Best 1TB Mushkin TLC SSDs
There are 9 1TB Mushkin TLC SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Mushkin GAMMA at 7150 MB/s read at 1TB. Sequential reads across the group span 550–7150 MB/s at 1TB.
Why this configuration
A 1TB 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.
1TB is the capacity most single-drive builds settle on.
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 1TB ratings where published (9 of 9 drives), not the family headline figure. 1 of the 9 are rated slower at 1TB than at their fastest capacity. Rated writes at 1TB run 505–5600 MB/s.
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 1TB) | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mushkin GAMMA 1TB, 2TB | Top-tier | Phison PS5018-E18 (TSMC 12nm, 8 Ca | 7150 | 1400 | Find on Amazon |
| 2 |  Mushkin PILOT-E 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | High-end | Silicon Motion SM2262EN (2-Core 62 | 3500 | 1300 | Find on Amazon |
| 3 |  Mushkin PILOT 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2262 | 2710 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 4 |  Mushkin HELIX-L 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2263XT | 2110 | 600 | Find on Amazon |
| 5 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 3DX 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 565 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 6 |  Mushkin SOURCE 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 560 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 7 |  Mushkin SOURCE II 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 960GB | Value | SILICON MOTION SM2259XT (1-Core, 4 | 560 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 8 |  Mushkin SOURCE M.2 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 560 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 9 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 3DL 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 80GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 550 | — | Find on Amazon |
The parts, explained
1TB is the mainstream single-drive capacity.
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.