If you’re looking for a storage upgrade for your PC, laptop, or PS5, now’s your chance! This high-performance M.2 SSD from KingSpec is on sale and is listed at less than $100. Not only is it a PCIe 4.0 SSD, it is also a standard M.2 2280 form factor, meaning it will be compatible with most devices, though it does not have a heatsink included. The KingSpec SSD comes with all the necessary protection built in, including data protection, and the company offers a three-year warranty for it, which is typical with most SSDs.
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KingSpec XG7000: Specifications and Features
KingSpec XG7000 2TB
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The XG7000 series of SSDs from KingSpec are high-performance M.2 storage drives that are compatible with laptops, desktops, and the PS5. The 2TB variant is capable of reaching sequential read speeds of up to 7400 MBps and sequential write speeds of up to 6600 MBps. It does not have a heatsink installed but there is a layer of graphene for heat dissipation.
- Storage capacity
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2 TB
- Hardware Interface
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PCIe 4.0
- Compatible Devices
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Desktop, laptop, PS5
- Brand
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KingSpec
- TBW
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1200 TB
- MTBF
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1 million hours
- Warranty
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3 years
- Read/Write Speeds
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up to 7400 MBps/ up to 6600 MBps
With this model in the XG7000 series, you get 2TB of high-speed storage, which is not the fastest on the market, but is plenty fast for all use cases, be it gaming or productivity. Through its PCIe 4.0 interface, it is capable of delivering up to 7400 MBps of sequential read speeds and up to 6600 MBps of sequential write speeds. You can find M.2 SSDs that can reach blazing fast read speeds of up to 7500 MBps and write speeds of up to 7000 MBps, but regardless of the competition, the KingSpec XG7000 offers incredible performance.
It uses 3D NAND Flash for storing data and has a TBW, or Terabytes Written, of 1200 TB. Adding to its durability and reliability is the 1 million hours Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF). Furthermore, if anything goes wrong or if you need any troubleshooting help, KingSpec offers a three-year warranty. Some companies, like Corsair, offer a five-year warranty for its high-performing SSDs, but three-years is not anything out of the ordinary.
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While the KingSpec XG7000 M.2 SSD does not have a dedicated heatsink on top of the PCB, it does have an ultra-thin graphene layer that acts as a heatsink to keep the drive relatively cool. You can always get an aftermarket, inexpensive heatsink to better dissipate the heat generated under load. This would also be a recommended step if you wish to add it to your PS5, but note that it is not mandatory to have a heatsink.
The performance is optimized thanks to TRIM and S.M.A.R.T features, while data accuracy is supported by LDPC ECC, or Low-density Parity-check Error Correction Codes. Keeping your data safe is end-to-end data protection, along with Wear Leveling, which enhances the SSD’s durability.
KingSpec XG7000: Price and Availability
Available with up to 4 TB of storage, the XG7000 series comes in both with (Pro version only) and without heatsink variants. As part of Newegg’s 24th Anniversary Sale, the 2 TB model is currently priced at $97, which is a $73 discount from its typical pricing of $170. The 4 TB model is also discounted by $102 and is on sale for $198. For under $100, 2 TB of high-speed storage is a great deal even, without a heatsink included, so act fast before the sale ends to grab what could potentially be the perfect storage upgrade for your laptop, desktop, or PS5.
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