Best 512GB PS5 SSD, ranked by price per TB
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Sony allows M.2 SSDs from 250GB upward, so a 512GB drive works, but it rarely makes sense. It holds about six big games at an average of 75GB each, and its price per terabyte is usually the worst of any size. Unless the budget is fixed, a 1TB drive is almost always the better buy: compare today's prices on the cheapest 1TB PS5 SSDs.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Who a 512GB PS5 SSD suits
512GB is for the tight budget or the buyer who wants a small, dedicated drive for one or two specific games. After formatting you gain roughly half a terabyte, enough for a couple of big titles but not a broad rotation.
In the GTA 6 era it is a stretch: a single 150GB-plus game would take a third of the drive or more, so anyone keeping more than a couple of large installs should step up to 1TB or 2TB.
Is 512GB the right size?
Choose 512GB if
- You are on the tightest budget.
- You want a small drive for one or two games.
- You will manage space actively.
Step up to 1TB if
- You want more than a couple of big games installed.
- You would rather not reinstall often.
- The 1TB price per terabyte is much better.
512GB and price per terabyte
Price per terabyte is typically highest at 512GB, so the value case is weak. The table sorts by GBP/TB, which usually shows a 1TB drive costing only marginally more for double the space, so check before committing to the smallest size.
Compatible drives, live prices
Works, but below Sony's 5,500 MB/s recommendation
These are PCIe Gen4 M.2 drives the PS5 will accept, but their stated read speed is between 4,000 and 5,499 MB/s, under the figure Sony recommends. They are listed separately and never count toward the ranking or the best-price figure above. See PS5 SSD requirements.
Related comparisons and guides
Model pages for the top-ranked drives above: Crucial P310, Kingston NV3, WD Blue SN5100.
See also 1TB, Is 1TB enough?, Cheapest 1TB, Under £100.
Other places to go from here: With heatsink, Cheapest PS5 SSD.
Frequently asked questions
Is 512GB enough for a PS5?
Only just. After formatting you gain roughly half a terabyte, enough for two or three large games. Most owners are better served by 1TB or 2TB, which cost less per terabyte.
Is a 512GB PS5 SSD good value?
Rarely. Price per terabyte is usually highest at 512GB, so a 1TB drive often costs only a little more for double the space. Check the table before buying.
Does a 512GB PS5 SSD still need Gen4 and a heatsink?
Yes. The requirements are identical at every capacity: M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4, a heatsink under 11.25 mm, and a read speed of at least 5,500 MB/s.
How many games fit on a 512GB PS5 SSD?
About six at an average of 75GB per big game, fewer if they are 100GB-plus titles. It is enough for a small active set, not a broad library.
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