What’s the Best Way to Transfer Data from an Old SSD to a New One?

Honestly, I'd recommend backing up your important files and doing a fresh reinstall on the new SSD. Cloning can lead to some weird issues. A clean install can be refreshing too, especially if it’s been a while since you did it.

If you’re just moving data from your non-OS drive, you could manually copy everything over to the new SSD, then use Disk Management to change the drive letters. Make sure both drives have the same structure—Windows can be tricky about missing files sometimes! But if you want to ensure accuracy, I’d recommend using Macrium Reflect.

Most people suggest using cloning software like Clonezilla or Macrium Reflect to transfer your data. They make a perfect copy of your old drive, as long as your new SSD is the same size or larger. I use Clonezilla frequently for backups and haven’t had any issues with it.

One way to do it is to connect the new SSD to your PC and use software from the SSD manufacturer if available, like Samsung's, or you can go with Clonezilla or Macrium Reflect. If you're only cloning a game drive and can't connect both drives at the same time, consider getting a USB m.2 enclosure, which is pretty cheap!