15 Best SSD Drives

This is a modern model that supports USB 3.2 Gen. 2. A solid state drive is hidden under its body, allowing the computer to read data at speeds up to 540 Mb / s.The device can be safely carried with you - nothing will happen to it even if it falls from a fairly serious height. The LED backlight should also please the buyer, thanks to which it can be determined that the SSD is currently reading or writing data, and therefore it does not need to be turned off yet.

Seagate BarraCuda Fast reviews are often praised not only for its high speed. People like the device's compact size and 140-gram weight. It turns out that an external SSD drive is lighter than most smartphones that currently exist! It's also a great option for a recently purchased laptop. The fact is that the product is equipped with two wires. The first is used to connect to a full-size USB connector, while the other end is USB Type-C. You can only complain about the rigidity of these cables - they barely bend.

The third line of the rating is occupied by a model that will clearly interest photographers, video operators and others whose work is related to the processing of a huge amount of information far from civilization. Before us is a protected device that can withstand shocks, drops, water and serious vibrations. Protection is provided by a durable plastic housing and a thick rubber rim. However, it should be borne in mind that there is no official compliance with any protection standards, and therefore you should not hope for a miracle and use the SD700 in extreme conditions. It is not recommended to use an external drive in cold weather - the operating temperature range starts from +5 ^OFROM

Inside a black or light green case, 256, 512 or 1024 GB of TLC 3D NAND memory can be hidden.The manufacturer claims read and write speeds of 420-440 Mbps. These figures are confirmed by independent tests and user reviews. Data transfer is made via the USB 3.1 interface.

Typically, external SSDs offer speeds that match internal SATA models. But there are also exceptions to the rule. One of them is A-Data ASE800. If you connect it to a USB Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector, your laptop or desktop computer can read and write data at speeds up to 1000 Mbps! At the same time, the device fits easily in your pocket - it is a little larger than the usual flash drive. And its weight seems ridiculous at all - it does not exceed 40 g.

The drive comes with two cables. This means that you can also connect it to a standard USB Type-A connector. But buyers in their reviews praise this model not for this. They like the case, thanks to which IP68 protection is implemented. This means that the device is not afraid of falling, rain, or other troubles. People are not happy only with the price. The 512 GB version is priced at about 8,000 rubles. There is also a 1TB option, but it costs even more.

Recent sales statistics show that large desktop PCs are increasingly being replaced by portable laptops equipped with only the minimum necessary set of ports.Take at least the popular Macbooks - on their faces there was only a place for USB Type-C ports. To work with such devices, external solid-state drives like the Samsung T5 were created. This is an extremely compact (57.3x10.5x74mm) and light (only 51g) model with a minimalist anodized aluminum body.

Inside installed branded memory Samsung V-NAND. Models are available with 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB. The declared read / write speed cannot but rejoice - 540 MB / s. The drive is equipped with a USB 3.1 Type-C port. There are two cables included: Type-C to Type-C and Type-C to Type-A, which allows you to connect the drive to both modern and fairly old devices. In conclusion, it is worth noting the accompanying software: there are applications for Mac, Windows, iOS and Android. They can be used for AES 256 data encryption, firmware upgrades, data backups, and more.

An impressive drive that frightens with its price. For the same money you can buy yourself a good laptop! The high cost is due to the maximum performance. If the computer has a PCI-E 3.0x8 interface, then it will be able to read data from this device at speeds up to an incredible 6300 Mb / s! It seems that in this way the manufacturer squeezed everything possible out of the TLC 3D NAND memory. The write speed, by the way, is a little less - it reaches 6000 Mb / s. The amount of available memory here is 2 TB. This is enough even to store games that, after transferring to an SSD, will delight you with lightning-fast downloads.

Buyers in their reviews note that from now on their operating system literally flies. A computer with such an SSD starts to boot in a few seconds. Also, some users compared the creation of the Taiwanese company Gigabyte with the PlayStation 5. It turned out that PC games with this drive load faster! It is a pity that it is a little more affordable, but in terms of cost, it is generally almost equal to a game console.

The best choice for a gaming computer that includes a large motherboard. This drive will look organically next to the components shining with all the rainbows, as it is also equipped with RGB backlighting. The volume should also please no less - it reaches 1 TB. This allows you to use the drive to store not only photos and files of the operating system, but also, for example, games. The PCI-E 3.0x4 interface is used to connect the SSD. The speed of reading data depends mostly on the capabilities of the motherboard - the maximum declared is 3480 Mb / s. The write speed is a little less, 3080 Mb / s.

People think that this is the most spectacular solid state drive. These are the words found in their reviews. And they also write that this is one of the fastest SSD drives. But due to the specific connection method, the device requires only a desktop computer - it has no place in a laptop. And he also influenced the price tag - the drive turned out to be too expensive, because of which he could not take the top line of the rating.

Intel is one of the pioneers in the field of electronics. The company is best known for processors, but also boasts some success in storage systems. For example, the fastest SSD drives of the Optane family. The model is made in the format of "video card". Color is black only. The entire upper surface is covered with a massive heatsink that prevents overheating of the memory chips. The device looks stylish, well-built and feels like a top-level device, which it is. The radiator, by the way, is not for beauty - during operation, the card can heat up to 50 ^OFROM.

Why does a 240 GB solid-state drive cost 25 thousand rubles? It's about flash memory technology. Uses Intel-designed 3D Xpoint memory, the fastest and lowest latency memory available today. In tests, the card gives out about 2500 MB / s for reading, and 1700 MB / s for writing. Pay attention - not megabits, but megabytes per second!

From the exotic, let's move on to more mundane models, the cost of which corresponds to the capabilities of most ordinary users of desktop computers. The device is made in the form factor of a PCI-E card. The design can be called cheerful, because in addition to the black heatsink and a small red insert, there is an RGB backlight on the case. Gamers will definitely be satisfied.

Inside is a TLC 3D NAND flash memory that supports NVMe and TRIM. Declared read and write speeds of 3000 and 1000 MB / s, respectively.And to some extent, these figures are true - files up to 3 GB will really be processed at maximum speed thanks to a fast cache. When working with large amounts of data, the speed will drop to the "terrestrial" 500-520 Mb / s. Also note that the Plextor model is the only one in the category that does not support encryption.

It is possible that you will not be satisfied with the cost of this drive. But you will definitely like its speed characteristics. And this device also received a nice radiator, decorated in red and black colors. Against this background, the lack of RGB lighting does not even bother - an SSD drive will decorate any gaming computer even without it. Note that the heatsink turned out to be not very thick, and therefore the drive should fit in a laptop. If only he had an M.2 connector and supported the installation of a bracket in the 2280 form factor.

Buyers praise this model for a very long time between failures. They also noted that in terms of speed, ADATA's creation is almost no different from those drives that are soldered inside the PS5. Measurements show that data is read at a speed of 3500 Mbps. If information is recorded, then it is usually carried out at a speed of 3000 Mb / h. This is many times more than what a hard drive or even a SATA-connected solid state drive can provide.

If you look at the gaming hardware, there are a lot of differences - increased performance, improved cooling and a cool appearance. The drive from Patriot Memory. A massive cooling radiator immediately catches your eye. Thanks to him, the temperature is kept at a lower level, which means that the device will work longer even with a constant high load. True, it will only be possible to install a disk in a desktop PC - it is too massive for a laptop.

drive uses PCI-E interface and is made in the form factor 2280. Capacity 512 GB. Real read and write speeds are even slightly higher than stated by the manufacturer: in the reviews, users shared figures of 3450 Mb / s for reading and 2250 Mb / s for writing. We also note the high declared reliability Patriot Memory. The manufacturer declared a resource (TBW) in 800 TB is a record figure in our rating. With all the advantages, the cost of the device is quite democratic.

Western Digital is widely known for making excellent hard drives. In the SSD market, the leaders are completely different, but WD has good options to offer. One of them is WD Green 240 GB. This is a great option for those who want to speed up their laptop a bit or replace a dying HDD with a more modern one. The main advantage of the model is the cost. For the silver medalist they ask only 3 thousand rubles.

It is not necessary to expect high speed of work for such money. The model uses a connection via SATA, which physically cannot provide speeds over 600 MB / s.Tests show sequential write and read speeds of 460 and 560 MB/s, respectively. Note that users in the reviews complain about the low reading speed of 4K sectors. You can also find fault with the lack of TRIM, less MTBF than competitors, and much more. However, we remember the cost and stop paying attention to such trifles. In addition, not all laptops support NVMe, which means that a solid-state drive through the good old SATA is a real salvation for them.

In contrast to the previous participant, the top-end SSD M.2 drive from Samsung. The cost and characteristics of the model speak directly about the scope - the drive is designed for the most powerful laptops. It uses proprietary V-NAND memory and a Samsung Phoenix controller. Thanks to the connection via PCI-E (M.2 connector) and NVMe support, the model is capable of delivering speeds of about 2700 MB / s for writing, and 3500 MB / s for reading! With such a speed, even 1 TB of disk space can be filled in less than half an hour. Of the pleasant features, we also note the power consumption of 5.8 W, which is very useful for portable computers to save battery power.

User reviews are positive, but one drawback is still called high heat. Because of it, the drive periodically slows down to cool down. Yes, and it will not affect durability very well. Therefore, we advise you to modify the model by installing a small radiator. It will reduce the temperature by 10-15 degrees and slightly improve performance.

Let's start with the most affordable and simple SSD drive. Ruler WD Green does not have record-breaking characteristics, but is perfect for exploring the world of solid state drives or building a budget PC. The 2.5-inch format, like in subsequent models, allows you to use the drive in a desktop, laptop, and for self-assembly of external storage.

The disk capacity is 240 GB, which is quite enough for the system, the necessary programs and a certain number of files. The manufacturer claims a read speed of 550 MB/s. The write speed, judging by the reviews, varies greatly - from 140 to 460 MB / s. The manufacturer claims 1,000,000 hours of MTBF, but users sometimes experience premature device failure - we do not recommend using WD GREEN PC SSD for storing critical files. We also note not the most perfect controller, due to which, after a while, the speed of data exchange with the SSD decreases. Given the minimum cost - only 2500 rubles. for 240 GB - many of the shortcomings listed can be forgiven.

Series drives WD Blue can be categorized as middle class. Prices are slightly higher than WD Greendiscussed above, but there are more advantages. There is no need to talk about appearance - this is a simple plastic 2.5' drive. The disk capacity is 500 GB, but versions up to 2 TB are available for sale.Used memory type TLC 3D NAND.

An interface is used to connect to a PC. SATA 6GB/s, and therefore the speed performance of a solid state drive is quite expected: 560 MB / s read and 530 MB / s write. Slightly improves performance technology support NCQ. The manufacturer claims 1,750,000 hours of MTBF. Such an impressive figure is supported by a 5-year warranty. Judging by user reviews, the silver medalist has practically no problems with reliability and defects.

One of the most common SSD drives. The South Korean company Samsung managed to create a real hit. Her creation has a number of undoubted advantages. Firstly, the drive squeezes all the juice out of the SATA interface, as a result of which the user will be able to enjoy read and write speeds of 560 Mb / s and 530 Mb / s, respectively. Secondly, the device has a long service life - it is possible that during this time you will have time to change more than one computer. Thirdly, and for many this is the most important thing, the drive is able to boast a reasonable price tag. Especially if you buy the 500 GB version.

Outwardly, this is a typical 2.5-inch SSD drive - it has a modest size and negligible weight. Such a drive will find a place for itself in any computer and in most laptops that currently exist. As buyers write in their reviews, an SSD drive significantly speeds up the loading of the operating system and all programs. The owners also noted the existence of special software from Samsung, thanks to which you can monitor the status of the device.