How to Check SSD and HDD Temperatures on Windows 11

Whether you are using a modern SSD or a traditional spinning hard drive (HDD), temperature plays a huge role in longevity and performance. An overheating SSD can throttle, causing stuttering in games and slow file transfers. An overheating HDD can lead to mechanical failure and permanent data loss.

In this guide, you’ll learn two easy ways to check SSD and HDD temperatures on Windows 11.

Method 1: Check Drive Temperature in Windows Settings

This method works mainly for NVMe SSDs. Traditional SATA SSDs and most HDDs may not display temperature information.

Step 1. Open Settings

Press Win + I to open the Settings app, or click the Start button and select Settings from the menu.

Step 2. Navigate to Storage

In the Settings window, click System, then select Storage to access your storage management options.

Step 3. Open Advanced Storage Settings

Scroll down the Storage page and click Advanced storage settings, then choose Disks & volumes to view all connected drives.

Step 4: View Drive Properties

1. You will see a list of all your physical drives. Click the Properties button next to the drive you want to check (usually "Disk 0").

2. Scroll down to the Drive health section. Here you will see:

• Estimated remaining life
• Temperature 
• Available spare

Method 2: Check Drive Health Using PowerShell

If the Settings app doesn't show your drive temperature, or if you prefer using command-line tools, PowerShell is a powerful alternative.

Step 1. Open Windows Terminal as Administrator

Right-click the Start button and select Terminal (Admin) or search for PowerShell, right-click it, and choose Run as administrator.

Step 2. Run the Command

Get-PhysicalDisk | ForEach-Object { $t = Get-StorageReliabilityCounter -PhysicalDisk $_; [PSCustomObject]@{ FriendlyName = $_.FriendlyName; Temperature = $t.Temperature } }

Conclusion

Regular monitoring helps extend the lifespan of your storage devices and ensures stable system performance. For a more complete picture of your system’s health, you should also monitor your processor—check out this guide on How to Check Windows 11 CPU Temperature to keep your PC running at optimal conditions.