On the Sony PS5 game console, although there is an idle M.2 expansion bit, it has been in an "unavailable" state before, even if the player installs an SSD for the M.2 extension without authorization, PS5 will also prompt you to unplug it, otherwise it will not be able to enter the system.
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Perhaps a "conscience discovery", Sony pushed the latest version of the official firmware for the PS5 in September, which included opening up extended support for idle M.2 extensions, allowing players to install more console games on their PS5 devices. However, before purchasing M.2 SSDs, you must understand the standards given by Sony's official to ensure that the SSDs you purchase can be compatible with PS5 in order to install and use smoothly.
The specific requirements are as follows:
Interface: PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 NVMe SSD
Capacity: 250GB ~ 4TB
Heat dissipation: Heat dissipation vest is required
Dimensions: 110mm (L) x 25mm (W) x 11.25mm (H) up to
Performance: 5500MB/s or more is recommended
If you can't understand these parameters, don't worry, this article summarizes four recommended M.2 SSDs, their performance exceeds the standards given by Sony's official, which can bring a better gaming experience for PS5 players.
1. Acer Predator GM7000
2. Western Digital SN850
3. Samsung 980 PRO
4. Weigang XPG Pterodactyl S70
Acer Predator GM7000
Acer Predator GM7000 is the best performance product in the recommended SSD this time, with sequential read and write speeds as high as 7400MB/s and 6700MB/s respectively, far exceeding the standards officially given by Sony.
Considering that heat accumulation will have a relatively large impact on SSDs, Acer Predator GM7000 is equipped with ultra-high thermal conductivity pads, which can effectively improve the heat dissipation efficiency of the product and ensure that the transfer rate is not discounted under high-intensity use. It is worth mentioning that if you use it to install a PC, the GM7000 predator is also one of the most worthwhile options to buy.
WD Black SN850
The WD Black SN850 is also a great option for expanding the PS5 console. The read speed of 7000MB/s and the write speed of 5300Mb/s also exceed the performance standard officially given by Sony. In a word, buying this product 1TB or 2TB specifications, you never need to worry too much about the game load time of the PS5 console.
Of course, like the GM7000, if you use it for a PC, this product is also one of the most worthwhile options.
Samsung 980 PRO
Samsung's M.2 SSD has always been the first choice for installed users, especially flagship products with PRO suffixes, which have almost no disadvantages in the consumer-grade field in addition to being relatively expensive. Like the WD Black SN850, the Samsung 980 PRO has a read speed of 7000MB/s, exceeding the performance standards officially given by Sony, while in terms of write speed, the Samsung 980 PRO is slightly inferior to the former and only 5100Mb/s. But even so, you don't need to worry about how the game actually performs.
If there is any regret, it is that the high-end motherboard of the computer often comes with a heat dissipation vest, so Samsung did not equip the 980 PRO. If the PS5 is extended, players need to spend a little extra time to find a cooling vest whose size meets Sony's official standards.
Viagran XPG Pterodactyl S70
Weigang products are known for memory sticks, SSD popularity is not very high, but the latest generation of pterodactyl S70 in the sequential read and write speed, even surpassed the WD Black SN850, Samsung 980 PRO, so also written into the recommended list, to give small partners one more choice. The Sequential Read and Write Speed of the XPG Pterodactyl S70 is as high as 7400MB/s and 6400MB/s, respectively, and like the other three products, it exceeds the standards officially given by Sony.
Like the Acer Predator GM7000 and WD Black SN850, this product is one of the most worthwhile options if you're using it for a PC.
summary
In general, the four SSDs recommended by the author today belong to the type of "buying with closed eyes can not be wrong", because they are the first echelon of similar products on the market, whether it is performance, quality, brand, after-sales. But if you're a more pragmatic consumer looking to get the most out of your budget, whether it's a 1TB or a 2TB SSD, I recommend the Acer Predator GM7000 because it's the most powerful of the four but the lowest priced. 1.19 Acer Predator GM7000 opens the second sale activity, the opportunity to buy such a powerful SSD at a low price should not be missed!