SSD Prices Today
Current market prices for NVMe (PCIe 3.0, 4.0, 5.0) and SATA SSDs across all major brands — sorted by $/TB so you can find the best value instantly. Consumer and enterprise drives included.
Price trend: Consumer NVMe prices have fallen ~60% since 2022. A 2 TB PCIe 4.0 drive that cost ~$350 in 2022 now runs $120–$170. PCIe 5.0 is following the same curve — expect mainstream pricing within 12–18 months.
NVMe SSD Prices
PCIe 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 M.2 and U.2 drives — consumer and enterprise
Prices are approximate street prices. NVMe IOPS shown are random 4K read. Enterprise drives require compatible server/RAID infrastructure.
SATA SSD Prices
2.5" SATA III drives — best upgrade for systems without M.2 slots
Prices are approximate street prices. NVMe IOPS shown are random 4K read. Enterprise drives require compatible server/RAID infrastructure.
Quick buying guide
Any PCIe 4.0 M.2 drive. Samsung 990 Pro, WD SN850X, or SK Hynix P41 are all excellent. 1–2 TB is the sweet spot. Skip PCIe 5.0 — games can't use the extra bandwidth yet.
High-capacity NVMe for dataset storage. A 4 TB Samsung 990 Pro or Seagate FireCuda 530 gives fast random I/O for loading training batches. Consider RAID for redundancy.
Use U.2 enterprise NVMe (Samsung PM9A3, Micron 9400) for guaranteed endurance ratings and power-loss protection. DWPD spec matters more than peak speed.
SSD FAQ
Is NVMe faster than SATA SSD?
Yes — significantly. A modern PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive peaks at 7,000+ MB/s sequential read vs ~560 MB/s for SATA. For random 4K I/O (which matters most for OS and databases) NVMe is typically 5–10× faster.
Is PCIe 5.0 worth it over PCIe 4.0?
For most workloads, no. PCIe 5.0 SSDs (like the Crucial T705) double sequential speeds to ~14,500 MB/s but cost ~50% more per TB. Real-world gains are small unless you move very large files constantly. PCIe 4.0 is the sweet spot for 2026.
How long do SSDs last?
Consumer SSDs are rated 150–600 TBW (terabytes written) depending on capacity. At typical home/office use of 10–30 GB/day, a 2 TB drive will outlast its 5-year warranty. Enterprise SSDs are rated 1–3 DWPD (drive writes per day) for multi-year lifespans.
What form factor should I buy?
M.2 2280 fits virtually all modern desktops and laptops. U.2 is for servers and enterprise systems. If you have an older system with only SATA slots, a 2.5" SATA SSD is the upgrade path. Check your motherboard specs before buying.