Nextorage, a leading developer of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs), has unveiled its latest G Series ME 2230 SSD, claiming it to be the fastest in its class. Designed specifically for handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck, Lenovo Legion Go, and ASUS ROG Ally, the new drive promises to provide lightning-fast load times to improve the overall gaming experience of users.
The G Series ME is dubbed the “world’s fastest” among M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives, so not quite as quick as a newer PCIe Gen 5 SSD. Either way, it will be a solid choice for handhelds, with Nextorage even showcasing the new SSD alongside the ASUS ROG Ally and Steam Deck in its promotional photography.
What does the G Series ME SSD offer?
Let’s discuss what the SSD offers. The G Series ME boasts impressive read speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s, something that we get to see only in high-end SSD models. The sequential write speed is equally impressive at up to 6,200 MB/s. These speeds are made possible by the drive’s PCIe Gen 4 interface and advanced controller technology.
Aside from raw speed, Nextorage also claims that the SSD is solid in terms of stability and endurance. The 2TB model comes with a TBW (Terabytes Written) rating of 1,200 TB, while the 1TB variant offers 600 TB. For those wondering, TBW refers to how much data an SSD can write in its lifetime. And with the rating offered by G Series ME 2230 SSD, you won’t have to worry about running into any performance-related issues. It also comes with a 5-year warranty, so the company should have your back if you face any problems.
You also won’t have to worry about overheating issues, as the NAND flash is placed on top of the PCB board. This way, it won’t be blocked from accessing cooler air. However, while the G Series ME is undoubtedly impressive on paper, real-world performance benchmarks will be crucial in determining its true capabilities. So, gamers and handheld users will be eager to see how this new SSD stacks up against the competition.
