The Best Sony PS5 Compatible NVMe SSDs
The Sony PS5 has finally been enabled to upgrade the storage vis its M.2 SSD slot. This is currently only available on the beta program, but it should roll out soon for everyone.
There are a lot of caveats to this upgrade, though. The Sony PS5 uses super-fast storage, faster than many NVMe drives on the market. So, the drive you buy has to meet the PS5 requirements.
The full list of requirements is lower down in the post, however, the main bits are:
- PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD with read speeds of 5,500MB/s or faster
- It needs to have a heatsink, but the heatsink needs to fit the PS5 measurements (so you may have to remove a pre-applied one and fit a new one)
- It needs to me 22mm wide (not 25mm) which I think most are
Sony PS5 compatible NVMe SSDs
Confirmed Working SSD Drives
WD_BLACK SN850
- Next-gen PCIe Gen4 technology optimised for top-tier gaming (not intended for NAS or server environments)
- Irrationally fast read/write speeds up to 7000/5300MB/s (1TB model) and up to 1,000,000 IOPS (1TB and 2TB models)
- Up to 2TB capacity to hold your favourite battle-ready games
- Downloadable WD_BLACK Dashboard software to customise and control your gaming experience
- Optimised for top-tier gaming
The WD_BLACK SN850 comes in two variants, with or without a heatsink. It looks like stock is low for the heatsink option, especially the 1TB model.
Read/write speeds up to 7000/5300MB/s (1TB model)
1TB for around £160 and 2TB for £340, these two options lack a heatsink. There is the 2TB heatsink option currently available on Scan.co.uk.
The standard models are available for £160/£342 from Amazon UK and are also available globally.
Gigabyte 7000s Gen4
- Form Factor: M.2 2280
- Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4.
- Sequential Read Speed: Up to 7000 MB/s.
- Sequential Write Speed: Up to 5500 MB/s.
- Nanocarbon coated aluminium heatspreader
This NVMe has a compatible heatsink built-in so
Read/write speeds up to 7000/55000MB/s, 800k/1M IOPS (1TB model)
Around £200 for 1TB or £380 got 2TB
Available from Amazon UK / Amazon Globally and Scan.co.uk
Seagate FireCuda 530
- Amazon Exclusive
- Speed reigns — Seagate’s FireCuda 530 dominates the SSD lineup, delivering pure performance, absolute power, advanced components and unrivalled endurance
- Exhilarating performance up to 7,300 MB/s — harness the full power of PCIe Gen4 speeds to dominate next-generation games and apps
- Our fastest FireCuda SSD ever, built for the ultimate in sustained, pro-level gaming and accelerated content creation — with transfer speeds up to 2× faster than PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSDs and 12× faster than SATA SSDs
- The FireCuda 530 is compatible with PS5 consoles for an ultra-fast M2 SSD storage expansion
These come in two models, one with a heatsink and one without. The model with a heatsink will work with the PS5.
Around £220 for 1TB, £460 for 2TB and £870 for 4TB
Read/write speeds up to 7300/6000MB/s, 800k/1M IOPS (1TB model)
Available from Scan.co.uk – Temporarily out of stock on Amazon UK but available globally
Samsung 980 Pro
- Sequential read speeds of up to 7,000 MB/s. Performance varies based on system hardware and configuration
- Interface: PCIe 4.0 NVMe (PCIe Gen 4.0 x 4)
- Vormfactor: M.2 (2280)
- Available capacity: 250GB/ 500GB/ 1TB/ 2TB
- Designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers, and professionals who want lightning-fast speed.
These work but they lack a heatsink.
Read/write speeds up to 7000/5000MB/s (1TB model)
Around £180 for 1TB, £380 for 2TB, and they have a 500GB model for £120
Available from Amazon UK and Amazon Globally or Scan.co.uk
Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus
- Next-Gen Speed Achieve read speeds up to 7000MB/s and write speeds up to 5300MB/s. Accelerate your system with faster load times and snappier performance.
- PCIe Gen4 Power Built on the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface with backward compatibility. Ideal for upgrading desktops, laptops, and Gen4-ready motherboards.
- Optimised for PS5 & PC Works seamlessly with PS5 (requires compatible heatsink). Also ideal for gaming PCs, creator builds, and general high-performance storage.
- Compact M.2 2280 Form Factor Fits directly into motherboards and consoles with M.2 slots. Easy to install in tight builds or for upgrading NVMe slots.
- Built for Longevity Utilises high-endurance 3D TLC NAND for sustained performance and reliability under heavy workloads.
These have been confirmed to work but will require a new heatsink. Also, note that it is the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus that is compatible, the standard model only does 5000 MB/s (read) so is below the PS5 requirements.
Read/write speeds up to 7000/5300MB/s (1TB model)
Around £199 for 1TB, £420 for 2TB and £1k for the 4TB model.
Available from Amazon UK and Amazon globally
Drive that should work but are unconfirmed
There are quite a few drives that are technically compatible. For the sake of simplicity, I have listed what is available in the UK.
Corsair MP600 Pro
- Extreme Gen4 Storage Performance: A PCIe Gen4 x4 controller delivers up to 7,000MB/sec sequential read and 6,550MB/sec sequential write speeds, for read, write, and response times
- High-speed Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe 1.4 M.2 Interface: Using PCIe Gen4 technology for maximum bandwidth, the MP600 PRO delivers incredible storage performance
- High-Density 3D TLC NAND: Provides the ideal mix of performance, endurance, and value to keep your drive performing at its best for years
- Built-in Aluminum Heatspreader: Helps disperse heat and reduce throttling, so your SSD maintains sustained high performance
- Outstanding Endurance: Guaranteed for up to 1,400TB Written, the MP600 PRO’s longevity ensures that it will reliably store your data through many years of use
This meets the requirements, but you will need a new heatsink
Read/write speeds up to 7000/5500MB/s (1TB model)
Around £185 for 1TB, £370 for 2TB.
Available from Amazon UK and Amazon Globally
Sony PS5 M.2 SSD Upgrade Requirements
- Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 NVMe SSD
- Capacity: 250GB – 4TB
- Cooling structure: Using an M.2 SSD with your PS5 console requires effective heat dissipation with a cooling structure, such as a heatsink. You can attach one to your M.2 SSD yourself, either in a single-sided format, or double-sided format. There are also M.2 SSDs that have cooling structures (such as heatsinks) built in.
- Sequential read speed: 5,500MB/s or faster is recommended
- Module width: 22mm width (25mm width is not supported)
- Form Factor: M.2 type 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110.
These numbers can be found on retail listings for M.2 SSD devices. The first two digits refer to the width, the remaining digits to the length. - Socket type: Socket 3 (Key M)
- Total size including cooling structure:
In millimeters: smaller than 110mm (L) x 25mm (W) x 11.25mm (H).
In inches: smaller than 4.33in (L) x 0.984 in (W) x 0.442in (H). - See below for full requirements.
- Length
The following M.2 SSD lengths are compatible with PS5 consoles:
30mm, 42mm, 60mm, 80mm, 110mm (corresponding to the form factor type, per above). - Width
A 22mm-wide M.2 SSD module is required.
The total structure (including an added cooling structure) cannot exceed 25mm (0.984in). - Height
The total height of the M.2 SSD and its cooling structure (such as a heatsink) – whether built-in or separate – must be less than 11.25mm (0.442in).
The height must also be in the right place, in relation to the M.2 SSD’s circuit board:
- The size below the board must be less than 2.45mm (0.096in)
- The total size above the board must be less than 8mm (0.314in)
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