NVMe Gen 5 SSD Prices — May 2026

Compare PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs sorted by price per terabyte. Up to 14,900 MB/s reads. WD Black SN8100, Crucial T710, Samsung 9100 Pro. Updated May 4, 2026.

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Best value Gen 5 NVMe: WD Black SN8100 1TB — $159.99 ($159.99/TB)
Best 2TB Gen 5: WD Black SN8100 2TB — $209.99 ($104.99/TB, 14,900 MB/s)
Best 4TB Gen 5: Crucial T710 4TB — $469.99 ($117.49/TB, 14,900 MB/s)

Showing 9 drives — sorted by price per TB

✓ Updated May 4, 2026

$/TB	$/GB	Price	Capacity	Interface	Gen	Read	Write	NAND	Warranty	Cond.	Product
$90.00BEST	$0.090	$179.99	2 TB	M.2 NVMe	Gen 5	14,900 MB/s	13,800 MB/s	TLC	5 yr	New	Crucial T710 2TB
$105.00	$0.105	$209.99	2 TB	M.2 NVMe	Gen 5	14,900 MB/s	14,000 MB/s	TLC	5 yr	New	WD Black SN8100 2TB
$117.50	$0.117	$469.99	4 TB	M.2 NVMe	Gen 5	14,900 MB/s	13,800 MB/s	TLC	5 yr	New	Crucial T710 4TB
$125.00	$0.125	$249.99	2 TB	M.2 NVMe	Gen 5	14,800 MB/s	13,000 MB/s	TLC	5 yr	New	Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB
$133.75	$0.134	$1069.99	8 TB	M.2 NVMe	Gen 5	14,800 MB/s	13,000 MB/s	TLC	5 yr	New	Samsung 9100 Pro 8TB
$150.00	$0.150	$599.99	4 TB	M.2 NVMe	Gen 5	14,800 MB/s	13,000 MB/s	TLC	5 yr	New	Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB
$159.99	$0.160	$159.99	1 TB	M.2 NVMe	Gen 5	14,500 MB/s	11,000 MB/s	TLC	5 yr	New	WD Black SN8100 1TB
$197.99	$0.198	$197.99	1 TB	M.2 NVMe	Gen 5	14,900 MB/s	12,000 MB/s	TLC	5 yr	New	Crucial T710 1TB
$229.99	$0.230	$229.99	1 TB	M.2 NVMe	Gen 5	14,800 MB/s	12,000 MB/s	TLC	5 yr	New	Samsung 9100 Pro 1TB

NVMe Gen 5 SSD Guide — May 2026

PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs deliver 14,000–14,900 MB/s sequential reads — double the ~7,000 MB/s of Gen 4. However, real-world benefits for most users are limited.

Who should buy Gen 5 NVMe

Video editors and content creators moving multi-GB files regularly
PC builders with Gen 5 platforms (Intel Core Ultra 200, AMD Ryzen 7000/9000) who want top-tier specs
Enthusiasts who want the absolute fastest drive regardless of price

Who should NOT buy Gen 5 NVMe

Gamers — games load from NVMe so fast that doubling the speed has no perceptible impact
Gen 4 platform users — Gen 5 drives in a Gen 4 slot run at Gen 4 speeds
Budget buyers — the same money buys 2× the Gen 4 storage with nearly identical real-world performance

Gen 5 thermal considerations

Gen 5 drives run significantly hotter — 5–7.5W under load vs 3–4W for Gen 4. Thermal throttling is a real risk without adequate cooling. The WD Black SN8100 and Samsung 9100 Pro include heatsinks. The Crucial T710 does not — budget for a compatible heatsink ($15–25).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gen 5 NVMe worth it in 2026?

For most users, no. Gen 5 is 40–80% more expensive than Gen 4 for real-world speed differences that are imperceptible in gaming and office use. It's worth it for video editing, large file transfers, and enthusiast builds on Gen 5-capable platforms.

What platforms support Gen 5 NVMe?

Intel Core Ultra 200 series, Intel 14th Gen, and AMD Ryzen 7000/9000 series all support PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slots. Older platforms have Gen 4 M.2 slots. Gen 5 drives are backward compatible.

Does Gen 5 NVMe work in PS5?

Yes — Gen 5 NVMe is backward compatible with PS5's Gen 4 M.2 slot. However, it provides zero benefit: PS5 caps at Gen 4 bandwidth (~7,000 MB/s).

What is the fastest Gen 5 NVMe SSD in May 2026?

The Crucial T710 (14,900/13,800 MB/s) and WD Black SN8100 (14,900/14,000 MB/s) are the fastest consumer Gen 5 drives available.

NVMe Gen 5 SSD Prices — May 2026

NVMe Gen 5 SSD Guide — May 2026

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Gen 5 thermal considerations

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