ADATA XPG Spectrix S20G M.2 2280 Gen 3×4 SSD Review
Peter Donnell / 3 years ago
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.
ADATA XPG Spectrix S20G M.2 2280 Gen 3×4 SSD
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.
Features
- Play Xtreme: The XPG SPECTRIX S20G is an SSD for gaming from start to finish and its style reflects that. It has a distinctive and prominent RGB X-shaped design that outshines the competition. RGB light effects can be customized using software. Plus, a brushed finish gives the SSD a formidable yet stylish look that will intimidate and impress.
- Leave your opponents in the dust: Using the PCIe Gen3x4 interface and with support for SLC Caching and Host Memory Buffer, you will outperform your opponents with random read / write speeds of 160K / 190K IOPS.
- Backed by a 5-year warranty: All components of the SPECTRIX S20G have passed meticulous controls, tests and certifications. It is also backed by a 5-year warranty.
Specifications
| 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 |
What ADATA Had to Say
“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
