The best SSDs for 2023

With pricing lower than ever, running your PC or device on a solid-state drive (SSD) is a must. Forget hard drives for anything but long-term storage. The PlayStation 5 lets you add an additional SSD now, too, and Windows 11 supports Direct Storage, giving you the same speedy loading times as the Xbox Series X with a supported drive. Meanwhile, PCs offer cutting-edge performance using PCIexpress 4.0 and 5.0, and the Steam Deck is just begging for a bigger SSD for larger game libraries.

Whether you want to upgrade your internal drive or need an external storage solution, an SSD will deliver fast and reliable read and write speeds. These storage devices use flash memory to store your data, making them faster than traditional mechanical hard drives. Not all drives are built equally, however. For the fastest transfers, you'll need one of the best SSDs — and we've tested dozens to create a definitive list of what you should be buying today.

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