SSD
SSD Benchmarks Hierarchy 2025: We’ve tested over 100 different SSDs over the past few years, and here’s how they stack up.
Our SSD benchmarks hierarchy provides a look at how all the different SSDs we’ve tested over the years stack up. These are all M.2 NVMe drives, but our test group has PCIe 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 models. This is not our list of the best SSDs, as we’re looking to rank the drives by raw…
PNY CS2150 2TB SSD review: More ‘budget’ PCIe 5.0 SSD goodness
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The only thing better than a super-fast SSD is a super-fast SSD that doesn’t need a heatsink to maintain its speed. The PNY…
The week in chip news: Nvidia’s GTC 2025 blitz, new NVMe HDDs and watercooled SSD, Intel’s restructuring begins
Nvidia’s GTC 2025, an annual event where the company lays out its roadmap of new products and vision for the coming year, created a flood of news as the company extended its roadmap out to a four-year horizon with plenty of mind-bendingly powerful new AI GPUs and systems. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang also clarified the…
Best software for cloning HDD to SSD (Fastest Way)
Data storage is one of the most important aspects of any computer system. The type of data storage you use can have a profound impact on the overall performance of your system. One of the best ways to improve the performance of your system is to upgrade from a hard disk drive (HDD) to a…
Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Review: Samsung’s Capable Answer to Phison’s Storage Gauntlet
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Samsung has finally given an answer to the slew of Phison E26-based high-performance PCIe 5.0 SSDs. The 9100 Pro comes in hot, promising…
Micron’s new 4600 SSD is the first great PCIe 5.0 SSD with no drawbacks
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The Micron 4600 SSD will have storage lovers rejoicing. The most powerful SSD is here, and it doesn’t have to compromise with high…
WD’s Black SN7100 SSD lands as the new power efficiency king
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The new power efficiency champion is here. WD’s Black SN7100 NVMe SSD sets a new benchmark with its low power consumption, and its…
How to Install SSD in PC, Laptop, and PS5?
Whether you need to boost your PC performance or expand its storage, upgrading to a better SSD is always the best choice to breathe new life into your PC. Upgrading requires two significant steps: choosing the correct SSD and then installing the SSD on your device. Once you have found the correct SSD, many are…
Sabrent Rocket nano V2 External SSD Review: Phison U18 in a Solid Offering
Sabrent’s lineup of internal and external SSDs is popular among enthusiasts. The primary reason is the company’s tendency to be among the first to market with products based on the latest controllers, while also delivering an excellent value proposition. The company has a long-standing relationship with Phison and adopts its controllers for many of their…
Lexar Play 4TB SSD review: Another good SSD for your PS5
Lexar decided to expand on the success of its NM790 with a second drive that has more PS5-friendly aesthetics with a capacity range that extends up to an whomping 8TB. The Play doesn’t chart a new course from the NM790 otherwise, but it does mean that it’s a great drive for a console or gaming…