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Fanxiang · PCIe 3.0 · 1000 GB

fanxiang S501Q SSD 1TB PCle 3.0x4

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

Performance: 58
Perf / price: 58
Capacity value: 58
Amazon: $150

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Available on Amazon Updated Aug 16, 2026

Performance58.4

Performance / price58.4

Capacity value58.4

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Written analysis

fanxiang S501Q SSD 1TB PCle 3.0x4 at a glance

The fanxiang S501Q SSD 1TB PCle 3.0x4 is a 1000 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 3500 MB/s read and 2000 MB/s write. Random throughput is 250K read IOPS and 300K write IOPS. The calculated specification score is 58.4.

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

Endurance and thermals

Rated endurance is 320 TBW, or approximately 320 TBW per TB of capacity. The listed warranty is 5 years.

Current value

At $150, the drive costs $149.99 per TB. Performance / price is 58.4 and capacity value is 58.4. 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: Fanxiang
SSD: fanxiang S501Q SSD 1TB PCle 3.0x4
Capacity: 1000 GB
Form factor: M.2 2280
Launch price: —
Amazon price: $150
Amazon availability: Available
Price updated: Aug 16, 2026

Performance

Sequential read: 3500 MB/s
Sequential write: 2000 MB/s
Random read: 250K IOPS
Random write: 300K IOPS

Value

Amazon price: $150
Price / TB: $149.99
Performance / price: 58.4
Capacity value: 58.4

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: 320 TBW
Endurance / TB: 320 TBW
Warranty: 5 years
Idle power: —
Active power: —

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