ASUS today announced the TUF Gaming A2 SSD enclosure for gamers seeking a superfast and reliable storage solution. The enclosure features USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity to deliver data transfer speeds of up to 20Gbps—twice that of TUF Gaming A1. With IP68-rated water- and dust-resistance plus durability that meets U.S. MIL-STD-810H standards, TUF Gaming A2 keeps the SSD safe in almost any environment. Additionally, its silicone-rubber exterior provides superior on-the-go protection for the SSD. The Q-Latch mechanism allows for easy, tool-free SSD installation, while an efficient thermal management system ensures outstanding cooling to ensure consistent performance. With broad compatibility across PC, Mac, mobile devices, and the latest game consoles, TUF Gaming A2 is perfect for anyone looking to maintain an extensive library of games.

Exceptional SSD performance
TUF Gaming A2 doubles the data transfer speeds of its predecessor, TUF Gaming A1, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity delivering up to 20Gbps of bandwidth. Even though the latest AAA titles often exceed 100GB in size, it takes just 90 seconds to transfer an entire game from the SSD to a console such as ROG Ally, or to any other popular gaming platform. When it comes to installing or removing the M.2 SSD, the innovative Q-Latch makes it easy, without requiring specific tools. The latch design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive, so there’s no need for screws. Additionally, TUF Gaming A2 features both PCIe NVMe and SATA interfaces, and can accommodate various 2242/2260/2280 SSD form factors while providing up to 4TB of storage capacity.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the public release of the Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub following the successful launch on Kickstarter which successfully garnered $1M in user pledges. This super-compact SSD and hub duo provides the ultimate setup, allowing users to easily shoot seamless video straight from a mobile phone, including Apple ProRes video in 4K 60FPS with an iPhone 15 Pro/Max or later.

The SSD, which is about the size of a thumb, is available in up to 2TB to store more high-res photos and videos. It offers USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance of 1050MB/s read, 1000MB/s write* to capture stunning video and speed through backups and post-production work. It also features an IP65** rating for dust- and water-resistance so users can use it confidently in wherever their creativity takes them.

Micron Technology today announced that it is releasing its Crucial DDR5 Pro Overclocking (OC) gaming memory with new speeds of 6,400 megatransfers per second (MT/s) to provide a smoother, faster gaming experience. This product update follows its initial February release of the gaming memory solution, which ran at 6,000 MT/s. The Crucial DDR5 Pro OC Gaming Memory's new higher speed enables gaming at higher frame rates per second, accelerates multitasking and boosts productivity. 

The updated gaming memory offers twice the data rates of DDR4 and 25% lower latency for seamless, rapid-fire gameplay. Underpinned by Micron’s cutting-edge DRAM innovation, the DDR5 Pro OC Gaming Memory solution is built using Micron’s sophisticated 1ß (1-beta) node technology to deliver performance gains, quality and reliability.

KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced that it has begun mass production of the industry’s first Universal Flash Storage (UFS) Ver. 4.0 embedded flash memory devices with 4-bit-per-cell, quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology.

QLC UFS offers a higher bit density than traditional TLC UFS, making it suitable for mobile applications that require higher storage capacities. Advancements in controller technology and error correction have enabled QLC technology to achieve this while maintaining competitive performance. KIOXIA’s new 512 gigabyte (GB) QLC UFS achieves sequential read speeds of up to 4,200 megabytes per second (MB/s) and sequential write speeds of up to 3,200 MB/s, taking full advantage of the UFS 4.0 interface speed.

KIOXIA QLC UFS is well-suited for smartphones and tablets, as well as other next-generation applications where higher storage capacity and performance are key considerations - including PCs, networking, AR/VR, IoT, and AI.

KIOXIA Europe, a worldwide leader in memory solutions, announces the EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD Series, a new external storage solution. Utilizing KIOXIA's SSD technology and BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory, the EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD Series features a compact, elegant, and handy design that is ideal for on-the-go users and content creators.

The KIOXIA EXCERIA PLUS Portable SSD series puts emphasis on both timeless design and portability with its elegant, pocket-sized housing. Compact and easy-to-grip, this portable SSD series fits up to 2TB of data in the palm of your hand. Smaller and lighter compared to its award-winning predecessor, the new EXCERIA PLUS G2 Portable SSD's aluminum housing further improves ergonomics while enabling effective heat dissipation during heavy workloads.

Today, CDRLabs brings you a review of Crucial's new P310 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD. Originally offered in an M.2 2230 form factor for use in ultrathin laptops, mini PCs and handheld gaming consoles like the Valve Steam Deck, the company has now released a full sized version for desktop and laptop computers. The P310 2280 is powered by Phison's PS5027-E27T controller and is available with up to 2TB of Micron's industry-leading 232-layer QLC NAND flash. The drive also includes features like dynamic write acceleration, adaptive thermal protection and integrated power loss immunity and is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 2.0 interface to deliver up to 7,100 MB/s read and 6,000 MB/s write speeds.

XPG, a fast-growing provider of systems, components, and peripherals for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts and gaming brand of ADATA Technology, the world's leading brand for memory modules and flash memory, has now expanded its product line and officially entered the field of workstations. Today XPG announced the launch of the first AICORE Overclocked DDR5 R-DIMM, with a maximum speed of 8,000MT/s and a capacity of 32GB, making challenging large-capacity workstation memory expansions a breeze. AICORE is built for improving overall system performance, process complex data, multi-tasking more quickly, and maximize the efficiency of AI computing.

Born for High-Speed Computing and AI Development
R-DIMM adopts a Register Clock Driver (RCD) and is characterized by high-speed, low-latency, and enhanced operational stability. AICORE Overclocked R-DIMM memory is designed for high speed and stability and is perfect for large-scale data processing, AI generation, 3D rendering and graphics, video post-production editing, and multitasking. AICORE is designed for securities markets that emphasize real-time data analysis and data science professionals or expert image creators to accelerate work efficiency and quickly complete various large-scale projects. AICORE Overclocked DDR5 R-DIMM memory has a maximum speed of 8,000MT/s which is 1.6 times faster than standard R-DIMM memory, delivering more powerful performance to meet the rigorous speed requirements of high-end systems.