Samsung 860 QVO SSDCDRLabs has put together a brief review of Samsung's new 860 QVO SSD. This consumer-oriented drive is powered by Samsung's proven MJX controller and is available with up to 4TB of their latest 4-bit MLC V-NAND flash. To compensate for the slow write speeds typically associated with 4-bit (QLC) NAND, the 860 QVO is equipped with Samsung's Intelligent TurboWrite technology, which uses a large SLC buffer to accelerate sequential write speeds. 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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Crucial P1 SSDToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of Crucial's new NVMe SSD, the P1. Designed for the enthusiast or gamer on a budget, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Silicon Motion's new SM2263EN controller and is available with up to 2TB of Micron's 3D QLC NAND flash. The P1 is also equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 2,000 MB/s read and 1,750 MB/s write speeds and a maximum of 250,000 random write IOPS.

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MyDigitalSSD M2XCDRLabs has put together a brief review of MyDigitalSSD's new M2X USB 3.1 Gen 2 M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD enclosure adapter. Thanks to JMicron's JMS583 bridge controller, the M2X gives users the ability to bring NVMe speeds with them on the go by turning any PCIe M.2 SSD into an ultra-portable pocket drive. The enclosure also features a durable lightweight aluminum casing with a grooved heatsink design that combats high heat issues commonly found in small form factor SSDs and ensures peak performance even under heavy use. To top it all off, the M2X offers both USB-C and USB-A connectivity and is fully bus powered.

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Samsung PRO Endurance microSDXC CardCDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of Samsung's new PRO Endurance microSDXC memory card. Available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB capacities, this new microSD card is designed for consumers who use intensive monitoring applications such as surveillance and security cameras, body cameras and dash cams. The PRO Endurance offers industry-leading endurance with up to 43,800 hours (5 years) of continuous video recording. Also, thanks to its 90 MB/s read and 30 MB/s write speeds, it is the only high endurance card on the market that provides Full HD recording and 4K video support.

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Samsung 860 PRO SSDCDRLabs has taken a long overdue look at Samsung's latest SATA SSD, the 860 PRO. Designed to meet the needs of creators, professionals, and gamers, the 860 PRO is powered by Samsung's new MJX controller and is available with up to 4TB of their latest 2-bit MLC V-NAND flash. This combination not only delivers industry-leading performance, it gives the drive an endurance rating that is up to 8x higher than its predecessor, the 850 PRO. The 860 PRO also supports AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and is compliant with TCG Opal and IEEE 1667. To top it all off, it comes with Samsung's Magician software and can be used with their RAPID technology. 

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ADATA SX8200 SSDCDRLabs has taken an in depth look ADATA's latest PCIe SSD, the XPG SX8200. Designed for PC enthusiasts, dedicated gamers and overclockers, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Silicon Motion's new SM2262 controller and is available with up to 1TB of Micron's 64-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. The SX8200 is also equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 3,200 MB/s read and 1,700 MB/s write speeds and a maximum of 280,000 random write IOPS.

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WD Black NVMe SSDToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of Western Digital's new PCIe NVMe SSD, the WD Black NVMe. Built to boost the performance of gaming systems, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Western Digital's own Spectrum controller and is available with up to 1TB of the company's 64-layer BiCS 3D TLC NAND flash. The WD Black NVMe is also equipped with a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface to deliver up to 3,400 MB/s read and 2,800 MB/s write speeds along with a maximum of 500,000 random read IOPS.

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Samsung 970 EVO SSDCDRLabs has taken an in depth look at Samsung's latest mainstream NVMe SSD, the 970 EVO. Designed for tech savvy consumers, gamers and professionals, this compact, M.2 form factor SSD is powered by the same Phoenix controller found in the 970 PRO and is available with up to 2TB of Samsung's 3-bit MLC V-NAND flash. The 970 EVO is also equipped with a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 3,500 MB/s read and 2,500 MB/s write speeds and a maximum of 480,000 random write IOPS.

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Samsung 970 PRO SSDToday, CDRLabs brings you a review of Samsung's new NVMe SSD, the 970 PRO. Designed to meet the needs of enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and professionals, this cutting-edge NVMe SSD is powered by Samsung's new Phoenix controller and is available with up to 1TB of their latest 2-bit MLC V-NAND flash. The 970 PRO is also equipped with a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface and is capable of 3,500 MB/s read and 2,700 MB/s write speeds and a maximum of 500,000 IOPS for both random read and write operations.

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Crucial MX500 500GB SSDCDRLabs has taken yet another look at Crucial's popular MX500 Series SSD. This time around, we've reviewed the 500GB version of the drive which combines Silicon Motion's SM2258 controller with Micron's second generation 3D TLC NAND to deliver 560 MB/s read and 510 MB/s write speeds. The MX500 also offers a long list of features including AES 256-bit encryption, thermal and power loss protection, TRIM support and active garbage collection. It also comes equipped with Crucial's Dyamic Write Acceleration technology, which uses an adaptable pool of high speed, single-level cell flash memory to enable faster saves and file transfers.

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