SSD

Sandisk WD Blue SN5100 2TB SSD Review - When Blue Runs Like Black

August 27, 2025 | Powered by the most potent 4-bit flash we've encountered, Sandisk's new WD Blue SN5100 is the most powerful QLC arrayed SSD ever to cross our test bench.

Patriot Viper PV593 4TB SSD Review - Most Powerful Viper

August 19, 2025 | Powered by Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller, Patriot's most powerful Viper SSD delivers PCIe Gen5 efficiency at a higher level than others.

Silicon Motion SM2504XT Controller Review - Best DRAMless SSD Ever

August 13, 2025 | Silicon Motion's first PCIe Gen5 DRAMless controller, when paired with class-leading TLC flash, is the all-around best SSD we've ever encountered.

Lexar Play 2280 SE 4TB SSD Review - A PlayStation's Best Friend

July 30, 2025 | With massive capacity and excellent sequential performance, Lexar's more affordable PLAY 2280 SE 4TB PS5 SSD could be a console gamer's new best friend.

TeamGroup T-Force GA Pro 2TB SSD Review - A Viable Alternative

July 28, 2025 | TeamGroup's T-Force GA Pro 2TB is another InnoGrit IG5666-powered PCIe Gen5 SSD that offers decent performance at a nice price point.

Lexar NM1090 Pro 2TB SSD Review - Super Fast & Super Efficient

July 16, 2025 | Powered by Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller, Lexar's first PCIe Gen5 SSD delivers both elite performance and unparalleled efficiency.

Crucial T710 2TB SSD Review - Low Power with Massive Performance

July 1, 2025 | Featuring Micron G9 TLC flash paired with SMI's SM2508, the Crucial T710 SSD is simultaneously its most powerful PCIe Gen5 SSD and its most efficient.

Micron 2600 2TB SSD Review - QLC on Steroids

June 26, 2025 | Featuring 2048Gbit Micron G9 4-bit flash, the new Micron 2600 OEM Client SSD is easily the most powerful QLC SSD we've ever encountered.

Phison E28 SSD Controller Preview - The Empire Strikes Back

June 16, 2025 | Based on 6nm technology, Phison's E28 controller is set to compete with competing 6nm technology and seek to reclaim the PCIe Gen5 SSD performance crown.

ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 2TB SSD Review - 14,000 MB/s on the Cheap

June 12, 2025 | Powered by Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller, the XPG 980 Blade 2TB brings 14,000 MB/s at one of the best price points we've encountered to date.

Sandisk WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB SSD Review - Approaching Optane

May 13, 2025 | Powered by a customized Silicon Motion SM2508 controller, Sandisk's first PCIe Gen5 SSD is so powerful that it is approaching Optane P5800X levels.

Kingston Fury Renegade G5 4TB SSD Review - King for a Day

May 12, 2025 | As the wave of Silicon Motion SM2508-controlled PCIe Gen5 SSDs begins to crash, we are seeing a new performance leader almost daily.

Orico IG740 Pro 2TB SSD Review - Mass TLC on the Cheap

May 9, 2025 | With its 25% off Amazon promo code for May 2025, Orico's impressive single-sided, TLC arrayed IG740 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD can be had for a mere $113 plus tax.

Crucial P510 1TB SSD Review - First 11,000 MB/s DRAMless SSD

May 8, 2025 | Crucial's newest SSD is the first of its kind to eclipse 11,000 MB/s throughput. It's a value offering that doesn't skimp on performance.

Acer FA200 4TB SSD Review - Another Powerful Bargain

May 1, 2025 | Acer's latest SSD delivers impressive performance and high capacity with QLC tech, offering outstanding value for gamers, creators, and PC builders.

Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB SSD Review - A New Contender

March 18, 2025 | Samsung's 9100 Pro is a bit late to the enthusiast PCIe Gen5 SSD party, but as we have come to expect from the storage giant, it's well worth the wait.

Acer Predator GM9000 2TB SSD Review - High Performance Efficiency

March 17, 2025 | Powered by Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller, Acer's Predator GM9000 brings unmatched efficiency to the PCIe Gen5 enthusiast storage ecosystem.

TeamGroup T-Force GC Pro 2TB SSD Review - 13,000 MB/s on the Cheap

March 12, 2025 | While not an Elite performer, the T-Force GC Pro 2TB low-cost PCIe Gen5 SSD delivers more than 13,000 MB/s throughput while being easy on the wallet.

Western Digital WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB SSD Review - A Powerful Bargain

March 4, 2025 | With WD's advanced BiCS 8 flash powering it, Western Digital's WD_BLACK SN7100 2TB is offering powerful, elite-level performance for a downright bargain.

Micron 4600 2TB SSD Review - The New Sheriff in Town

February 21, 2025 | Featuring Silicon Motion's SM2508 controller paired with Micron's newly minted G9 flash, Micron's 4600 OEM SSD is our new performance champion.

Klevv Genuine G560 2TB SSD Review - A Genuine Badass

February 17, 2025 | With stunning performance to match its stunning good looks, Klevv's Genuine G560 PCIe Gen5 SSD stands ready to up your gaming experience to the next level.

Orico O7000 1TB SSD Review - Good Performance, Great Value

January 3, 2025 | Whether for PC or PS5, the Orico O7000 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD offers incredible value for those seeking to upgrade their digital lives.

Corsair MP700 Elite 2TB SSD Review - Cool Fire

December 23, 2024 | Finally, a PCIe Gen5 SSD in retail trim delivers fire performance while running cool. Corsair's MP700 Elite is indeed elite. Join us for a close look.

Klevv CRAS C925 2TB SSD Review - The Value Leader

December 5, 2024 | With a value proposition that is as good as it gets at this time, the TLC-arrayed Klevv CRAS C925 2TB SSD is one that deserves a close look.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB SSD Review - The DRAMless Powerhouse

October 22, 2024 | Samsung expands its PCIe Gen5 portfolio with another 2-lane Gen5 SSD, the 990 EVO Plus. This time, dishing out certified TweakTown 15K Elite performance.

Lexar Play 2280 4TB SSD Review - Made for PlayStation 5

October 21, 2024 | With its sized perfectly for PS5 heatsink and 7,400 MB/s throughput, Lexar's Play 2280 is designed specifically for fast PlayStation 5 storage expansion.

Crucial T500 4TB SSD Review - World's Best Performing 4-Channel SSD

October 17, 2024 | Crucial's T500, the world's best-performing retail 4-channel SSD, is now available with twice the capacity at a huge 4TB and is more powerful than before.

TeamGroup PD20M Mag 2TB External SSD Review - The Ultimate iPhone Accessory

October 16, 2024 | TeamGroup's PD20M Mag is the ultimate iPhone 15-16 accessory if you love to shoot videos. This magnetic portable SSD is expansive and powerful.

Phison PS5031-E31T SSD Controller Review - Affordable Gen5 Awesomeness

September 30, 2024 | If you want to go PCIe Gen5 x4, your options have been limited to expensive enthusiast offerings, but that changes as Phison unveils its E31T controller.

WD_BLACK SN850X 8TB SSD Review - The New King of High Capacity

September 28, 2024 | Western Digital's newest WD_BLACK is only the second 8TB SSD of its kind to reach retail channels, and it's by far the best-performing to date.

HighPoint RocketAIC 7749M2W 128TB Review - World's Highest Capacity AIC Storage Device

September 25, 2024 | HighPoint's RocketAIC 7749M2W is the first 128TB AIC storage device of its kind, capable of delivering up to 28,000 MB/s sequential throughput via RAID 0.

Seagate Game Drive 2TB SSD Review - The Ultimate PlayStation Accessory

September 18, 2024 | Seagate's new and officially licensed PlayStation external SSD is a masterpiece of design and engineering - truly the ultimate PlayStation accessory.

Crucial P310 2280 2TB SSD Review - Full-Size Elite QLC

September 17, 2024 | Crucial's P310 2230 was the first QLC SSD to attain 15K TweakTown Elite status, and now we've got a full-size version ready to transform your desktop.

Kingston NV3 2TB SSD Review - A Powerful Bargain

September 3, 2024 | Kingston's newest SSD, the NV3 2TB, is affordable and offers the best overall user experience we've obtained from any Kingston SSD to date.

Silicon Motion SM2508 SSD Controller Review - Worth the Wait

September 2, 2024 | After nearly two years of waiting, Silicon Motion is about to unleash its first client PCIe Gen5 SSD controller in the SM2508, and it's a game-changer.

Micron 2650 1TB SSD Review - World's highest performing DRAMless SSD

July 30, 2024 | Micron is cranking out the world's best-performing flash, and now they've upped the game even further with the first of its kind, ninth-generation NAND.

Crucial P310 2TB Handheld Gaming SSD Review - When QLC beats TLC

July 17, 2024 | Crucial is cranking out the best-performing SSDs on the planet, and this trend continues with its first 232-Layer QLC SSD, the handheld gaming P310.

Western Digital WD Blue SN5000 4TB SSD Review - High Capacity, Low Power, and Powerful

July 8, 2024 | The WD Blue SN5000 4TB is only the third single-sided 4TB SSD we've tested, putting it into a rare class ideal for classic PC, mobile PC, and even PS5.

TeamGroup T-Force GE PRO 4TB SSD Review - Chinese Gen5 Contender

May 28, 2024 | The rise of Chinese SSDs continues with the launch of TeamGroup's T-Force GE PRO PCIe Gen5 speedster, which can achieve up to 14,500 MB/s throughput.

PNY XLR8 CS3150-XHS 1TB SSD Review - Cool, Flashy and Powerful

May 21, 2024 | 11,500 MB/s has never looked so good, run so cool, or delivered so much performance. PNY's CS3150-XHS takes PCIe Gen5 swag to another level.

Sabrent Rocket 4 1TB SSD Review - Refreshingly Powerful

May 16, 2024 | Sabrent refreshed its Rocket 4 line of SSDs, delivering a better overall user experience, greatly enhanced efficiency, and excellent affordability at 1TB.

Corsair MP700 Pro SE 4TB SSD Review - As Fast as They Come

May 9, 2024 | With its 14,000+ MB/s capable MP700 Pro SE, Corsair's E26-powered PCIe Gen5 SSD lineup has reached its final form, ready to turbocharge your digital life.

Corsair MP600 Mini 2024 Edition 1TB SSD Review - Fastest Tiny Drive on the Planet

May 8, 2024 | Corsair's partnership with Phison Electronics has given us some of the best SSDs the world has seen, and today we have another, and it's tiny.

MSI Spatium M580 FROZR 4TB SSD Review - Nice and cool at 14,000 MB/s

April 2, 2024 | MSI's PCIe Gen5 Spatium SSDs have reached their peak performance, with its M580 FROZR series eclipsing 14,000 MB/s throughput while maintaining cool temps.

Sabrent Rocket 4 2TB SSD Review - Refreshed Standard Bearer

March 30, 2024 | Sabrent has refreshed its Rocket 4 line of SSDs with modern components, delivering a better overall user experience and greatly enhanced efficiency.

Corsair MP600 Core Mini 2TB SSD Review - Tiny but Potent

March 25, 2024 | Corsair's highest-capacity tiny drive can transform your handheld gaming device into one with an expansive gaming library for a reasonable price.

Sabrent Rocket 5 1TB SSD Review - World's Fastest 1TB SSD

March 20, 2024 | Sabrent's Rocket 5 1TB even outperforms the higher spec'd 4TB model, making it by far the highest-performing 1TB SSD we've ever tested.

aigo SMI70 2TB SSD Review - A New DRAMless Contender

March 19, 2024 | The aigo SMI70 represents two important SSD firsts. It's our first look at the SM2268XT controller and YMTC 232L outside of the MAP1602 controller.

WD_BLACK SN770M 2TB SSD Review - Fastest of the Tiny Drives

March 12, 2024 | Tiny SSDs like the WD_BLACK SN770M are all the rage thanks to handheld gaming devices. We examine what we believe is the fastest of the tiny SSDs.

addlink S93 4TB SSD Review - Deft DRAMless Powerhouse

March 11, 2024 | The addlink S93 is another blazing fast MAP1602/YMTC 2,400MT TLC DRAMless powerhouse, sure to please the value-conscious enthusiast.