Transcend Information, Inc. (Transcend), a leading brand in digital storage and multimedia products, has officially launched the advanced PCIe 4.0 M.2 solid-state drive (SSD) MTE250S. Featuring 3D NAND flash, an 8-channel controller, and DRAM cache, this SSD delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,200/6,500 MB/s (R/W) and ample capacity of up to 2TB. Its ultra-thin graphene heatsink ensures stable performance during non-stop operation, and its proven performance will bring gamers, content creators, and software developers a fundamental boost, helping them excel in their fields.

7,200MB/s: A giant leap for computer performance
Fully compliant with the latest NVMe 1.4 specifications, MTE250S comes in an M.2 2280 form factor with an 8-channel controller and a fast PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, unleashing sequential R/W speeds of up to 7,200/6,500 MB/s and 4K random R/W speeds reaching 530K IOPS. Video editors and gamers alike will benefit from its impressive speeds, reduced downtime, and ample capacity of up to 2TB, all of which are necessary for tackling the most demanding tasks.

Solidigm has introduced the P44 Pro solid-state storage drive (SSD), a high-performance client SSD for today’s most demanding workloads. With blazing-fast speed and excellent power efficiency, the P44 Pro is the world’s premier SSD for enthusiasts.

The P44 Pro delivers spectacular PCIe Generation 4.0 performance, with up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read speeds. It provides a superb combination of speed and efficiency in Solidigm testing, meeting or exceeding published performance specifications while drawing just 5.3W. The P44 Pro is available in 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities.

CDRLabs has put together a brief review of Samsung's latest NVMe SSD, the 990 PRO. Optimized for graphically demanding games and other intensive tasks including 3D rendering, 4K video editing, and data analysis, this compact, M.2 form factor SSD is powered by Samsung's new, in-house "Pascal" controller and is available with up to 4TB of their latest 7th generation V-NAND flash. The 990 PRO is also available with or without an RGB-enabled heatsink and is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 2.0 interface to deliver up to 7,400 MB/s read and 6,800 MB/s write speeds. To top it all off, the drive is optimized for Microsoft’s DirectStorage API software technology, which allows games to load much faster by leveraging the full speed of NVMe SSDs.

Global technology leader PNY Technologies is delighted to announce the launch of the new innovative and high-performing CS1031 M.2 2280 NVMe Gen3x4 SSD. The product is the perfect choice for an NVMe upgrade from a SATA-based solid-state drive (SSD) for various NVMe-enabled devices.

Highly adaptable and versatile storage solution
The new product offers users numerous superior qualities to optimize their device's performance, enhance reliability, and lengthen the product's life. For a start, it fosters the advanced internal storage PCIe Gen 3x4 NVMe 1.3 interface to replace SATA, allowing more bandwidth thanks to its multiple lanes and more efficient signaling mechanisms. While SATA was initially made for HDD usage and was only customized for NVMe use, NVMe was designed precisely for SSD, leading to more satisfactory performance than SATA SSD counterparts. Additionally, with multiple form factors, the product is highly adaptable and can be utilized with various storage platforms.

TerraMaster, a professional brand that specializes in providing innovative storage products for home, businesses and enterprises, introduces the U4-423 compact 4-bay rackmount NAS. Its compact and high-quality metal body makes it very versatile to fit into small cabinets for home users. It is equipped with an Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 quad-core processor and two 2.5 GbE interfaces. Designed for small- and medium-sized businesses, the TerraMaster U4-423 provides cost-effective yet high-performance storage solutions.

The TerraMaster U4-423 can deal with high-load workflow and a high level of concurrent user access. Rapid document storage and management are facilitated by high-speed document retrieval, efficient transmission performance, and rich TerraMaster disaster backup and recovery solutions.

CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced its new ultra-slim external storage drive, the CORSAIR EX100U. Available in capacities from 500GB to a massive 4TB, the EX100U stores an incredible amount of data in a pocket-sized form-factor that can go anywhere.

The EX100U utilizes a USB Type-C Gen2 x2 connection for high bandwidth up to 20Gbps. With up to 1,600MB/sec sequential read and 1,500MB/sec sequential write speeds, you can move stunning 4K videos in seconds, do intensive video and photo editing, or play the latest large install-file games. Thanks to an impressively slim profile and a footprint smaller than a credit card, the EX100U can easily be brought to any PC, Mac, or console that you wish.

Western Digital Corp. today announced it has expanded its SanDisk Professional line of premium storage solutions with the new PRO-G40 SSD that supports dual-mode compatibility with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 interfaces. Inspired by the way people create and share data today, this new drive is the company’s most rugged offering to date with a high-level IP68 rating, allowing professionals to immerse themselves in the action wherever their work or vision takes them.

“The nature of my work is unpredictable and as a result I must be incredibly flexible and versatile. I share the same expectations for every piece of equipment that I use from capture to archive which is why the SanDisk Professional PRO-G40 drive will immediately be a crucial part of my workflow,” said Andy Handcock, action, portrait and reportage photographer, and PRO-TEAM ambassador. “I need storage solutions that are lightweight, compact, rugged, and insanely fast. This checks all the boxes for me. The PRO-G40 SSD can easily withstand the rigors of travel and location work while doing so with a minimal footprint. Thanks to SanDisk Professional products like these, workflow is one less thing I need to stress about which frees me to focus more on the creative. That is paramount.”