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How To Identify Your SSD: 7 Simple Methods

February 15, 2026 4 minutters læsning Updated: February 15, 2026

Finding out exactly what kind of SSD you have can be a bit of a hassle sometimes. Maybe your system’s storage info isn’t showing the serial number, or maybe you’re trying to confirm if it’s NVMe or SATA. Sometimes, the built-in tools give partial info, and other times, they just refuse to show everything. So, knowing different ways to peek under the hood can save a lot of headaches, especially if you’re planning an upgrade or troubleshooting. The goal here is to gather as much detail as possible without tearing your PC apart if you don’t have to.

How to Check Your SSD Details in Windows

Through Windows Settings

This is often the quickest and easiest way if you’re only after basic info like the model name and drive capacity. Pretty much, it’s in your system’s storage menu, though sometimes it doesn’t show serial numbers at all—that’s kinda annoying. If you’re lucky, the serial number might be blank or missing, especially on some OEM setups. But still, it’s worth a shot.

  1. Open Windows Settings by pressing Windows key + I.
  2. Navigate to System > Storage > Advanced storage settings > Disks & volumes. On Windows 10, it’s Manage Disks and Volumes.
  3. Find your disk in the list, then click Properties next to it.
  4. Here, you’ll see details like Name, Serial number, Bus type. Keep in mind, the serial number field often remains empty—don’t get discouraged, try another method if needed.

If your PC has multiple drives—say, SSD plus HDD—make sure to check each one, especially the one you’re actually interested in. Sometimes, Windows mixes them up, so verify media types if you can.

Using Task Manager

Okay, this one is kinda quick and dirty but shows the essential info—the model name. It’s perfect if all you want to do is verify you have an SSD and what model it is, no deep dive.

  1. Hit Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
  2. In the Performance tab, select your Disk (if you see multiple, pick the one you’d like to identify).
  3. Look at the top-right corner—sometimes, the model name is displayed right there—other times, you’ll see the type (SSD or HDD) at the bottom.

Note: For some computers, the model info might not load immediately—on a few setups, you might need to restart the task manager or even the system to see the correct info. It’s weird, but it happens.

Using Device Manager

This method helps you identify whether your SSD is SATA or NVMe, which can be useful if you want to know bus connection details. Not always obvious at first glance, but worth trying.

  1. Press Windows key + R, then type devmgmt.msc and press Enter.
  2. In the Device Manager window, expand Disk drives.
  3. Right-click on your SSD and choose Properties.
  4. Go to the Details tab, then open the dropdown menu for Property and select Hardware Ids.

If the Hardware Ids contain NVMe, you’re running an NVMe SSD—that’s usually faster and more modern. If it doesn’t, it’s most likely a SATA drive. This isn’t 100% foolproof, but it gives you a good idea.

Using Command Prompt

This is kinda my favorite, because it reveals the serial number, which most other built-in tools fail to display. The downside, it’s not so clear when you’re trying to differentiate SSD from HDD, but it’s solid for serial info.

  1. Open Run by pressing Windows key + R.
  2. Type cmd and press Enter.
  3. In the Command Prompt window, type: wmic diskdrive get model, name, serialnumber, mediaType, size and hit Enter.

You’ll see a table with details. The SerialNumber column is super helpful—I’ve seen cases where that info is missing in other tools. Just watch out, some drives may not fully reveal their serials depending on manufacturer settings.

Using PowerShell

If you prefer PowerShell, it can give a bit more info without too much hassle. Especially if you want to differentiate between HDDs and SSDs, the MediaType field is quite handy.

  1. Open Run again (Windows key + R), then type powershell and hit Enter.
  2. Type: Get-PhysicalDisk and press Enter.
  3. Scroll through the output—look under FriendlyName, SerialNumber, MediaType, Size for your drive info.

Heads up: Make sure to maximize the PowerShell window so you can see all info. Sometimes, default output squishes data together.

Using Third-Party Tools

If Windows’ tools just…refuse to give enough info, a lot of folks turn to third-party apps. My favorites are HWiNFO and SSD-Z. They’re free and do a much better job at revealing everything from model to firmware version.

Because, honestly, Windows sometimes makes it harder than it needs to be. Those apps read the SSD’s firmware directly—no middleman—and give you a full breakdown.

Checking Physically on the Hardware

If all else fails, or if you just want to double-check, you can always pop your case open and look at the sticker on the drive itself. Not ideal, but if your PC is easy to access and you’re comfortable, it’s foolproof.

Just be aware, opening your machine can void warranties or cause damage if you’re not careful. Better have someone with experience do it if you’re unsure. But hey, eyeing the sticker is straightforward—model, serial, capacity, all visible right there.