SSD Drives

Looking to add more storage to a handheld device? The SN770M could be just the thing

Patriot Memory's gaming brand, Viper Gaming, has just introduced a new M.2 2230 SSD, the VP4000 Mini M.2 2230 SSD. Perfect for handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck, this SSD is Patriot's first foray into the M.2 2230 form factor. With sequential read and write speeds reaching up to …

Team Group's gaming brand, T-Force, has introduced its latest gaming SSD line, including the G70, G50, and respective Pro variants. These four M.2-2280 form factor SSDs are all PCIe Gen 4×4 interface-compatible and come equipped with InnoGrit controllers. To ensure optimum performance, the G70, G50, and respective Pro versions are …

PNY is revamping its line-up of SSDs with the new CS3150 PCIe Gen5 M.2 NVMe drives, available with up to 2TB of storage and with speeds of up to 12,000MB/s. The CS3150 leverages an NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface to deliver read/write speeds of up to 12,000MB/s and 11,000MB/s respectively, …

Samsung has released plenty of high-speed portable SSDs over the years but the company is looking to impress data hoarders in particular with its latest. The new Samsung T5 EVO delivers almost 4X the transfer speeds of an external HDD and up to 8TB of storage capacity.  The Samsung T5 …

Corsair is back with an even faster Gen5 SSD - we put it through its paces today

It's a tiny external SSD and offers speeds up to 2100MB/s

Back in September, we reviewed the 4TB Lexar NM790 NVMe SSD. At the time, we were impressed by its speeds but pointed out that it really needed a heatsink to manage thermals for high-load situations. Now, Lexar is unveiling the NM790 SSD with heatsink, marketed towards gamers, both on PC …

The Adata SE920, first mentioned two years ago, has finally been released as the company's first USB4 external SSD. Although it is hitting the market with somewhat lower specifications, it competes with even the fastest external SSDs available, with transfer rates of up to 3,800MB/s. To take full advantage of …

The latest addition to Crucial's range of NVMe SSDs is the T500. Part of Crucial's Pro range, the T500 combines a Phison controller and 232-layer 3D TLC NAND to create Crucial's fastest Gen 4 drive to date.

This 2TB external SSD is priced just over £100 - is it worth it?

The Steam Deck has proven that there is quite a big market for handheld gaming PCs. Now, there are a number of companies offering handheld PC gaming devices, including Windows-based alternatives. Now, Seagate is offering a new FireCuda SSD for these systems. The new Seagate FireCuda 520N sports the M.2 …

TeamGroup recently announced the new T-Create Classic C40 PCIe 4.0 line of SSDs. The new series features three different models, each targeting a specific set of users, from the entry-level market up to the high-end segment. The T-Create Classic C40 series PCIe 4.0 SSD is available in three models: C47, …

A 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD for barely £50? Colour us intrigued

Seagate is launching its first officially licensed Game Drive for PS5 consoles. The new M.2 SSD is designed to slot straight into the free slot in the PS5, allowing owners to expand storage and install more new-gen games. Backwards compatible titles can run on PS5 (and Xbox Series X/S) through …

It's a new external SSD from Samsung, offering speeds up to 2000MB/s

It's a 4TB Gen4 SSD for under £200, but it does need some extra cooling to deal with the heat

The Steam Deck has proven that there is quite a big market for handheld gaming PCs. Now, there are a number of companies offering handheld PC gaming devices, including Windows-based alternatives. Now, Western Digital is offering its first SSD specifically for these systems. The new WD_Black SN770M is a smaller …

The latest drive to join Kingston's extensive range of external devices is the XS1000

When Samsung announced its 990 Pro SSD family for the retail market last year, it only offered 1TB and 2TB variants, skipping the 4TB option that is usually available for high-end SSDs. Now, the company is poised to right this by releasing a 4TB version this autumn...

It's Seagate's first PCIe Gen5 SSD - we check out the 2TB model

Adata has introduced a new SSD to its lineup, the Legend 970. Taking advantage of PCIe 5.0 technology, it offers maximum sequential read and write speeds of 10,000MB/s. The Legend 970 sets itself apart with a double-layer aluminium alloy heatsink that incorporates a micro-fan and surface crystallisation. Together, these two …

It's about £30 more than the non-heatsink model, but just how good is this Crucial SSD?

Today, the WD Blue line of SSDs is getting some time in the spotlight. The new WD Blue XN580 NVMe SSD has arrived, offering PCIe 4.0 performance starting at just over £50.  The WD Blue SN580 is a PCIe Gen 4 SSD purpose-built for creators and professionals. This is the …

Patriot has recently announced the launch of their latest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, the VP4300 Lite. Capable of providing sequential read speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s and storage capacities of up to 4TB, the VP4300 Lite aims to provide gamers with a potent combination of speed and storage to …

Seagate is preparing to launch its first PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD – the FireCuda 540. Details about the upcoming drive have surfaced online through various online retailers. Based on these findings, we expect at least two different models with up to 4TB of storage space. The listings of the upcoming …

Is the Force with this SSD, or is it destined for the Dark Side?

It's the fastest drive we've tested to-date - and it costs £330 for the 2TB model

TeamGroup is set to return to Computex 2023 with an exciting lineup of new products. Besides reviving the Xtreem gaming memory brand, the company will also showcase its unique “aurora” RGB lighting technology live during the event. Starting with the Xtreem gaming memory, these memory modules will be available with …

T-Force, the gaming brand of TeamGroup, has introduced its cutting-edge Z54A series, a new generation of PCIe Gen 5 SSDs that can push the standard's maximum read and write speeds. TeamGroup has collaborated exclusively with InnoGrit Corporation, a leading storage supplier, to develop these ultra-fast PCIe SSDs. By collaborating with …