With so many new and bigger than ever games coming out all the time, it is no wonder that your PlayStation 4 will eventually get filled up on storage. We all know that moment when you cannot download a game until you delete some you already have. It’s pretty disturbing in many ways, right? For me, not only is it annoying to do that every time my storage fills up, but it also limits my options as to what I can play at any given time. Besides that, having the best external drive for PS4 allows you to move your games around and enjoy them on other PS4s!

Thankfully, nowadays you can get a great external hard disk drive (HDD) or an external solid state drive (SSD) for your PlayStation 4. HDDs are much cheaper and can store way more data as compared to SSDs, but they are susceptible to accidental data corruption. HDDs offer a greater alternative than buying a new PS4 as it is much cheaper and offers much more storage.

SSDs are better since they will enhance its speed and add additional storage. While SSDs are great for the overall gameplay, they are quite the opposite for your wallet. In fact, some SSDs will cost you more than, or even twice as much as a new PS4.

The options for an external SSD for PS4 are endless, and so are the variations in their quality, storage, and functionality. Because this is intended to be a gaming solution, it doesn’t require any sort of special security features or a premium model. Going for something that will be cost-effective is the way to go for gaming unless it represents a source of income for you. Below are the five best SSD we’ve tested so far with our PS4 Pro:


# Image Product Price
1 Samsung $80 – $398
2 Avolusion $145
3 G-Technology $121 – $530
4 Seagate $50 – $110
5 SanDisk $84 – $390

1. Samsung T5 [250 GB – 2 TB] SSD

  • USB C/2.0/3.0/3.1 Gen 2 Support
  • 540 MB/s Read/Write speeds
  • USB C to USB C and USB C to USB cables included
  • Up to 2 meters fall shock-resistant
  • AES 256-bit encryption support
  • Shock-resistant metal frame and internal frame
  • 3-year warranty

We all know Samsung, mostly with their phones, others by their display.. But not many know them as a chip manufacturer, which is suprising given that they are the biggest manufacturer in the whole world. As expected, they lead the market when it comes to quality portable SSDs. It is up to 5 times faster as copared to an external HDD and features Samsung’s V-NAND flash memory technology. With speeds of up to 540 MB/s, this device boots even the biggest games in a matter of seconds! The minimalistic matte-blue metal design makes it a perfect addition to any PS4 setup.


2. Avolusion HDDGear [5 TB] HDD

  • 5TB Storage
  • USB 3 Support
  • 7200 RPM
  • PS4 Preformatted
  • Built for the PS4 in mind
  • 64MB Cache
  • 2-year warranty

Maybe you want to plug in a HDD and forget it exists for years to come. The Avolusion HDDGear is built specifically for the PS4 and comes in almost the same design, making it blend in perfectly with the PS4. The device comes pre-formatted to the PS4’s file system format, allowing you to instantly add additional storage to your PS4, PS4 Pro or PS4 Slim


3. G-Technology 0G06052 [500 GB – 2 TB] SSD

  • 560 MB/s read/write speeds
  • USB C, 2.0, 3.0, and 3.1 Gen 2 Support
  • USB C to USB C and USB C to USB A cables included
  • Up to 3 meters fall shock-resistant
  • Shock, vibration, water and dust-resistant
  • IP67-rated water resistance certificate

The G-Drive R-series comes in a stunning rugged design, rendering it completely scratch, shock, vibration, water and dust-resistant. It can survive pressure of up to 1000lbs. It comes with an IP67-rated certificate and is water-resistant and dustproof. It packs one of the highest R/W speeds of up to 560 MB/s and is the best device for any gamer at heart. The device is fairly new and is an underrated gem.


4. Seagate Expansion [1 TB – 4 TB] HDD

  • USB 3.0, 2.0 Support
  • Durable casing
  • 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB Models
  • 120 MB/s speeds

The Seagate Expansion external hard drive is a great solution for those who look to save some money all while getting some good storage upgrade. The Seagate Expansion hdd is not optimized for the PS4 and will require you to format it in order to use it there, as well as on a Mac. The HDD is avialable in three storage capacity models and offers speeds of up to 120 MB/s read/write.


5. SanDisk [250 GB – 2 TB] SSD

  • IP55-rated certificate
  • 550 MB/s Read/Write speeds
  • Up to 2 meters fall shock-resistant
  • USB C/2.0/3.0/3.1 Support
  • USB C to USB C and USB C to USB cables included
  • Shock, dust and water-resistant casing
  • 3-year warranty

Maybe the transfer sppeds aren’t enough for you? Or maybe you are just not a fan of the other brands and their products. Whatever the reason might be, the SanDisk SSD is here for you. Unlike the rest, it comes with a water, scratch and dust-resistance design that ensures the integrity of the stored data even in the case of an accident. The read/write speeds are up to 550 MB per second which renders it as one of the fastest on the market right now.