Storage has generally become quite cheap over the years and with Black Friday around the corner, high-performance SSDs can be had for a huge discount. TheNextorage 2TB NVMe SSDis a prime example of that, delivering impressive read and write speeds at less than half its normal price. The speed and form factor make itcompatible with thePS5and, with 2TB of storage, youwouldn’t need to think about running out of spacefor a long time.
Nextorage NEM-PAB2TB Internal SSD: Specifications and Features
Available both with and without a heatsink, the Nextorage NEM-PAB2TB SSD is capable of reaching sequential read speeds of up to7,400 MB/sand sequential write speeds of up to6,400 MB/s. The SSD meets the criteria for PS5 compatibility, as it is over 256GB, but under 4TB, and has a read speed of over 5,500 MB/s. The standardM.2 2280size makes itcompatible with a wider range of devices. However, the heatsink cannot be removed, which somewhat limits its compatibility.
Nextorage NEM-PAB2TB
The Nextorage NEM-PAB2TB is a PS5 compatible high-performance SSD that boasts sequential read speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 6,400 MB/s. It has a standard M.2 2280 form factor and comes with an all-black aluminum heatsink. The SSD has a MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 1,500,000 hours.
It is a PCIe 4.0 SSD with 3D TLC NAND flash, striking a balance between stability and high-speed performance. It is also a DRAM-less design, which means it consumes less power and therefore lowers temperatures. Speaking of which, theall black aluminum heatsinkhas been coated with a highly thermally radioactive black alumite for even better heat dissipation.
Furthermore, the Nextorage NEM-PAB2TB boasts dynamic SLC caching technology, wear leveling, and Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) algorithm to improve the durability of the NAND Flash. The internal SSD is rated for an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 1,500,000 hours and if you face any issues with it, Nextorage offers a five-year warranty from the purchase date or before writing the maximum TBW.
There is also a cheaper 1TB option that comes with most of the same specifications as the 2TB variant. The only major difference is that it is rated for slightly slower sequential write speeds of 6,100 MB/s, yet offers the same read speeds. It is also compatible with the PS5 and PS5 Slim consoles.
The installation process is straightforward, and the instructions are included with the product. You can also find video tutorials on the Nextorage website for both the PS5 and PS5 Slim models.
Nextorage NEM-PAB2TB Internal SSD: Price and Availability
The Nextorage NEM-PAB2TB drive with heatsink islisted on Newegg for $110, which is a 56% discount on its original price of $250. At this price, it is the ideal upgrade for your PS5 or PS5 Slim. The smaller capacity 1TB model with heatsink is also heavily discounted and isgoing for $68, which is a 54% discount from its actual price.
