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Choosing an SSD comes down to three things: the interface (NVMe or SATA), the capacity you need, and how hard you will push it. NVMe drives use the M.2 slot and PCIe lanes for the highest speeds; SATA drives use the older 2.5-inch or M.2 SATA path and are slower but affordable for bulk storage.
For most gamers and everyday users, a 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive is the sweet spot in 2026. Creators moving large 4K/8K footage or heavy project files benefit from Gen5, while anyone adding cheap secondary space can still lean on SATA.