Product Price Capacity (TB) Read Speed (MB/s) Write Speed (MB/s) Form Factor Interface Endurance (TB)
Kingston A400 960GB SATA III SSD
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£95.97 960GB 500MB/s 450MB/s 2.5in SATA III 300TB

The Kingston A400 960GB is a 2.5in SATA III SSD offering up to 500MB/s read and 450MB/s write speeds. Its 960GB capacity suits desktop and laptop users upgrading from a hard drive for faster everyday storage and quieter operation.

★ Ideal for

It suits the quietest SSD available question because its flash memory has no moving parts and operates more quietly than a mechanical hard drive, while its 2.5in SATA III design fits many desktops and laptops.

Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 5x4 NVMe
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£295.31 2TB 14,700 MB/s 13,400 MB/s M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 5 x4 1200TB

The Samsung 9100 PRO 2TB is a high-performance PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD with sequential read speeds up to 14,700 MB/s and write speeds up to 13,400 MB/s. It suits high-end gaming PCs, AI workloads, video editing, and other systems with a PCIe Gen 5 x4 slot.

★ Ideal for

It suits the quietest SSD available because its solid-state design has no moving parts, while its 5nm controller and advanced thermal control help limit heat-related fan noise during demanding workloads.

Crucial T500 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe M.2 with 3D TLC Memory
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£279.81 2TB 7400 MB/s 7000 MB/s M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1200 TB

The Crucial T500 is a high-performance 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD with 3D TLC NAND, sequential read speeds up to 7400 MB/s, and write speeds up to 7000 MB/s. It suits gamers, content creators, and users who need fast storage for large files and demanding applications.

★ Ideal for

This SSD suits the question What is the quietest SSD available because its M.2 design has no moving parts or fan, while its 40% higher performance-to-power ratio can help reduce heat and cooling demand.

Crucial T500 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe 3D NAND TLC Internal Solid State Drive CT4000T500SSD5
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£484.76 4TB 7000 MB/s 6900 MB/s M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 2400 TB

This 4TB TLC NVMe SSD delivers sequential read speeds up to 7000 MB/s and write speeds up to 6900 MB/s over PCIe 4.0. It suits gamers, content creators, and desktop or PlayStation 5 users who need high capacity, strong performance, and high endurance.

★ Ideal for

It suits the quietest SSD available question because its solid-state, M.2 2280 design has no moving parts, while its PCIe 4.0 interface generally requires less cooling than faster PCIe 5.0 drives.

Samsung 990 PRO 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe with Heatsink for PS5 MZ-V9P1T0CW
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£5167.28 1TB Up to 7,450 MB/s Up to 6,900 MB/s M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 600 TBW

The Samsung 990 PRO 1TB is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with an integrated heatsink for improved thermal control during demanding gaming and PC workloads. Its M.2 2280 design is compatible with supported PCs and the PlayStation 5, making it suited to gamers and performance-focused users.

★ Ideal for

It suits someone seeking a quiet SSD because its solid-state design has no moving parts and the integrated heatsink helps manage heat without requiring a dedicated drive fan.

Samsung 990 PRO 2TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe
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£287.93 2TB 7450MB/s 6900MB/s M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe 2.0

The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with sequential read speeds up to 7450MB/s and write speeds up to 6900MB/s. It suits gamers, video editors, 3D creators, and other users who need fast storage and responsive loading.

★ Ideal for

It suits the question What is the quietest SSD available because its solid-state design has no moving parts, while Samsung's smart thermal control helps maintain performance without requiring a noisy mechanical drive.

Samsung 990 EVO PLUS SSD 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 and Gen 5x2 M.2 2280
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£280.54 2TB Up to 7250 MB/s Up to 6300 MB/s M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 / PCIe 5.0 x2 NVMe 2.0 1200 TB

This 2TB NVMe SSD supports PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2, delivering sequential read speeds up to 7250 MB/s and write speeds up to 6300 MB/s. Its HMB design, nickel-coated controller, and thermal management suit gamers, creators, and demanding desktop or laptop users.

★ Ideal for

It suits users seeking a quiet SSD because it uses a DRAMless HMB design, has a low 4.6W active power draw, and includes a nickel-coated controller with thermal management to limit heat and fan noise.

Kingston NV2 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD
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£82.64 1TB 3500 MB/s 2100 MB/s M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 320TB

The Kingston NV2 1TB is a compact PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with sequential read speeds up to 3500 MB/s and write speeds up to 2100 MB/s. Its single-sided M.2 2280 design suits desktops, laptops, and small-form-factor PCs, while 320TB endurance makes it suitable for everyday storage, gaming, and general productivity.

★ Ideal for

It suits the question What is the quietest SSD available because its solid-state design has no moving parts, and its low-power, lower-heat operation helps maintain silent cooling in desktops and laptops.

Kingston A400 480GB SATA III SSD
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£72.34 480GB 500MB/s 450MB/s 2.5in SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) 160TB

The Kingston A400 480GB is a 2.5in SATA SSD with read speeds up to 500MB/s and write speeds up to 450MB/s. Its 480GB capacity and shock-resistant, no-moving-parts design suit desktops, notebooks, and users upgrading from a hard drive.

★ Ideal for

It suits people asking for the quietest SSD because its flash-based design has no moving parts and operates more quietly and with less heat than a mechanical hard drive.

Teamgroup MP33 256GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSD
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£37.64 256GB 1600 MB/s 1000 MB/s M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 with NVMe 65 TBW

The Teamgroup MP33 256GB is a compact, DRAMless NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen3x4 performance, 3D NAND flash, and SLC caching. It suits budget-conscious laptop and desktop users who want faster boot times, application loading, and file transfers than SATA storage provides.

★ Ideal for

It suits users asking for the quietest SSD because its DRAMless design and low-power PCIe Gen3 interface produce less heat and typically require less active cooling than faster high-end NVMe drives.