SK Hynix Gold P31 SSDToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of SK hynix's first consumer-facing PCIe SSD, the Gold P31. Aimed at gamers, designers and content creators, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by SK hynix's own "Cepheus" controller and is available with up to 1TB of their new 128-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. The Gold P31 also features the company's HYPERWRITE technology, which accelerates sequential write speeds, and is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface.

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Samsung 980 PRO SSDCDRLabs has put together a brief review of Samsung's latest NVMe SSD, the 980 PRO. Designed for professionals and consumers who want cutting-edge performance in their high-end PCs, workstations and game consoles, this compact, M.2 form factor SSD is powered by Samsung's new "Elpis" controller and is available with up to 2TB of their latest 6th generation V-NAND flash. The 980 PRO also utilizes Samsung's newly enhanced Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 technology along with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.3c interface to deliver up to 7,000 MB/s read and 5,000 MB/s write speeds and a maximum of 1,000K IOPS for both random read and write operations.

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Crucial P5 SSDCDRLabs has taken an in depth look at Crucial's latest PCIe SSD, the P5. Engineered for serious gamers and creative professionals, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Micron's DM01B2 controller and is available with up to 2TB of their 3D TLC NAND flash. The P5 also includes advanced features like dynamic write acceleration, error correction, full hardware-based encryption and adaptive thermal protection to keep your data safe while enhancing system reliability. To top it all off, the drive is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 3,400 MB/s read and 3,000 MB/s write speeds.

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ADATA SWORDFISH SSDToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of ADATA's new PCIe SSD, the SWORDFISH. Designed for the creative professional on a budget, this stylish, heatsink-equipped drive is powered by Realtek's RTS5763DL controller and is available with up to 2TB of 3D TLC NAND flash. The SWORDFISH also utilizes HMB (Host Memory Buffer) and intelligent SLC Caching to accelerate read and write speeds along with LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) error correcting code technology to ensure data integrity and extend the lifespan of the drive. To top it all off, the SWORDFISH is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 1,800 MB/s read and 1,200 MB/s write speeds.

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Samsung 870 QVO SSDCDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of Samsung's second-generation quad-level cell (QLC) SSD, the 870 QVO. Delivering an uncompromising mix of speed, storage capacity and reliability, this new consumer-oriented drive is powered by Samsung's new MKX "Metis" controller and is available with up to 8TB of their latest 4-bit MLC V-NAND flash. To compensate for the slow write speeds typically associated with 4-bit NAND, the 870 QVO is equipped with Samsung's Intelligent TurboWrite technology, which uses a large variable SLC buffer to maintain peak performance levels. The drive also features an AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption engine and is compliant with various advanced security management solutions such as TCG Opal 2.0 and Encrypted Drive (IEEE-1667).

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Silicon Power PC60 SSDToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of Silicon Power's new portable SSD, the PC60. This on-the-go back-up storage solution fits snugly in the palm of a hand and comfortably slides into a pocket, thanks to its slim 11mm profile. The drive's shock-resistant design can also withstand minor drops and bumps and features a convenient keyhole that lets you attach it to a keychain or bag. On the inside, the PC60 is powered by Silicon Motion's SM2259XT controller and is available with up to 1.92TB of Micron's 96-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. To top it all off, it is equipped with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 interface that can transfer data at speeds up to 10Gbps.

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ADATA FALCON SSDCDRLabs has taken an in depth look at ADATA's new PCIe SSD, the FALCON. Designed with creators in mind, this heatsink-equipped, M.2 form factor drive is powered by Realtek's RTS5762DL controller and is available with up to 2TB of 3D TLC NAND flash. The FALCON also utilizes HMB (Host Memory Buffer) and intelligent SLC caching to accelerate read and write speeds along with LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) error correcting code technology to ensure data integrity and extend the lifespan of the drive. To top it all off, the FALCON is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 3,100 MB/s read and 1,500 MB/s write speeds.

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Silicon Power Superior V30 CardCDRLabs has put together a brief review of Silicon Power's new Superior SDXC card. Available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities, this new memory card is designed for use in consumer-oriented DSLR cameras and HD camcorders. The Superior meets the UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and the Video Speed Class 30 (V30) standards and, with 100 MB/s read and 80 MB/s write speeds, it can be used to capture high-quality images and extended lengths of Full-HD and 4K Ultra HD video. To top it all off, the card is waterproof, dustproof, temperature-proof and X-ray-proof for use in extreme environments.

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Lexar NM610 SSDToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of Lexar's new PCIe SSD, the NM610. Designed to elevate your PC experience with faster load times and transfer speeds from boot-up to shut down, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Silicon Motion's SM2263XT controller and offers features like Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) error code correction technology to ensure data integrity and reliability. The NM610 is also equipped with up to 1TB of Intel's 64-layer TLC 3D NAND flash as well as an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface to deliver up to 2,100 MB/s read and 1,600 MB/s write speeds.

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Silicon Power P34A60 SSDCDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of Silicon Power's latest PCIe SSD, the P34A60. This M.2 form factor drive is powered by Silicon Motion's SM2263XT controller and is available with up to 2TB of Micron's 64-layer TLC 3D NAND flash. The P34A60 also utilizes HMB (Host Memory Buffer) and an SLC Cache to deliver high and efficient performance as well as LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) error correction, End-To-End (E2E) data protection and a RAID engine for enhanced data integrity and stability. To top it all off, the P34A60 is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 2,200 MB/s read and 1,600 MB/s write speeds.

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