PS5: Which m.2

Which is the best SSD for the PS5, and which meet the system requirements of Sony? Mango introduces you the best SSDs that you can buy up to date.

How much memory has the PS5? Officially the PS5 825 GB memory offers you. For games and apps, around 667 GB remain at the end, which you can use for your purposes.

Why you should install an SSD? Many big games like Call of Duty: War zone or new Next games need plenty of space on your hard drive. For this reason, there is the opportunity for you to build an additional SSD in your PS5.

We from Mango explain to you what you need to keep in the PS5 when installing an SSD and also provide you with recommendable models. You are not interested in the clues, but do not want to know which models are best? Then you can jump directly to the best SSDs for the PS5 with the link.

PS5 install SSD-M.2 — you have to pay attention

I N Which PS5 can be installed a SSD? You can install an SSD both in the PS5 and the PS5 Digital Edition. Both devices offer you a slot for an additional memory.

Who can install a SSD? Since the update to the PS5 firmware 4, recognizable on version 21.02-04, you can install a M2 SSD in your PS5. The update is available to you since 15 September 2021 and is around 900 megabytes.

Which requirement is there? The use of an M.2 SSD with the PS5 requires effective heat dissipation with a cooling structure. Either you buy a M2 SSD, which has already installed a cooling module (so-called heat sink) or you buy a corresponding cooling module. But there are restrictions in height.

PS5 SSD extension: This is how it works

You need:

A bright room with a table. A cross-slot screwdriver of size 1. A small flashlight (optional). The right M.2 SSD for your PS5 console.

This is best: It's best to look at the official video of PlayStation. Here you do not just see all the steps, but also see exactly what you need to pay attention to the installation. The video is not very long with about 3 minutes:

The best M.2 SSDs for the PS5 at a glance

Here we introduce you to the current best and compatible M.2 SSDs for your PS5. Sony yourself recommends building an SSD with cooling module. If you still have a cooling module at home, you can of course also build that. In our article you will also find the SSD, which the boss architect of the PS5 is best.

Seagate Fired 530

With cooling module Without cooling module

WD Black SN 850

With cooling module Without cooling module

Samsung 980 Pro

With cooling module Without cooling module

Parent 1 TB Rocket

With cooling module Without cooling module

HORUS 1 TB 7000 GB-AG70S1TB

With cooling module

PS5: Buy heat sink separately

Can I retrofit a heat sink? Yes, that's easy in most cases. If you have already acquired an SSD for your PS5 without heat sink, then you can buy a heat sink (in English Heat sink). A heat sink costs you about 20 euros:

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Be quiet! MC1 Pro M.2 SSD Cooler Heat Sink with Integrated Heat pipe for single and double-sided 2280 modules BZ003

Integrated heating tube for even higher cooling capacity; Lower temperatures for your M.2 SSD

15,79 EUR -1,80 EUR 13,99 EUR

Thermal Grizzly M.2 SSD Thermal Passive Cooler — 2x Thermal Pad, Aesthetic Black Color, SSD Heat Sink

19,99 EUR

Icy Box Flat M.2 Cooler with 5 mm Overall for M.2 SSD (2280), Aluminum, 2x Silicone Heat Latham, Self Adhesive, Passive, Black

18,00 EUR

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