Best PCIe 4.0 SSDs: Top picks from experts

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We’ve tested nearly three dozen PCIe 4.0 SSDs and our list includes the best of the bunch for various needs. Read on to learn more, including what to look for in PCIe 4.0 SSD. Why you should trust PCWorld for PCIe 4.0 SSD reviews and buying advice: We’re not called PCWorld for nothing. He’s been using and testing HDDs, SATA SSDs, and NVMe SSDs for PCWorld for more than two decades. PCIe 4.0 drives are significantly faster, but require an AMD Ryzen 3000-series or Intel Core 11th-gen (or newer) processor, along with a compatible PCIe 4.0 motherboard.