As you probably know, the PlayStation 5 “hides” a slot where you can install an M.2 SSD to increase capacity. Any type of solution that can be found on the market is not valid; certain requirements have been established which, on the other hand, are quite simple to satisfy.
First of all, it must be an M.2 SSD format drive and have a PCIe 4.0 interface. The unit must not exceed 22mm in width and must not exceed 110mm in length. Let’s say the vast majority are 22mm wide and 80mm long. The space allows for the installation of units with heat sink, which can have a maximum height of 11.25 m. A minimum SSD capacity of 256 GB and a maximum capacity of 4 TB have also been established.
We found on sale two devices with a heat sink that meet all the requirements established by Sony.
Crucial T500 1TB
The first option and, from our point of view, the most interesting is this Crucial T500 1TB drive. You should know that Crucial is the brand of Micron, one of the best and most important manufacturers of memory chips. This Crucial T500 1TB storage unit costs 114 dollars, with a 26% discount.
This device has a standard width of 22mm and a length of 80mm, so it fits perfectly. In addition, it uses the PCIe 4.0 interface, essential for installing it on the PS5. Note that this SSD offers us a transfer speed of up to 7,300 MB/s.
This storage unit includes a compact heatsink to keep the unit cool. The space is very small and the heat dissipation is very large, so we chose it. This small radiator allows us to avoid performance losses due to excess heat (also called Thermal Throttling).
Crucial T500 1TB
*Price updated at time of publication or review of this article. They may vary over time.
WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB
We opt for another high-quality storage solution, including a unit developed by Western Digital. We all know this brand well, because before making SSDs, it was known for making hard drives, so it has been in the storage segment for decades. We can buy the WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB drive for 119 dollars, a saving of 6%.
The first thing that needs to be said is that this is a 2280 form factor M.2 SSD, come on, which measures 22mm wide and 80mm long. This SSD is based on PCIe 4.0 interface, providing excellent performance. This solution can offer transfer speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s, which is very good.
Regarding the heat sink, it is very compact but of high quality. It has been specially designed to be compatible with the SSD space of the PS5 console. We can store the games on this storage unit and enjoy the best possible performance.
WD_BLACK SN850P 1TB
*Price updated at time of publication or review of this article. They may vary over time.
