NVMe drives are becoming more and more common. With the rise in popularity of PCIe Gen 4, they’re also getting faster and faster.
We’ve written a detailed guide on how to install these tiny drives to give your system a performance boost, but, if you’re contemplating which drive to buy, you might be stuck knowing which to choose.
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We’re here with a helping hand, covering the best drives available for you – whether you prioritise storage, speed or reliability. Some even feature RGB, because, as every good PC gamer knows, RGB lighting means better performance.
There’s plenty more to understand regarding different generations of NVMe, whether your hardware is compatible and how much space you need to run one, and we’ve covered these queries in the section below our picks to help you choose the right drive.
For now, though, let’s dive into the top options we’ve tested.
Best NVMe SSDs in 2022
WD_Black SN850Crucial P5 PlusSamsung 980WD_Black AN1500Seagate FireCuda 520