We suggest keeping the original SSD from your Surface Pro 9 as is and not erasing or resetting your Surface. This is so that you have a working Windows installation in case something goes wrong.

For our top recommended picks for 2025, check out our full breakdown for the Best PS5 SSDs. This is another excellent SSD deal that comes complete with a heatsink. Corsair's MP600 PRO LPX 2TB SSD ...

The Windows Central team has reviewed plenty of solid-state drives (SSD), and I've handpicked the best from a number of categories. Samsung's 990 Pro is the best option for most people.