ADATA is one of the leading names when it comes to high-performance memory and storage. Actually, they’re even a strong competitor when it comes to laptops, PC cases and peripherals these days too! However, I’ll be focusing on their storage division for now. I have their new XPG Spectrix S20G M.2 2280 Gen 3×4 SSD in for review. It’s packed full of features, and promises RGB thrills, fast read and write speeds, so it’s sure to appeal to those planning a new Gaming PC or even a nice upgrade to their existing system.
The drive features a PCIe Gen3x4 interface, with support for both SLC Caching and Host Memory Buffer. That means it should deliver random read/write speeds of 160K/190K IOPS. You can benefit from LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) error correcting code technology to detect and fix a wider range of data errors, as well as AES 256 encryption; it’ll ensure data security and integrity. With read speeds of 2500MB/s and write speeds of 1800MB/s, it’s as fast as we can hope for from a Gen 3 drive, so it shouldn’t feel like it’s holding us up, even when loading larger files and games.
Capacity | 500GB / 1TB |
Form factor | M.2 2280 |
NAND Flash | 3D NAND |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 80 x 22.1 x 7.55mm / 3.15 x 0.87 x 0.3inch |
Weight | 10.4g / 0.37oz |
Interface | PCIe Gen3x4 |
Sequential Read (Max) | Up to 2500MB/s1 |
Sequential Write (Max) | Up to 1800MB/s1 |
4KB Random Read IOPS(Max) | 160K1 |
4KB Random Write IOPS(Max) | 190K1 |
Operating temperature | 0°C – 70°C |
Storage temperature | -40°C – 85°C |
Shock resistance | 1500G/0.5ms |
MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
Warranty2 | 5-year limited warranty |
“The XPG SPECTRIX S20G is a gaming SSD through and through and its styling reflects this. It sports a distinctive and prominent x-shaped RGB design that outshines the competition. The RGB light effects can be customized via software. What’s more, a hairline-brushed finish gives the SSD a formidable yet elegant look that will intimidate and impress.
Accelerate your gaming experience with the NVMe 1.3-compliant SPECTRIX S20G. Built with 3D NAND Flash and sporting read/write speeds of 2500/1800MB/s, load games faster and enjoy smoother gameplay. It works with all the latest Intel and AMD platforms for no-hassle compatibility.” – ADATA
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