This is WD’s nCache 4.0 technology for SLC caching in play. Specifically, this SSD has a dynamic way of storing data before properly writing it to the SSD so that the entire process feels faster to you. This should make almost any type of game you play run smoothly. WD put most of its resources into making this SSD blaze through random read and write operations. It helps that WD’s SSD was explicitly made with gaming in mind. It’s not quite as consistently fast as the Seagate FireCuda 530, which is our pick for the fastest PS5 SSD, but it speeds through the kind of tasks your PS5 will throw at it. ✓ 5-year warranty and 3-year data recovery service The WD_Black P50 Game Drive beats out the competition with incredibly fast speeds and a compact size. The Seagate FireCuda 530 is a blazing fast SSD that will handle any PS5 game or app you throw at it.

When it comes to capacity and performance, the PNY CS3040 is at the top of the list. The Seagate FireCuda 530 is highly affordable and doesn't slack on pure speed or sustained performance. The WDSN850 PS5 SSD brings fast speeds to the PS5 at an affordable price.