Cheapest 4TB SSDs by Price per TB
For most buyers, a TLC NVMe drive is the right 4TB SSD; choose QLC only if you write little, SATA for the lowest price per TB in an older PC, and a hard drive for pure bulk storage — the list below ranks today's new 4TB offers.
A 4TB SSD is what you buy when a 2TB drive keeps filling up: a game library of 25 to 35 big titles, PS5 expansion storage, or creative work with large project files. The list below ranks today's new 4TB internal SSD offers — NVMe and SATA — by price per TB, each with a deal score against typical pricing, and re-ranks on every snapshot refresh.
4TB is also where SSDs start competing with hard drives for bulk storage, and where QLC flash is most common — some drive lines use TLC at 1TB and 2TB but switch to QLC at 4TB. Fewer models exist at this size, so the list is often short. This page helps you check the flash type, decide between a 4TB SSD and a hard drive, and confirm the drive fits your PC or PS5.
TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan Z 4TB SLC Cache 3D NAND QLC 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal Solid State Drive SSD (R/W Speed up to 550/470 MB/s) T253TY004T0C101
$349.99 · $87.50/TB as of Sep 26, 12:43 PM
Ranks #1 at $87.50/TB — 36% below the typical 4TB SSD. New condition, SATA, 2.5".
Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 4TB, 2.5", Up to 540MB/s, Laptop and Desktop (PC) Compatible, 3D NAND, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Internal Solid State Drive - CT4000BX500SSD101
$386.43 · $96.61/TB as of Sep 26, 12:43 PM
Ranks #2 at $96.61/TB — 30% below the typical 4TB SSD. New condition, SATA, 2.5".
Western Digital 4TB WD Blue SN5000 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive SSD - PCIe Gen 4.0, M.2 2280, Up to 5,500 MB/s - WDS400T4B0E [New Generation]
$449.00 · $112.25/TB as of Sep 26, 12:43 PM
Ranks #3 at $112.25/TB — 18% below the typical 4TB SSD. New condition, NVMe, M.2.
Crucial T705 PCIe Gen5 NVMe 4TB SSD, Up to 14,100MB/s, TLC NAND, Intel & Ryzen Compatible, for Hardcore Gaming & High-Speed Storage, Solid State Drive, Includes 1Mo Adobe CC – CT4000T705SSD3
$649.99 · $162.50/TB as of Sep 26, 12:43 PM
Ranks #4 at $162.50/TB — 18% above the typical 4TB SSD. New condition, NVMe.
WD_Black SN8100 4TB NVMe SSD - PCIe 5.0x4, M.2 2280, Up to 14,900MB/s Read Speed, up to 11,000MB/s Write Speed, Best for AI Applications, Gaming, and Video Editing - WDS400T1X0M
$840.00 · $210.00/TB as of Sep 26, 12:43 PM
Ranks #5 at $210.00/TB — 53% above the typical 4TB SSD. New condition, NVMe, M.2.
Western Digital 4TB WD Red SA500 NAS 3D NAND Internal SSD Solid State Drive - SATA III 6 Gb/s, 2.5"/7mm, Up to 560 MB/s - WDS400T2R0A
$1,474.45 · $368.61/TB as of Sep 26, 12:43 PM
Ranks #6 at $368.61/TB — 168% above the typical 4TB SSD. New condition, SATA, 2.5".
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What to look for
Check whether the 4TB model uses TLC or QLC flash — the spec sheet may differ from smaller sizes in the same line. A mainstream TLC drive is rated about 2,400 TBW at 4TB, while a QLC NVMe drive may be rated around 800 TBW, and some QLC lines carry a 3-year warranty instead of 5. QLC often wins on price per TB; the trade is endurance and warranty.
Look past the headline read speed to writes after the cache fills. A good TLC drive keeps writing well above 1,000 MB/s once its cache is used up, while some QLC drives drop to about 70 to 100 MB/s — slower than a fast hard drive. That matters if you move large video files or install many big games back to back, not for loading games.
Match the drive to the device. A PS5 needs a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 drive, and Sony recommends 5,500 MB/s or faster, with a heatsink that keeps the total within 25 mm wide and 11.25 mm thick. In a desktop, confirm the M.2 slot supports NVMe, not just SATA — M.2 is a shape, not a speed. A 2.5-inch 4TB SATA drive needs a SATA cable and a drive bay.
FAQ
What is the cheapest 4TB SSD?
It changes with each refresh, so check the live list on this page, which ranks new 4TB NVMe and SATA drives by price per TB. SATA 4TB drives often rank near the top; they're slower than NVMe but fine for bulk storage and older PCs.
Why are 4TB SSDs so expensive?
A 4TB drive carries four times the flash of a 1TB drive, and flash is the main cost. SSD prices follow NAND flash contract prices, which rise and fall in cycles with data-center demand and factory output.
Is a 4TB SSD worth it?
Yes, if you'll fill it with things that benefit from SSD speed — a large game library, PS5 expansion, or active creative projects. For media archives and backups that don't need that speed, a hard drive costs far less per TB.
Will a 4TB SSD work in a PS5?
Yes, if it's the right kind. Sony supports PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe M.2 drives from 250 GB to 8 TB, recommends 5,500 MB/s or faster, and requires a heatsink that fits its size limits. Single- and double-sided drives both fit; M.2 SATA drives are not supported.