2.5-inch SATA solid state drives. Updated daily from Amazon.
5 SATA SSD drives compared
| # | Product | Capacity | Read | Write | TBW | Warranty | Score | $/TB | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston A400 1TBBest value Kingston | 1TB | 500 MB/s | 450 MB/s | 300 TBW | 3 years | 70.8 | $59.99/TB | $63.79 | $63.79 |
| 2 | Seagate | 1TB | 540 MB/s | 510 MB/s | 400 TBW | 3 years | 67.6 | $69.99/TB | $67.09 | $67.09 |
| 3 | Crucial | 1TB | 560 MB/s | 510 MB/s | 360 TBW | 5 years | 64 | $74.99/TB | $77.17 | $77.17 |
| 4 | Samsung | 1TB | 560 MB/s | 530 MB/s | 600 TBW | 5 years | 62.5 | $89.99/TB | $95.11 | $95.11 |
| 5 | 1TB | 560 MB/s | 520 MB/s | 400 TBW | 5 years | 60.8 | $79.99/TB | $78.18 | $78.18 |
A SATA SSD is a solid-state drive that uses the SATA III interface, delivering read speeds up to 550 MB/s. It replaces traditional HDDs in laptops and desktops and is slower than NVMe but widely compatible with any machine made in the last 15 years.
Consider capacity first (500GB for an OS drive, 1TB+ for general use), then price per TB for value, TBW endurance for longevity, and warranty length. Our Value Score combines all these factors automatically.
In 2025, competitive SATA SSD pricing sits around $50–$70 per TB for mainstream brands. Anything below $50/TB is an exceptional deal. Use our price history charts to spot genuine discounts.