Best 128GB Mushkin TLC SSDs
There are 7 128GB Mushkin TLC SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Mushkin PILOT at 2710 MB/s read, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Mushkin SOURCE (400 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 500–2710 MB/s at 128GB.
Why this configuration
A 128GB Mushkin TLC SSD is a mainstream all-rounder. TLC balances speed, endurance and price for general use. Mushkin specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
At 128GB this is really a boot or cache drive rather than a main library.
Usually chosen for: everyday desktop and laptop storage.
Good fit: everyday all-rounder use, from OS drive to game library.
Ranked list
Speeds on this page are the manufacturer's 128GB ratings where published (1 of 7 drives), not the family headline figure.
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 128GB) | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mushkin PILOT 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2262 | 2710* | — | Find on Amazon |
| 2 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 3DX 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 565* | — | Find on Amazon |
| 3 |  Mushkin SOURCE 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 560* | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 4 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 128GB, 250GB, 500GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2256 | 560* | 230 | Find on Amazon |
| 5 |  Mushkin SOURCE M.2 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 560* | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 6 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 3DL 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 80GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 550 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 7 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 3D M.2 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 80GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 500* | — | Find on Amazon |
* family rating — the manufacturer does not publish a 128GB figure for this drive.
The parts, explained
128GB suits a boot drive or a light secondary disk.
TLC NAND is the mainstream choice — a solid balance of endurance, speed and cost.
Staying with Mushkin means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.