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id: mac-storage-basics.how-do-i-check-my-ssd-health-on-a-mac
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/mac-storage-basics/how-do-i-check-my-ssd-health-on-a-mac
category: "Mac storage basics"
subcategory: "Disks, APFS and formats"
question: "How do I check my Mac SSD's health?"
alt_questions:
  - "smart status mac ssd"
  - "ssd health check mac"
  - "is my mac drive failing"
  - "disk utility smart verified"
  - "nvme health macbook"
short_answer: "Open System Information, choose NVMExpress or SATA, and check S.M.A.R.T. status; Verified means no reported problems. Keep a backup regardless."
tags: ["ssd", "health", "system information"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/mac-storage-basics/how-do-i-run-first-aid-in-disk-utility"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# How do I check my Mac SSD's health?

For a basic check, open **System Information** (hold Option and choose Apple menu → System Information), select **NVMExpress** or **SATA**, and look at **S.M.A.R.T. status**. "Verified" means the drive reports no problems.

Disk Utility also shows S.M.A.R.T. status for some drives. Detailed wear figures need third-party tools. Whatever the status, keep a backup — drives can fail without warning.