- Does it fit the PS5?
- Yes. It is a standard M.2 2280 drive, the size the PS5 expansion slot takes. You will also need a heatsink, which the PS5 slot requires.
- Is it fast enough for PS5 games?
- Its rated 7300 MB/s read clears Sony's requirement for PS5 expansion drives. In practice, game load times will be close to the console's internal storage.
- How does it compare with Samsung or WD Gen4 drives?
- On paper the read speed is similar. The big brands add proven reliability, firmware updates and published endurance ratings, which this drive does not clearly match.
- Do I need a heatsink?
- For the PS5, yes; Sony requires one for expansion drives. For a desktop PC, check whether your motherboard has a built-in M.2 heatsink.
- Is 1 TB enough?
- It holds roughly 15 to 25 modern games depending on size. If you keep many large titles installed, a 2 TB drive gives more headroom.
- Where is the Fanxiang NVMe SSD for PS5 1 TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 X4 cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $175.99, as of our latest check.