The Lexar NM1090 Pro 4TB SSD delivers fast Gen 5 performance and tons of capacity. In our testing, it achieved record-breaking sustained write speeds of over 4.2 GB/s—outpacing the competition. Overall performance is strong, though there are still faster options available.
The Crucial T710 PCIe 5.0 SSD is built using the new Silicon Motion SM2508 controller paired with Micron's new 276-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. This is a winning combo, which makes the SSD the fastest drive we have ever tested. Energy efficiency is also improved over SSDs using the Phison E26 controller.
The Lexar NQ780 4 TB offers plenty of storage for all your games and videos. It is also priced very reasonably, at just $240, which means one TB of storage will cost you $60. Results from our testing show that performance is pretty good, too, as long as you don't exhaust the SLC cache.
With the Renegade G5, Kingston expands their solid-state drive offerings to finally include PCI-Express 5.0. Their new drive is built using the Silicon Motion SM2508 controller, paired with Kioxia TLC NAND flash, which offers a better performance profile than the Micron TLC that we've seen on similar drives.
The Memblaze 7940 30.72 TB is among the most efficient Gen 5 enterprise SSDs we’ve tested, offering strong performance and low latencies. While it doesn’t lead in every benchmark, it’s still one of the fastest high-capacity TLC drives we've reviewed, delivering great real-world speed, solid efficiency, and strong value for enterprise use.
The X200E is the first SSD we've tested featuring Phison’s new X2 controller—so far, it's the fastest Gen5 enterprise drive we've reviewed. Compared to other models in our test lineup, it stands out with noticeable advantages in both performance and overall consistency.
The Acer MA200 is a highly compact solid-state-drive using the M.2 2230 form factor. This makes it a perfect fit to upgrade the storage on game consoles like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Unlike many competitors which use slower QLC, the MA200 is built with TLC NAND flash, which helps boost performance.
The Team Group GC Pro 2 TB is a competitively priced 2 TB solid-state-drive that sells for $200. In our testing it delivered decent performance, but power consumption was very high. This results in a lot of heat output that is very hard to cool, even with a dedicated heatsink.
The Acer Predator GM9000 is the first drive we've reviewed that's based on the new PCI-Express 5.0 Silicon Motion SM2508 controller. One of its design goals was to reduce power consumption, to bring heat output down, so that it can run without a fan-cooled heatsink.
The Samsung 9100 Pro is the company's new PCI-Express 5.0 flagship. It reaches transfer speeds of over 14 GB/s and our review confirms that this is the fastest Gen 5 SSD you can buy right now. Energy efficiency is also improved, which helps with heat output, but you still need a dedicated heatsink to avoid throttling completely.
The Team Group MP44Q comes at a highly attractive pricing of $120 for the reviewed 2 TB model. Thanks to the MAP1602 controller, performance is impressive and can match famous drives like the Samsung 980 Pro. Only when the SLC cache is exhausted, this QLC-based SSD will fall behind.
The Kioxia Exceria Plus G4 features Phison’s new E31 controller, designed for PCI-Express 5.0 with a focus on power efficiency. This allows for fan-free operation without compromising performance. Pricing is also competitive, it's the most affordable Gen 5 SSD on the market right now.
At $120 for the 2 TB variant, the KLEVV CRAS C930 presents great value. It features a dedicated DRAM cache, a feature not often found in similarly priced drives. However, the older hardware results in higher power usage and increased heat output.
The WD Black SN7100 2 TB SSD sets a new standard as the fastest Gen 4 SSD we've ever tested. It's also priced well and highly energy-efficient, which helps keep temperatures down. Fast, efficient, and affordable—the WD Black SN7100 hits all the marks.
The Klevv Genuine G560 is a PCI-Express 5.0 M.2 solid-state-drive that can reach transfer rates of over 14 GB/s. Unlike other drives it comes with a decent fanless heatsink preinstalled. In our testing we're not only looking at raw performance, but also thermals and throttling.
The Team Group AirFlow I SSD Cooler offers a powerful solution for managing the heat output of M.2 SSDs. It comes with a large cooling stack and two heatpipes. Testing in our review confirms that it is able to completely avoid throttling on the most powerful 14 GB/s Gen 5 drives.
The Team Group A440 Lite is a competitively priced SSD that features the new Phison E27T controller. In our review we found solid performance and improved power consumption over its predecessor. The NAND flash is Toshiba 162-layer 3D TLC BiCS6.
The Corsair MP700 Elite marks our first test of an SSD built around Phison’s new E31 controller. The E31 supports PCI-Express 5.0 but is specifically designed to minimize power usage, enabling fan-free operation. Our review confirms: no thermal throttling and excellent performance.
The Acer Predator GM7 is an incredibly fast SSD, rivaling the performance of top-tier models like the Samsung 990 Pro and WD SN850X. Priced at $270, it offers excellent value for its speed and capabilities. The only concern is global availability, which seems quite limited at this time.
The Klevv CRAS C925 is offered at amazing pricing of just $108 for the 2 TB model. Thanks to the MAP1602 solid-state-drive controller, it achieves performance levels that are extremely impressive, matching or beating much more expensive high-end drives.
The Team Group G50 comes at outstanding pricing of just $105 for the 2 TB version. It still offers performance that's "good enough" for virtually all scenarios. Unlike other value drives, Team Group is giving you TLC NAND flash at an amazing price, which is much faster than QLC, especially when the SLC cache is exhausted.
The Phison E31T controller brings fresh wind to the PCIe 5.0 SSD space. It's a value-oriented solution that boasts impressive energy efficiency. This enables 10 GB/s+ solid-state drives that can run without a fan-cooled thermal solution, which was one of the biggest issues people had with existing designs.
The Orico O7000 uses the very popular Maxiotech MAP1602 controller, paired with QLC NAND, to build a highly affordable soild-state drive. The real-life testing in our review confirms: this is the fastest QLC based SSD, even beating most other TLC SSDs on the market.
The ADATA Legend 970 Pro is the first SSD that supplies power to the integrated fan internally. There is no need for the bulky, external power cable that we saw on all other Gen 5 drives so far. Built on the Innogrit IG5666 controller, the Legend 970 Pro is challenging Phison's dominance, with mixed results though.
The Kingston NV3 SSD is built using a new Silicon Motion controller, which provides good improvements in real-life performance over the NV2. Our review confirms that the NV3 is highly efficient in energy use and consumes very little power when idle, too.
