SSD Drives

Kingston's NV2 NVMe SSD has been a common choice for budget-conscious consumers, delivering up to 4TB of storage and decent performance for an affordable price. Kingston recently unveiled its successor, the NV3, touting several upgrades over its predecessor. Kingston plans to launch 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB NV3 models initially, with …

Adata has recently unveiled the Legend 970 Pro PCIe Gen5 SSD. This drive, equipped with a double-layered aluminium heatsink and a built-in micro-fan for enhanced cooling, sets itself apart from other offerings on the market with read speeds of up to 14GB/s and write speeds of up to 11GB/s. The …

It's a new mini SSD, perfect for Steam Deck or other handhelds, offering 2TB storage for about £230

Western Digital has updated its line of budget-friendly SSDs with the release of the WD Blue SN5000 series, featuring models with up to 4TB of storage. Although not aimed at high-performance usage, these SSDs offer a compelling combination of capacity, reliability, and affordability, making them an attractive option for casual …

Following an announcement at CES 2024, Lexar has finally launched the NM1090 PCIe 5.0 SSD. Available in three models with up to 4TB of storage, the new Gen5 SSD boasts sequential read speeds of over 11.5GB/s and sequential write speeds of over 9GB/s. Equipped with a 4GB onboard SLC dynamic …

Gigabyte recently unveiled its latest line of PCIe 5.0 SSDs, the Gigabyte Aorus 14000 Gen5. Available with up to 4TB of storage capacity, these new PCIe 5.0 SSDs are positioned as top contenders in the gaming SSD market. The fastest model can achieve sequential read and write speeds of 14.5 …

It's one of the fastest SSDs we've ever tested, using the latest Phison controller

Lexar has introduced the Armor 700 portable SSD, the latest addition to its portable SSD lineup. Designed to offer a blend of speed and durability, the Armor 700 Portable SSD targets professional photographers, videographers, content producers, and gamers. Featuring peak read/write speeds of up to 2000MB/s via the USB 3.2 …

Kingston has returned to Computex with a race-themed showcase. By infusing its product lines with elements reminiscent of the race track and pit stop, Kingston unveiled some of its upcoming products, including Fury Reneage DDR5 memory RGB Limited Edition, Fury Impact DDR5 CAMM 2 modules, the red XS1000 external SSD …

It's one of the fastest SSDs we have EVER tested

Corsair has just announced a new addition to its line-up of SSDs. The MP700 Pro SE PCIe 5.0 SSD is the company's fastest storage solution, capable of achieving a sequential read speed of up to 14,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 12,000 MB/s.  The MP700 Pro SE …

It's an 8TB portable SSD unit priced at £663.99

We've seen plenty of fake PC hardware being sold at cheap prices over the years. For a time, storage products like USB sticks were a prime culprit. Now, we're seeing fake Samsung M.2 SSDs being sold, with one brave soul buying one for science. Korean news site, Quasarzone, picked up …

TeamGroup has recently announced a new M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, the MP44Q. Available in capacities up to 4 TB, the upcoming SSD features 3D QLC NAND memory capable of providing sequential read speeds of 7,400 MB/s. Team Group MP44Q M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD uses the newest 3D QLC NAND and …

It's another USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 external SSD, retailing for under £180

Seagate has recently added a new SSD to its portfolio, the BarraCuda 530 (not to be confused with the FireCuda 530). This PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD is expected to considerably improve over the BarraCuda 520, enough to let it stand toe-to-toe with other top-performing PCIe 4.0 SSDs currently available. Although …

Sabrent has recently announced the expansion of its Rocket 4 SSD series with the new DRAM-less Rocket M.2 SSD. These new Rocket 4 SSDs will replace the phased-out Rocket 4 SSDs, which now only feature NAND chips on one side, making them more compatible with mobile devices. According to TechPowerUp, …

A tiny SSD for less than £70? Colour us intrigued

Powered by the Phison E26 controller, the new MSI Spatium M580 Frozr delivers the fastest possible PCIe 5.0 speeds...

At SK Hynix's exhibit at GTC 2024, it was revealed that the company is gearing up to launch its first PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD – the Platinum P51, which is expected to replace the Platinum P41 as the company's new flagship consumer M.2 SSD. According to Anandtech, the Platinum P51 …

Designed for a handheld or ultra-thin laptop, we check out this tiny SSD from Seagate

It's the same Lexar NM790, but this time with a dedicated heatsink - does it make a difference?

Sabrent has recently launched its newest M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD, the Rocket 5. The new SSD naturally comes in the M.2-2280 form factor and is available as a bare drive with up to 4TB of storage. Better yet, it is equipped with a new Phison controller, enabling even faster …

It's a new high-end PCIe Gen4 from Corsair and we put it to the test

It's a 2TB Gen4 SSD that's barely £100, but is it worth picking up?

Patriot Memory has recently announced the latest addition to its SSD portfolio, the Viper PV553 M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD. This breakthrough SSD is designed to offer next-generation performance and features a unique active cooling mechanism. The PV553 features a PCIe Gen 5 x4 controller and 232-layer TLC NAND …

Corsair has introduced the latest addition to its storage lineup, the MP600 Elite series of SSDs. With up to 2TB of capacity, these high-performance PCIe 4.0 SSDs come with or without a heatsink, making them ideal for desktop PCs, laptops, and even PlayStation 5 consoles. The MP600 Elite series is …

At CES this week, we had the chance to swing by the Lexar booth to check out their new line-up for 2024. Aside from new super-fast and gaming oriented SSDs, we also see some new professional storage devices for videographers or photographers. At CES this week, Lexar is showcasing its …

Samsung has published the product page for their upcoming 990 Evo NVMe SSD, revealing all the details about the world's first hybrid PCIe 4.0/PCIe 5.0 SSD.  Despite the five-year gap between the two models, the 990 Evo (via WinFuture) only offers a minor improvement over its predecessor. The 990 Evo …

It's a 2TB NVMe SSD for less than £120, but is there a catch?