Adding extra storage to your PC is a great way to get a bit more space, and this doesn’t necessarily require a big financial outlay.
Some of the simplest and quickest options out there are SATA-powered 2.5-inch SSDs, which have the advantage of being significantly faster than traditional hard drives, as well as being silent and more reliable. They’re really easy to install, and most come with instructions for those who aren’t confident on that side of things.
Testing these drives is an involved task that involves slotting them into our team’s PCs and testing their raw speed and transfer mettle, as well as working out which represents the best value in relation to their quality, and it’s a process that we undertake carefully.
We’ve gathered some of the very best options on the market for you, below, including options at various price points.
Best 2.5-inch SATA SSDs in 2022
Samsung 870 EVOCrucial MX500SanDisk SSD PlusKingston A400HP S700 Pro