Best of 2026 · PC Build · Updated November 2026
Best SSD 2026: the most picked SSDs right now
The most picked SSD in November 2026 is the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB, chosen in an estimated 12.1% of PC builds, ahead of the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB (6%).
Cheapest in the top five: Samsung 990 Pro 2TB ($169).
By region: Europe Samsung 990 Pro 2TB (12.1%)
Est. % of PC builds · How we rank
The ranking: November 2026
| # | SSD | Est. share | vs last month | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsung 990 Pro 2TB | 12.1% | – | $169 |
| 2 | Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB | 6% | – | $229 |
Share = estimated % of PC builds (how we rank). Change is in percentage points since last month. Prices are approximate US street prices (– where we don't have a reliable one); see shops.
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB over the last 6 available months
| Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 | Nov 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | – | – | – | 12.1% |
Questions
What is the most popular SSD right now?
The most picked SSD in November 2026 is the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB, chosen in an estimated 12.1% of PC builds, ahead of the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB (6%).
What is the best budget SSD?
The cheapest SSD in the top five for November 2026 is the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB at about $169, picked in an estimated 12.1% of builds.
How does Ask Bestie Computers rank SSDs?
By the estimated share of PC builds in the category that went to each product in November 2026, worked out from shop bestseller lists and sales counts in each region and checked against hardware surveys. Based on Tweakers Pricewatch. Low confidence. It is a popularity ranking, not a lab test, and it updates every month. Full method: https://computers.askbestie.me/methodology/