Best M2 Ssd Test 2026

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Last Updated - 27.03.2026

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Samsung

Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, 2TB, PCIe 4.0, 7450MB/s Read, 6900MB/s Write, Internal SSD, Internal SSD for Gaming and Video Editing, Black, MZ-V9P2T0BW

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9.8

Exceptional

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Storage capacities of up to 4 TB in compact M.2 form factor (2280), ideal for high-performance (gaming) PCs and notebooks/ultrabooks
STUNNING SPEED: Sequential read/write speeds of up to 7,450 MB/s or 6,900 MB/s on all variants from 1 to 4 TB storage capacity
Powerful PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for high-end gaming on PC as well as for 4K video and 3D editing, data analysis and more
High reliability and long-lasting performance thanks to heat spreader and Dynamic Thermal Guard technology to protect against overheating
Easy drive management, with user-friendly Samsung Magician software for drive updates and performance optimization
Box contents: 1 x Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, storage capacity: 2 TB

285,72 €
02

Samsung

Samsung 990 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD 2TB, PCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 5.0 x2, NVMe 2.0 (2280), 7250MB/s Read, 6300MB/s Write, Internal SSD for Gaming and Graphics Editing, MZ-V9S2T0BW

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13% Off
9.7

Exceptional

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Versatile: high performance for everyday gaming and work as well as for creative projects thanks to compatibility with PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2
Reliable: Heat spreader label for effective heat dissipation with the NAND chip, modern thermal control algorithm and Dynamic Thermal Guard for heat regulation – for consistently high performance
Powerful: internal SSD with sequential read speeds up to 7,250 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,300 MB/s¹ (up to 45 percent faster than the 990 EVO²)
Energy efficient: up to 73 percent higher energy efficiency compared to the previous model³ - for more MB/s per watt and a long battery life
Easy drive management: user-friendly Samsung Magician software for drive updates and performance optimisation
Box contents: 1 x Samsung 990 EVO Plus Internal NVMe M.2 SSD MZ-V9S2T0BW, Solid State Drive, Storage Capacity: 2TB

277,70 € 320,99 €(13% Off off)
Value for Money

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Crucial

Crucial P310 SSD 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe, up to 6600 MB/s, Gaming for Laptop and Desktop PC, Internal Hard Drive - CT500P310SSD801

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17% Off
9.5

Excellent

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UPGRADE TO GEN4: Better Gen4 performance with up to 6,600 MB/s - faster boot, load games and transfer files without sacrificing quality
More productivity: 20% more performance in real conditions compared to the Gen4 SSD when booting Windows, opening applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as using popular programs such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
LONGER LIFE AND MORE STORAGE CAPACITY: Increase device capacity and extend device life to store more important content; includes a 5-year limited warranty
FASTER PLAY AND BOATING: Almost 20% more speed when booting and playing
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Power-to-power ratio up to 40% better than previous Gen4 SSDs - so you can work longer with the same battery capacity

99,99 € 119,99 €(17% Off off)
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Crucial

Crucial P310 SSD 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe, up to 7100 MB/s, for Laptop, Desktop PC & Handheld Game Consoles, Internal Hard Drive - CT1000P310SSD801

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9.4

Excellent

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UPGRADE TO GEN4: Better Gen4 performance with up to 7,100 MB/s - faster boot, load games and transfer files without sacrificing quality
More productivity: 20% more performance in real conditions compared to the Gen4 SSD when booting Windows, opening applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as using popular programs such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
LONGER LIFE AND MORE STORAGE CAPACITY: Increase device capacity and extend device life to store more important content; includes a 5-year limited warranty
FASTER PLAY AND BOATING: Almost 20% more speed when booting and playing
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Power-to-power ratio up to 40% better than previous Gen4 SSDs - so you can work longer with the same battery capacity

149,99 €
05

Samsung

Samsung 990 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 SSD 1TB, PCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 5.0 x2, NVMe 2.0 (2280), 7150MB/s Read, 6300MB/s Write, Internal SSD for Gaming and Graphics Editing, MZ-V9S1T0BW

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9.3

Excellent

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Versatile: high performance for everyday gaming and work as well as for creative projects thanks to compatibility with PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2
Reliable: Heat spreader label for effective heat dissipation with the NAND chip, modern thermal control algorithm and Dynamic Thermal Guard for heat regulation – for consistently high performance
Powerful: internal SSD with sequential read speeds up to 7,150 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,300 MB/s¹ (up to 45 percent faster than the 990 EVO²)
Energy efficient: up to 73 percent higher energy efficiency compared to the previous model³ - for more MB/s per watt and a long battery life
Easy drive management: user-friendly Samsung Magician software for drive updates and performance optimisation
Box contents: 1 x Samsung 990 EVO Plus Internal NVMe M.2 SSD MZ-V9S1T0BW, Solid State Drive, Storage Capacity: 1TB

189,90 €
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Samsung

Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, 1TB, PCIe 4.0, 7450MB/s Read, 6900MB/s Write, Internal SSD for Gaming and Video Editing, Black, MZ-V9P1T0BW

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9.2

Excellent

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Storage capacities of up to 4 TB in compact M.2 form factor (2280), ideal for high-performance (gaming) PCs and notebooks/ultrabooks
STUNNING SPEED: Sequential read/write speeds of up to 7,450 MB/s or 6,900 MB/s on all variants from 1 to 4 TB storage capacity
Powerful PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for high-end gaming on PC as well as for 4K video and 3D editing, data analysis and more
High reliability and long-lasting performance thanks to heat spreader and Dynamic Thermal Guard technology to protect against overheating
Easy drive management, with user-friendly Samsung Magician software for drive updates and performance optimization
Box contents: 1 x Samsung 990 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, storage capacity: 1 TB

179,99 €
07

fanxiang

fanxiang S500 Pro 256 GB NVMe SSD M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 2280 Built-In SSD, Graphene Thermal Paste, SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC, Up to 2800 MB/s, Compatible with Notebooks and PC Desktops (Black)

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9.1

Excellent

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Wide compatibility: The built-in SSD is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, Mac OS 10.9 and above. Compatible with laptops, desktops and all-in-one (computer motherboards must be equipped with M.2 interfaces).
Preferred chip: Fanxiang S500 Pro SSD NVMe uses 3D NAND technology and high quality TLC particles, which further improves the life and stability of the product. No mechanical mechanism inside, good shock resistance and high data security
High speed transmission: Accelerate the read and write performance of solid state hard drives up to 2800/2000 MB/s, greatly improving speed when booting, opening programs, loading games, saving and transferring files.
Fanxiang strives to provide global business partners with high quality products (installation screws and screwdrivers are included in the product package)
Excellent performance: When adding graphene thermal paste to the S500 Pro M.2 SSD, you provide effective heat control for the internal SSD, improve their performance and service life, up to 160 TBW (terabyte written).

57,99 €
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Crucial

Crucial P510 SSD 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 Gen5, up to 11,000 MB/s read, 9,500 MB/s write, for laptop and desktop PC, TLC NAND, internal hard drive - CT1000P510SSD8-01

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9.0

Excellent

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MICRON QUALITY: With a 45-year reputation for quality and reliability, Micron has established itself as a reliable leader in the storage industry; includes 5 year limited warranty
GREAT SPEED: With read/write speeds of up to 11,000/9,500 MB/s, the Crucial P510 SSD can improve the responsiveness of the overall system, allowing users to maximize their productivity and enjoy a smoother, more intense experience
GEN5 COMPATIBILITY: Single-sided design of the Crucial P510 SSD ensures easy installation in Gen5 laptops and desktops and offers flexibility for various configurations; also backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 systems
EFFICIENCY: energy efficient architecture stays cooler and consumes almost 25% less power than the previous Crucial Gen5 SSD to allow longer battery life
Affordable performance: exceptional balance of price and performance as an ideal choice for savvy users who strive for superior functionality

148,90 €
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Crucial

Crucial P310 SSD 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe, up to 7100 MB/s, for Laptop, Desktop PC & Handheld Game Consoles, Internal Hard Drive - CT2000P310SSD801

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8.9

Very Good

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UPGRADE TO GEN4: Better Gen4 performance with up to 7,100 MB/s - faster boot, load games and transfer files without sacrificing quality
More productivity: 20% more performance in real conditions compared to the Gen4 SSD when booting Windows, opening applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as using popular programs such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
LONGER LIFE AND MORE STORAGE CAPACITY: Increase device capacity and extend device life to store more important content; includes a 5-year limited warranty
FASTER PLAY AND BOATING: Almost 20% more speed when booting and playing
ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Power-to-power ratio up to 40% better than previous Gen4 SSDs - so you can work longer with the same battery capacity

218,27 €
10

Samsung

Samsung 9100 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, 2TB, PCIe 5.0, 14,700 MB/s Read, 13,400 MB/s Write, Internal SSD for Gaming, Video Editing and AI, Black, MZ-VAP2T0BW

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35% Off
8.8

Very Good

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Stunning PCIe 5.0 speeds: Sequential read/write speeds of up to 14,800 MB/s or 13,400 MB/s, random read/write speeds of up to 2,200K/2,600K IOPS¹ ²³
Storage capacities of up to 8 TB in compact M.2 form factor (2280), next-level performance for high-performance (gaming) PCs and notebooks/ultrabooks
Next Level Drive: PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD for high-end gaming on PC or Steam deck, 4K video and 3D editing, AI content generation and more, up to 2 times faster than the 990 PRO
Innovative performance & heat management: advanced 5nm controller power architecture for up to 49% better energy efficiency compared to 990 PRO⁴, impressive thermal management
Easy drive management: With easy-to-use Samsung Magician software for drive updates and performance optimization
Box contents: 1 x Samsung 9100 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, storage capacity: 2 TB, MZ-VAP2T0BW

264,99 € 407,99 €(35% Off off)