My top recommendation is still the Crucial P2 1TB 3D M.2 SSD, a drive that makes it to the top of the list because of its affordable price, excellent performance, and high reliability.
The downside of the Lexar Blaze SL660 gaming SSD is that it needs a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connection to get the best performance. The capacity also maxes out at 1TB, which may be too low for some ...