New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Modern games can take up well over 100GB, making it easy to run out of storage on a gaming PC or console. An external SSD is a smart way to add more space without opening up your system, while also making large game transfers considerably quicker than a traditional hard drive. The five options here range from compact drives focused on everyday gaming storage to faster models that can take advantage of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connections. There is also a clear difference in portability, durability and real-world performance, so the fastest figure on the box is not necessarily the most important factor. Here are the SSDs I would consider when adding portable storage to a gaming setup.

The SanDisk Extreme PRO is the speed-foc...