MOVE SPEED HB7450 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2

The MOVE SPEED HB7450 hits 7450 MB/s reads and lands in the 90th percentile for speed, which is seriously fast for the price. Endurance is also strong at 640 TBW. If you can find it at the low end of the price range, it's a great PS5 or desktop upgrade.

The headline numbers are legit. 7450 MB/s sequential reads and 6500 MB/s writes land this drive in the 90th percentile for speed in our database, which is basically top of the charts for PCIe 4.0. The Maxio MAP1602 controller is efficient and runs cool, and the graphene heatsink plus the included aluminum one should keep thermals in check during long gaming sessions. Endurance is also a standout at 640 TBW, well above average for a 1TB drive. Random performance sits around the middle of the pack, so it's not a workstation monster, but for game loads and big file transfers it absolutely flies.

Against the Samsung 990 PRO, the HB7450 trades blows on sequential reads but gives up ground on random performance and brand trust. The Crucial T500 is a closer match, with similar speeds and endurance, but usually costs more. The Kingston Fury Renegade is another strong PCIe 4.0 option with better all-around scores, though it's pricier. The Team Group MP44 is the budget alternative, but it doesn't hit the same peak speeds. If you want the absolute best random performance, the 990 PRO still wins. If you want near-flagship sequential speed without the flagship price, the HB7450 is a compelling pick.

Pricing is all over the place depending on where you shop. In Europe, we're seeing a spread from EUR 361 to EUR 687 across two listings, which is a massive gap. The EUR 361 listing is the one to grab if you're in that market. At the lower end, this drive is a steal for the speed and endurance you're getting. At the higher end, you're better off looking at the Samsung 990 PRO or Crucial T500. The affordability score sits right at the 49th percentile, so it's not a bargain bin drive, but the performance per dollar at the low price point is excellent.

The MOVE SPEED HB7450 is a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive that swings way above its price class. It's rated for 7450 MB/s reads and 6500 MB/s writes, which puts it in the same conversation as drives that cost a lot more. The Maxio MAP1602 controller paired with TLC NAND is a combo we've seen perform well, and the included heatsink makes it a drop-in option for PS5 owners.

It's not a perfect drive. The portable score is rough, and capacity is just average for the category. But for a budget-friendly console or desktop upgrade, the raw speed and 640 TBW endurance rating are hard to ignore.

Skip this if you're building a portable workstation or need a drive for heavy random read/write workloads. The portable score is one of the worst we've seen, and random performance is just average. If you're editing 8K video or running databases, look at the Samsung 990 PRO or Crucial T500 instead. Also skip it if you're in Europe and can only find the EUR 687 listing, that's a bad deal.

This drive is for PS5 owners and desktop users who want fast load times and big file transfers without paying Samsung or Crucial money. The included heatsink and easy install make it a no-brainer for console expansion. It's not the drive for heavy workstation use or anyone who needs top-tier random performance. But for gaming and everyday use, it's a lot of speed for the money.