250 GB SSD and drive prices

Entry SSDs for older PCs, spare partitions, and light gaming libraries

We compare 93 250 GB hard drives and SSDs from retailers we track. Checkout prices at Amazon and other stores can differ from what we last recorded.

250 GB hard drive prices

Prices last updated: August 14, 2026

Drives we compare
93
Hard drives (HDD)
5
SSDs
88
Cheapest hard drive per TB
$77.82 per TB: Western Digital WD AV-GP 250 GB AV Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA II, 16 MB Cache - WD2500AVCS at $19.00
Cheapest SSD per TB
$136.00 per TB: Oemgenuine OEM 256GB M.2 PCI-e NVME SSD Internal Solid State Drive 30mm 2230 Form Factor M Key Steam Deck (256 GB) at $34.00
250 GB price per TB range
$77.82 to $620.00

Best value 250 GB drives

  1. Western Digital WD AV-GP 250 GB AV Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA II, 16 MB Cache - WD2500AVCS at $19.00 ($77.82 per TB)
  2. TOTALCONSOLE 2.5 Inch 250GB SATA HDD OEM HITACHI - Z5K500-250 0J30162 DA5280 Cmpatible with Laptops, PS3 Slim (250 GB) at $30.00 ($122.88 per TB)
  3. Oemgenuine OEM 256GB M.2 PCI-e NVME SSD Internal Solid State Drive 30mm 2230 Form Factor M Key Steam Deck (256 GB) at $34.00 ($136.00 per TB)
  4. Patriot Memory P220 256GB Internal SSD - SATA 3 2.5" - Solid State Drive - P220S256G25 (256 GB) at $40.00 ($160.00 per TB)

250 GB hard drive buying guide

Who a 250 GB drive is for

250 GB is a common budget boot size and still appears on refurbished office PCs. It suits a single OS plus a handful of apps, or a secondary drive for scratch projects.

250 GB hard drive vs SSD

You may see a few 250 GB HDDs in legacy stock, but SSDs dominate. An SSD at this size dramatically improves everyday responsiveness versus an old spinning disk, while large HDDs remain cheaper per TB for bulk files.

What to look for in a 250 GB drive

  • NVMe vs SATA: match the slot or cable your machine actually has.
  • For consoles, confirm compatibility with your model before buying, our PlayStation and Xbox guides spell out limits.
  • Warranty length varies between consumer and OEM packs; note months in the table.
  • External 250 GB SSDs are handy for travel; internal drives need mounting hardware.

How we compare 250 GB prices

Sub-512 GB SSDs often carry a higher price per TB than 1 TB class drives. If your chassis fits it, compare the next capacity up before you buy, the table shows both side by side.

250 GB price per TB on this page

Among 86 drives we compare on this page, price per TB runs from about $77.82 to $620.00. Checkout totals and coupons can differ.

Compare all 250 GB hard drive prices

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$19$77.82250 GBNew3 yearsWestern Digital WD AV-GP 250 GB AV Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA II, 16 MB Cache - WD2500AVCSWestern DigitalInternal 3.5"HDD
$30$122.88250 GBNew3 monthsTOTALCONSOLE 2.5 Inch 250GB SATA HDD OEM HITACHI - Z5K500-250 0J30162 DA5280 Cmpatible with Laptops, PS3 Slim (250 GB)TOTALCONSOLEInternal 2.5"HDD
$34$136256 GBUsed0 monthsOemgenuine OEM 256GB M.2 PCI-e NVME SSD Internal Solid State Drive 30mm 2230 Form Factor M Key Steam Deck (256 GB)OemgenuineM.2NVMe
$40$160256 GBNew0 monthsPatriot P210 SATA 3 256GB SSD 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive - P210S256G25 (256 GB)PatriotInternalSSD
$40$160256 GBNew0 monthsTimetec 256GB SSD 3D NAND SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5 Inch 7mm (0.28") Read Speed Up to 550 MB/s SLC Cache Performance Boost Internal Solid State Drive for PC Computer Desktop and Laptop (256GB) (256 GB)TimetecInternalSSD
$40$160256 GBNew0 monthsPatriot Memory P220 256GB Internal SSD - SATA 3 2.5" - Solid State Drive - P220S256G25 (256 GB)PatriotInternalSSD
$44$176256 GBNew0 monthsSSK External SSD 256GB,Portable SSD Hard Drive up to 550MB/s,Solid State Drives Type C+USB A External Storage Drive USB 3.2 GEN2 USB C Drive for iPhone 15/Android/Windows/Tablet/Mac/Xbox (256 GB)SSKExternalSSD
$44$176256 GBUsed5 yearsSanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive Luxe USB Type-C - Up to 400MB/s - SDDDC4-256G-GAM46 (256 GB)SanDiskInternalSSD
$45$180256 GBUsed0 monthsKIOXIA SSD 256GB BG4 M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 KBG40ZNV256G L57447 Solid State Drive for Laptop Desktop Ultrabook PS5 Console (256 GB)KIOXIAM.2NVMe
$45$180256 GBNew1 yearORICO Portable SSD 256 GB with 2 in 1 USB C Cable, External Solid State Drives, Up to 460MB/s, Status Indicator, Reliable Storage for USB-C Smartphone, Tablet, PC - B5PLUSORICOExternalSSD
$45$180256 GBUsed0 monthsMicron RealSSD C400 256GB SATA 2.5 7mm SSD MTFDDAK256MAM-1K1 652182-001 (256 GB)MicronInternalSSD
$47$188256 GBNew0 monthsSSK 256GB SSD External Hard Drive, Portable SSD Up to 550MB/s Fast Solid State Drives, External Drive USB 3.2 Gen2 for iPhone 15/Pro, Windows, Mac, Android with LED Light, Trim, SMART Supported (256 GB)SSKExternalSSD
$47$188256 GBUsed0 monthsKIOXIA 256GB SSD XG6 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 SED Encryption NVMe KXG6AZNV256G Solid State Drive (256 GB)KIOXIAM.2NVMe
$47$188256 GBNew0 monthsKEXIN 256GB External SSD Hard Drive USB 3.1 Type-c Portable Solid State Drive 256G, up to 500MB/s for PC Mac Android Game Console and More (256 GB)KEXINExternalSSD
$48$192256 GBNew3 yearsLexar D40E 256GB Dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Jump Drive, USB-C Flash Metal Housing Swivel Design Thumb Drive (Titanium Grey) (256 GB)LexarInternalSSD
$49$196256 GBNew0 months66 BTB Kioxia Internal SSD, 256GB BG4 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe M.2 2280, Model KBG40ZNV256G, OEM (256 GB)66M.2NVMe
$49$196256 GBNew3 yearsSilicon Power 256GB SSD 3D NAND A55 SLC Cache Performance Boost SATA III 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive SU256GBSS3A55S25AH (256 GB)Silicon PowerInternalSSD
$50$200256 GBNew0 monthsOemgenuine OEM Kioxia 256GB M.2 PCI-e NVME SSD Internal 5SS0V26415 Solid State Drive 42mm 2242 Form Factor M Key (256 GB)OemgenuineM.2NVMe
$50$200256 GBNew3 yearsHUADISK M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with Heatsink, 256GB Gen3x4 Internal Solid State Drive, Up to 1700MB/s, 3D NAND Flash M2 NVMe SSD, Compatible with PC, Desktop and Laptop (256 GB)HUADISKM.2NVMe
$50$200256 GBUsed0 monthsSOLIDIGM Solid State Drive FWJTG 0FWJTG TW-0FWJTG Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Dell Kioxia KBG40ZNS256G 256GB M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD (256 GB)SOLIDIGMM.2NVMe
$50$200256 GBNew3 yearsColorful 256GB NVMe SSD M.2 PCIe Gen3 2280 Internal SSD up to 3000MB/s (256 GB)ColorfulM.2NVMe
$50$200256 GBNew0 monthsIntegral 256GB Gamer's Edge X Micro SD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2, up to 890MB/s Read, 750MB/s Write, 4K Video, A2, NVMe PCIe, High-Speed Gaming, Ultra-Fast Storage (256 GB)IntegralM.2NVMe
$50$200256 GBUsed0 monthsKIOXIA SSD 256GB BG6 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 2280 KBG60ZNV256G Solid State Drive (256 GB)KIOXIAM.2NVMe
$51$204256 GBNew3 yearsfanxiang S501 256GB NVMe SSD 3D NAND1.3 PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive (Read/Write Speed up to 2,150/1,300 MB/s) Compatible with Laptop & PC Desktop (256 GB)fanxiangM.2NVMe
$51$204256 GBNew0 monthsKIOXIA KLU304A256GLB Formerly Toshiba Memory USB Memory 256GB USB 3.2 Gen1 Knox Slide Type, Made in Japan (256 GB)KIOXIAM.2NVMe
$48$204.8240 GBNew0 monthsEdiloca 240GB SSD Internal Solid State Drive, 2.5" SATA III 6Gb/s, Up to 400MB/s Read Speed, 3D NAND Flash, Shock Drop-Proof for PC/Laptop/Desktop/NAS, Compatible with Windows/Mac/Linux (ES580E) (240 GB)EdilocaInternalSSD
$52$208256 GBNew3 yearsAVOETY 256GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe SSD, Read Speed up to 2000MB/s, SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC M.2 SSD, Compatible with Laptop, Desktop ＆ NVMe Enclosure (256 GB)AVOETYM.2NVMe
$52$208256 GBNew0 monthsKOOTION 256GB NVMe M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD | Gen3x4 Internal Solid State Drive Hard Drive Up to 3000MB/s | Compatible with Laptop & PC Desktop (256 GB)KOOTIONM.2NVMe
$53$212256 GBNew5 yearsPatriot P300 M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x4 256GB Low-Power Consumption SSD (256 GB)PatriotM.2NVMe
$50$213.33240 GBNew3 yearsPatriot Memory Burst Elite SATA 3 240GB SSD 2.5 Inch Solid State Drive (240 GB)PatriotInternalSSD
$50$213.33240 GBNew1 yearVansuny 256GB SATA III SSD Internal Solid State Drive 2.5” Internal Drive Advanced 3D NAND Flash Up to 500MB/s SSD Hard Drive for PC Laptop (240 GB)VansunyInternalSSD
$54$216256 GBNew3 yearsKingSpec SSD 256GB, M.2 NVMe Gen3x4 SSD 2280 - Up to 2400MB/s, Internal Solid State Drive with 3D NAND Flash, Compatible with Desktop and Laptop (256 GB)KingSpecM.2NVMe
$54$216256 GBNew0 monthsKIOXIA KLU304A256GR Formerly Toshiba Memory USB Memory 256GB USB 3.2 Gen1 Knox Slide Type, Made in Japan (256 GB)KIOXIAM.2NVMe
$55$220256 GBNew0 monthsPatriot P320 256GB Internal SSD - NVMe PCIe Gen 3x4 - M.2 2280 - Solid State Drive - P320P256GM28 (256 GB)PatriotM.2NVMe
$55$220256 GBNew3 yearsEdiloca EN600 PRO SSD 256GB PCle 3.0x4, NVMe M.2 2280, Up to 2800MB/s, Internal Solid State Drive, SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC, Graphene Cooling Sticker, Storage for PC, Desktop and Laptops (256 GB)EdilocaM.2NVMe
$55$220256 GBNew0 monthsTAC Trading OEM NewKIOXIA 256GB SSD BG6 PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 PCI-e NVME Internal Solid State Drive, 2280 Form Factor M Key, Compatible with PS5, Laptop & Desktop Gen4, KBG6AZNV256G (256 GB)TACM.2NVMe
$55$220256 GBRenewed3 monthsDELL SSD 256GB Class 35 M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Gen 4x4 Solid State Drive SNP223G43/256G AC280177 (Renewed) (256 GB)DELLM.2NVMe
$57$228256 GBNew3 yearsTimetec 256GB SSD 3D NAND SATA III 6Gb/s M.2 2280 NGFF 128TBW Read Speed Up to 550MB/s SLC Cache Performance Boost Internal Solid State Drive for PC Computer Laptop and Desktop (256GB) (256 GB)TimetecM.2SATA
$57$228256 GBNew3 yearsBestoss 256GB 2.5" SSD Internal Hard Drive for Pc or Laptop, SATA III 6Gb/s Internal State Drive, Up to 550MB/s, Computer Storage Upgrade for Office, Students, Home Entertainment (256 GB)BestossInternalSSD
$59$236256 GBNew0 monthsSilicon Power 256GB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen3x4 2280 SSD (SP256GBP34A60M28) (256 GB)Silicon PowerM.2NVMe
$59$236256 GBNew3 yearsFikwot FN501 Pro 256GB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 Internal Solid State Drive with Graphene Cooling Sticker, Up to 3,000MB/s, SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC, Compatible with Laptop & PC Desktop (256 GB)FikwotM.2NVMe
$60$240256 GBNew0 monthsOemgenuine Kioxi 256GB M.2 PCI-e NVME GEN4X4 SSD Internal Solid State Drive 30mm 2230 Form Factor M Key Steam Deck (256 GB)OemgenuineM.2NVMe
$60$240256 GBNew3 yearsALYNCE JS800 SSD 256GB, PCIe Gen3 NVMe M.2 2280, Up to 2400MB/s (256 GB)ALYNCEM.2NVMe
$60$240256 GBNew3 yearsfanxiang S500 Pro 256GB NVMe SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0, Gen 3x4 2280 Internal Solid State Drive, SLC Cache 3D NAND TLC, Up to 3000MB/s, Compatible with Laptop and PC Desktops(Black) (256 GB)fanxiangM.2NVMe
$60$240256 GBUsed0 monthsOEM Hyn PVC10 256GB M.2 PCI-e GEN 4X4 NVME SSD Internal Solid State Drive 30mm 2230 Form Factor M Key Steam Deck (256 GB)OEMM.2NVMe
$60$245.76250 GBNew0 monthsPNY CS900 250GB 3D NAND 2.5" SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - (SSD7CS900-250-RB) (250 GB)PNYInternal 2.5"SSD
$63$252256 GBNew0 monthsMOVE SPEED 256GB USB Drive with Smart Display 1090MB/s USB 3.2 Gen2 and Type C SSD Memory Stick for ProRes 4K Video iPhone 17/16/15, Android Phone, Windows, Mac, Tablet (256 GB)MOVEExternalSSD
$64$256256 GBNew0 monthsZECHNOLOGY NewSamsung PM9C1a 256GB PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD M.2 2280 Model: MZ-VL8256B (PM9C1a) OEM (256 GB)ZECHNOLOGYM.2NVMe
$63$268.8240 GBNew3 yearsPatriot Memory P310 240GB Internal SSD - NVMe PCIe M.2 Gen3 x 4 - Low-Power Consumption Solid State Drive - P310P240GM28 (240 GB)PatriotM.2NVMe
$67$274.43250 GBNew3 yearsNetac 250GB Portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps, Type-C) External Solid State Drive Backup Slim Portable Drive for File Storage/Business Travel Essential, Rapid Read & Write Low Noise, Zslim (250 GB)NetacExternalSSD
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250 GB hard drive questions

  • Is 250 GB enough for a few games?

    A small rotation of games can fit if you uninstall often. Modern titles routinely exceed 80 to 100 GB each, so many gamers treat 250 GB as boot-only and keep games on a larger drive.

  • 250 GB HDD vs SSD for an old laptop?

    An SSD upgrade is usually the biggest feel-good improvement on a slow laptop, even at 250 GB. Keep large media on external storage or cloud if needed.

  • Does DRAM cache matter at 250 GB?

    It helps sustained writes and multitasking on a primary drive. For a USB backup stick, it matters less than for an everyday OS disk.

  • How many 250 GB drives are on this page?

    We compare 93 250 GB hard drives and SSDs on this page, including nearby capacities within about 5% of 250 GB.

  • What do 250 GB drives cost on this page?

    Among comparable storage drives on this page, prices run from about $19.00 (Western Digital WD AV-GP 250 GB AV Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA II, 16 MB Cache - WD2500AVCS) up to $155.00 (Micron 1100 MTFDDAK256TBN 256GB 2.5-inch SATA III AES-256 encryption TLC NAND (6.0Gb/s) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) New - w/3 Year Warranty (256 GB)), before shipping or coupons.

  • What is the 250 GB price per TB on this page?

    About $77.82 to $620.00 per TB across 86 drives we use for this summary.

  • Cheapest 250 GB HDD on this page?

    Western Digital WD AV-GP 250 GB AV Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA II, 16 MB Cache - WD2500AVCS at $19.00 (about $77.82 per TB).

  • Cheapest 250 GB SSD on this page?

    Oemgenuine OEM 256GB M.2 PCI-e NVME SSD Internal Solid State Drive 30mm 2230 Form Factor M Key Steam Deck (256 GB) at $34.00 (about $136.00 per TB).