Top Picks

The best-value drive in each category, selected algorithmically based on my Best Value score.

Best NVMe SSD

The fastest option for desktops, laptops, and storage upgrades.

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB NVMe

2 TB · 3.5 GB/s · 5-year warranty

SP Silicon Power 2TB NVMe

2 TB · 5.0 GB/s · 5-year warranty

Crucial Cricial T700 4TB NVMe

4 TB · 12.4 GB/s · 5-year warranty

Solid-state speed at a lower price point, compatible with older systems.

TEAMGROUP Vulcan Z 1TB SATA

1 TB · 550 MB/s · 3-year warranty

Patriot Memory Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SATA

480 GB · 320 MB/s · 3-year warranty

TEAMGROUP AX2 1TB SATA

1 TB · 540 MB/s · 3-year warranty

No separate power cable needed.

WD Elements Desktop 20TB USB

20 TB · 2-year warranty

WD My Book 16TB SATA

16 TB · 150 MB/s · 3-year warranty

WD P10 Game Drive 5TB USB

5 TB · 130 MB/s · 3-year warranty

Rated for continuous operation.

Seagate ST12000VN0008 12TB SATA

12 TB · 180 MB/s · 3-year warranty

Seagate IronWolf 8TB SATA

8 TB · 210 MB/s · 3-year warranty

Seagate IronWolf Pro 28TB SATA

28 TB · 5-year warranty