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Fanxiang · PCIe 3.0 · 512 GB

fanxiang S501Q SSD 512GB PCle 3.0x4

M.2 2280 · QLC NAND · Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)

Performance
57
Perf / price
100
Capacity value
51
Amazon
$86
$86
Available on Amazon Updated Oct 2, 2026
Performance57.4
Performance / price100.1
Capacity value51.3

Written analysis

fanxiang S501Q SSD 512GB PCle 3.0x4 at a glance

The fanxiang S501Q SSD 512GB PCle 3.0x4 is a 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD using PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4. The controller is Maxio MAP1202. Flash type is 3D QLC NAND. Cache is listed as Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB).

Rated sequential throughput is 3200 MB/s read and 1450 MB/s write. Random throughput is 200K read IOPS and 250K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 57.4.

Best fit: General storage workloads where compatibility and price matter more than peak transfer rates.

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 160 TBW, or approximately 313 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $86, the drive costs $167.95 per TB. Performance / price is 100.1 and capacity value is 51.3. Compare these values with nearby drives below; interface generation and headline speed alone do not determine value.

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Full specifications

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

General

Manufacturer
Fanxiang
SSD
fanxiang S501Q SSD 512GB PCle 3.0x4
Capacity
512 GB
Form factor
M.2 2280
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$86
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Oct 2, 2026

Performance

Sequential read
3200 MB/s
Sequential write
1450 MB/s
Random read
200K IOPS
Random write
250K IOPS

Value

Amazon price
$86
Price / TB
$167.95
Performance / price
100.1
Capacity value
51.3

Hardware & cache

Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Interface generation
PCIe 3.0
Controller
Maxio MAP1202
NAND
3D QLC NAND
Process
20
Cache type
Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)
DRAM
Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)
DRAM capacity
64 MB
DRAM speed
2000 MT/s
SLC cache
Dynamic

Durability & power

Endurance
160 TBW
Endurance / TB
313 TBW
Warranty
5 years
Idle power
—
Active power
—

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【EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE】fanxiang S501Q M.2 SSD adds graphene heat dissipation stickers to provide effective heat dissipation control for internal ssd, improve its performance and service life, this 512GB S501Q SSD is up to 160TBW (TeraBytes Written).

【HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION】Accelerate the reading and writing performance of solid-state hard drives through intelligent SLC cache technology, up to 3000MB/s read speed and 1300MB/s write speed, greatly improving the speed of booting, program opening, game loading, file saving and transmission, etc

【PREFERRED CHIP】fanxiang S501Q ssd NVMe uses 3D NAND technology and high-quality particles, which further improves product life and stability. There is no internal mechanical mechanism, good shock resistance, and high data security

【WIDELY COMPATIBLE】Internal SSD is compatible with Windows 8, 10, 11, Mac OS10.9, and later. Compatible with laptops, desktops, and all-in-one computers (computer motherboard must be equipped with M.2 interface)

【LONG SERVICE】fanxiang is committed to providing high-quality products to global business partners, providing a 3-year service (installation screws and screwdrivers are included in the product package)