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The Best PS5 2TB SSD Deals (April 2025)
These are the best 2TB PS5 SSD deals you can find in 2025.
With PS5 games getting bigger each year and SSD prices rising, we want to make sure you can find the best storage for the lowest price possible. Here, we'll point you in the direction of some of the greatest 2TB SSD deals we can find. At the moment, Amazon has a great sale on Lexar SSDs right now, including the Lexar 2TB NM790 SSD with Heatsink which is down to $129.49 (22% off).
It's worth noting that you can't use any old SSD and expect it to perform well on the PS5 console. You'll want to pick up a PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 solid-state drive with at least a 5,500MB/s read speed to match the PS5's internal drive. We've gathered up SSDs that match or exceed these specs in the list below to make your search easier.
Note that Sony recommends a heatsink attached to your SSD and not all SSDs listed here have pre-installed heatsinks. For the ones that do, we'll be sure to mention it. For the ones that don't, all you have to do is purchase your own heatsink (like this one for $10) and install it yourself. For our top recommended picks for 2025, check out our full breakdown for the Best PS5 SSDs.
Lexar 2TB NM790 SSD with Heatsink for $129.49
For a limited time, Amazon's throwing a little sale on a variety of Lexar SSDs. This includes a discount on the 2TB NM790 SSD with a heatsink. This has received a 22% discount, dropping its price from $164.99 to $129.49. It also boasts great performance, with up to 7400MB/s read speeds and 6500MB/s write.
We've also included Lexar's 4TB NM790 SSD deal below, which is worth checking out if you've been hoping for even more storage. This SSD is 18% off at the moment, which has dropped its price from $304.99 to $249.49. It also has read speeds up to 7400MB/s and write speeds up to 6500MB/s.
Lexar 2TB Play SSD with Heatsink for $149.49
Another great deal from Lexar's sale at Amazon is this discount on the Lexar 2TB Play SSD with heatsink. This has received a 29% discount, which has dropped its price from $209.99 to $149.49. This SSD will work quickly and efficiently as well, with read speeds up to 7400MB/s and up to 6500MB/s write speeds.
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for $138.30
Another one of our favorite discounts at the moment is on the SAMSUNG 990 EVO Plus 2TB SSD, which has received a very nice price drop down to $138.30. Boasting sequential read/write speeds up to 7,250/6,300MB/s, this SSD is a powerful pickup. Also, because it is a single-sided SSD, it is power efficient and doesn't generate much heat, so you probably don't need to stick a heatsink on it, although you certainly could for peace of mind.
Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 2TB SSD with Heatsink for $169.99
This is another excellent SSD deal that comes complete with a heatsink. Corsair's MP600 PRO LPX 2TB SSD with heatsink is discounted to $169.99 at Amazon, 15% off its list price of $199.99. It boasts 7,100MB/s sequential read and 6,800MB/s sequential write speeds. We even rank it as the best PS5 SSD to buy in 2025.
SAMSUNG 990 PRO 2TB SSD with Heatsink for $179.99
If you don't mind spending a little extra cash, Samsung's 990 PRO 2TB SSD with Heatsink is worth every cent. This PS5-ready SSD is currently marked down to $179.99 at Amazon, a 32% discount from its $264.99 list price. It's absolutely worth taking advantage of if you've had your eye on a SSD from Samsung.
What if the SSD Doesn't Include a Heatsink?
Sony recommends you install an SSD that has an attached heatsink. If the SSD you purchase doesn't include one, it's simple enough to buy one for $10 on Amazon and add it yourself. Most of these heatsinks are just attached using an adhesive like thermal tape.
Budget to Best: PS5 SSDs
There may be other SSD deals out there, but these are the PS5 SSDs we've tried ourselves and highly recommend. They also double up as outstanding boot drives for your gaming PC, so they're useful for more than just those who need additional storage for their PS5 console.
How To Install a New PS5 SSD
It's extremely easy! Removing the case cover is completely toolless. In fact, the only screw you have to remove is the one that keeps the cover for the SSD bay in place. You don't even put it back when you're done. Sony has a quick and easy YouTube video guide.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
Original article by Eric Song.
