Best SSDs in September 2026 — all rankings

Every SSD ranking we publish: by generation, capacity, PS5 compatibility, brand, and raw $/TB value. Prices verified September 7, 2026.

12SSDs ranked
$67.50Cheapest $/TB
14,600Top read MB/s
Sep 7Prices verified

Best value

Lexar EQ790 2TB
Cheapest per terabyte at $67.50/TB. 7,000 MB/s read without DRAM (HMB-based).
$135 · $67.50/TB
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Top speed

Crucial T705 4TB
14,500 MB/s sequential read — the fastest in this category. $126.75/TB.
$507 · $126.75/TB
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Best balanced

Crucial T705 4TB
Solid all-rounder: 14,500 MB/s, $126.75/TB, 4.5/5 customer rating, 2,400 TBW endurance.
$507 · $126.75/TB
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This is the index of every SSD ranking on the site. Each ranking sorts drives by price per terabyte — the metric that decides value during the 2026 NAND shortage — alongside sustained speeds, controller, DRAM configuration, and TBW endurance.

The table below shows the current top 12 drives across all categories by $/TB. For a deeper cut, open the ranking that matches your build: generation (Gen 4 / Gen 5), capacity (1-4 TB), PS5 compatibility, or brand.

ProductPrice$/TBReadWriteTBWRating
Lexar EQ790 2TB★ Best $135 $67.50/TB 7,000 MB/s 6,000 MB/s 1,200 TBW ★ 4.3 Buy →
Lexar NM790 4TB $500 $125.00/TB 7,400 MB/s 6,500 MB/s 3,000 TBW ★ 4.4 Buy →
Crucial T705 4TB $507 $126.75/TB 14,500 MB/s 12,700 MB/s 2,400 TBW ★ 4.5 Buy →
TeamGroup MP44 4TB $510 $127.50/TB 7,400 MB/s 6,000 MB/s 3,000 TBW ★ 4.4 Buy →
WD_BLACK SN7100 4TB $569 $142.25/TB 7,000 MB/s 6,700 MB/s 2,400 TBW ★ 4.6 Buy →
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB $574 $143.50/TB 7,250 MB/s 6,300 MB/s 2,400 TBW ★ 4.6 Buy →
Crucial P310 4TB $574 $143.50/TB 7,100 MB/s 6,000 MB/s 1,760 TBW ★ 4.4 Buy →
TeamGroup MP44L 2TB $293 $146.50/TB 5,000 MB/s 4,500 MB/s 1,200 TBW ★ 4.4 Buy →
INLAND TD510 2TB $299 $149.50/TB 14,600 MB/s 12,900 MB/s 1,200 TBW ★ 4.3 Buy →
Crucial P310 2TB $299 $149.50/TB 7,100 MB/s 6,000 MB/s 880 TBW ★ 4.4 Buy →
WD Blue SN5000 2TB $300 $150.00/TB 5,500 MB/s 5,000 MB/s 900 TBW ★ 4.4 Buy →
Lexar NM790 2TB $300 $150.00/TB 7,400 MB/s 6,500 MB/s 1,500 TBW ★ 4.5 Buy →