Articles about Compact SSD

Silicon Power has introduced its first M.2 PCIe 2230 E-Key SSD, the MEM3K0E, designed for the compact and demanding needs of edge computing, robotics, and other emerging technologies. The company describes the new SSD as a flexible solution for developers looking to optimize system configurations in space-constrained environments.

The MEM3K0E follows the PCIe 3.1 standard and NVMe 1.4 protocol, making it compatible with devices featuring E-Key slots. It’s meant to act as a supplemental cache or buffer drive alongside primary M-Key storage. To handle resource-intensive tasks, it includes features like thermal throttling and a built-in voltage detector. With storage capacities ranging from 64GB to 512GB, it’s versatile enough for everything from embedded systems to performance-heavy setups.

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Kingston Technology has just expanded its XS1000 external SSD series with a bold new red color variant. This vibrant addition joins the existing black XS1000 and silver XS2000 models, enhancing the range with a dash of color tailored for users who appreciate a stylish flair in their tech gadgets.

The XS1000 red is not only about aesthetics; it maintains the lightweight and ultra-compact design of its predecessors, weighing in at just under 29 grams. This makes it one of the most portable SSDs on the market, ideal for users who are always on the move.

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Transcend has unveiled the MTE310S PCIe M.2 2230 SSD, which is designed for use in handheld gaming consoles, Ultrabooks, and 2-in-1 laptops. This new SSD is equipped with 3D NAND flash technology and utilizes the NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, achieving sequential read and write speeds of up to 5,000MB/s and 3,500MB/s, respectively, for the 1TB model. The 512GB variant offers read and write speeds of up to 3,300MB/s and 1,700MB/s, respectively.

The SSD features SLC caching technology to enhance its read/write speeds and 4K random performance, which in turn helps reduce device loading times and improve overall system performance. The 1TB model boasts 4K random read/write speeds of up to 330,000/690,000 IOPS, while the 512GB version reaches up to 119,000/395,000 IOPS.

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Silicon Power is sure to excite the portable gaming community with the new 2230 variant of its popular UD90 solid state drive. This nifty SSD, though small in stature with dimensions of just 22.0mm x 30.0mm x 3.7mm, packs a punch in terms of storage, available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, and weighing a mere 3g. It is ideal for handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.

Despite its compact form, the UD90 delivers rapid speeds, utilizing a PCIe Gen 4x4 interface. When it comes to reading data, the 500GB model offers up to 4,700MB/s, the 1TB reaches up to 4,900MB/s, and the 2TB model tops out at 5,000MB/s. Writing data is just as swift, with the 500GB version at 1,700MB/s, and both the 1TB and 2TB models providing up to 3,200MB/s. For it to work its magic, you'll need a computer equipped with an M.2 slot that supports the PCIe interface.

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Kingston has once again upped the ante in portable storage solutions by unveiling its new XS1000 external SSD. Slotting alongside the existing XS2000, this new release is another feather in Kingston's already well-adorned cap, offering consumers even more choice in a competitive market.

The XS1000 doesn't just talk the talk; it walks the walk. We're looking at read speeds of up to 1,050MB/s and write speeds up to 1,000MB/s. With a maximum capacity of 2TB, the XS1000 not just fast but incredibly spacious, giving you room to store a colossal amount of data. Plus, it’s small enough to be mistaken for a key fob (69.54 x 32.58 x 13.5mm) and weighs less than 29 grams.

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Transcend has unveiled its latest portable solid state drive. Called “ESD300,” it might be the size of a typical USB drive, but make no mistake—this is a full-fledged SSD with specs that’ll leave you smiling. We’re talking read/write speeds of up to 1,050/950 MB/s. And the robust aluminum casing isn’t just for show; it serves the vital function of dissipating heat, ensuring your data remains safe and sound.

The ESD300 comes equipped with a versatile USB Type-C connector, offering a bridge to an array of devices and operating systems—be it Windows, macOS, iPadOS, or Android. Forget the cable spaghetti or dongles; one connector to rule them all makes data transfer between devices a cinch.

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