XPG BLADE M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SS
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About this product
The XPG BLADE M.2 2280 is a high-performance 1TB internal solid-state drive leveraging the PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface and 3D NAND technology. It is designed for demanding applications such as gaming, with impressive read/write speeds up to 14,000/13,000MB/s for PC/laptop users. This SSD features SLC Caching, DRAM Cache Buffer, Pyrite encryption support, and Advanced LDPC ECC Technology for enhanced reliability and data integrity. It's compatible with PS5 and offered in a M.2 2280 form factor.
Our take
For users demanding top-tier performance, the XPG BLADE M.2 2280 is a standout with its PCIe Gen5 x4 interface and blistering read/write speeds up to 14,000/13,000MB/s. The 1TB capacity is a good starting point for a primary drive in a gaming rig or high-end workstation. Features like SLC Caching and DRAM Cache Buffer indicate serious performance optimization. It's clearly built for the latest systems and is even noted as PS5 compatible, making it versatile for console or PC upgrades. However, ensure your motherboard supports PCIe 5.0 to truly unlock its full potential, as it will be bottlenecked by older PCIe generations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface
- Extremely fast 14,000/13,000MB/s speeds
- 1TB storage capacity
- Advanced ECC technology
- PS5 compatible
Cons
- Requires PCIe 5.0 slot for full speed
Specifications
- List price US $209.99
- Estimated total US $179.99
- Payments Diners Club
- Condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is ... Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab
- Brand XPG
- Features XPG MARS 980 BLADE PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive, Features, ? The gaming laptop-ready PCIe 5.0 SSD, ? PCIe Gen5 x4 transmission interface, ? R/W speed up to 14,000/13,000MB/s for PC/laptop, ? Work with PS5 2TB SMAR-980B-2TCS 842243035667 4711658150820, ? Capacity up to 4TB, ? SLC Caching and DRAM Cache Buffer, ? Pyrite encryption support, ? Advanced LDPC ECC Technology
Show all 13 specifications
- Form Factor
- M.2 2280
- Interface
- PCI-Express 5.0 x4
- Model
- SMAR-980B-1TCS
- MPN
- SMAR-980B-1TCS
- Type
- Internal SSD
- UPC
- 842243035650
- Country of Origin
- China
