{"id":4707,"date":"2026-08-29T14:07:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T14:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/test\/?p=4707"},"modified":"2026-08-29T14:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T14:11:45","slug":"best-ssd-for-atomos-ninja-v-and-v","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cameraegg.org\/test\/best-ssd-for-atomos-ninja-v-and-v\/","title":{"rendered":"Best SSD for Atomos Ninja V and V+"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gagen-article gagen-v2\"><div class=\"article-intro\">\n  <p>The Ninja V and Ninja V+ write to a SATA slot: an AtomX SSDmini, or a 2.5-inch SATA SSD in a Master Caddy. They do not take a T7 brick, and they are not the CFexpress Ninja Ultra. Apple ProRes 422 HQ at UHD 60p is already ~221 MB\/s; QLC bargain drives look fast until the cache dumps and the recorder stops. For most kits the drive is the Angelbird AtomX SSDmini 1TB. Buy the mini, not a USB-C portable with \u201cSSD\u201d in the title.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"quick-picks-box\">\n  <div class=\"qp-header\">\n    <h2>Our Top Picks at a Glance<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"qp-sub\">Reviewed August 2026 \u00b7 Matched to Atomos Ninja V (ATOMNJAV01) and Ninja V+ (ATOMNJVPL1) SATA slot<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"qp-cards\">\n    <div class=\"qp-card qp-card--gold\">\n      <span class=\"qp-num\">01<\/span>\n      <span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall<\/span>\n      <strong class=\"qp-name\">Angelbird AtomX SSDmini 1TB<\/strong>\n      <div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.8 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n      <p class=\"qp-why\">Native SSDmini, no caddy. 500 MB\/s sustained write, fits with CONNECT. Certified for ProRes \/ ProRes RAW on V and V+.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JWD1ZYF?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazon<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#best-overall\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"qp-card qp-card--green\">\n      <span class=\"qp-num\">02<\/span>\n      <span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value<\/span>\n      <strong class=\"qp-name\">Samsung 870 EVO 1TB<\/strong>\n      <div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.6 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n      <p class=\"qp-why\">TLC 2.5-inch SATA, 560\/530 MB\/s, 600 TBW. Needs a Master Caddy. The 2.5-inch default \u2014 not the 870 QVO.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08QBJ2YMG?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazon<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#best-value\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"qp-card qp-card--blue\">\n      <span class=\"qp-num\">03<\/span>\n      <span class=\"qp-badge\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick<\/span>\n      <strong class=\"qp-name\">Crucial MX500 1TB<\/strong>\n      <div class=\"qp-rating\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606 <span class=\"qp-score\">4.4 \/ 5.0<\/span> <span class=\"qp-reviews\">\u00b7 2026 pick<\/span><\/div>\n      <p class=\"qp-why\">TLC plus DRAM, 560\/510 MB\/s, still 1TB. Cheaper 2.5-inch in a caddy. Not BX500, not A400.<\/p>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B078XRDM7W?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"qp-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check Price at Amazon<\/a>\n      <a href=\"#budget-pick\" class=\"qp-jump\">Read full review \u2193<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"affiliate-disclosure\"><p><em>Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate affiliate, we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"info-module buying-guide\" id=\"who-should-buy\">\n  <h3>Who should buy what<\/h3>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Default Ninja V \/ V+ kit, or CONNECT on the back:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-overall\">Angelbird AtomX SSDmini 1TB<\/a> \u2014 slides into the slot, no four-screw caddy, still fits when CONNECT occupies the extra depth. 2TB if the day is 8K30 \/ 4K120 RAW.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>ProRes HQ \/ 4K60 RAW and you already own caddies:<\/strong> <a href=\"#best-value\">Samsung 870 EVO 1TB<\/a> \u2014 TLC 2.5-inch, 600 TBW, 4TB exists. Pair with Master Caddy II, or Caddy III if CONNECT is attached.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Same SATA job for less:<\/strong> <a href=\"#budget-pick\">Crucial MX500 1TB<\/a> \u2014 TLC + DRAM. Fine for 4K60 HQ. Stretch to the 870 EVO for heavier RAW days and endurance.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Skip:<\/strong> Samsung 870 QVO, Crucial BX500, Kingston A400 (QLC or DRAM-less cache dump mid-take). Samsung T5 \/ T7 \/ T7 Shield as the slot drive (USB-C bricks). CFexpress Type B (that is Ninja Ultra \/ 2023 Ninja, not this chassis). Master Caddy II with ATOMOS CONNECT attached (Atomos: it will not seat; use Caddy III or SSDmini). 2.5-inch HDDs. This page is Ninja V and V+, not Ninja RAW \/ Ninja TX USB-C media.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Comparison Table<\/h2>\n<div class=\"comparison-module\">\n  <table class=\"comparison-table\">\n    <thead><tr><th>Product<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><th>Form<\/th><th>Sustained write (listed)<\/th><th>Caddy<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Buy<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr class=\"highlight-row\"><td><strong>AtomX SSDmini 1TB<\/strong><\/td><td>Default V \/ V+<\/td><td>SSDmini SATA<\/td><td>500 MB\/s<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>~$280\u2013$400<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JWD1ZYF?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>870 EVO 1TB<\/strong><\/td><td>TLC in a caddy<\/td><td>2.5&#8243; SATA<\/td><td>Up to 530 MB\/s<\/td><td>Caddy II \/ III<\/td><td>~$75\u2013$110<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08QBJ2YMG?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>MX500 1TB<\/strong><\/td><td>Cheaper TLC<\/td><td>2.5&#8243; SATA<\/td><td>Up to 510 MB\/s<\/td><td>Caddy II \/ III<\/td><td>~$55\u2013$85<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B078XRDM7W?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>Nextorage SSDmini 1TB<\/strong><\/td><td>Angelbird alternative<\/td><td>SSDmini SATA<\/td><td>Up to 500 MB\/s<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>~$200\u2013$350<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CTD32WPW?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n      <tr><td><strong>870 QVO 1TB<\/strong><\/td><td>Skip (QLC dump)<\/td><td>2.5&#8243; SATA<\/td><td>Bursts, then falls<\/td><td>Caddy II \/ III<\/td><td>Cheap for a reason<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Samsung+870+QVO+1TB&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"table-price-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Check<\/a><\/td><\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>How We Picked These Drives<\/h2>\n<ul>\n  <li><strong>The recorders:<\/strong> Ninja V (ATOMNJAV01) is a 5.2-inch 1000-nit HDMI 2.0 monitor-recorder, 151 \u00d7 91.5 \u00d7 31 mm, about 360 g without battery and media. It records ProRes \/ DNxHR up to 4K60 and HD120, and ProRes RAW up to 6K30 (camera dependent). Ninja V+ (ATOMNJVPL1) is the same chassis and the same SATA slot with AtomIC3: it adds 8K30 and 4K120 ProRes RAW over HDMI. HDMI video on both is still 4K60. Neither body is the 2023 Ninja or Ninja Ultra (CFexpress Type B).<\/li>\n  <li><strong>The slot:<\/strong> Atomos specifies AtomX SSDmini (Angelbird or Nextorage) which seats without a caddy, or a 2.5-inch SATA SSD mounted in Master Caddy II or III. ATOMOS CONNECT on the back of a V \/ V+: Master Caddy II will not fit; Atomos says use Master Caddy III, SSDmini, or the AtomX CFast adapter. Format the drive in the recorder (exFAT). Burst \u201cup to 560 MB\/s\u201d is not the number that matters \u2014 Atomos wants sustained sequential write for the whole take.<\/li>\n  <li><strong>The bitrate:<\/strong> Apple\u2019s ProRes white paper lists ProRes 422 HQ at 3840 \u00d7 2160 as 884 Mbps at 30p (~111 MB\/s) and 1,768 Mbps at 60p (~221 MB\/s). That is why a TLC SATA drive with DRAM (or an Atomos-certified SSDmini at 500 MB\/s sustained) has headroom for HQ. ProRes RAW 4K60, and V+ 4K120 \/ 8K30 RAW, sit closer to the SATA floor \u2014 QLC and DRAM-less drives (870 QVO, BX500, many A400 SKUs) dump after the SLC cache and the Ninja stops. HDDs are not a 4K option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Best SSD for Atomos Ninja V and V+: Detailed Reviews<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-overall\" data-badge=\"best-overall\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-best-overall\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall<\/div>\n  <h3>Angelbird AtomX SSDmini 1TB <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JWD1ZYF?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> Most Ninja V and V+ kits<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> Native SSDmini \u00b7 500 MB\/s sustained write \u00b7 no caddy<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.8 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n    <tr><th>SKU \/ ASIN<\/th><td>ATOMXMINI1000PK \u00b7 B07JWD1ZYF<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Form \/ interface<\/th><td>SSDmini \u00b7 SATA 3.1 6 Gb\/s \u00b7 75.5 \u00d7 9.3 \u00d7 80 mm \u00b7 ~90 g<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Listed speed<\/th><td>Up to 560\/540 MB\/s seq. \u00b7 540\/500 MB\/s sustained read\/write<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Endurance<\/th><td>Angelbird datasheet: 3,000 TBW on 1TB (6,000 TBW on 2TB)<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Fits<\/th><td>Ninja V \/ V+, Flame, Inferno, Shogun 7, Neon; Sumo \/ Studio with handle<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Capacity<\/th><td>1TB default; 2TB if the day is V+ 8K30 \/ 4K120 RAW<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p><strong>Why it fits Ninja V and V+.<\/strong> This is the drive the slot was drawn around. It is 20% shorter than a 2.5-inch SSD, keeps a SATA connector, and seats without a Master Caddy \u2014 which is the whole point when CONNECT is on the back and Caddy II no longer fits. Angelbird and Atomos certify it for ProRes, ProRes RAW, DNx, and CDNG. Stable Stream is Angelbird\u2019s name for holding 500 MB\/s write instead of a burst-then-dump profile. 1TB is the default buy: enough for a ProRes HQ day, tight but usable for RAW if you swap. Do not buy the 500GB listing (often ASIN B07JHVTS4Z) as the only disk on a V+ RAW job. Offload with Angelbird\u2019s USB-C to SATA adapter or an Atomos dock; do not leave the only copy in the recorder overnight.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Skip this if<\/strong> street price is 870 EVO 1TB plus a caddy by a wide margin and CONNECT is not in the kit \u2014 that is the Value row. Skip Nextorage only if Angelbird is in stock at similar money; they are the same form factor, not a faster class.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n    <ul class=\"pros\">\n      <li>Native fit, including with CONNECT<\/li>\n      <li>500 MB\/s sustained write, Atomos-certified<\/li>\n      <li>No four-screw caddy on a hot set<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <ul class=\"cons\">\n      <li>Costs more per TB than 870 EVO<\/li>\n      <li>2TB is the RAW-day capacity, not the 500GB SKU<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-link\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JWD1ZYF?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Angelbird+AtomX+SSDmini+1TB&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Angelbird+AtomX+SSDmini+1TB&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Angelbird+AtomX+SSDmini+1TB&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-value\" data-badge=\"best-value\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-best-value\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value<\/div>\n  <h3>Samsung 870 EVO 1TB <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08QBJ2YMG?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> TLC 2.5-inch in a Master Caddy<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 560\/530 MB\/s \u00b7 600 TBW \u00b7 7 mm SATA<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.6 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n    <tr><th>SKU \/ ASIN<\/th><td>MZ-77E1T0B\/AM \u00b7 B08QBJ2YMG<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Form \/ interface<\/th><td>2.5-inch 7 mm \u00b7 SATA III 6 Gb\/s<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>NAND \/ cache<\/th><td>Samsung TLC V-NAND \u00b7 MKX \u00b7 1 GB LPDDR4 on 1TB<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Listed speed<\/th><td>Up to 560 MB\/s read \u00b7 530 MB\/s write<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Endurance<\/th><td>600 TBW \u00b7 5-year limited<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Needs<\/th><td>Master Caddy II (kit default) or Caddy III with CONNECT<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p><strong>Why it fits Ninja V and V+.<\/strong> This is the 2.5-inch TLC drive people actually put in a Master Caddy. Samsung lists 560\/530 MB\/s; Intelligent TurboWrite is the peak, and the 1TB TLC floor still sits at SATA-class sequential write \u2014 which is why it holds 4K60 ProRes HQ (~221 MB\/s) and typical 4K60 ProRes RAW without the mid-take stop that QVO is known for. 600 TBW and a 4TB SKU are why it is Value, not a tie with MX500. Screw it into the caddy with the four Phillips screws flush; a proud screw head is how a caddy jams in the Ninja slot. Confirm the listing is 870 <em>EVO<\/em> (MZ-77E), not 870 <em>QVO<\/em> (MZ-77Q). This page\u2019s old 2TB ASIN (B08QB93S6R) is the bigger sibling \u2014 buy 2TB for long RAW days, not because 1TB is the wrong NAND.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Skip this if<\/strong> CONNECT is permanently on the recorder and you do not want to buy Caddy III \u2014 that is the SSDmini. Skip it if the MX500 is half the money and the codec is ProRes HQ, not all-day RAW.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n    <ul class=\"pros\">\n      <li>TLC + DRAM, 600 TBW, up to 4TB<\/li>\n      <li>Street price far under SSDmini<\/li>\n      <li>Proven 2.5-inch in Master Caddy II<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <ul class=\"cons\">\n      <li>Needs a caddy; Caddy II fails with CONNECT<\/li>\n      <li>Swap is slower than a handle-equipped SSDmini<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-link\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08QBJ2YMG?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Samsung+870+EVO+1TB&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Samsung+870+EVO+1TB&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Samsung+870+EVO+1TB&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"budget-pick\" data-badge=\"budget-pick\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-budget\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick<\/div>\n  <h3>Crucial MX500 1TB <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B078XRDM7W?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n  <div class=\"product-highlights\">\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Best For:<\/span> TLC + DRAM without 870 EVO money<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Key Feature:<\/span> 560\/510 MB\/s \u00b7 360 TBW \u00b7 still 1TB<\/div>\n    <div class=\"highlight-item\"><span class=\"highlight-label\">Rating:<\/span> <span class=\"star-rating\">4.4 \/ 5.0 \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n    <tr><th>SKU \/ ASIN<\/th><td>CT1000MX500SSD1(Z) \u00b7 B078XRDM7W<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Form \/ interface<\/th><td>2.5-inch 7 mm \u00b7 SATA III 6 Gb\/s<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>NAND \/ cache<\/th><td>Micron 3D TLC \u00b7 DRAM<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Listed speed<\/th><td>Up to 560 MB\/s read \u00b7 510 MB\/s write<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Endurance<\/th><td>360 TBW \u00b7 5-year limited<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Needs<\/th><td>Master Caddy II or III \u2014 same as 870 EVO<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p><strong>Why it fits Ninja V and V+.<\/strong> Budget on this page still means a 1TB TLC drive with DRAM, not the BX500 \/ A400 this article used to recommend. Those SKUs are DRAM-less (and often QLC on larger sizes): they hit ~500 MB\/s for the SLC cache, then fall far enough that 4K60 HQ (~221 MB\/s) is no longer safe. MX500 lists 510 MB\/s sequential write and keeps a DRAM cache. 360 TBW is the cut versus the 870 EVO\u2019s 600 TBW \u2014 fine for HQ days, thinner for a rental house writing RAW every week. Do not confuse MX500 with MX500 <em>M.2<\/em>; the Ninja wants the 2.5-inch SATA brick. Power-loss protection is a PC feature; the Ninja still wants a clean stop and a format in-camera.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Skip this if<\/strong> the 870 EVO 1TB is within ~$15 \u2014 take the extra TBW. Skip it for V+ 8K30 \/ 4K120 RAW as the only disk; that is SSDmini 2TB or 870 EVO 2TB. Never \u201csave\u201d with BX500 or A400.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pros-cons\">\n    <ul class=\"pros\">\n      <li>TLC + DRAM at the lowest 1TB street price<\/li>\n      <li>Enough sequential write for 4K60 ProRes HQ<\/li>\n      <li>Same caddy workflow as 870 EVO<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <ul class=\"cons\">\n      <li>360 TBW, not 600<\/li>\n      <li>Still not a native SSDmini<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"purchase-link\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B078XRDM7W?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Crucial+MX500+1TB+2.5&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Crucial+MX500+1TB+2.5&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Crucial+MX500+1TB+2.5&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>If You Need Something Else<\/h2>\n<p>These two are not cheaper versions of the Top 3. One is the other official SSDmini. One is the QLC 2.5-inch this page used to treat as a bargain \u2014 it is not.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"also-great\" data-badge=\"also-great\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-also-great\">\ud83d\udc4d Other SSDmini<\/div>\n  <h3>Nextorage AtomX SSDmini 1TB <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CTD32WPW?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n    <tr><th>SKU \/ ASIN<\/th><td>NPS-AS1TB \u00b7 B0CTD32WPW<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Form \/ interface<\/th><td>SSDmini \u00b7 SATA III \u00b7 up to 550\/500 MB\/s<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Endurance<\/th><td>Nextorage: 3,000 TBW on 1TB<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Claimed capture<\/th><td>V+: ProRes RAW HQ up to 8K30 \/ 5K60 \/ 4K120 \u00b7 V: 6K30 RAW, 4K60, HD240<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p>Atomos\u2019s other SSDmini partner. Same short chassis, same no-caddy fit on Ninja V \/ V+, same handle for Sumo \/ Studio. Nextorage lists 500 MB\/s write and explicitly calls out V+ 8K30 \/ 4K120 RAW HQ. The 500GB NPS-AS500 is end-of-life; do not hunt that SKU. If Angelbird 1TB is out of stock and this one is on the shelf, it is the same job, not a secret faster tier. Confirm you are buying NPS-AS1TB, not a Nextorage USB-C portable.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Skip this if<\/strong> Angelbird 1TB is in the cart at similar money \u2014 pick one SSDmini, not both, unless you need a second body disk.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-link\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0CTD32WPW?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Nextorage+AtomX+SSDmini+1TB&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Nextorage+AtomX+SSDmini+1TB&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Nextorage+AtomX+SSDmini+1TB&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"top-recommendation\" id=\"best-competitive\" data-badge=\"premium\">\n  <div class=\"top-badge badge-premium\">\ud83d\udeab Skip<\/div>\n  <h3>Samsung 870 QVO 1TB <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Samsung+870+QVO+1TB&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"title-amazon-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">View on Amazon<\/a><\/h3>\n  <table class=\"spec-table\">\n    <tr><th>Why it shows up<\/th><td>Cheap 2.5-inch SATA that physically fits a Master Caddy<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>NAND<\/th><td>QLC with a short SLC cache<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><th>Failure mode<\/th><td>Burst write, then a steep drop \u2014 the Ninja has no deep buffer<\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/table>\n  <p>QVO is the SKU that makes a Ninja look \u201cincompatible\u201d after two minutes of 4K60. The caddy will close. The first seconds will record. Then sequential write falls off the SLC cache onto QLC and the take dies. The same skip applies to Crucial BX500 and Kingston A400, which this page previously listed as budget picks. A Samsung T7 or T7 Shield is a USB-C enclosure \u2014 it will not mate with the SATA connector in the Ninja. CFexpress Type B is the Ninja Ultra \/ 2023 Ninja card, not a V \/ V+ upgrade.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Skip this if<\/strong> the recorder is a Ninja V or V+. That is the entire point of this row. Buy MX500 or 870 EVO if the budget is a 2.5-inch caddy drive.<\/p>\n  <p class=\"purchase-link\"><span class=\"amazon-region-btn\">Check Price on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=Samsung+870+QVO+1TB&#038;tag=e6890-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon US<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/s?k=Samsung+870+QVO+1TB&#038;tag=pctest07-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">UK<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/s?k=Samsung+870+QVO+1TB&#038;tag=pctestt-20&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CA<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.de\/s?k=Samsung+870+QVO+1TB&#038;tag=67990-21&#038;linkCode=osi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DE<\/a> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-module\">\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Will a Samsung T7 or T5 work in the Ninja V slot?<\/h3><p>No as a drop-in. T7 \/ T7 Shield is a USB-C NVMe brick. T5 is a USB 3.1 portable. The Ninja V \/ V+ slot is SATA: SSDmini or a 2.5-inch SATA board in a Master Caddy. Some T5 units were gutted years ago; that is not a supported path. Offload to a T7 from a dock after the take, do not try to record to one in the shoe.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Caddy II or Caddy III?<\/h3><p>Bare Ninja V \/ V+: Master Caddy II (often in the box) holds a 2.5-inch SSD with four screws. ATOMOS CONNECT attached: Atomos says Caddy II will not fit. Use Master Caddy III, an AtomX SSDmini, or the CFast adapter. SSDmini skips the caddy on this chassis either way.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Is this the drive list for Ninja Ultra or the 2023 Ninja?<\/h3><p>No. Those recorders take CFexpress Type B (and, on some newer Ninjas, qualified USB-C media). A 2.5-inch SATA SSD in a USB dock is not a substitute. Keep this page for ATOMNJAV01 and ATOMNJVPL1 only.<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"faq-item\"><h3>Is 500GB enough?<\/h3><p>For ProRes HQ 4K30, sometimes. For 4K60 HQ (~221 MB\/s) and any RAW, 1TB is the floor so you are not swapping mid-interview. V+ 8K30 \/ 4K120 RAW is a 2TB day. Format in the Ninja (exFAT). Do not rely on a Mac-formatted volume.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2>Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<div class=\"conclusion-module verdict-box\">\n  <div class=\"verdict-picks\">\n    <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n      <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83c\udfc6 Best Overall:<\/span>\n      <div class=\"verdict-product\"><strong>Angelbird AtomX SSDmini 1TB<\/strong> <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 Native SATA mini for Ninja V \/ V+, including CONNECT.<\/span><\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07JWD1ZYF?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n      <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83d\udc8e Best Value:<\/span>\n      <div class=\"verdict-product\"><strong>Samsung 870 EVO 1TB<\/strong> <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 TLC 2.5-inch in a Master Caddy, 600 TBW.<\/span><\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08QBJ2YMG?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"verdict-item\">\n      <span class=\"verdict-label\">\ud83d\udcb0 Budget Pick:<\/span>\n      <div class=\"verdict-product\"><strong>Crucial MX500 1TB<\/strong> <span class=\"verdict-reason\">\u2013 TLC + DRAM; not BX500 or A400.<\/span><\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B078XRDM7W?tag=e6890-20\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"verdict-btn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Buy Now<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p class=\"verdict-summary\">For most Ninja V and V+ kits, buy the Angelbird AtomX SSDmini 1TB. If the budget is a 2.5-inch caddy drive, the 870 EVO 1TB is the TLC default and the MX500 1TB is the cheaper TLC. Skip QVO, BX500, A400, T7 bricks, and CFexpress. V+ 8K30 \/ 4K120 RAW still uses this SATA slot \u2014 it does not turn the recorder into a Ninja Ultra.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ninja V and V+ record to SSDmini or 2.5-inch SATA in a Master Caddy, not a T7 and not CFexpress. Overall: Angelbird AtomX SSDmini 1TB. Value: Samsung 870 EVO 1TB. Budget: Crucial MX500 1TB. 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