SSDs Reviews

The HighPoint RocketAIC 7608AW is a boundary-pusher when configured with 8x8TB Samsung 9100 Pro SSDs. It’s super fast, but the consumer application is limited.

Can SanDisk’s Extreme Pro USB4 SSD compete with impressive options from Corsair and LaCie? We ran the drive through our benchmark suite to find out.

The Kingston Fury Renegade G5 is efficient and performs well with no real downsides. It’s fast and hides no unpleasant surprises.

The Acer FA200 has nothing wrong with it, having relatively good all-around performance and solid power efficiency. It’s outdated and hard to find, though.

The SMI SM2504XT ES is a capable, power-efficient PCIe 5.0 SSD on a platform that should offer a more affordable high-end experience. It takes the competing Phison E31T to task in all the right ways.

The Sandisk WD Blue SN5100 is the fastest QLC SSD we’ve seen so far, and it’s power-efficient, too.

Kioxia’s Exceria Plus G4 is a mid-range PCIe 5.0 drive that is a safe choice.

The Biwin Black Opal X570 is a unique drive, running with an eight-channel control without DRAM. Its performance is not bad, but the drive may have only niche applications.

Rugged and ready for speed where you need it

The Lexar NM1090 Pro is not a bad drive, but its appeal is somewhat limited given its position in the market. It has good all-around performance, but it isn't exceptional.