KLEVV C910 NVMe Gen4x4 2TB M.2 SSD Review

KLEVV is well known for its high-end memory products, but they’re a relatively new player in the storage market, it has been making waves with its impressive lineup of SSDs. Aimed at gamers and content creators, the CRAS C910 M.2 NVMe SSD promises blistering performance at a competitive price point. This drive boasts sequential read/write speeds of up to 5200/4800 MB/s, so while not as fast as a flagship Gen5 drive, it’s still pretty swift for an M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 SSD. Furthermore, KLEVV has also equipped the C910 with a robust feature set to ensure stability and longevity.

Specifications

• Host Interface: NVMe PCIe Gen4x4
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Capacity: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
• Flash: strictly-selected 3D TLC NAND Flash
• Dimension (LxWxH):
  • 80 x 22 x 3.4 mm (with heatsink)
  • 80 x 22 x 2.15 mm (without heatsink)
• Weight:
  • 10g (with heatsink)
  • 7g (without heatsink)
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty

Under the hood, the CRAS C910 utilises high-quality 3D NAND flash memory and the powerful Phison PS5021-E21T controller. This combination, coupled with the PCIe Gen4x4 interface, should deliver exceptional performance for demanding tasks like gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering. KLEVV also claims an endurance rating of up to 640 TBW (Terabytes Written), ensuring the drive can withstand intensive use for years to come. The 500GB, 1TB and 4TB are also rated at 160, 320 and 1280 TBW respectively.

Key Features

• Optional add-on heatsink to freely install based on ones preference
• Modern yet powerful aluminium heatsink for up to 10% temperature reduction
• Utilizes the PCI Express® Gen4 x4 interface supported by NVMe™ 1.4
• Supports AES 256-bit Hardware-based Encryption to ensure superior data security
• Intelligent SLC caching algorithm and HMB technology (Host Memory Buffer) for high endurance and performance improvement
• Powerful Hardware LDPC ECC Engine for endurance and retention improvement
• End to end data path protection with CRC parity
• SRAM error handling on major memory buffers
• Supports Global Wear Leveling for SSD lifespan extension
• Thermal throttling algorithm to protect the SSD integrity
• Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)

Beyond the impressive specifications, the C910 comes with a sleek aluminium heatsink to help manage heat dissipation during prolonged operation. This not only contributes to better performance but also enhances the drive’s overall lifespan.