What SSD does Sony recommend for the PS5?
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Sony does not recommend a brand or model. It publishes a set of requirements, and any M.2 SSD that meets them is supported: PCIe Gen4 NVMe, 250GB to 8TB, within the size limits, cooled by a heatsink, with a read speed of 5,500 MB/s or faster recommended. A few drives are also officially licensed.
PS5 requirements as published in Sony's M.2 SSD support page. Prices from Amazon.co.uk.
Sony's published requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD (Key M) |
| Capacity | 250GB to 8TB |
| Form factor | 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 or 22110 |
| Total thickness | Up to 11.25mm (8.0mm above the board, 2.45mm below) |
| Width | Up to 25mm including the heatsink |
| Sequential read speed | 5,500 MB/s or faster recommended |
| Cooling | A heat dissipation structure such as a heatsink is required |
From Sony's M.2 SSD requirements, checked October 2026.
Officially licensed drives
Licensing is a separate, optional certification that a maker can pay for. The licensed internal drives we track are on the licensed PS5 SSD page. They are not faster than unlicensed drives that meet the same requirements.
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Closely related pages: Officially licensed, PS5 SSD requirements, WD_BLACK SN850P, Which SSD is compatible?.
Useful next steps: The 11.25mm height rule, With heatsink, 2TB, All guides.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sony make its own PS5 SSD?
No. Sony does not sell an M.2 SSD under the PlayStation name. Some third-party drives are officially licensed.
Is the WD_BLACK SN850P Sony's recommended SSD?
It is officially licensed, which means certified. Sony's support page does not recommend any single model.
Is 5,500 MB/s a requirement or a recommendation?
A recommendation. Sony's wording is that 5,500 MB/s or faster is recommended.
Does Sony say a heatsink is required?
Yes. Sony states that an M.2 SSD needs effective heat dissipation with a cooling structure such as a heatsink.
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