Over the past few years, the prevalence of SSD drives in laptops, as well as desktop computers, has grown exponentially. Bulky and low capacity HDD drives are gradually being done away with and replaced more and more with SSDs. The main reason for the popularity of SSD drives is the fact that they are light in weight and have a considerably smaller form factor than other storage alternatives. Additionally, they provide high performance and faster file transfer capabilities and are particularly suitable if the overall weight of the machine has to be kept low. SSDs are now increasingly available in large storage sizes. The market is flooded with several different M.2 SSD drives with 1TB of capacity. Here is a list of the best 1TB M.2 SSDs under a budget.
The Crucial P1 offers fast reading and writing speeds for M.2 SSDs, at 2000 MB/s, and 1700 MB/s respectively. This is great for users who regularly work with large files and heavy software. The Crucial P1 uses 3D NAND for data storage, and they offer high storage density allowing you to lower the total cost of ownership.
For users who frequently work with heavy software and require an SSD that can operate at high operating temperatures, the Crucial MX500 can handle the temperature of up to 343K. It is also among the smallest SSDs available in the market at this range. The Crucial MX500 uses 3D NAND for its data storage needs.
If you regularly work on confidential data, and data security and privacy is your biggest concern, the Transcend 1TB SSD is the drive for you. It comes with advanced LDPC coding, which ensures data security. It also uses four PCIe Gen3 lanes which allow it to transfer data at a higher bandwidth.
The Kingston A2000 1TB SSD combines a small form factor with NVMe PCIe interface to provide incredible transfer speeds and is suitable for compact form factors, especially for Ultrabooks and high usage workstations. It comes with a security suite that is compatible with independent security management systems, which ensures your data remains safe and private under all circumstances.