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New Windows-native NVMe driver benchmarks reveal transformative performance gains, up to 64.89%

By Zhiye Liu published

StorageReview evaluated the performance benefits of Microsoft's native NVMe driver on Windows Server 2025 and found substantial performance increases, particularly in random reads.

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Lowest Prices on SSDs

SSD price tracking 2026: Lowest price on every M.2 SSD from Samsung, Western Digital, Crucial, and more — here are the best deals during the AI-driven pricing crisis

By Ben Stockton last updated

Updated daily, this list shows the lowest US prices on major SSD models.

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The YMTC PC550 PCIe 5.0 SSD in 2TB capacity

Chinese SSD maker YMTC lists its first commercial PCIe 5.0 SSD as worldwide shortage intensifies

By Kunal Khullar published

The newly listed PC550 SSD targets AI PCs and commercial systems and features PCIe 5.0 x4 connectivity, NVMe 2.0 support, and a four-channel design.

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Seagate FireCuda X1070 SSD spotted at retailers

By Luke James published

Seagate's unannounced FireCuda X1070 NVMe SSD appeared on Amazon and Best Buy listings this week before its product page went offline.

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Orico IG740-Pro

Orico IG740-Pro 1TB SSD Review: A small budget sleeper

By Shane Downing published

The Orico IG740-Pro is a competent, no-frills SSD that hits the right performance and power efficiency marks.

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Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro SSD

Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro SSD Review: An 8TB unobtanium monster

By Shane Downing published

The Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro is a monster of a drive and a compelling alternative to the 8TB Samsung 9100 Pro.

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A collection of the best SSDs we've tested, in a small red toolbox, on a wooden table

Best External SSDs 2026

By Matt Safford last updated

We've tested dozens of external hard drives and SSDs and chosen models that offer the best balance of performance, features and price.

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Phison is now demanding customers pre-pay with shorter timelines

By Bruno Ferreira published

Phison is now demanding customers pre-pay with shorter timelines

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Transcend 260S 2TB SSD

Transcend 260S 2TB SSD Review: A Dependable Alternative PCIe 5.0 Contender

By Shane Downing published

The Transcend 260S is not a record-setter but it does deliver consistent performance in what should be a reliable package.

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Orico BoookDrive P10PLUS

Orico BookDrive P10Plus (512GB) review: Magnetic back and 100W passthrough charging

By Matt Safford published

Novel features, but poor sustained writes.

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