KIOXIA-EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD
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Third-party reference ↗KIOXIA-EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD vs Lexar SSD ARES PRO 2TB
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Lexar SSD ARES PRO 2TB
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Consider KIOXIA-EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD for
- Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0d
- Listed endurance: 1,200 TBW
- Form factor: M.2 2280
Tradeoff: Check slot compatibility, exact capacity and heatsink clearance before purchase.
Consider Lexar SSD ARES PRO 2TB for
- Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe
- Listed endurance: 1,500 TBW
- Form factor: M.2 2280 (single-sided, 2.45mm)
Tradeoff: Check slot compatibility, exact capacity and heatsink clearance before purchase.
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | KIOXIA-EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD | Lexar SSD ARES PRO 2TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 (single-sided, 2.45mm) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0d | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe |
| Sequential read | 14,900 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,400 MB/s | 10,000 MB/s |
| Random read | 2,300,000 IOPS | 2,000,000 IOPS |
| Random write | 1,950,000 IOPS | 1,500,000 IOPS |
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2508 (8-channel) | 8-channel, reported MaxioTek MAP1806 class |
| NAND | 218-layer Kioxia BiCS8 3D TLC | 3D TLC |
| DRAM | yes (only DRAM model in Kioxia Gen5 lineup) | DRAM-less (HMB, per ComputerBase report) |
| Endurance | 1,200 TBW | 1,500 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Spec basis | 2TB reference SKU — TBW/IOPS vary by capacity | Not documented |
KIOXIA-EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD
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Lexar SSD ARES PRO 2TB
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