Internal SSDs

Internal SSDs for computers and upgrades

NVMe and SATA solid-state drives compared on sustained performance, heat, endurance, and reliability.

2 products

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    Crucial T500 2TBCrucial

    The sensible alternative to the 990 PRO for enclosure use. Both are PCIe Gen4 TLC drives quoting around 7,400 MB/s internally, and behind a USB4 bridge that difference disappears entirely. The gap that survives is warranty and endurance, so compare those rather than the headline speed. Not tested here yet.

  • Stylized illustration of an M.2 solid-state drive
    Samsung 990 PRO 2TBSamsung

    A fast PCIe 4.0 drive to put inside an enclosure. Worth knowing before you pay for the speed: the 7,450 MB/s on the box is what it does on an internal slot, and a USB4 enclosure caps well below that. Buy this for endurance and reliability, not for a number you will never see externally. Not tested here yet.