The best cheap PS5 SSD deals in April 2025
These are the best cheap PS5 SSD deals available this month

Last year was a bit of a dud for seeing the kind of new all time lows and some of the best cheap PS5 SSD deals we hoped for. However, at least by the end of 2024, we spotted that some of the top-performing drives began to come down in price.
Now we're well into 2025, there hasn't been a huge shake-up from the year before, but that hasn't stopped us from scouring every inch of the internet to pick out the best SSDs for PS5 for this list. We've tried to ensure everything included has been tested by a member of our team at one time or another, but one of the most important factors you need to consider with any SSD is whether or not it includes a heatsink. Heatsinks are vital to ensuring the best performance and the best lifespan of your drive, so don't ignore them. That's where one of the best PS5 heatsinks can come in handy.
If you'd prefer an external SSD instead, our roundup of the best external PS5 hard drives is your best bet. But, what's great about an internal SSD is that not only can it considerably boost your storage and match that of even the PS5 Pro, but it can actually run PS5 games too.
Best cheap PS5 SSD deals – US
PNY XLR8 1TB SSD | $89.99 $72.99 at Amazon
Save $17 - This is a smaller saving, but this SSD goes out of stock so quickly, so it's worth jumping on when you can find supplies of it. Nevertheless, this was one of the first PS5 SSDs used by out hardware team, and it's well worth buying.
Crucial T500 2TB | $143.99 $95.60 at Amazon
Save over $48 - The T500's 2TB, non-heatsink model is on offer for a slight discount right now. With reading speeds up to 7,400MB/s and 2TB of space to play with, this will last you well into the future.
WD Black SN850X 1TB | $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - One of the very best all-around SSDs for gaming on the market is up for grabs for under $100, and this is its heatsink model, which usually costs more. This gets you a brilliant drive below its average Amazon price of $129.99.
Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB | $119.99 $94.99 at Amazon
Save $25 - It may not seem like much of a saving, but you'll struggle to find better value for money at the moment. The heatsink model is also on sale, but this main deal is worth highlighting if you're looking to save as much as possible.
Crucial T500 2TB | $148.99 at Best Buy
Save $16 - The T500's 1TB model with a heatsink is on clearance at Best Buy right now. Getting a drive with a solid balance of read and write speeds can be tricky, but this one hangs with the best in class and manages to come out the other side with reasonable prices.
Samsung 990 Pro w/Heatsink 2TB | $264.99 $164.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - Samsung is one of the most recognizable names when it comes to SSDs, and the 990 Pro is as good as it gets for a Gen 4 drive. This drive has been cheaper in the past, but a saving of $100 is still worth it if you're eager to grab an SSD specifically designed with the PS5 in mind.
Seagate NVMe 2TB w/ Heatsink | $259.99 $184.99 at BestBuy
Save $75 - This 2TB Seagate SSD is specifically licensed for the PS5 and comes with a heatsink to avoid any unwanted overheating. It doesn't quite live up to the read and write speeds of the best PS5 SSDs, but it's still fast enough to keep down those loading times and deck out your PS5 with a ton of extra space.
Best cheap PS5 SSD deals – UK
Fanxiang NVMe 1TB SSD | £63.50 £57.15 at Amazon
Save over £6 - Fanxiang is absolutely leading the way with this price on its integrated heatsink 1TB SSD. This is the kind of price we've been used to over 2024 and while every other brand is hiking up its prices currently, this has remained at a brilliantly affordable price.
Crucial T500 2TB w/ Heatsink | £174.57 £137.99 at eBuyer
Save over £24 - The Crucial T500 is one of the best-value PS5 SSDs going, and in this deal, you get 2TB worth of space and an integrated heatsink for under £140. Just be careful, this drive can get hot, even with its heatsink on top.
Nextorage NEWM-PA 1TB PS5 SSD | £94.99 at Amazon
This SSD isn't actually discounted, but it is our new favorite budget SSD for PS5. Nextorage is made up of former Sony employees, so you know this has been designed by people who know the PS5 well. While it performed brilliantly in our review tests, the most important thing is it's more affordable than its rivals.
Samsung 980 Pro Heatsink | £101.49 £89 at Amazon
Save over £12 - The 980 Pro is still one of the best value SSDs for gaming you'll find at the moment, especially its heatsink model which is on offer here. While it usually sees a slightly higher price than its competitors, this is relatively close to its non-heatsink model in terms of price at the moment.
Corsair MP600 Pro LPX | £111.26 £83.99 at Amazon
Save over $27 - The Crucial MP600 line is a great one, and this has a fantastic integrated heatsink that stayed on our top SSD for PS5 list for a long time. At this price, you're getting a premium drive for a bargain.
Corsair MP600 Elite | £108.72 £72.98 at Amazon
Save over £35 - For a fairly new device, a saving down to below £100 is a great bargain. This is one of the best SSDs money can buy right now, so getting it, heatsink and all, for just marginally over £70 especially, is worth spending money on.
FAQs
What SSD do you need for PS5?
There are a few strict requirements that an NVMe SSD needs in order to work natively inside your PS5. Firstly, it needs to be Gen 4.0 with a minimum sequential read speed of at least 5,500 MB/s, 22mm in width, and have some form of heatsink attached. Many PS5 SSDs now come with their own included heatsinks, either built on or external in the package to replace the system tray, but if not, you can pick them up cheaply enough.
Can I use a Gen 5 SSD with the PS5?
The M.2 slot in the PS5 maxes out at Gen 4, meaning the latest and greatest SSDs for gaming won't work inside it. Having said that, sticking to older Gen 4 SSDs while the biggest tech brands release the latest and greatest SSDs can mean you'll be more likely to find the older models at a bargain, especially the more attention starts to stray towards the next-generation in storage.
Is a 1TB SSD enough for PS5?
We personally feel like 1TB is the sweet spot for most PS5 players as it more than doubles your overall available storage for competitive rates. It's in striking that crucial price-to-performance ratio that the true strengths of these Gen 4x4 models can excel. However, for those after more overhead, 2TB can give you even more breathing room. Given that price of SSDs in general is coming down, you may find you have enough in your budget for some 2TB options that offer you a little more futureproofing, so be sure to be on the lookout for them.
Why does my PS5 only have 667.2 GB usable storage?
Although the claimed storage space available on the PS5 is 825 GB, realistically, you're looking at 667.2 GB once you factor in the operating system and included software. This is still enough space for a few games on the go at once, but as next-gen games continue to get larger, it can be really useful to have more storage space to play with.
God of War Ragnarok's file size is 84.09 GB while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is reportedly 147.57 GB, for example. These two titles are prime examples of how sooner or later, most people will need to expand their storage if they don't want to keep deleting/downloading games on a regular basis.
Fortunately, the PS Slim model improved things a bit by introducing 1TB of built-in storage, which is doubled with the newer PS5 Pro. That being said, it can still fill up fast due to the increasingly demanding storage requirements of new games.
Additionally, here's how to get the most out of your console with the best PS5 accessories, the best TV for PS5 as well as the best PS5 headset on the market today. Not to mention, here's where to find the best cheap PS5 game sales from God of War and Horizon to Marvel's Spider-Man and The Last of Us.
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