Fastest NVMe SSDs
These drives are the fastest NVMe SSDs we track, all achieving sequential read speeds above 5,000 MB/s. They're the right choice for 4K/8K video editing, game load times on next-gen consoles, and workloads that saturate PCIe 4.0 bandwidth. Check your motherboard has a compatible M.2 slot before buying.
5 GB/s+ read
| # | Product | Capacity | Read | Write | TBW | Warranty | Score | $/TB | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Samsung 990 Pro 2TBBest value Samsung | 2TB | 7.5 GB/s | 6.9 GB/s | 1200 TBW | 5 years | 74.2 | $75.00/TB | $141.41 | $141.41 |
| 2 | 1TB | 7.3 GB/s | 6.3 GB/s | 600 TBW | 5 years | 49.2 | $109.99/TB | $104.42 | $104.42 | |
| 3 |  Seagate | 1TB | 7.3 GB/s | 6.9 GB/s | 1275 TBW | 5 years | 69 | $99.99/TB | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| 4 |  Kingston | 1TB | 7.3 GB/s | 6.0 GB/s | 1000 TBW | 5 years | 70.8 | $89.99/TB | $88.87 | $88.87 |
| 5 |  Crucial | 1TB | 5.0 GB/s | 3.6 GB/s | 220 TBW | 5 years | 69.3 | $59.99/TB | $52.96 | $52.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What read speed do I actually need?
For gaming, even 3,500 MB/s (PCIe 3.0) is sufficient — games rarely saturate NVMe bandwidth. For video editing with uncompressed 4K/8K footage, 5,000+ MB/s makes a real difference. For everyday use like OS drives and application storage, even 3,000 MB/s feels instantaneous.
Are faster NVMe drives hotter?
Yes. PCIe 4.0 drives at full load generate significantly more heat than PCIe 3.0 drives. PCIe 5.0 drives require active cooling in most builds. Make sure your M.2 slot has a heatsink or that your case has adequate airflow before installing a high-performance NVMe drive.