Best 2TB Mushkin SSDs
There are 6 2TB Mushkin SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Mushkin GAMMA at 7175 MB/s read at 2TB. Sequential reads across the group span 560–7175 MB/s at 2TB.
Why this configuration
A 2TB Mushkin SSD is a capacity-first shortlist. Everything here is available at this size, across interfaces and price tiers, so the choice comes down to how fast you need it and how much rewriting it will take. Mushkin specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
2TB is the current default for people who'd rather not think about free space for a while.
Usually chosen for: buyers who have already settled on the size and are picking on specs.
Good fit: mainstream desktop and laptop builds.
Ranked list
Speeds on this page are the manufacturer's 2TB ratings where published (6 of 6 drives), not the family headline figure. 1 of the 6 are rated slower at 2TB than at their fastest capacity. Rated writes at 2TB run 425–6800 MB/s.
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 2TB) | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mushkin GAMMA 1TB, 2TB | Top-tier | Phison PS5018-E18 (TSMC 12nm, 8 Ca | 7175 | 1400 | Find on Amazon |
| 2 | Mushkin DELTA 1TB, 2TB, 4TB | Top-tier | Phison PS5016-E16 (TSMC 28nm, 2-Co | 4975 | 800 | Find on Amazon |
| 3 | Mushkin PILOT-E 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | High-end | Silicon Motion SM2262EN (2-Core 62 | 3500 | 1300 | Find on Amazon |
| 4 | Mushkin PILOT 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2262 | 2705 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 5 | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2259 (1-Core, 4-C | 560 | — | Find on Amazon | |
| 6 | Mushkin REACTOR 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2246EN | 560 | 144 | Find on Amazon |
The parts, explained
2TB is today's sweet spot for large game libraries and creative work.
Staying with Mushkin means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.