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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 SSD 2TB NVMe M.2 Internal Solid State Drive w/ V-NAND Technology, Storage and Memory Expansion for Gaming, Graphics w/ Heat Control, Max Speed, MZ-V7S2T0B/AM

Samsung 970 EVO Plus 2TB NVMe

2 TB · 3.5 GB/s · 5-year warranty

Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD - 7300 MB/s, PS5 Compatible, 1275 TBW, 3yr Rescue FireCuda 530 - 7300MB/s 1 TB

Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB NVMe

1 TB · 6.0 GB/s · 5-year warranty

SABRENT 1TB Rocket 4 Plus NVMe 4.0 Gen4 PCIe M.2 Internal Extreme Performance SSD + M.2 NVMe PS5 heatsink (SB-RKT4P-PSHS-1TB)

SABRENT Heatsink + 1TB NVMe

1 TB · 7.0 GB/s · 1-year warranty

Best SATA SSD

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

Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - CT500MX500SSD1, Blue/Gray 500 GB

Crucial MX500 500GB SATA

500 GB · 560 MB/s · 5-year warranty

Patriot Memory Burst Elite SATA 3 240GB SSD 2.5 Inch Solid State Drive

Patriot Memory Burst Elite 240GB SATA

240 GB · 320 MB/s · 3-year warranty

TEAMGROUP AX2 1TB 3D NAND TLC 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD (Read Speed up to 540 MB/s) Compatible with Laptop & PC Desktop T253A3001T0C101

TEAMGROUP AX2 1TB SATA

1 TB · 540 MB/s · 3-year warranty

Best Portable Drive

No separate power cable needed.

LaCie Rugged USB-C 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0 compatible, Drop Shock Dust Rain Resistant, for Mac and PC Computer Desktop Workstation Laptop, 1 Month Adobe CC (STFR2000800) 2TB Rugged HDD

LaCie Rugged 2TB USB

2 TB · 130 MB/s · 2-year warranty

Seagate Rugged STFR5000800 5 TB External Hard Drive, Portable 5TB Rugged HDD

LaCie Rugged 5TB SATA

5 TB · 130 MB/s · 2-year warranty

LaCie Rugged SSD 2TB, Externe SSD, voor Mac & PC, USB-C, Schok- Regen- en drukbestendig, 1 maand Adobe CC All Apps, Data Rescue Service (STHR2000800)

LaCie Rugged 2TB USB

2 TB · 950 MB/s

Best NAS Drive

Rated for continuous operation.

Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 5400 RPM 64MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage Rescue Services (ST4000VNZ06/006)

Seagate IronWolf 4TB SATA

4 TB · 180 MB/s · 3-year warranty

Seagate IronWolf Pro, 4 TB, Enterprise NAS Internal HDD –CMR 3.5 Inch, SATA 6 Gb/s, 7,200 RPM, 256 MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage (ST4000NT001) IronWolf Pro 4TB NAS PRO

Seagate IronWolf Pro 4TB SATA

4 TB · 3-year warranty

Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 256MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage – Frustration Free Packaging (ST8000VNZ04/N004)

Seagate IronWolf 8TB SATA

8 TB · 210 MB/s · 3-year warranty