GIGABYTE AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD 2TB M.2

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD 2TB M.2

Comprehensive review of the GIGABYTE AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD 2TB | The pinnacle of the fifth generation

This drive represents the peak of technological advancement in the world of storage units, utilizing the (PCIe 5.0) interface and NVMe 2.0 protocol to deliver performance numbers that seem futuristic. This beast is specifically designed for very modern platforms that support the fifth generation, providing unmatched performance in transferring massive data and running the heaviest applications globally.

Features of the AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD

This drive offers a arsenal of specifications that make it an ideal investment for very advanced devices, with its features distributed as follows:

Incredible speeds that break all records (14,500 MB/s)

Say goodbye to loading screens forever! Thanks to the PCI-Express 5.0x4, the drive breaks the traditional speed barrier achieving a sequential read speed of up to 14,500 MB/s, and a write speed of up to 12,700 MB/s. These numbers represent nearly double the performance of leading fourth generation (Gen4) drives, meaning that transferring hundreds of gigabytes will take just seconds.

Giant cache memory for stable performance (LPDDR4 4GB)

To ensure that these incredible speeds do not drop when transferring large files, the drive is equipped with a massive (DRAM Cache) memory of 4 GB of LPDDR4. This huge capacity ensures that the drive maintains its maximum and stable performance even under the most intense continuous pressure.

2 terabytes capacity and exceptional reliability (1400 TBW)

The drive comes with an excellent storage capacity of 2 terabytes (2000GB) based on chips 3D TLC NAND of high quality. To prove its durability, GIGABYTE offers a 5-year warranty or an enormous write volume of 1400 terabytes (TBW), with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of up to 1.6 million hours.

NVMe 2.0 standard and energy efficiency

The drive is supported by the latest NVMe 2.0 protocol to ensure the best possible communication with the processor. Despite its powerful performance, the drive consumes only 11.5 watts under maximum load (for reading and writing), and its consumption drops to less than 144 milliwatts in idle mode, making it smart in power management.

Who is this hard drive for?

For very professional content creators (8K video editors and photographers), game developers, and data scientists dealing with massive data sets who need instantaneous transfer speeds. It is also the dream choice for extreme enthusiasts who own the latest motherboards supporting PCIe 5.0 and are looking to build the strongest and fastest platform ever.

(Note: To run this drive at maximum speed, a motherboard that supports PCIe Gen5 is required, and it is highly recommended to use a strong heatsink for the motherboard to dissipate the heat generated by these tremendous speeds).

Specifications of AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD 2TB

Interface & Capacity

• Interface: PCI-Express 5.0x4, NVMe 2.0

• Total Capacity: 2000GB (2TB)

• Form Factor: M.2 2280

• Dimension: 80 x 22 x 3.5 mm

Components & Performance

• NAND: 3D TLC NAND Flash

• External Cache: LPDDR4 4GB

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 14,500 MB/s

• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 12,700 MB/s

Reliability

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure): 1.6 million hours

• Software Support: SMART health monitoring via GIGABYTE SSD toolbox (Warranty voids if "Percentage Used" reaches 100)

Power & Environment

• Max. Operating Power (Read): 11.5W

• Max. Operating Power (Write): 11.5W

• Power Consumption (Idle, PS3): < 144mW

• Power Consumption (PS4, L1.2): < 85mW

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C

• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C