Just as Gen 5 SSDs are starting to steal the limelight, the Corsair MP600 Elite has pulled my focus back to the last-gen race. Gen 5 compatibility is still extremely limited unless you buy an up-to-date motherboard, and in all honesty, those drives are a bit ahead of their time. Fortunately, top-rate Gen 4 performance is still bonkers, and its competitive market thanks to the PS5 is what most buyers should be concerned with.
For a while now, the best SSDs for PS5 have been three contenders that aren't separated by much. The WD Black SN850X, the Seagate FireCuda 530, and the Samsung 990 Pro all push the boundaries of what Gen 4 M.2 drives can achieve, and besides a few discrepancies and fluctuations, they're all similarly priced. There are plenty of budget brands and smaller names in the mix, but Corsair's MP600 range is always pushing to be seen among those top names.
