Lexar SSD ARES PRO 2TB
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US launch / reference: $200
Third-party reference ↗Lexar SSD ARES PRO 2TB vs WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
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WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
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US launch / reference: $179
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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.
Consider WD BLACK SN8100 1TB for
- Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0
- Listed endurance: 600 TBW
- Form factor: M.2 2280 (single-sided)
Tradeoff: Check slot compatibility, exact capacity and heatsink clearance before purchase.
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Specifications side by side
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| Specification | Lexar SSD ARES PRO 2TB | WD BLACK SN8100 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | M.2 2280 (single-sided, 2.45mm) | M.2 2280 (single-sided) |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe | PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 |
| Sequential read | 14,000 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 10,000 MB/s | 11,000 MB/s |
| Random read | 2,000,000 IOPS | 1,600,000 IOPS |
| Random write | 1,500,000 IOPS | 2,400,000 IOPS |
| Controller | 8-channel, reported MaxioTek MAP1806 class | SanDisk-tuned Silicon Motion SM2508 (6nm, quad Cortex-R8) |
| NAND | 3D TLC | 218-layer BiCS8 CBA 3D TLC |
| DRAM | DRAM-less (HMB, per ComputerBase report) | yes (onboard DRAM) |
| Endurance | 1,500 TBW | 600 TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Lexar SSD ARES PRO 2TB
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WD BLACK SN8100 1TB
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