The Microsoft Xbox Series X has 1TB SSD storage. When running low on room for Xbox Series X games, an external hard drive is a must-buy accessory for Xbox Series X. The best external hard drive choice is SSD. SSDs are the premium option, upping your console’s capacity while outpacing the onboard storage. In short, this means drastically reduced load times across all games. We’ve tested and reviewed latest SSD for Xbox Series X today, and below are top recommended ones for Xbox Series X:
| SSD | Max. Read Speed | Max. Write Speed | Check Price |
| SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD | 1,050 MB/s | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD | 550 MB/s | 500 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| G-Technology G-DRIVE USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C mobile SSD | 560 MB/s | – | Amazon/B&H |
| Samsung T5 Portable SSD | 540 MB/s | 515 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| LaCie Portable USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C External SSD | 540 MB/s | 500 MB/s | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| WD My Passport USB 3.1 Gen 2 External SSD | 540 MB/s | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |
| Seagate Expansion USB 3.0 External SSD | 400 MB/s | – | Amazon/B&H/Adorama |