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| Select for comparison | NVMe SSD | Configuration | Amazon price | Performance | Overall value | Price / TB | Status | Sequential read | Sequential write | Random read | Random write | Performance | Controller & NAND | Cache architecture | Endurance | Warranty | Power |
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CorsairPCIe 5.0TLC Corsair MP700 Elite 1 TB1000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
1000 GB · PCIe 5.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $280 Amazon · paid link | 76.8 | 41.2 | $279.90Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 10400 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 9000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1300K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1400K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 76.8 |
Phison E31T3D TLC · 7.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB) 64 MB64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Yes, dynamic only | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | 6.00 W active1.00 W idle | |
SK hynixPCIe 4.0TLC SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen42000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $300 Amazon · paid link | 76.7 | 76.7 | $150.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableAug 16 | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6500 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1400K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1300K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 76.7 |
Aries (ACNS075 PHC633.00S-2)TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | LPDDR4-42662048 MB · 4266 MT/s · Dynamic | 1200 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | 6.10 W active1.00 W idle | |
CorsairPCIe 4.0TLC Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 8TB M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen48000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
8000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $1500 Amazon · paid link | 76.7 | 61.3 | $187.50Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableAug 16 | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6100 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1200K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 950K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 76.7 |
Phison E18-41TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | DDR48192 MB · 3200 MT/s · Dynamic | 6000 TBW750.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SK hynixPCIe 4.0TLC SK hynix Platinum P41 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen41000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $156 Amazon · paid link | 76.1 | 73.1 | $156.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableAug 16 | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6500 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1400K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1300K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 76.1 |
Aries (ACNS075 PHC633.00S-2)TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | LPDDR4-42661024 MB · 4266 MT/s · Dynamic | 750 TBW750.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | 5.80 W active1.00 W idle | |
CrucialPCIe 4.0TLC Crucial T500 1TB Gen4 NVMe1000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $278 Amazon · paid link | 75.9 | 41.0 | $277.50Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6800 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1150K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1440K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 75.9 |
Phison E25TLC 232-layer · 12.0 | LPDDR41024 MB · 4266 MT/s · Dynamic | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
BiwinPCIe 4.0TLC Acer Predator M.2 SSD 4TB GM7000 with DRAM Cache NVMe 1.4 2280 PCIe Gen4×44000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $1145 Amazon · paid link | 75.7 | 39.6 | $286.28Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7400 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6700 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1350K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1150K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 75.7 |
InnoGrit IG5236TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | DDR4-26664096 MB · 2666 MT/s · Dynamic | 3000 TBW750.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
PNYPCIe 5.0TLC PNY CS2150 1TB Gen51000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 5.0 x2, NVMe 2.0 |
1000 GB · PCIe 5.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $190 Amazon · paid link | 75.6 | 59.7 | $189.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 10200 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 8300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1200K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1350K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 75.6 |
Phison PS5031-E31TTLC 218-layer · 7.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC WD_BLACK 2TB SN850X NVMe2000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $370 Amazon · paid link | 74.9 | 60.8 | $185.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6600 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1200K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1000K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 74.9 |
WD Black G2 (20-82-20035-B2)TLC 112-layer · 16.0 | DDR4-32004096 MB · 3200 MT/s · 576 GB Dynamic + 24 GB Static | 1200 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 850X 4TB4000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $1000 Amazon · paid link | 74.9 | 45.0 | $250.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6600 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1200K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1000K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 74.9 |
SanDisk 20-82-20035-B1TLC 112-layer · 16 | DDR4-32004096 MB · 3200 MT/s · 1152 GB Dynamic + 48 GB Static | 2400 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
CorsairPCIe 4.0TLC Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 4TB M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen44000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $876 Amazon · paid link | 74.8 | 51.2 | $219.04Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableAug 16 | 7100 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6800 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1200K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 74.8 |
Phison E18-41TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | DDR44096 MB · 3200 MT/s · Dynamic | 3000 TBW750.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
KLEVVPCIe 4.0TLC KLEVV CRAS C930 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4x42000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $336 Amazon · paid link | 74.3 | 66.3 | $168.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7400 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6800 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1000K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 74.3 |
InnoGrit IG5236TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | LPDDR42048 MB · 4266 MT/s · Dynamic | 1500 TBW750.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
BiwinPCIe 4.0TLC Acer Predator M.2 SSD 2TB GM7000 with DRAM Cache NVMe 1.4 2280 PCIe Gen4×42000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $350 Amazon · paid link | 74.0 | 63.4 | $175.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7400 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6700 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1300K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1100K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 74.0 |
InnoGrit IG5236TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | DDR4-26662048 MB · 2666 MT/s · Dynamic | 1300 TBW650.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
KingstonPCIe 4.0TLC Kingston FURY Renegade 4TB PCIe Gen 4.04000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $807 Amazon · paid link | 73.7 | 54.8 | $201.75Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1000K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 73.7 |
Phison E18-41TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | DDR4-26664096 MB · 2666 MT/s · Dynamic | 4000 TBW1000.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC WD_BLACK 4TB SN850X NVMe4000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $620 Amazon · paid link | 73.7 | 71.3 | $155.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6600 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1200K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1000K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 73.7 |
WD Black G2 (20-82-20035-B2)TLC 112-layer · 16.0 | DDR4-32002048 MB · 3200 MT/s · 1152 GB Dynamic + 48 GB Static | 2400 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 850X 2TB2000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $479 Amazon · paid link | 73.7 | 46.1 | $239.50Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6600 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1200K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1000K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 73.7 |
SanDisk 20-82-20035-B1TLC 112-layer · 16 | DDR4-32002048 MB · 3200 MT/s · 576 GB Dynamic + 24 GB Static | 1200 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
CorsairPCIe 4.0TLC Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen42000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $400 Amazon · paid link | 73.6 | 55.2 | $200.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7100 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6800 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1200K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 73.6 |
Phison E18-41TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | DDR42048 MB · 3200 MT/s · Dynamic | 1400 TBW700.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | 7.50 W active5.70 W idle | |
KLEVVPCIe 4.0TLC KLEVV CRAS C930 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4x41000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $200 Amazon · paid link | 73.4 | 55.0 | $199.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7400 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6400 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1000K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 73.4 |
InnoGrit IG5236TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | LPDDR41024 MB · 4266 MT/s · Dynamic | 750 TBW750.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
ADATAPCIe 4.0TLC XPG Gammix S70 Blade 8TB8000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
8000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | — Amazon | 73.3 | — | —Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableJan 27 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 750K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 650K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 73.3 |
IG5236 (Rainier)TLC 176-layer · 12 | DDR4-2666 CL198196 MB · 2666 MT/s · Dynamic | 5920 TBW740.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
KingstonPCIe 4.0TLC Kingston FURY Renegade 2TB PCIe Gen 4.02000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $499 Amazon · paid link | 72.5 | 43.6 | $249.50Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1000K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 72.5 |
Phison E18-41TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | DDR4-26662048 MB · 2666 MT/s · Dynamic | 2000 TBW1000.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC WD_BLACK 1TB SN71001000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $188 Amazon · paid link | 71.9 | 57.4 | $188.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7250 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6900 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1400K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.9 |
WD Polaris 3 A101-000103-A1TLC 218-layer · 16.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC WD_BLACK 2TB SN71002000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $305 Amazon · paid link | 71.9 | 70.7 | $152.50Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7250 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6900 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1400K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.9 |
WD Polaris 3 A101-000103-A1TLC 218-layer · 16.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 1200 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC WD_BLACK 4TB SN71004000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $562 Amazon · paid link | 71.9 | 76.8 | $140.50Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7250 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6900 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1400K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.9 |
WD Polaris 3 A101-000103-A1TLC 218-layer · 16.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 2400 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 1TB1000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $230 Amazon · paid link | 71.9 | 46.9 | $229.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7250 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6900 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1400K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.9 |
SanDisk Polaris 33D TLC NAND (BiCS8) · 12 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 2TB2000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $350 Amazon · paid link | 71.9 | 61.6 | $175.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7250 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6900 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1400K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.9 |
SanDisk Polaris 33D TLC NAND (BiCS8) · 12 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 1200 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
CorsairPCIe 4.0TLC Corsair MP600 PRO LPX 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe x4 Gen41000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $250 Amazon · paid link | 71.8 | 43.1 | $249.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7100 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 5800 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 900K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1200K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.8 |
Phison E18-41TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | DDR41024 MB · 3200 MT/s · Dynamic | 700 TBW700.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0Other WD_BLACK 8TB SN850P8000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
8000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · Other NAND | $1500 Amazon · paid link | 71.8 | 57.4 | $187.50Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableAug 16 | 7200 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6600 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1200K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1200K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.8 |
NoneNone · 16.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 4800 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 4TB4000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $870 Amazon · paid link | 71.7 | 49.5 | $217.50Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6900 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1400K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.7 |
SanDisk Polaris 33D TLC NAND (BiCS8) · 12 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 2400 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SamsungPCIe 5.0TLC SAMSUNG 990 EVO Plus SSD 4TB, PCIe Gen 4x4 | Gen 5x2 M.2 22804000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 5.0 x2, NVMe 2.0 |
4000 GB · PCIe 5.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $560 Amazon · paid link | 71.7 | 76.8 | $139.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7250 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1050K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1400K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.7 |
Piccolo (S4LY022)TLC 236-layer · 5.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 2400 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | 4.90 W active1.00 W idle | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC WD_BLACK 1TB SN850X NVMe1000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $266 Amazon · paid link | 71.5 | 40.3 | $265.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 800K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1100K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.5 |
WD Black G2 (20-82-20035-B2)TLC 112-layer · 16.0 | DDR4-32001024 MB · 3200 MT/s · 288 GB Dynamic + 12 GB Static | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0TLC SANDISK Optimus GX PRO 850X 1TB1000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $265 Amazon · paid link | 71.5 | 40.5 | $264.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 800K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1100K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.5 |
SanDisk 20-82-20035-B1TLC 112-layer · 16 | DDR4-32001024 MB · 3200 MT/s · 288 GB Dynamic + 12 GB Static | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
ADATAPCIe 4.0TLC XPG Gammix S70 Blade 4TB4000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | — Amazon | 71.5 | — | —Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableJan 27 | 7400 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6600 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 750K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 750K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.5 |
IG5236 (Rainier)TLC 176-layer · 12 | DDR4-2666 CL194096 MB · 2666 MT/s · Dynamic | 2960 TBW740.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
PNYPCIe 4.0TLC PNY XLR8 Gaming CS3140 4TB PCIe Gen44000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $649 Amazon · paid link | 71.4 | 66.0 | $162.25Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7500 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6850 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 780K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 650K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.4 |
Physion PS5018-E18-41TLC 176-Layer · 12.0 | DDR4-2666 CL194096 MB · 2666 MT/s · Dynamic | 2800 TBW700.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SK hynixPCIe 4.0TLC SK hynix Platinum P41 500GB PCIe NVMe Gen4500 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
500 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $285 Amazon · paid link | 71.4 | 18.8 | $570.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableAug 16 | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 4700 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 960K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1000K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.4 |
Aries (ACNS075 PHC633.00S-2)TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | LPDDR4-4266512 MB · 4266 MT/s · Dynamic | 500 TBW1000.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | 5.20 W active1.00 W idle | |
SamsungPCIe 5.0TLC SAMSUNG 990 EVO Plus SSD 2TB, PCIe Gen 4x4, Gen 5x2 M.2 22802000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 5.0 x2, NVMe 2.0 |
2000 GB · PCIe 5.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $375 Amazon · paid link | 71.3 | 57.0 | $187.50Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7250 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1350K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.3 |
Piccolo (S4LY022)TLC 236-layer · 5.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 1200 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | 4.60 W active1.00 W idle | |
Western DigitalPCIe 4.0QLC WD Blue SN5100 1TB1000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · QLC NAND | $182 Amazon · paid link | 71.3 | 58.8 | $181.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7100 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6700 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1300K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.3 |
Polaris 3 A101-000103-A1QLC 218-layer · 16 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | 3.90 W activeNot recorded | |
Western DigitalPCIe 4.0QLC WD Blue SN5100 2TB2000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · QLC NAND | $280 Amazon · paid link | 71.3 | 76.4 | $140.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7100 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6700 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1300K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.3 |
Polaris 3 A101-000103-A1QLC 218-layer · 16 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 900 TBW450.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | 4.00 W active1.20 W idle | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0QLC SANDISK Optimus 5100 1TB1000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · QLC NAND | $189 Amazon · paid link | 71.3 | 56.6 | $189.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7100 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6700 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1300K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.3 |
WD Polaris 33D QLC NAND (BiCS8) · 16 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0QLC SANDISK Optimus 5100 2TB2000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · QLC NAND | $300 Amazon · paid link | 71.3 | 71.3 | $150.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7100 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6700 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1300K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.3 |
WD Polaris 33D QLC NAND (BiCS8) · 16 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 900 TBW450.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0Other WD_BLACK 2TB SN850P2000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · Other NAND | $375 Amazon · paid link | 71.2 | 57.0 | $187.48Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1200K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1100K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.2 |
NoneNone · | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 1200 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SanDiskPCIe 4.0Other WD_BLACK 4TB SN850P4000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · Other NAND | $890 Amazon · paid link | 71.2 | 48.0 | $222.50Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1200K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1100K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 71.2 |
NoneNone · | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 2400 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
KingstonPCIe 4.0TLC Kingston FURY Renegade 1TB PCIe Gen 4.01000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $330 Amazon · paid link | 70.7 | 32.1 | $329.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 900K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1000K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 70.7 |
Phison E18-41TLC 176-layer · 12.0 | DDR4-26661024 MB · 2666 MT/s · Dynamic | 1000 TBW1000.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
CorsairPCIe 4.0TLC Corsair MP600 Elite 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 x42000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $400 Amazon · paid link | 70.7 | 53.0 | $200.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6500 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1200K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 70.7 |
Phison PS5027-E27TTLC 162-layer · 12.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB) 64 MB64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Yes, dynamic only | 1200 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
SamsungPCIe 5.0TLC SAMSUNG 990 EVO Plus SSD 1TB, PCIe Gen 4x4, Gen 5x2 M.2 22801000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 5.0 x2, NVMe 2.0 |
1000 GB · PCIe 5.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $238 Amazon · paid link | 70.6 | 44.5 | $237.67Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7150 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6300 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 850K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1350K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 70.6 |
Piccolo (S4LY022)TLC 236-layer · 5.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | 4.50 W active1.00 W idle | |
BiwinPCIe 4.0TLC Acer Predator M.2 SSD 1TB GM7000 with DRAM Cache NVMe 1.4 2280 PCIe Gen4×41000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $350 Amazon · paid link | 70.5 | 30.2 | $349.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableAug 16 | 7400 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 5800 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 850K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 70.5 |
InnoGrit IG5236TLC 176-layer · 20.0 | DDR4-2666 CL191024 MB · 2666 MT/s · Dynamic | 600 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
CorsairPCIe 4.0TLC Corsair MP600 Elite 4TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 x44000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $829 Amazon · paid link | 70.5 | 51.0 | $207.37Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6500 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 950K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1200K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 70.5 |
Phison PS5027-E27TTLC 162-layer · 12.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB) 64 MB64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Yes, dynamic only | 2400 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
CrucialPCIe 4.0QLC Crucial P310 1 TB1000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
1000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · QLC NAND | $165 Amazon · paid link | 70.4 | 64.2 | $164.56Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7100 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1200K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 70.4 |
Phison PS5027-E27TQLC, 232-layer · 12.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 220 TBW220.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
CrucialPCIe 4.0QLC Crucial P310 2TB2000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · QLC NAND | $290 Amazon · paid link | 70.4 | 72.8 | $145.00Amazon price ÷ capacity | AvailableAug 16 | 7100 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1200K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 70.4 |
Phison PS5027-E27TQLC, 232-layer · 12.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)64 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 440 TBW220.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
ADATAPCIe 4.0TLC XPG Gammix S70 Blade 2TB2000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | — Amazon | 70.3 | — | —Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableJan 27 | 7400 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6800 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 750K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 750K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 70.3 |
IG5236 (Rainier)TLC 176-layer · 12 | DDR4-2666 CL192048 MB · 2666 MT/s · Dynamic | 1480 TBW740.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
Silicon PowerPCIe 4.0TLC Silicon Power 2TB US75 Nvme PCIe Gen42000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 |
2000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $270 Amazon · paid link | 70.3 | 78.1 | $134.99Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableAug 16 | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6500 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1100K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 70.3 |
Maxiotech MAP1602ATLC 232-layer · 12.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)40 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 1200 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded | |
Silicon PowerPCIe 4.0TLC Silicon Power 4TB US75 Nvme PCIe Gen44000 GB · M.2 2280 · PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
4000 GB · PCIe 4.0M.2 2280 · TLC NAND | $550 Amazon · paid link | 70.3 | 76.7 | $137.49Amazon price ÷ capacity | UnavailableAug 16 | 7000 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 6500 MB/sLarge-file throughput | 1000K IOPSSmall-file responsiveness | 1100K IOPSSmall-write throughput | 70.3 |
Maxiotech MAP1602ATLC 232-layer · 12.0 | Host-Memory-Buffer (HMB)40 MB · 2000 MT/s · Dynamic | 2400 TBW600.0 TBW per TB capacity | 5 yearsM.2 2280 | —Not recorded |
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