Corsair 1TB SSD PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2

A PS5 storage upgrade that nails the basics: fast, fits, and cheap if you shop smart. Just don't expect workstation-level endurance from a DRAM-less drive.

The sequential speed is the headline here, and it's legit. Our database puts this drive in the 88th percentile for speed, which translates to top-tier game loading times on PS5. The 7,100 MB/s read and 6,800 MB/s write figures are exactly what you want for moving massive game files around. But the random performance tells a different story. At the 62nd percentile, it's fine for gaming but nothing special. The DRAM-less design shows up in sustained workloads, and the endurance rating lands at a mediocre 42nd percentile. For a console drive that mostly reads game data, that's acceptable. For a workstation scratch disk, it's a weak spot.

The Crucial T700 is the obvious step up if you want the absolute fastest Gen4 drive on the market, and it comes with DRAM, which fixes the MP600 PRO LPX's biggest weakness. The XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade is a closer competitor, often priced similarly but with better endurance ratings. The Samsung 990 EVO is the value play, trading some peak speed for better all-around consistency and Samsung's reputation for reliability. For pure PS5 use, the MP600 PRO LPX holds its own against all of them, but the moment you care about endurance or sustained writes, the T700 and S70 Blade pull ahead.

Pricing is all over the map. In the US, you'll see this drive listed anywhere from USD 116 to USD 356, which is a wild spread for the same 1TB capacity. The USD 116 listing is a genuinely good deal for a PS5-ready Gen4 drive with a heatsink. At USD 356, you're getting fleeced. The EUR pricing is even worse, ranging from EUR 405 to EUR 535, which is absurd for a 1TB drive. If you're in Europe, skip this entirely and look at the Crucial T700 or Samsung 990 EVO instead. For US buyers, grab the USD 116 listing if you can find it, but don't pay more than USD 150 for this drive.

The Corsair MP600 PRO LPX is a PS5 storage expansion that gets the important stuff right. It hits 7,100 MB/s sequential reads, which clears Sony's 5,500 MB/s requirement with room to spare, and the low-profile heatsink actually fits in the console's M.2 bay without a fight. That's the whole pitch, and for most PS5 owners, it's enough. But the DRAM-less design and middling endurance scores mean this isn't the drive to buy if you're planning to hammer it with heavy writes outside of gaming.

If you're building a PC or need a drive for heavy write workloads like video editing, this isn't it. The DRAM-less design and mediocre endurance will frustrate you. Go get the Crucial T700 or XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade instead. And if you're in Europe, the EUR 405 to EUR 535 pricing is a joke for a 1TB drive. Skip it entirely and buy something else.

For PS5 owners who just want more storage without any hassle, the MP600 PRO LPX is a solid pick, especially at the USD 116 price point. The heatsink fits, the speeds are excellent, and installation is painless. But the DRAM-less design and mediocre endurance make it a poor choice for PC users or anyone who plans to write large amounts of data regularly. If you can find it cheap, buy it for your PS5. If you're paying more than USD 150 or you need a general-purpose drive, get the Crucial T700 or XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade instead.