Best PS5 external SSD drives out there for gamers

Install more games to your PS5 with an external SSD drive. As much as you adore your gaming gadget, storing capacity can be a concern. So, in this article, we've rounded up the top five gadgets that are compatible with a PS5.

Best PS5 external SSD drives out there for gamers
VAVA portable SSD touch design

Don’t let storage hold you back from enjoying gaming. Below are the top five SSD drives that are compatible with PS5 and sport a maximum capacity of 2 TB and transfer speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s.

1. Samsung T7 Touch Portable SSD

The Samsung T7 Touch Portable SSD offers up to 2 TB of storage, a reading speed of 1,050 MB/s, and a writing speed of 1,000 MG/s. Combined, these specifications provide quick file transfers. For a useful touch, this SSD drive includes an LED status indicator that illuminates to notify you of the device’s progress. Additionally, weighing only 58 g, it’s lightweight and great for taking on the go.

Samsung T7 Touch in a video

2. WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive SSD

Sporting a capacity of p to 4 TB, the WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive SSD is one of the best PS5 external SSD drives. It also includes reading speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s and a SuperSpeed 20 Gb/s USB along with an interface that’s fully compatible with new gaming components. Furthermore, this gaming gadget is compatible with various devices, including PlayStation 4 Pro or PS4 with 4.50 software or higher. It’s also compatible with Windows 8.1 and 10 plus macOS 10.11+.

Best PS5 External SSD Drives
WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive SSD

3. Samsung Portable SSD T5

Purchase the Portable SSD T5 for 500 GB of storage and a design that only weighs 51 g and measure 10.5 mm in thickness. In fact, its compacts and lightweight design makes it perfect for a portability factor. And its sturdy metal body means it can handle drops of up to two meters. Moreover, this gaming gadget comes with password protection with AES 256-bit hardware encryption to keep your personal and private data more secure.

Best PS5 External SSD Drives
Samsung Portable SSD T5 on top of papers

4. SanDisk Extreme Pro Fast SSD

Another of the best PS5 external SSD drives is the SanDisk Extreme Pro fast SSD. It’s available with a capacity of up to 2 TB and offers file transfers of up to 1,050 MB/s. Best of all, it features an aluminum body to protect this gadget from damage and help to dissipate heat. Plus, its durable silicone rubber coating makes it water- and dust-resistant.

Best PS5 External SSD Drives
SanDisk Extreme Pro Fast SSD with water splashes

5. VAVA Portable SSD Touch

Offering a storage capacity of up to 2 TB, the VAVA Portable SSD Touch has a storage solution for your gaming needs. To complement this, it comes with fast reading speeds of 540 MB/s and writing speeds of 480 MB/s. It’s also drop-resistant and features USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectivity for convenience.

VAVA Portable SSD Touch in a video

Which of these are your favorites? Or, if you have any other recommendations, share them in the comment.

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