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PNY · PCIe 5.0 · 2000 GB

PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 2TB PCIe Gen5

M.2 2280 · TLC NAND · LPDDR4-4266

Performance
84
Perf / price
45
Capacity value
91
Amazon
$280
PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 2TB PCIe Gen5
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$280
Not currently available Updated Mar 14, 2026 Prime FBA
Performance84.5
Performance / price45.3
Capacity value90.5
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Written analysis

PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 2TB PCIe Gen5 at a glance

The PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 2TB PCIe Gen5 is a 2000 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0. The controller is Phison PS5026-E26. Flash type is TLC 232-layer. Cache is listed as LPDDR4-4266.

Rated sequential throughput is 12000 MB/s read and 11000 MB/s write. Random throughput is 1400K read IOPS and 1300K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 84.5.

Best fit: Mainstream desktop and laptop upgrades balancing speed, capacity, and cost.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 1400 TBW, or approximately 700 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $280, the drive costs $140.00 per TB. Performance / price is 45.3 and capacity value is 90.5. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

Drive data

Full specifications

Interface, flash, controller, cache, throughput, endurance, power, warranty, and value in one technical sheet.

General

Manufacturer
PNY
SSD
PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 2TB PCIe Gen5
Part number
M280CS3150XHS-2TB-RB
Model
M280CS3150XHS-2TB-RB
Capacity
2000 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$280
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
Mar 14, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
12000 MB/s
Sequential write
11000 MB/s
Random read
1400K IOPS
Random write
1300K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$280
Price / TB
$140.00
Performance / price
45.3
Capacity value
90.5

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
Interface generation
PCIe 5.0
Controller
Phison PS5026-E26
NAND
TLC 232-layer
Process
12.0
Cache type
LPDDR4-4266
DRAM
LPDDR4-4266
DRAM capacity
4096 MB
DRAM speed
4266 MT/s
SLC cache
Dynamic

Durability & power

Endurance
1400 TBW
Endurance / TB
700 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
—

Additional information

Also listed as
CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 2TB
Color
Black

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

SUPERIOR GEN5 SPEED: The NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface delivers performance of up to 12,000 MB/s seq. read and 11,000 MB/s seq. write speeds​

CUSTOM RGB LIGHTING: Plug-in the 9-pin (USB) power connector to customize your heatsink’s lighting effects and fan speed using PNY’s VelocityX software.​

EXTREME COOLING: Integrated with a patent-pending active quiet dual-fan heatsink to maximize heat dissipation to keep the CS3150 M.2 NVMe Gen5 x4 SSD cool and prevent performance throttling, assuring the SSD’s performance.​

ELEVATE GAMING AND CREATIVE POWER: Experience lightning-fast texture renders, shorter load times, and fluid gameplay enhanced by Microsoft DirectStorage compatibility. ​

WARRANTY/SUPPORT: Competitive 5-Year Limited Warranty or TBW backed by 24/7 US based technical support

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