BIWIN NV7200 4TB Gen4 M.2 SSD Review
BIWIN continues to impress, building an impressive reputation over the last few years by producing some truly excellent SSDs and memory, both under its own banner and as a licensed manufacturer for other major brands. Their direct control over manufacturing allows for a higher level of quality assurance, as well as more control over the components they use. This has allowed them to deliver impressive performance and competitive pricing, making BIWIN a brand that’s definitely one to watch.
Whilst they offer cutting-edge Gen5 drives, their PCIe 4.0 offerings like the NV7200 provide a compelling blend of speed and value. The NV7200 leverages the PCIe Gen 4×4 interface and NVMe 2.0 protocol, promising blazing read speeds of up to 7200 MB/s and solid write speeds reaching 6200 MB/s. Combined with impressive random performance figures of up to 1000K IOPS read and 800K IOPS write, this drive is built to handle everything from demanding workflows like AI and content creation to everyday tasks and gaming. Available in capacities ranging from 500GB up to a substantial 4TB, there’s an option here for virtually everyone.
BIWIN NV7200 4TB
Thanks to its support for HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology, the NV7200 maintains efficiency whilst potentially keeping costs down compared to drives with dedicated DRAM caches. Its practical single-sided M.2 2280 design, complete with a graphene thermal pad for cooling, ensures broad compatibility with desktops, laptops, and even the PS5. Backed by a reassuring 5-year limited warranty and features aimed at longevity, the NV7200 presents itself as a powerful and reliable upgrade choice for speeding up both work and play.
Key Features
- Interface: PCIe Gen 4×4, NVMe 2.0
- Form Factor: M.2 2280 (Single-sided design)
- Max Sequential Speed: Up to 7200 MB/s Read, 6200 MB/s Write
- Max Random IOPS: Up to 1,000K Read / 800K Write
- Capacities: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
- Technology: Supports Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
- Cooling: Includes a graphene thermal pad
- Compatibility: Desktops, Laptops, PS5
- Warranty: 5-Year Limited (subject to TBW endurance limit)