Ever since the announcement that the PlayStation 5 will now include an internal NVMe SSD slot, many have wondered a lot about which drive will be perfect for expanding your PS5 game inventory. Sony subsequently elaborated the specifications for filling that internal SSD slot, so let’s get started!
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PS5 SSD Recommended Specifications
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INTERFACE |
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SEQUENTIAL READS |
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HEATSINK |
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FORM FACTOR |
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MAXIMUM SIZE (incl. Heatsink) |
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MAXIMUM HEIGHT (below SSD) |
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HEATSINK MAXIMUM HEIGHT (above SSD) |
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Top 10 SSDs for PS5 in August 2021
Something to keep in mind: given the exciting latest added feature to the PS5, Sony has not yet announced the SSDs that have earned its seal of approval, so these aren’t assured to be your top picks for internal PS5 SSDs. However, for the time being, here are some drives that match Sony’s criteria:
WD Black SN850 |
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Seagate FireCuda 530 |
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Patriot Viper VP4300 |
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Samsung 980 Pro |
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Gigabyte Aorus NVMe 7000s Gen4 |
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Inland Performance Plus |
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Corsair Force MP600 Pro |
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Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus |
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MSI Spatium M480 |
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Adata XPG S70 Gammix |
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