Best 960GB Mushkin SSDs
There are 4 960GB Mushkin SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Mushkin SCORPION DELUXE at 2160 MB/s read at 960GB, and the highest-rated for endurance is the Mushkin SOURCE II (400 TBW). Sequential reads across the group span 560–2160 MB/s at 960GB.
Why this configuration
A 960GB 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.
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 960GB ratings where published (4 of 4 drives), not the family headline figure. 1 of the 4 are rated slower at 960GB than at their fastest capacity. Rated writes at 960GB run 510–1980 MB/s.
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s (at 960GB) | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mushkin SCORPION DELUXE 960GB, 1.92TB | Mid-range | 4x SandForce SF-2281 | 2160 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 2 |  Mushkin REACTOR ARMOR3D 250GB, 500GB, 960GB | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2258 (1-Core, 4-C | 565 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 3 |  Mushkin STRIKER 250GB, 500GB, 960GB | Mid-range | Phison PS3110-S10 (4-Core, 55nm CM | 565 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 4 |  Mushkin SOURCE II 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 960GB | Value | SILICON MOTION SM2259XT (1-Core, 4 | 560 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
The parts, explained
Staying with Mushkin means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.