KIOXIA Europe GmbH today announced the launch of the EXCERIA BASIC SSD Series, a new addition to its Consumer SSD line-up, delivering the speed of PCIe 4.0 performance at a price everyday users can afford.

Designed for consumers who want to breathe new life into their PC or notebook without overspending, the EXCERIA BASIC Series is the ideal upgrade from older SATA or PCIe 3.0 drives. With sequential read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,800 MB/s, users can expect faster boot times, quicker file transfers, and smoother multitasking – whether at work, at home, or on the move.

Available in capacities up to 2TB and in the popular M.2 2280 form factor, the EXCERIA BASIC SSDs offer the perfect balance of performance, reliability, and value. Backed by KIOXIA's decades of innovation as a global leader in flash memory, the series combines cutting-edge PCIe 4.0 (Gen4x4) technology with competitive pricing that stands out in a crowded market.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is delighted to announce a new 2TB capacity for both the Lexar® Professional GOLD and SILVER series of CFexpress 4.0 Type A cards.

The 2TB Lexar® Professional GOLD CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card and the 2TB Lexar® Professional SILVER CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card are engineered to help creatives stay in the field longer, with the capacity to store multiple burst photo collections and capture seamless cinema-quality 8K video.
Featuring max read speeds of 1800MB/s and max write speeds of 1650MB/s, the 2TB Lexar® Professional GOLD CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card can capture vibrant, fast-action shots and accelerate post-production. Combined with sustained write speeds up to 1400MB/s, this card allows users to capture video without missing a frame.

Built to capture seamless 8K video and gorgeous burst photos, the Lexar® Professional SILVER CFexpress™ 4.0 Type A Card delivers max read speeds of 1750MB/s, max write speeds of 1650MB/s and sustained write speeds of up to 1300MB/s so users can capture anything they’d like to shoot.

Silicon Power (SP) has just unleashed its fastest SSD to date, the XPOWER XS90 PCIe Gen 5x4 SSD. Designed for the next generation of computing, the XS90 delivers blistering performance and unmatched efficiency to meet the growing demands of AI-driven workloads, high-end gaming, and professional content creation. Combining raw speed with cutting-edge technology, the XS90 redefines what users can expect from a Gen 5 SSD.

Next-Gen Speed Powered by PCIe 5.0
At the heart of the XS90 lies a PCIe Gen 5x4 interface and an advanced TSMC 6nm controller, optimized for both power and performance. Achieving read speeds of up to 14,300MB/s and write speeds of up to 13,400MB/s, it stands as Silicon Power’s fastest SSD to date. Paired with LPDDR4 DRAM caching, the XS90 ensures lightning-fast responsiveness for intensive computing tasks, from AI model training to high-resolution video editing. Engineered for efficiency, the XS90 delivers next-level performance while maintaining low power consumption—ideal for the latest desktops and laptops that have adopted PCIe 5.0 compatibility.

Samsung Electronics America, a world leader in advanced memory technology, has unveiled its first ever line of microSD Express cards designed to deliver next-level gaming experiences optimized for the Nintendo Switch 2. Available today in 256GB and 512GB capacities, the Samsung P9 Express microSD Express cards will store all your favorite games and downloadable content, while ensuring fast, reliable performance for players casual and competitive alike.

“With its high-speeds and enhanced reliability, SD Express technology is ushering in a new era of microSD performance, ideal for demanding professionals and immersive gaming experiences, especially on the Nintendo Switch 2,” said Jim Kiczek, Vice President of Memory Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “Our P9 Express microSD Express cards are ready to expand the storage of your device, delivering the speed, durability and efficiency you’ve come to expect from Samsung. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer who’s always expanding your library or a family all sharing the same console, our cards will help you overcome storage limitations and enjoy a wide variety of titles, without compromise.”

QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today released the TL-R6020Sep-RP, a 4U 60-bay high-density SAS/SATA JBOD expansion enclosure. Optimized for petabyte-scale storage, the TL-R6020Sep-RP enables enterprises to cost-effectively scale their storage infrastructure for cold data, video surveillance, big data, and multimedia archiving applications.

The TL-R6020Sep-RP provides four high-speed Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) ports with SAS 12Gb/s bandwidth and Broadcom® SAS DataBolt™ technology for bandwidth optimization. With its dual-path redundant design, system operation continues uninterrupted even if one cable fails. By supporting daisy-chaining of up to four* enclosures (240 drives total), the TL-R6020Sep-RP allows seamless capacity expansion up to 4PB** raw storage. By adding SAS expansion cards to the NAS and connecting to the TL-R6020Sep-RP, users can distribute the bandwidth load caused by large numbers of drives and further improve overall performance.

Kingston FURY, the high-performance division of Kingston Digital, Inc., the flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announces it has rounded out the recently named PCWorld “Editor’s Choice” Kingston FURY Renegade G5 line with an 8192GB full capacity option for high-power uses from video editing, 3D rendering, to gaming and more.

Optimized for those who need a system that can keep up with their workflow or gaming needs, Kingston FURY™ Renegade G5 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD utilizes the latest PCIe Gen5 x 4 controller and 3D TLC NAND to reach speeds up to 14,800/14,000MB/s read/write and over 2M IOPS to provide extreme performance and endurance, and now with over 8TB to store more of your favorite games and media without losing system responsiveness.

CORSAIR today announced two new PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSDs that extend high‑end performance across multiple form factors: the MP700 PRO XT, built for uncompromising Gen5 speed, and the MP700 MICRO, a power‑efficient M.2 2242 drive sized for thin‑and‑light devices and space‑constrained builds.

Utilizing a next-generation controller with cutting-edge internals, the CORSAIR MP700 PRO XT pushes PCIe Gen5 storage to its limits. Featuring sequential read speeds up to 14,900MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 14,500MB/s, it offers incredible boot, load, and transfer times. Its power-efficient design ensures top-tier performance with lower power draw and less heat.