# Best 4 TB SSDs of 2023: Buying Advice and Review

4 TB NVMe SSDs offer maximum consumer capacity for game libraries, media archives, and workstation storage. 34 drives compared across PCIe 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0.

4 TB is the current maximum capacity for consumer M.2 NVMe SSDs. These drives target content creators, game library collectors, and workstation builders who need massive local storage without stepping into enterprise U.2 territory. With 34 drives in our database spanning PCIe 3.0 through 5.0, the 4 TB tier offers options at every performance level and price point.

At this capacity, NAND type becomes critical. 4 TB QLC drives (like the Sabrent Rocket Q and Intel 670p) offer the lowest cost per gigabyte but struggle with sustained write workloads — their SLC caches exhaust quickly and direct-to-QLC speeds can drop below 200 MB/s. 4 TB TLC drives (Samsung 990 Pro, WD Black SN850X, Seagate FireCuda 530) maintain strong sustained performance throughout their entire capacity but command a significant price premium.

The DRAM cache advantage is most important at 4 TB. With more NAND to manage, the flash translation table is larger, and DRAM-less drives at this capacity exhibit noticeably higher latency under mixed workloads. If the drive serves as a primary workspace (video editing scratch disk, VM storage, development environments), insist on a DRAM-equipped model. For a game library or secondary archive, DRAM-less is acceptable.

Endurance scales with capacity, and 4 TB TLC drives typically offer 2,400–4,000 TBW — effectively unlimited for consumer use. Even at 100 GB/day of writes, a 3,000 TBW drive lasts over 80 years. QLC variants at 4 TB typically offer 800–1,600 TBW, which is still generous but noticeably lower than TLC equivalents.

Physical compatibility matters: many 4 TB drives are double-sided (components on both faces of the PCB), which prevents installation in thin laptops, the Steam Deck, and the ROG Ally. Verify single-sided vs. double-sided before purchasing if your system has height constraints.

## Drives Compared

| Drive | Read speed | Write speed | Memory type |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Addlink S92](https://ssdrive.net/addlink-s92-4-tb.md) | 4900 | 3600 | Micron 3D QLC |
| [Corsair MP600 Pro](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp600-pro-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6850 | Micron 3D TLC |
| [Corsair MP600 Core](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp600-core-4-tb.md) | 4950 | 3950 | 3D QLC |
| [Mushkin Delta](https://ssdrive.net/mushkin-delta-4-tb.md) | 4975 | 3975 | 3D QLC |
| [Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus](https://ssdrive.net/sabrent-rocket-4-plus-4-tb.md) | 7100 | 7000 | Micron 3D TLC |
| [Sabrent Rocket Q4](https://ssdrive.net/sabrent-rocket-q4-4-tb.md) | 4900 | 3500 | Micron 96L QLC |
| [Seagate FireCuda 530](https://ssdrive.net/seagate-firecuda-530-4-tb.md) | 7300 | 6900 | Micron 176-layer 3D TLC |
| [Team Group Cardea Z44Q](https://ssdrive.net/team-group-cardea-z44q-4-tb.md) | 5000 | 4000 | QLC |
| [Corsair Force MP400](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-force-mp400-4-tb.md) | 3480 | 3000 | Micron 96L QLC |
| [Sabrent Rocket Q](https://ssdrive.net/sabrent-rocket-q-4-tb.md) | 3400 | 3000 | QLC |
| [CFD PG5NFZ](https://ssdrive.net/cfd-pg5nfz-4-tb.md) | 9500 | 8500 | Micron 3d TLC |
| [Corsair MP700](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp700-4-tb.md) | 10000 | 9500 | 232L 3D TLC |
| [Gigabyte Aorus 10000](https://ssdrive.net/gigabyte-aorus-10000-4-tb.md) | 10000 | 9500 | 232L 3D TLC |
| [Goodram IRDM Ultimate](https://ssdrive.net/goodram-irdm-ultimate-4-tb.md) | 10000 | 9500 | 3D TLC |
| [MSI Spatium M570](https://ssdrive.net/msi-spatium-m570-4-tb.md) | 10000 | 10000 | 232L 3D TLC |
| [Corsair MP600 Pro XT Hydro X](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp600-pro-xt-hydro-x-4-tb.md) | 7100 | 6800 | Micron 3D TLC |
| [Corsair MP600 Pro LPX](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp600-pro-lpx-4-tb.md) | 7100 | 6800 | Micron 3D TLC |
| [Corsair MP600 Pro XT](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp600-pro-xt-4-tb.md) | 7100 | 6800 | 3d TLC |
| [Crucial P3 Plus](https://ssdrive.net/crucial-p3-plus-4-tb.md) | 4800 | 4100 | Micron QLC |
| [Digma Top P8](https://ssdrive.net/digma-top-p8-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6400 | Kioxia 3D TLC |
| [Goodram IRDM Pro](https://ssdrive.net/goodram-irdm-pro-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6850 | 3D TLC |
| [Kingston Fury Renegade](https://ssdrive.net/kingston-fury-renegade-4-tb.md) | 7300 | 7000 | Micron 176-L TLC |
| [Kingston KC3000](https://ssdrive.net/kingston-kc3000-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 7000 | Micron TLC |
| [Kioxia XG8](https://ssdrive.net/kioxia-xg8-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 5800 | Kioxia BICS5 TLC |
| [Netac NV7000](https://ssdrive.net/netac-nv7000-4-tb.md) | 7500 | 5500 | 3D TLC |
| [Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus-G](https://ssdrive.net/sabrent-rocket-4-plus-g-4-tb.md) | 7200 | 7000 | Micron 176-L TLC |
| [Samsung 990 Pro](https://ssdrive.net/samsung-990-pro-4-tb.md) | 7450 | 6900 | Samsung 3D TLC |
| [Silicon Power XS70](https://ssdrive.net/silicon-power-xs70-4-tb.md) | 7300 | 6800 | Micron 3D TLC |
| [Silicon Power US70](https://ssdrive.net/silicon-power-us70-4-tb.md) | 5000 | 4400 | 3D TLC |
| [Team Group Cardea A440 Pro](https://ssdrive.net/team-group-cardea-a440-pro-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6900 | Micron 3D TLC |
| [Western Digital Black SN850X](https://ssdrive.net/western-digital-black-sn850x-4-tb.md) | 7300 | 6600 | 112L Bics5 |
| [Acer Predator GM9000](https://ssdrive.net/acer-predator-gm9000-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 13000 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Acer Predator GM9](https://ssdrive.net/acer-predator-gm9-4-tb.md) | 14500 | 11000 | 3D TLC |
| [ADATA Mars 980 Blade](https://ssdrive.net/adata-xpg-mars-980-blade-4-tb.md) | 14500 | 13000 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [ADATA Mars 970 Storm](https://ssdrive.net/adata-mars-970-storm-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 12000 | 232-Layer 3D TLC |
| [ADATA Mars 970 Blade](https://ssdrive.net/adata-xpg-mars-970-blade-4-tb.md) | 12000 | 10000 | 232-Layer 3D TLC |
| [ADATA Legend 970 Pro](https://ssdrive.net/adata-xpg-legend-970-pro-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 11000 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [ADDLINK G55H](https://ssdrive.net/addlink-g55h-4-tb.md) | 10300 | 9000 | Kioxia 218-L TLC |
| [APACER AS2280F4](https://ssdrive.net/apacer-as2280f4-4-tb.md) | 12000 | 11800 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [BIWIN Black Opal X570 Pro](https://ssdrive.net/biwin-pci-e-5-black-opal-x570-pro-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 13000 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Corsair MP700 Pro XT](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp700-pro-xt-4-tb.md) | 14900 | 14400 | Kioxia BiCS8 218-L TLC |
| [Corsair MP700 Micro M2240](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp700-micro-m2240-4-tb.md) | 9400 | 8100 | Kioxia BiCS8 TLC |
| [Corsair MP700 PRO SE](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp700-pro-se-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 12000 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Corsair MP700 PRO](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp700-pro-4-tb.md) | 12400 | 11800 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Crucial T710](https://ssdrive.net/crucial-t710-4-tb.md) | 14500 | 13800 | Micron G9 276-L TLC |
| [Crucial T705](https://ssdrive.net/crucial-t705-4-tb.md) | 14100 | 12600 | Micron 232-L B58R 3D TLC |
| [Crucial T700](https://ssdrive.net/crucial-t700-4-tb.md) | 12400 | 11800 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Gigabyte Aorus Gen5 14000](https://ssdrive.net/gigabyte-aorus-gen5-14000-4-tb.md) | 14100 | 12600 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [GOODRAM IRDM Pro Gen 5](https://ssdrive.net/goodram-irdm-pro-gen-5-4-tb.md) | 12000 | 11000 | Micron 232-L |
| [Kingston Fury Renegade G5](https://ssdrive.net/kingston-pcie-5-fury-renegade-g5-4-tb.md) | 14800 | 14000 | Toshiba 218-L TLC |
| [Kioxia Exceria Pro G2](https://ssdrive.net/kioxia-exceria-pro-g2-4-tb.md) | 14900 | 13700 | Kioxia BiCS8 218-L 3D TLC |
| [Klevv C950](https://ssdrive.net/klevv-c950-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 12000 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Lenovo SL7000 50E](https://ssdrive.net/lenovo-sl7000-50e-4-tb.md) | 12400 | 12400 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Lexar NM1090](https://ssdrive.net/lexar-nm1090-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 12000 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Lexar NM990](https://ssdrive.net/lexar-nm990-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 11000 | Longsys TLC |
| [Micron 4600](https://ssdrive.net/micron-4600-4-tb.md) | 14500 | 12000 | Micron 276-L TLC |
| [MSI M580](https://ssdrive.net/msi-m580-4-tb.md) | 14600 | 12700 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [MSI Spatium M570 Pro](https://ssdrive.net/msi-spatium-m570-pro-4-tb.md) | 12400 | 11800 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Netac NV150HK](https://ssdrive.net/netac-nv150hk-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 13000 | Micron 232-L 3D TLC |
| [Patriot Viper PV593](https://ssdrive.net/patriot-viper-pv593-4-tb.md) | 14500 | 14000 | Micron G8 TLC |
| [Patriot Viper PV573](https://ssdrive.net/patriot-viper-pv573-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 12000 | 232-layer 3D TLC |
| [Patriot Viper PV553 With Cooler](https://ssdrive.net/patriot-viper-pv553-with-cooler-4-tb.md) | 12400 | 11800 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [PNY XLR8 CS3250](https://ssdrive.net/pny-xlr8-cs3250-4-tb.md) | 14900 | 14000 | SanDisk BiCS8 3D TLC |
| [Sabrent Rocket 5](https://ssdrive.net/sabrent-rocket-5-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 11000 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Samsung PM9E1](https://ssdrive.net/samsung-pm9e1-4-tb.md) | 14500 | 12600 | Samsung V8 TLC |
| [Samsung 9100 Pro](https://ssdrive.net/samsung-9100-pro-4-tb.md) | 14800 | 13400 | Samsung 236-L TLC |
| [Samsung 990 EVO Plus](https://ssdrive.net/samsung-990-evo-plus-4-tb.md) | 7200 | 6300 | Samsung 236-L V8 TLC |
| [Seagate FireCuda 540](https://ssdrive.net/seagate-firecuda-540-4-tb.md) | 10000 | 10000 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Team Group Classic H514 2](https://ssdrive.net/team-group-classic-h514-2-4-tb.md) | 14200 | 13300 | 3D TLC |
| [Team Group Z54E](https://ssdrive.net/team-group-z54e-4-tb.md) | 14900 | 14000 | 232-L 3D TLC |
| [Team Group T-Force GC Pro](https://ssdrive.net/team-group-t-force-gc-pro-4-tb.md) | 12500 | 11000 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [Team Group T-Force GE Pro](https://ssdrive.net/team-group-t-force-ge-pro-4-tb.md) | 14000 | 11800 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [Team Group T-Force Z540](https://ssdrive.net/team-group-t-force-z540-4-tb.md) | 12400 | 11800 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Team Group T-Force Z540A](https://ssdrive.net/team-group-t-force-z540a-4-tb.md) | 12400 | 11800 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [UNIS S5 Ultra](https://ssdrive.net/unis-s5-ultra-4-tb.md) | 14200 | 13400 | 3D TLC |
| [WESTERN DIGITAL SN8100](https://ssdrive.net/western-digital-sn8100-4-tb.md) | 14900 | 14000 | Kioxia 3D TLC |
| [Acer FA200](https://ssdrive.net/acer-fa200-4-tb.md) | 7100 | 6100 | YMTC 232-L, QLC |
| [ADATA Legend 960 Max](https://ssdrive.net/adata-legend-960-max-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6800 | Micron 176-L TLC |
| [ADATA Legend 900 Pro](https://ssdrive.net/adata-legend-900-pro-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6500 | YMTC QLC |
| [Addlink AddGame A93](https://ssdrive.net/addlink-addgame-a93-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6500 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [Addlink S95](https://ssdrive.net/addlink-s95-4-tb.md) | 7100 | 6800 | Micron 96-L TLC |
| [Addlink S93](https://ssdrive.net/addlink-s93-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6500 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [AIGO SM170](https://ssdrive.net/aigo-sm170-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6400 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [ANACOMDA i4-X Firery Serpent](https://ssdrive.net/anacomda-i4-x-firery-serpent-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 7000 | Kioxia 112-L TLC |
| [BIWIN Black Opal NV7400](https://ssdrive.net/biwin-black-opal-nv7400-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6500 | Biwin 3D TLC |
| [BIWIN NV7200](https://ssdrive.net/biwin-nv7200-4-tb.md) | 7200 | 6200 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [Corsair MP600 Elite](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp600-elite-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6500 | Kioxia BICs6, 162-L 3D TLC |
| [Corsair MP600 Pro NH](https://ssdrive.net/corsair-mp600-pro-nh-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6500 | Micron 176-L TLC |
| [Crucial T500](https://ssdrive.net/crucial-t500-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6900 | Micron 232-L TLC |
| [Fantom Venom8](https://ssdrive.net/fantom-venom8-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6900 | Micron 176-L TLC |
| [Fanxiang S800](https://ssdrive.net/fanxiang-s800-4-tb.md) | 7300 | 6800 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [Fanxiang S770](https://ssdrive.net/fanxiang-s770-4-tb.md) | 7300 | 6800 | YMTC 128-l TLC |
| [Fanxiang S660](https://ssdrive.net/fanxiang-s660-4-tb.md) | 5000 | 4500 | Micron 176-L QLC |
| [GAMESTOP GameStop](https://ssdrive.net/gamestop-gamestop-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 5400 | Samsung 236-L TLC |
| [HP FX700](https://ssdrive.net/hp-fx700-4-tb.md) | 7200 | 6200 | YMTC 232-L QLC |
| [Imation Q971](https://ssdrive.net/imation-pcie-4-q971-4-tb.md) | 5000 | 4500 | Micron 166-L QLC |
| [Inland Performance Plus](https://ssdrive.net/inland-performance-plus-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6800 | Micron 96-L TLC |
| [Kingston NV3](https://ssdrive.net/kingston-nv3-4-tb.md) | 6000 | 5000 | Kioxia 162-L QLC |
| [Klevv C910G  2025](https://ssdrive.net/klevv-c910g-2025-4-tb.md) | 5200 | 4800 | 3D TLC |
| [Klevv CRAS 910 Lite](https://ssdrive.net/klevv-cras-910-lite-4-tb.md) | 5000 | 4200 | TLC |
| [Lexar NQ790](https://ssdrive.net/lexar-nq790-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6000 | Intel 144L QLC |
| [Lexar Play 2280 SE](https://ssdrive.net/lexar-play-2280-se-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6000 | Intel 144L QLC |
| [Lexar NM790](https://ssdrive.net/lexar-nm790-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6500 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [Orico IG740 Pro](https://ssdrive.net/orico-ig740-pro-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6500 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [Orico O7000](https://ssdrive.net/orico-o7000-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6600 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [Patriot P400 Lite](https://ssdrive.net/patriot-p400-lite-4-tb.md) | 3500 | 2700 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [Patriot Viper VP4300 Lite](https://ssdrive.net/patriot-viper-vp4300-lite-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6000 | YMTC 232-L TLC |
| [PNY XLR8 CS3140](https://ssdrive.net/pny-xlr8-cs3140-4-tb.md) | 7500 | 6850 | Micron 96-L TLC |
| [Seagate X1070](https://ssdrive.net/seagate-x1070-4-tb.md) | 7200 | 6500 | Micron 232-layer QLC |
| [Seagate Firecuda 530R](https://ssdrive.net/seagate-firecuda-530r-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6800 | Kioxia 162-L TLC |
| [Silicon Power XS75](https://ssdrive.net/silicon-power-xs75-4-tb.md) | 7000 | 6500 | TLC |
| [Nextorage NN4LE](https://ssdrive.net/nextorage-nn4le-4-tb.md) | 7200 | 6200 | Kioxia BiCS6 3D TLC |
| [Nextorage NEM-PAB](https://ssdrive.net/nextorage-nem-pab-4-tb.md) | 7200 | 6200 | Kioxia BiCS6 3D TLC |
| [Nextorage NEM-PAC](https://ssdrive.net/nextorage-nem-pac-4-tb.md) | 7400 | 6400 | Kioxia BiCS6 3D TLC |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is a 4 TB SSD worth the price premium over 2 TB?

It depends on your use case. 4 TB drives typically cost 2–2.5x more than their 2 TB equivalents. If you maintain a large game library (modern AAA titles run 100–200 GB each), work with 4K/8K video files, or need local archival storage, the cost per gigabyte advantage of 4 TB makes sense. For general use and a moderate game collection, two separate 2 TB drives offer more flexibility (you can use them in different M.2 slots or systems) and often cost less in total.

### Should I buy TLC or QLC for a 4 TB SSD?

For a game library or secondary archive drive, QLC is acceptable and saves 30–50% over TLC equivalents. The slower sustained write speeds of QLC (often 100–300 MB/s after SLC cache exhaustion) are irrelevant for sequential game loads and read-heavy workloads. For a primary workspace — video editing, VM storage, database scratch — TLC is strongly preferred. The sustained write performance and higher TBW endurance of TLC justify the price premium for professional use.

### Are 4 TB SSDs single-sided or double-sided?

Most 4 TB M.2 SSDs are double-sided. Packing 4 TB of NAND onto an M.2 2280 PCB requires components on both faces. This prevents installation in systems with single-sided M.2 slot clearance constraints — notably thin laptops, the Steam Deck, and the ROG Ally. Some manufacturers offer single-sided 4 TB designs (typically using higher-density NAND packages), but these are rare and command a premium. Always check the physical design before purchasing for size-constrained systems.

### What is the fastest 4 TB SSD available?

In the PCIe 5.0 tier, the Crucial T705 4 TB and Corsair T705 4 TB lead with reads up to 14,000 MB/s and writes up to 12,000 MB/s. In PCIe 4.0, the Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB, WD Black SN850X 4 TB, and SK Hynix Platinum P41 4 TB deliver 7,000–7,500 MB/s reads. For most buyers, the PCIe 4.0 options offer the best balance of speed, price, and thermal management at this capacity.

### How long will a 4 TB SSD last?

A 4 TB TLC SSD typically carries 2,400–4,000 TBW endurance and a 5-year warranty. At a heavy consumer workload of 50 GB/day, a 3,000 TBW drive would take 164 years to exhaust its TBW — effectively limited by the warranty period, not endurance. QLC variants at 4 TB offer 800–1,600 TBW, which still translates to 43–87 years at 50 GB/day. In practice, the controller or other electronic components are more likely to fail before the NAND wears out.

### Can I use a 4 TB SSD in the PS5?

Yes, the PS5 supports M.2 SSDs up to 4 TB. However, verify that the drive is M.2 2280 form factor (not 22110) and includes a heatsink that keeps total height under 11.25 mm. Many 4 TB drives are double-sided and tall — check dimensions carefully. The PS5 cannot use PCIe 5.0 bandwidth, so a PCIe 4.0 4 TB drive is the economically rational choice for console expansion.

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