Lexar has launched the Play 2280, a new PS5 SSD
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Memory manufacturer Lexar has today released the Lexar Play 2280, a new SSD designed specifically for PlayStation 5.
The drive, which is intended to meet the needs of most players, boasts a sequential read speed of up to 7,400MB/s and a sequential write speed of up to 6,500MB/s. This is well above the 5,500MB/s sequential read speed that is recommended bySony.
It also comes with a heatsink pre-installed, so you don’t need to worry about fitting your own, in addition to a five-year limited warranty. It weighs just 1.82oz / 51.5g and, as a standard PCIe 4.0 SSD in the 2280 form factor, is fully compatible with desktop PCs and laptops that offer the interface, too.
It is currently available in a 2TB and 4TB capacity, with an 8TB model set for release later this year. The 2TB model can be foundon Amazonfor around $230 / £174.99, while the 4TB model costs $379.99 / £329.99. This is a little expensive compared to the countless similar drives that are currently on sale at discounts, but still not a bad starting price given the specs.
If other Lexar products are anything to go by, I wouldn’t be surprised if this model receives a number of substantial discounts throughout the year, particularly around major sales events like Black Friday andAmazonPrime Day. In fact, with the right discount this model looks like it could easily become thebest SSD for PS5for a large number of gamers.
Elsewhere, Western Digital has revealed a new 8TB PS5 SSD,though it costs about as much as two PS5s. Although there’s no pricing information yet, I’m definitely eager to find out just how much the upcoming 8TB Lexar Play 2280 will go for. If it manages to undercut its competitors, it could become the go-to model for those seeking such a large storage upgrade.
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Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK’s biggest magazines including PLAY, Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX. Now, when he’s not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.
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