The 5 best SSDs of 2023

Capacity: 500GB to 2TB | Read speed: 7000MB/s | Write speed: 5300MB/s | Encryption: No | Compatibility: Windows, PS5, Xbox Series X | Platform: M.2 desktop, laptop, console

For gamers looking to upgrade their desktop, gaming laptop, or console, the WD Black SN850 was built from the ground-up to be the best gaming SSD available. With capacities up to 2TB, you’ll have plenty of room for all of your favorite games in your library as well as new releases on your wishlist. And the compact form factor makes it easy to install in laptops and consoles. 

With ludicrously fast read and write speeds of 7,000 and 5,300MB/s, you can get near-instantaneous access to files, images, programs, and apps. This is perfect for content creators who need to make thumbnails, highlight reels, and merch designs and have to multitask with heavy-duty programs that lesser SSDs and HDDs can’t handle together. 

You can also download the WD Black Dashboard, which is a desktop app that lets you monitor read and write speeds, used and free capacity, and other performance metrics so you can catch issues before they can ruin your data.