5,500 MB/s recommendation.
Does the CS2140 trigger the PS5's slow read speed notice?
Expect the notice. It appears after formatting when the measured speed is below the recommended figure, and it does not stop you using the drive.
What is a better alternative to the PNY CS2140 for PS5?
The PNY XLR8 CS3140, rated at 7,500 MB/s, is the nearest option that meets Sony's recommendation. Compare live prices on the cheapest PS5 SSD page.
Does the PNY CS2140 work in the PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro?
The answer is the same on every model. The PS5, PS5 Slim and PS5 Pro share one M.2 slot specification, so a drive that works in one works in all, subject to the heatsink fitting.
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