XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE
Score: 85/100
Corsair MP700 PRO XT 2TB
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Corsair MP700 PRO XT 2TB is a flagship PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD delivering up to 14,900 MB/s read and 14,500 MB/s write speeds with industry-leading random IOPS. Its performance comes with a modest 211 GB pSLC cache and no built-in heatsink, which may affect sustained heavy writes. Targeted at enthusiasts and professionals who demand the absolute fastest storage in thin-system form factors.
The XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade is a high-performance PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD delivering top-tier sequential speeds and strong endurance. Its power draw and possible thermal throttling require good cooling, especially in compact builds. Ideal for gamers and creators who need fast load times and large capacity on a PCIe 4.0 platform.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,024 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
7,400 MB/s | 14,900 MB/sbest | |
6,800 MB/s | 14,500 MB/sbest | |
750,000 IOPS | 2,700,000 IOPSbest | |
750,000 IOPS | 3,300,000 IOPSbest | |
740 TB | 1,400 TBbest | |
2,000,000 hoursbest | — | |
— | 2,048 MBbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 | PCIe Gen5 x4 |
Performance(4) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 7400 MB/s | 14900 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 6800 MB/s | 14500 MB/s |
Random Read IOPS (4K) (IOPS) | 750000 IOPS | 2700000 IOPS |
Random Write IOPS (4K) (IOPS) | 750000 IOPS | 3300000 IOPS |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 2000 GB |
NAND Type | TLC | 3D TLC |
Reliability(1) | ||
Total Bytes Written (Endurance) (TB) | 740 TB | 1400 TB |
Design & Build(1) | ||
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 80x22x3.3 mm | 2.4x22x80 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the S70 Blade for its blistering sequential performance, solid endurance, and cost-effective pricing, while noting that sustained write speeds can dip after the cache is filled and that adequate cooling is essential to avoid throttling.
Consumers consistently praise the drive's rapid boot and game load times, quiet operation, and straightforward PS5 installation, but they also report occasional thermal throttling in poorly ventilated cases, higher heat during long writes, and the need for firmware updates on older systems.
Professional reviewers universally hail the MP700 PRO XT as the fastest SSD on the market, emphasizing its record-breaking 3.3 M IOPS, near-15 GB/s sequential throughput, and exceptional power efficiency. They commend its consistent TLC write speed of 4.2 GB/s, single-sided form factor for thin systems, and award it Editor's Choice for low-power excellence, while noting the only drawback is a modest 211 GB pSLC cache.
While formal consumer reviews are scarce, the limited user feedback highlights strong satisfaction with everyday speed gains, such as faster OS boots and responsive application loading, and no major complaints beyond the technical cache size.
