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CDRLabs has taken yet another look at Western Digital's latest NVMe SSD, the WD Black SN750. This time around though, we've reviewed the new heatsink-equipped version of the drive. In addition to its sleek, EKWB-designed heatsink, the WD Black SN750 is powered by Western Digital's own Spectrum controller and is available with up to 2TB of the company's 64-layer BiCS 3D TLC NAND flash. The drive also features an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 3,470 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write speeds along with a maximum of 560,000 random write IOPS.
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CDRLabs has put together a brief review of iStorage's diskAshur PRO2 USB 3.1 portable hard drive. Designed to be the ultimate secure data storage device, the diskAshur PRO2 offers real-time military grade AES-XTS 256-bit full disk hardware encryption as well as a dedicated on-board Common Criteria EAL4+ ready secure microprocessor to protect itself from any external tampering, bypass laser attacks and fault injections. Despite its many layers of security, the diskAshur PRO2 is very easy to use. Simply connect the integrated cable to any device with a USB port, enter your PIN on the keypad and you have access to your data.
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CDRLabs has taken an in depth look at Western Digital's latest NVMe SSD, the WD Black SN750. Designed to give hardcore gamers the competitive edge they desire, this single-sided M.2 form factor drive is powered by Western Digital's own Spectrum controller and is available with up to 2TB of the company's 64-layer BiCS 3D TLC NAND flash. The WD Black SN750 is also available with or without an EKWB-designed heatsink and is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface to deliver speeds that are more than six times faster than your average SATA 6Gb/s SSD.
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Today, CDRLabs brings you a review of ADATA's new NVMe SSD, the XPG SX8200 Pro. Designed for avid PC enthusiasts, gamers and overclockers, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Silicon Motion's new SM2262EN controller and is available with up to 1TB of Micron's 64-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. The SX8200 Pro is also equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 3,500 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write speeds and a maximum of 380,000 random write IOPS.
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CDRLabs has taken an in depth look at Samsung's latest consumer NVMe SSD, the 970 EVO Plus. Specially designed for tech enthusiasts, hardcore gamers, and professionals who need unrivaled performance, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Samsung's proven Phoenix controller and is equipped with a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface. The 970 EVO Plus also integrates Samsung's fifth generation V-NAND technology with a sophisticatedly tuned firmware to achieve significant performance improvements as well as increased power efficiency over its predecessor, the 970 EVO.
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CDRLabs kicks off the New Year with another look at Crucial's new NVMe SSD, the P1. This time around, we've reviewed the 500GB version of the drive which combines Silicon Motion's SM2263EN controller with Micron's 3D QLC NAND flash. The P1 is also equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of delivering performance well beyond that of your average SATA 6Gb/s SSD.
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CDRLabs has put together a brief review of Samsung's new 860 QVO SSD. This consumer-oriented drive is powered by Samsung's proven MJX controller and is available with up to 4TB of their latest 4-bit MLC V-NAND flash. To compensate for the slow write speeds typically associated with 4-bit (QLC) NAND, the 860 QVO is equipped with Samsung's Intelligent TurboWrite technology, which uses a large SLC buffer to accelerate sequential write speeds. The drive also features an AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption engine and is compliant with various advanced security management solutions such as TCG Opal 2.0 and Encrypted Drive (IEEE-1667).
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Today, CDRLabs brings you a review of Crucial's new NVMe SSD, the P1. Designed for the enthusiast or gamer on a budget, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Silicon Motion's new SM2263EN controller and is available with up to 2TB of Micron's 3D QLC NAND flash. The P1 is also equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 2,000 MB/s read and 1,750 MB/s write speeds and a maximum of 250,000 random write IOPS.
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CDRLabs has put together a brief review of MyDigitalSSD's new M2X USB 3.1 Gen 2 M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD enclosure adapter. Thanks to JMicron's JMS583 bridge controller, the M2X gives users the ability to bring NVMe speeds with them on the go by turning any PCIe M.2 SSD into an ultra-portable pocket drive. The enclosure also features a durable lightweight aluminum casing with a grooved heatsink design that combats high heat issues commonly found in small form factor SSDs and ensures peak performance even under heavy use. To top it all off, the M2X offers both USB-C and USB-A connectivity and is fully bus powered.
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CDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of Samsung's new PRO Endurance microSDXC memory card. Available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities, this new microSD card is designed for consumers who use intensive monitoring applications such as surveillance and security cameras, body cameras and dash cams. The PRO Endurance offers industry-leading endurance with up to 43,800 hours (5 years) of continuous video recording. Also, thanks to its 90 MB/s read and 30 MB/s write speeds, it is the only high endurance card on the market that provides Full HD recording and 4K video support.
