PNY SSDs for PS5, ranked by price per TB
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PNY's CS3140 is its fast Gen4 drive. Several PNY heatsink versions are tall PC designs with RGB lighting, so check the stated height on any heatsink listing. In stock new today: 3 PNY listings that clear every PS5 requirement. Best value today: PNY CS2150 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 Internal SSD at £361.22 (£180.61/TB), as of 21 October 2026. The lowest price outright is £196.08, for the PNY CS3150 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
PNY's range, checked against Sony's spec
| Product line | Works in a PS5? | Sequential read | Heatsink supplied |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNY XLR8 CS3140 | Compatible | 7,500 MB/s | Check height |
| PNY CS2150 | Compatible | 10,300 MB/s | None |
| PNY CS2140 | Below spec | 3,600 MB/s | None |
From our model table. A listing for a model not shown is still checked, line by line, against the same requirements.
Buying a PNY drive for a PS5
The PNY models to look at are PNY XLR8 CS3140, PNY CS2150. Avoid PNY CS2140 for the console. Of 3 listings available, 2 include a heatsink.
The price table lists only PNY drives whose listings state Gen4 or newer and at least 5,500 MB/s. For context on price, set them against the cheapest PS5 SSDs and all 2TB PS5 SSDs.
Compatible drives, live prices
| Product | Capacity | Price | Price per TB | Tech | Prime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PNY CS2150 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 Internal SSD | 2 TB | £361.22 | £180.61 | NVMeGen5 | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| PNY CS3150 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) with Black Heatsink - M280CS3150HS-1TB-RB | 1 TB | £196.08 | £196.08 | NVMeHeatsinkCheck heightGen5 | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
| PNY CS3150 2TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) with White Heatsink - M280CS3150HSW-2TB-RB | 2 TB | £405.99 | £203.00 | NVMeHeatsinkCheck heightGen5 | Prime | Buy on Amazon |
Related comparisons and guides
Model pages for the top-ranked drives above: PNY CS2150.
See also All brands, PNY XLR8 CS3140, 2TB, Brands ranked.
Other places to go from here: All models, With heatsink, Cheapest PS5 SSD, Which SSD is compatible?.
Frequently asked questions
Which PNY SSDs can I use in a PS5?
PNY XLR8 CS3140, PNY CS2150. Leave out PNY CS2140. None should go in the bay without a heatsink.
What does the lowest-priced compatible PNY drive cost?
Best value today: PNY CS2150 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 Internal SSD at £361.22 (£180.61/TB), as of 21 October 2026. The lowest price outright is £196.08, for the PNY CS3150 1TB M.2 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive.
Is a heatsink included with PNY drives?
PNY XLR8 CS3140 (height unverified).
Should I trust PNY for a PS5 SSD?
What matters is whether a given drive passes Sony's requirements, and every PNY drive listed here does. Brands separate on warranty length, endurance rating and heatsink fit, which each model page spells out.
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