Storage is one of the crucial components of a computer system. And when it comes to buying a storage drive, SSD is the one to go for.
There are different sorts of storage drives available in the market, the two most popular being SSD and HDD.
HDD is the more conventional type of storage drive. HDD stands for the hard disk drive, it uses a rotating disk inside it for reading and writing data. HDDs have been in the market for a long time.
SSDs are modern storage drives that use NAND flash memory to read and write data. With the introduction of solid-state drives, the hard disk drives soon lost their preference in the market. The reason being the superb performance that SSDs offer.
SSDs are almost ten times faster than HDDs, and this figure is enough for many to ditch an HDD for an SSD.
7 Best RGB SSDs To Get In 2023
Below is the list of 7 Best RGB SSDs (Both SATA 2.5″ and NVMe M.2) you can easily buy online for a new PC build or an upgrade.
1. XPG S40G (NVMe M.2 SSD)
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XPG S40G is one of the highest-rated RGB SSDs. XPG S40G is a PCIe NVMe drive and it offers a superior read-write speed. The read speed is around 3500MB/s and the write speed being 3000MB/s.
XPS S40G comes in multiple storage capacities like 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB. The form factor is M.2 2280.
Coming to the RGB lighting, the lights are on both sides of the SSD. And the light is considerably bright. The lights could further be customized, thanks to the XPG RGB software that comes in the SSD. This XPG RGB software is compatible with RGB sync software. With the software support, you can make the RGB lights work your way in this SSD.
The SSD is has a dimensions of 80x22x8 mm/3.15 x 0.87 x 0.31inch.
Talking about reliability and durability, the SSD manufacturer says that it has a 2,000,000 hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).
This SSD is best-suited for heavy users like gamers, video editors, etc.
This SSD offers superior performance and an intriguing look and feel at the same time.
2. Gigabyte AORUS RGB NVMe M.2
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Gigabyte AORUS RGB NVMe M.2 is yet another popular RGB SSD in the market. The form factor is NVMe M.2 and the drive is available in multiple storage capacities like 256 GB and 500 GB.
The read and write speeds are 3100 MB/s and 1050 MB/s respectively. NVMe SSDs are known for their speed but this SSD is not that great when it comes to read-write speed. However, the speed is still very fast when compared to SATA III SSDs or HDDs.
The SSD is compact and looks modern. The SSD comes with an integrated heatsink with RGB Fusion 2.0. Its dimension are 3.15 x 5.12 x 1.18 inches.
All in all, the SSD looks cool and it is worth buying if you are specifically looking for an RGB SSD.
3. Addlink X70 (NVMe)
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This fast NVMe SSD is one of the best RGB SSDs out there. It is an attractive option in terms of both features and price.
It offers remarkable read-write speeds– the read speed is 3400MB/s and the write speed is 3000MB/s. The form factor is M.2 2280.
The SSD relies on 3D NAND technology and that makes it quite reliable. Atop of that, it boasts a whopping MTBF of 1.8 million hours.
The SSD also has a Heatsink and RGB lights connected to it, overheating is not the most common issue with this SSD.
Though Addlink is not the most popular SSD brand out there, this particular SSD has leveled up their brand value. This SSD is for all those looking to get an RGB SSD on a budget with superior performance and decent looks.
4. HyperX Fury RGB (SATA 2.5″)
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HyperX Fury RGB is a SATA III SSD. Despite being a SATA SSD, it has an exceptional read-write speed. It offers 550 MB/s write speed and 480MB/s read speed. It relies on 3D NAND technology.
The drive looks super-cool and the lighting patterns on it are even better.
This SSD is ideal for those who are not looking for the fastest SSD but want an SSD with good speed and great looks.
Note: Go for HyperX Fury (or any other SATA SSD) only if your motherboard doesn’t support NVMe PCIe speed or you do not have the budget to buy an NVMe drive. This one is SATA 2.5″ inch SSD which will never go beyond 600MB/s speed like an NVMe.
5. T-Force Delta RGB SSD SATA III
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Yet another SATA III SSD making it to the list. This one has one of the best RGB screens out there.
The form factor is 2.5″. The read-write speed is not the best but acceptable considering it is a SATA SSD. It can attain a read-write speed if up to 560 MB/s.
The drive is available in multiple storage capacities like 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB. Like most SSDs in the market today, it is both reliable and durable.
The drive has one of the finest RGB patterns. With a wide area dedicated to RGB lights, the SSD looks great when powered.
With a 16.8 million color backlit area that is configurable, this SSD is great both in terms of performance and appearance.
6. T-Force Delta S TUF RGB (SATA SSD)
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Another RGB SSD by T-force, T-Force Delta S TUF RGB SSD is of 2.5″ SATA III type. This SSD is available in 256 GB storage capacity.
The read-write speed of 560 MB/s is again acceptable from a SATA III SSD. With the S.M.A.R.T feature that enables device monitoring and TRIM powers of SSD, performance won’t be an issue with this SSD.
Highly compatible with Asus motherboards, the SSD comes with TUF certified tag. The RGB lighting area is large and bright. Furthermore, you will be able to control and customize the RGB lighting in this SSD.
7. TEAMGROUP T-Force Treasure Touch (External SSD)
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SK Hynix Gold S31 is 3D NAND 2.5″ SATA III Internal SSD. With a storage capacity of 1 TB and read-write speeds of 560/525 Mbps, the SSD is great enough to be called one of the best RGB SSDs out there.
SK hynix Gold S31 has an MTBF of 1.5 million hours and 600 TBW. These figures assure buyers of its reliability.
What to look for in an RGB SSD? (Buyer’s Guide)
When it comes to buying SSD, buyers look for a variety of features. The storage capacity of the SSD is one of the things that people look for while buying SSDs. Price is yet another thing that affects people’s buying decisions as SSDs are quite expensive.
One thing that not many people want in their SSDs is RGB lighting. But demand for RGB SSDs has increased significantly in the market over the years. When people build their PC, they (especially gamers) prefer to have transparent or tempered glass as their CPU case. And in a CPU with tempered glass, the internal components are visible. To make sure the CPU looks fancy, people try to use RGB SSDs in it.
If you are also looking to buy an RGB SSD, you must be willing to know about the best RGB SSDs in the market. In this article, we are going to look at the best RGB SSDs out there. But before that, it would help if we know what makes an RGB SSD best (it’s not the RGB alone).
1. Storage capacity
You have agreed on getting an RGB SSD but do you know what storage capacity will best suit your needs? Before buying an SSD or any storage drive, the first thing to look at is its storage capacity.
No matter how striking the RGB SSD looks, if it does not have enough space then you will struggle to use it efficiently. Get clear on how much storage space do you need? 256 GB? 500 GB, 1 TB or above?
It is always better to go with more storage capacity but if budget is a constraint then compromising on certain things becomes inevitable.
For most, 500 GB is the ideal storage capacity. It is enough to store multiple games and software and even power your OS. But going with 1 TB or above makes more sense if you are a hardcore gamer or professional video editor.
Nonetheless, decide your requirements yourself and make an informed decision.
2. Form Factor
When building a custom PC or even buying SSD for a branded CPU, being aware of the supported form factor is a must.
SSDs come in two forms– NVMe and SATA. The NVMe SSD comes along with M.2 or PCle ports.
NVMe drives deliver superior performance than SATA drives.
Make sure what type of SSD and form factor your motherboard supports and get one accordingly.
3. Speed
The metrics we use to gauge the performance of an SSD are the read-write speed. The more read-write speed an SSD has, the faster it can transfer data.
Different SSD forms have different read-write speeds. NVMe type by far offers the best read-write speeds– up to 3,500 MB/s. SATA drives are slower when compare NVMe– their average speed is 600 MB/s.
The exact read-write speed of an SSD depends on its make and model. For example, a 500 GB Samsung SSD may deliver better read-write speed than another SSD of the same storage capacity.
If you have an option to choose between a QLC and TLC SSD, just go for TLC. You can pick other versions except QLC because this one is slower and more prone to the wears.
4. Reliability
With technology advancing day by day, the reliability of storage drives is no longer a big issue. Still, it is good to be sure that your SSD is reliable. Most SSDs can last longer than HDDs.
Due to the insertion of RGB lighting in RGB SSDs, heating problems may prevail. But if you are buying an SSD from a well-known brand then you need not worry about reliability.
Another way to gauge the reliability of an SSD is to look at its MTBF number. MTBF stands for Mean Time Between Failures.
SSDs were always more durable than HDDs due to the absence of any moving parts in them.
Final words
These were the top 7 RGB SSDs in the market. The list had SSDs of both NVMe and SATA types along with one external RGB SSD.
XPG S40G is the one that was ranked the highest on the list. The reason being its superior performance and RGB capabilities. So if we were to recommend one of the RGB SSDs, it would be XPS S40G.
For those who wish to buy a great RGB SSD, Addlink is the one to go for. In the SATA range, any of the T-force RGB SSD is good to go.
