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Best SSDs of 2020: In-depth reviews from our PC experts<\/h2>\n

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Switching to a solid-state drive is the best upgrade you can make for your PC. These wondrous devices obliterate long boot times, speed up how fast your programs and games load, and generally makes your computer feel fast<\/em>. But not all solid-state drives are created equal. The best SSDs offer solid performance at affordable prices\u2014or, if price is no object, face-meltingly fast read and write speeds.<\/p>\n

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SSD cheat sheet<\/h2>\n

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Many SSDs come in a 2.5-inch form factor and communicate with PCs via the same SATA ports used by traditional hard drives. But out on the bleeding-edge of NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) drives, you\u2019ll find tiny \u201cgumstick\u201d SSDs that fit in M.2 connections on modern motherboards, SSDs that sit on a PCIe adapter and slot into your motherboard like a graphics card or sound card, futuristic 3D Xpoint drives, and more. Picking the perfect SSD isn\u2019t as simple as it used to be.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where this guide comes in. We\u2019ve tested numerous drives to find the best SSDs for any use case. Let\u2019s take a look at PCWorld\u2019s top picks, and then dive into what to look for in an SSD. Quick note: This roundup only covers internal solid-state drives. Check out PCWorld\u2019s guide to the best external drives if you\u2019re looking for a portable storage solution.<\/p>\n

Updated June 3, 2020\u00a0<\/strong>to add the Crucial P2 and Kingston KC2500 to our reviews section. We also mentioned the Kingston drive as an alternative in our best NVMe drive section.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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