Overview
A high-capacity SSD is essential if you work with storage-intensive software or simply want speedy access to your entire Steam collection. While 8 TB SSDs are becoming increasingly widespread, 4 TB SSDs are still far more common in the consumer market. Here are some of the best 4TB SSDs you shouldn’t forget.
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Best overall: Western Digital 4TB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD
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Best value product: Samsung 870 QVO SATA III SSD 4TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Hard Drive
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Best performance choice: SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD
Reviews
Western Digital 4TB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD
Pros:
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560 Megabytes Per Second
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2.5 Inches
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2.04 ounces
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High Storage Capacity
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Easy to install
Cons:
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Sometimes BIOS couldn't detect it.
Western Digital 4TB WD Blue 3D NAND Internal PC SSD can read and write rates of up to 560MB/s and 530MB/s, respectively. Megabyte per second (MB/s) refers to one million bytes, whereas gigabit per second (Gb/s) refers to one billion bits per second. Free software that may be downloaded to check the state of your disk, clone it, or back up your data.
Samsung 870 QVO SATA III SSD 4TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Hard Drive
Pros:
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560 Megabytes Per Second
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2.5 Inches
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3.94 x 2.76 x 0.27 inches
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3.17 ounces
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High Storage Capacity
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Sheerness
Cons:
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Slow write speeds
Samsung 870 QVO SATA III SSD 4TB 2.5" Internal Solid State Hard Drive enhances the performance of your hard drive with the updated Samsung Magician 6.1 software, which allows you to manage your drive, and acquire the latest updates, check its health and condition, and even improve its performance. The 870 QVO is available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB.
SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD
Pros:
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1050 Megabytes Per Second
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0.38 x 2.07 x 3.97 inches
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1.83 ounces
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Portability
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High Storage Capacity
Cons:
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Quite Expensive
SanDisk 4TB Extreme Portable SSD has a high-capacity drive with up to 1050MB/s read and 1000MB/s write speeds, perfect for creating awesome content or capturing incredible footage. Compatible devices capable of attaining this speed are required. According to internal testing, performance may be lower based on the host device, interface, use conditions, and other variables. 1 megabyte equals one million bytes.
FAQs
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What should I check before buying an SSD?
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Know the ideal format and interface for your equipment. …
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Do not underestimate the storage capacity. …
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Avoid using SSD on devices with an older operating system. …
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Take advantage of the management tools. …
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Learn About Types of NAND Technology.
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What do I need to do before replacing SSD?
The most straightforward approach to upgrade from a smaller SSD (or HDD) to a larger one is to remove the old drive, install the new drive, load your OS image and any related applications, then reinstall whatever you don't want to keep manually.
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What is better to upgrade SSD or RAM?
An SSD will load things faster, but RAM will allow you to keep more windows open at the same time. An SSD is a way to go if your computer is dreadfully slow in everything it does, but you'll want the RAM boost if, for example, your computer only begins acting up after you open your "tons of tabs."
Final Words
Honestly, buying a good SSD is not as difficult as it may sound, as it is a fairly simple and straightforward process. Do you want to get your hands on something that works well? Go ahead. SSDs are made to last a long, long time before they need to be replaced.
