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Best SSD for PS5 Slim 2026 — Compatible & Fits

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PS5 Slim uses the same M.2 NVMe Gen4 slot as original PS5 but with tighter heatsink clearance. Some bulky third-party heatsinks reportedly do not fit. Prefer factory-integrated heatsinks (Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink, WD Black SN850P) or low-profile aftermarket options. Same Gen4 x4 / 5,500+ MB/s / 11.25mm rules apply.

Upgrading before GTA 6? See the GTA 6 PS5 storage guide for what the install is expected to need and which capacity clears it.

🏆 Cheapest PS5 Slim-compatible SSD
Fikwot FX660 4TB M.2 SSD
$0.109/GB
$436.99 total · 4TB · Gen4 NVMe · heatsink included
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Live-ranked compatible SSDs

$/GBDriveCapReadHeatsinkLicensedWarrantyPrice
$0.109FikwotFX660 4TB M.2 SSD4TB5,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$437Buy
$0.110CorsairMP600 CORE XT 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD2TB5,900 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$220Buy
$0.120Ediloca4TB PS5 SSD with Heatsink PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Gaming SSD, 7400MB/s4TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$480Buy
$0.125fanxiangS660 PCIe 4.0 4TB NVMe M.2 SSD for PS5 with Heatsink4TB5,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$500Buy
$0.125WDWD_Black 2TB SN770 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD Solid State Drive2TB5,150 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$250Buy
$0.125fanxiang4TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 4 Gaming SSD for PS54TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$500Buy
$0.127Lexar4TB NM790 NVMe SSD w/Heatsink, 7400/6500 MB/s4TB6,500 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$510Buy
$0.127Silicon Power4TB US75 Nvme PCIe Gen4 M.2 2280 SSD R/W Up to 7,000/6,500 MB/s with4TB6,500 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$510Buy
$0.129TeamGroupMP33 2TB SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC NVMe 1.3 PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 Internal2TB1,500 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$259Buy
$0.131Vansuny2TB NVMe M.2 SSD,M2 2280 PCIe 4.0 Internal Solid State Drive2TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$262Buy
$0.132FikwotFX910 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD for PS5&PC4TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$530Buy
$0.132Ediloca2TB M2 NVME SSD with Heatsink2TB4,800 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$265Buy
$0.132FikwotFN990 4TB NVMe SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 with RGB Heatsink4TB7,350 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$530Buy
$0.135MOVE SPEEDSPEED HB7450 4TB Internal Solid State Drive for PS5 with Heatsink TLC4TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$540Buy
$0.135WDWD_BLACK SN850X 4TB NVMe SSD4TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$540Buy
$0.137Lexar4TB Play 2280 SE PCIe 4.0 SSD with Heatsink for PS5, 6,500 MB/Sec,4TB6,500 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$550Buy
$0.138WDWD_Black SN7100 2TB NVMe SSD2TB7,250 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$275Buy
$0.139AddlinkA93 4TB Storage Expansion for PS5 Console with Heatsink4TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$554Buy
$0.140FikwotFN960 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 x4 2280 Internal Solid State Drive2TB4,800 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$280Buy
$0.140CrucialP310 2280 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe Gaming PS5 SSD with Heatsink4TB7,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$560Buy
$0.140WDBlue SN5100 2TB NVMe SSD2TB7,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$280Buy
$0.140WDWD_Black SN7100 4TB NVMe SSD4TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$560Buy
$0.145Bestoss2TB PCIe4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with Heatsink, PS5 Storage, 7350MB/s2TB7,350 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$291Buy
$0.145Bestoss2TB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with Heatsink,PS5 Storage,7350MB/s2TB7,350 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$291Buy
$0.147WDWD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD2TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$295Buy
$0.147CrucialP310 2TB SSD2TB7,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$295Buy
$0.149AcerPredator GM7000 SSD with Heatsink 4TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 x44TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$596Buy
$0.150fanxiangS660 PCIe 4.0 2TB SSD for PS5 with Heatsink2TB5,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$300Buy
$0.150fanxiang2TB NVMe M.2 Gaming SSD for PS5 with Heatsink PCIe 4.0 22802TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$300Buy
$0.150AddlinkA93 2TB Storage Expansion for PS5 Console with Heatsink2TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$299Buy
$0.150CrucialT500 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe Gaming PS5 SSD with Heatsink2TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$300Buy
$0.150CrucialT705 2TB with Heatsink Up to 14 500MB/s2TB14,500 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$300Buy
$0.152CrucialT705 PCIe Gen5 NVMe 4TB SSD with Heatsink4TB14,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$609Buy
$0.153FikwotFX910 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD for PS5&PC1TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$153Buy
$0.153Bestoss4TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD with Heatsink,PS5 Storage,7350MB/s4TB7,350 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$611Buy
$0.153Bestoss4TB M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe4.0 PS5 SSD with Heatsink,PS5 Storage,7350MB/s4TB7,350 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$611Buy
$0.154FikwotFN960 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 x4 2280 Internal Solid State Drive1TB5,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$154Buy
$0.154WDWD_Black 8TB Officially Licensed Storage Expansion Consoles 8TB7,200 MB/s✓ HEATSINKPS5 LICENSED5 yr$1235Buy
$0.154CorsairMP600 CORE XT 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD2TB5,900 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$309Buy
$0.155Lexar2TB NM790 NVMe SSD w/Heatsink, 7400/6500 MB/s2TB6,500 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$310Buy
$0.155SamsungSSD 990 PRO with Heatsink 4TB4TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$620Buy
$0.155fanxiangfanxiang S790R 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD PCIe 4.0 x42TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$310Buy
$0.157CrucialT705 PCIe Gen5 NVMe 4TB SSD with Heatsink4TB14,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$630Buy
$0.158DATOGen4 SSD with Heatsink 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Up to 7200/6850MB/s1TB6,850 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$158Buy
$0.160Samsung980 PRO SSD with Heatsink 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 Internal Solid2TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$320Buy
$0.160fanxiang1TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD for PS51TB4,800 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$160Buy
$0.160WDWD_BLACK SN850X 4TB NVMe SSD4TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$640Buy
$0.160AcerPredator GM7000 SSD with Heatsink 4TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 x44TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$640Buy
$0.162SeagateFireCuda 530R 4TB Heatsink4TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$650Buy
$0.163Ediloca1TB M2 NVME SSD with Heatsink1TB5,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$163Buy
$0.163SeagateGame Drive M.2 SSD for PS5 4TB Internal Solid State Drive4TB7,250 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$652Buy
$0.164fanxiang2TB NVMe Internal Gaming SSD for PS5 with Heatsink2TB7,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$328Buy
$0.164Sabrent2TB Rocket 4 Plus Gen4 PCIe2TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$329Buy
$0.165FikwotFX910 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD for PS5&PC2TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$330Buy
$0.165WDWD_Black SN8100 4TB NVMe SSD4TB14,900 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$660Buy
$0.166FikwotFN960 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4 x4 2280 Internal Solid State Drive1TB5,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$166Buy
$0.168CrucialP510 PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2TB SSD with Heatsink2TB10,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$337Buy
$0.170Silicon PowerSIX NVME M.2 SSD PCIe 4.0-1TB m.2 2280 ssd1TB7,350 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$170Buy
$0.170AcerPredator GM7 2TB SSD: M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe 2.02TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$340Buy
$0.170fanxiang1TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 4 Gaming SSD for PS51TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$170Buy
$0.171TeamGroupT-FORCE A440 Aluminum Heatsink 2TB DRAM SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC NVMe2TB6,900 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$342Buy
$0.172WDWD_Black SN850X 8TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink8TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$1380Buy
$0.172WDWD_Black 2TB SN7100X NVMe SSD - Built for ROG Xbox Ally (X) & PC2TB7,250 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$345Buy
$0.175CorsairMP700 PRO SE 4TB M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD4TB14,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$700Buy
$0.175CorsairMP700 PRO 4TB M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD4TB12,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$700Buy
$0.175CrucialT500 PCIe Gen4 NVMe 2TB SSD2TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$350Buy
$0.177CrucialP510 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen5 M.2 2280 Internal Gaming SSD with Heatsink2TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$355Buy
$0.179fanxiangS660 PCIe 4.0 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD for PS5 with Heatsink1TB5,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$179Buy
$0.180FikwotFN990 1TB NVMe SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 with RGB Heatsink1TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$180Buy
$0.180CrucialT700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2TB SSD with Heatsink2TB12,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$360Buy
$0.181CorsairMP600 PRO XT 4TB Hydro X Edition Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 SSD –4TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$725Buy
$0.182CrucialT705 PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2TB SSD2TB14,500 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$364Buy
$0.185PredatorM.2 SSD 2TB GM7000 with DRAM cache NVMe 1.4 2280 PCIe Gen4×4 Ultra2TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$370Buy
$0.186fanxiangfanxiang S880R 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with Heatsink for PS51TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$186Buy
$0.190fanxiang1TB NVMe Internal Gaming SSD for PS5 with Heatsink1TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$190Buy
$0.190MOVE SPEEDSPEED HB7450 1TB SSD for PS5 with Heatsink TLC NAND1TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$190Buy
$0.190Bestoss1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD with Heatsink,PS5 Storage,7350MB/s1TB7,350 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$190Buy
$0.190Samsung990 PRO w/ Heatsink SSD 2TB2TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$380Buy
$0.192CrucialT500 PCIe Gen4 NVMe 2TB SSD2TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$385Buy
$0.194SamsungSSD 990 PRO with Heatsink 4TB4TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$775Buy
$0.194FikwotFX910 M.2 SSD 500GB NVMe SSD500GB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$97Buy
$0.195WDWD_BLACK 2TB Gaming with Heatsink Works with Gen42TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$389Buy
$0.195WDWD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD2TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$390Buy
$0.196TeamGroupT-Force G70 PRO Aluminum Heatsink 2TB DRAM SLC Cache 3D TLC NAND NVMe2TB6,800 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$391Buy
$0.196WDWD_Black SN8100 4TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink4TB14,900 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$785Buy
$0.199CrucialT705 PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2TB SSD2TB14,500 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$398Buy
$0.200fanxiangS660 PCIe 4.0 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD for PS5 with Heatsink500GB5,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$100Buy
$0.200CorsairMP600 PRO LPX 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen4 SSD - Optimized for PS5 (Up2TB7,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$400Buy
$0.200CorsairMP600 PRO LPX 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen4 SSD - Optimised for PS5 (Up2TB7,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$400Buy
$0.200CorsairMP600 Elite 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD – Optimized for PS5 –2TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$400Buy
$0.200WDWD_Black SN8100 2TB NVMe SSD2TB14,900 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$400Buy
$0.200WDWD_Black SN850X 2TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD Without2TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$400Buy
$0.200WDWD_BLACK SN850X 1TB NVMe SSD1TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$200Buy
$0.200CorsairMP600 Elite 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD2TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$400Buy
$0.209PNYXLR8 CS3040 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)2TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$418Buy
$0.210Lexar1TB NM790 NVMe SSD w/Heatsink, 7400/6500 MB/s1TB6,500 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$210Buy
$0.214CrucialP510 1TB with Heatsink 3D NAND NVMe PCIe5.0 M.2 SSD up to 11,000 MB/s1TB11,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$214Buy
$0.215CorsairMP700 Elite 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD2TB10,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$430Buy
$0.216SamsungSSD 9100 PRO w/Heatsink 8TB8TB13,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$1725Buy
$0.219WDWD_Black SN8100 2TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink2TB14,900 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$438Buy
$0.220WDWD_BLACK 1TB SN850P NVMe M.2 SSD Officially Licensed Storage1TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINKPS5 LICENSED5 yr$220Buy
$0.220SamsungSSD 9100 PRO w/Heatsink 4TB4TB13,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$880Buy
$0.220SabrentRocket Q4 2230 NVMe SSD 2TB2TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$440Buy
$0.223CrucialT500 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe Gaming PS5 SSD with Heatsink2TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$445Buy
$0.224SamsungSSD 9100 PRO w/Heatsink 8TB8TB13,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$1789Buy
$0.224CrucialP510 PCIe Gen5 NVMe 1TB SSD with Heatsink1TB11,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$224Buy
$0.230WDWD_Black SN8100 1TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink1TB14,900 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$230Buy
$0.230CorsairMP700 Elite 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD2TB10,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$460Buy
$0.235SamsungSSD 9100 PRO w/Heatsink 4TB4TB13,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$939Buy
$0.235SamsungSSD 9100 PRO w/Heatsink 2TB2TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$469Buy
$0.237SamsungSSD 990 PRO with Heatsink 1TB1TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$237Buy
$0.237Samsung990 PRO w/ Heatsink SSD 2TB2TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$474Buy
$0.240WDBLACK 1TB SN850P NVMe SSD1TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINKPS5 LICENSED5 yr$240Buy
$0.240WDWestern Digital 1TB SN850 NVMe SSD for PS5 Consoles Solid State Drive1TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$240Buy
$0.246CrucialT500 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe Gaming PS5 SSD with Heatsink1TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$246Buy
$0.250CorsairMP600 PRO LPX 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen4 SSD - Optimized for PS5 (Up1TB7,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$250Buy
$0.250SeagateFireCuda 530R 2TB Heatsink2TB7,400 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$500Buy
$0.250CorsairMP600 Elite 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD – Optimized for PS5 –1TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$250Buy
$0.250CorsairMP700 PRO 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD1TB11,700 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$250Buy
$0.256SanDiskOptimus GX PRO 8TB 850X NVMe Internal Gaming Solid State Drive with8TB7,200 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$2050Buy
$0.260CorsairMP600 PRO LPX 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen4 SSD - Optimised for PS5 (Up1TB7,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$260Buy
$0.264WDWD_BLACK SN850X 1TB NVMe SSD1TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$264Buy
$0.265CorsairMP600 PRO LPX 4TB PCIe x4 Gen4 Optimised4TB7,100 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$1060Buy
$0.268Samsung990 PRO Heatsink Model, 2TB PS5 Operation Verified2TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$535Buy
$0.275SanDisk8TB Optimus GX PRO 8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD with Heatsink8TB14,900 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$2200Buy
$0.283Sabrent2TB Rocket 4 Plus NVMe 4.0 Gen4 PCIe M.2 Internal Extreme Performance2TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$566Buy
$0.287Samsung2TB 990 PRO with Heatsink PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280 Up to 7450 MB/s,2TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$575Buy
$0.289Samsung980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, 1TB1TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$289Buy
$0.290WDWestern Digital 1TB SN850 NVMe SSD for PS5 Consoles Solid State Drive1TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$290Buy
$0.290SamsungSSD 9100 PRO w/Heatsink 2TB2TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$580Buy
$0.297SamsungSSD 990 PRO with Heatsink 1TB1TB7,450 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$297Buy
$0.305CorsairMP600 Elite 1TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSD with Included Heatsink1TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$305Buy
$0.309Samsung990 PRO w/ Heatsink SSD 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal Solid State Hard1TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$309Buy
$0.334SamsungSSD 9100 PRO w/Heatsink 1TB1TB13,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$334Buy
$0.339Samsung990 PRO w/ Heatsink SSD 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal Solid State Hard1TB—✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$339Buy
$0.400SeagateGame Drive PS5 NVMe SSD for PS5 1TB Internal Solid State Drive1TB7,300 MB/s✓ HEATSINKPS5 LICENSED5 yr$400Buy
$0.500Samsung980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, 1TB1TB7,000 MB/s✓ HEATSINK—5 yr$500Buy

PS5 Slim — same slot, tighter clearance

PS5 Slim launched November 2023 as Sony's mid-generation redesign of the original PS5 — smaller footprint, detachable disc drive, cleaner internal layout. The M.2 expansion slot is functionally identical to original PS5: PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, 5,500 MB/s minimum read speed, 2280 form factor default, 8TB maximum capacity.

The difference that matters for buyers is physical clearance. PS5 Slim's expansion compartment is marginally tighter than the original PS5's, and community reports have identified specific bulky third-party heatsinks that do not fit the Slim's compartment cover cleanly. Sabrent's original PS5 heatsink and some Icy Box variants are the most commonly cited fit issues. Factory-integrated heatsinks designed within the 11.25mm envelope fit without concern.

Which SSDs are known to fit PS5 Slim

The safest picks for PS5 Slim are drives with factory-integrated heatsinks specifically engineered within the 11.25mm envelope. WD Black SN850P (PS5 licensed) is designed by Sony's official partner and guaranteed to fit all PS5 variants including Slim. Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink uses a low-profile factory heatsink that fits Slim cleanly. Corsair MP600 Pro LPX is labeled and designed as PS5-compatible with Slim clearance confirmed.

For bare drives paired with separate heatsinks, prefer low-profile aftermarket options over bulky designs. Read specific PS5 Slim fit confirmation in the heatsink manufacturer's compatibility documentation before purchasing. If in doubt, factory-integrated heatsink drives eliminate the compatibility question entirely.

What if my heatsink doesn't fit?

If you buy a drive with a heatsink and discover it doesn't fit the Slim's expansion compartment cover, you have several options. Return the drive to the seller for a compatible alternative — most reputable Amazon sellers accept returns for compatibility issues. Remove the heatsink and replace with a lower-profile alternative from Sabrent or similar accessory brands (verify the replacement fits PS5 Slim specifically before purchasing). Or upgrade to a factory-integrated PS5 licensed drive (WD Black SN850P) that is guaranteed to fit.

Under no circumstances should you force-close the expansion compartment cover on a too-tall heatsink — this damages both the heatsink and potentially the PS5 chassis. If the cover doesn't close cleanly with light hand pressure, the heatsink is too tall.

PS5 Slim internal storage

PS5 Slim ships with 1TB of internal storage rather than the original PS5's 825GB — a modest capacity improvement that formats down to approximately 850GB usable. Better than original PS5 for storage headroom but still constrained versus modern AAA library sizes. Slim owners with active AAA libraries hit the 90%+ full threshold within 6-9 months of purchase.

The M.2 expansion slot is Sony's answer for Slim owners just as it is for original PS5 owners. A 2TB or 4TB expansion drive doubles or triples the Slim's total storage, providing headroom for GTA 6 and a comprehensive AAA library.

Frequently asked questions

Are all M.2 SSDs compatible with PS5 Slim?

The functional compatibility is identical to original PS5 — Gen4 x4, ≥5,500 MB/s read, 2280 form factor, DRAM cache preferred. The practical difference is physical clearance: some bulky heatsinks that fit original PS5 do not fit Slim. Prefer factory-integrated heatsinks (WD Black SN850P, Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink, Corsair MP600 Pro LPX) or low-profile aftermarket options.

Does the Sabrent PS5 heatsink fit PS5 Slim?

Community reports are mixed. The original Sabrent PS5 heatsink has caused fit issues on Slim for some users, while others report it fits with minor adjustment. If you own the Sabrent heatsink, test-fit before final installation. If you're buying new for Slim, prefer factory-integrated heatsink drives or explicitly Slim-compatible alternatives to avoid the issue.

How much internal storage does PS5 Slim have?

PS5 Slim ships with 1TB internal storage, formatting to approximately 850GB usable after OS and system reserved partitions. Better than original PS5's 667GB usable but still constrained for modern AAA libraries. Adding a 2TB or 4TB expansion drive is the standard upgrade path.

Can I use a PS5 licensed SSD in PS5 Slim?

Yes. PS5 licensed drives (WD Black SN850P specifically) are designed to fit all PS5 variants including Slim. This is the safest purchase path for Slim owners because Sony's licensing includes physical fit verification across the console lineup.

What SSD fits PS5 Slim best?

For guaranteed compatibility, WD Black SN850P (PS5 licensed, factory heatsink). For excellent factory-integrated alternatives, Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink and Corsair MP600 Pro LPX. All three fit cleanly in Slim's expansion compartment. Live $/GB ranking on the table above shows current pricing.

Is PS5 Slim's expansion slot slower than original PS5?

No. Same Gen4 x4 interface, same custom I/O controller, same firmware behavior. Games perform identically on Slim's expansion drive as on original PS5's expansion drive. The physical clearance difference does not affect performance.