Best Mushkin TLC SSDs
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There are 13 Mushkin TLC SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Mushkin GAMMA at 7175 MB/s read. Sequential reads across the group span 500–7175 MB/s.
Why this configuration
A 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.
Usually chosen for: everyday desktop and laptop storage.
Good fit: everyday all-rounder use, from OS drive to game library.
Ranked list
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mushkin GAMMA 1TB, 2TB | Top-tier | Phison PS5018-E18 (TSMC 12nm, 8 Ca | 7175 | 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 | Mid-range | Silicon Motion SM2259 (1-Core, 4-C | 560 | — | Find on Amazon | |
| 7 |  Mushkin SOURCE 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 560 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 8 |  Mushkin SOURCE II 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 960GB | Value | SILICON MOTION SM2259XT (1-Core, 4 | 560 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 9 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 128GB, 250GB, 500GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2256 | 560 | 230 | Find on Amazon |
| 10 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR LT 250GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2256 | 560 | 115 | Find on Amazon |
| 11 |  Mushkin SOURCE M.2 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 560 | 400 | Find on Amazon |
| 12 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 3DL 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 80GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 550 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 13 |  Mushkin TRIACTOR 3D M.2 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 80GB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2258XT (1-Core, 4 | 500 | — | Find on Amazon |
The parts, explained
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.