Best 250GB Mushkin TLC SSDs
There are 10 250GB Mushkin TLC SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Mushkin PILOT at 2470 MB/s read at 250GB, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Mushkin HELIX-L (600 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 500–2470 MB/s at 250GB.
Why this configuration
A 250GB 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.
250GB covers an OS and core apps with little room for a large game 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 250GB ratings where published (8 of 10 drives), not the family headline figure. 2 of the 10 are rated slower at 250GB than at their fastest capacity. Rated writes at 250GB run 500–1250 MB/s.
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 250GB) | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mushkin PILOT 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2262 | 2470 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 2 |  Mushkin HELIX-L 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2263XT | 2010 | 600 | Find on Amazon |
| 3 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 3DX 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 565 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 4 |  Mushkin SOURCE 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 560 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 5 |  Mushkin SOURCE II 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 960GB | Value | SILICON MOTION SM2259XT (1-Core, 4 | 560 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 6 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 128GB, 250GB, 500GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2256 | 560 | 230 | Find on Amazon |
| 7 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR LT 250GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2256 | 560* | 115 | 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 |
| 10 |  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 250GB figure for this drive.
The parts, explained
250GB fits an OS plus core apps.
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.