KIOXIA-EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD
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US launch / reference: $200
Third-party reference ↗KIOXIA-EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD vs PNY CS3250 2TB SSD
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PNY CS3250 2TB SSD
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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 PNY CS3250 2TB SSD for
- Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0
- Listed endurance: 1,400 TBW
- Form factor: M.2 2280
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 | PNY CS3250 2TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0d | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,900 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 13,400 MB/s | 14,000 MB/s |
| Random read | 2,300,000 IOPS | Not documented |
| Random write | 1,950,000 IOPS | Not documented |
| Controller | Silicon Motion SM2508 (8-channel) | Phison E28 (PS5031-E28) |
| NAND | 218-layer Kioxia BiCS8 3D TLC | 218-layer SanDisk/Kioxia BiCS8 3D TLC |
| DRAM | yes (only DRAM model in Kioxia Gen5 lineup) | yes (E28 DRAM design) |
| Endurance | 1,200 TBW | 1,400 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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PNY CS3250 2TB SSD
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