Corsair Unleashes MP700 Pro XT and Micro PCIe 5.0 SSDs
▼ Summary
– Corsair has expanded its SSD lineup with the flagship MP700 Pro XT PCIe 5.0 drive and the compact MP700 Micro for ultra-thin devices.
– The MP700 Pro XT uses Phison’s E28 controller and Sandisk’s BiCS8 NAND, delivering top PCIe 5.0 performance with sequential reads up to 14,900 MB/s.
– Sequential write speeds for the MP700 Pro XT vary by capacity, with the 2TB model reaching 14,500 MB/s, while random write performance is consistent at 3,300,000 IOPS.
– The MP700 Micro features a smaller M.2 2242 form factor and a DRAM-less design, offering sequential speeds up to 10,000 MB/s and endurance up to 1,400 TBW.
– Both SSDs come with a five-year warranty and are available for purchase, with pricing starting at $159.99 for the MP700 Pro XT 1TB.
Corsair has significantly expanded its solid-state drive portfolio with the introduction of two powerful new PCIe 5.0 models: the MP700 Pro XT and the MP700 Micro. These drives are engineered to deliver exceptional performance across different user needs, from high-end desktop systems to ultra-portable devices, reinforcing Corsair’s position in the competitive SSD market.
The MP700 Pro XT serves as the new flagship model, with pricing set at $159.99 for the 1TB version, $249.99 for 2TB, and $459.99 for the 4TB configuration. Meanwhile, the MP700 Micro is available at $209.99 for 2TB and $484.99 for 4TB, targeting users who prioritize compactness without sacrificing modern speed standards.
Under the hood, the MP700 Pro XT leverages the advanced Phison E28 PCIe 5.0 SSD controller paired with Sandisk’s BiCS8 218-layer TLC NAND. This hardware combination allows the drive to compete directly with other top-tier SSDs using controllers like the Silicon Motion SM2508. It achieves a maximum sequential read speed of 14,900 MB/s across all available capacities. Write performance varies by model, with the 2TB version reaching up to 14,500 MB/s, followed by the 4TB at 14,400 MB/s and the 1TB at 14,200 MB/s.
Random performance is equally impressive. All MP700 Pro XT capacities deliver identical random write performance of 3,300,000 IOPS. For random reads, the 2TB and 4TB models achieve up to 2,700,000 IOPS, while the 1TB model reaches 1,500,000 IOPS. Endurance ratings scale with capacity, starting at 700 TBW for the 1TB model and increasing to 2,800 TBW for the 4TB version, figures that are notably higher than some competing drives in the same category.
In contrast, the MP700 Micro adopts a much smaller M.2 2242 form factor, making it an excellent choice for ultra-thin laptops, tablets, and compact mini-PCs. It utilizes a Phison E31T PCIe 5.0 controller and Kioxia’s BiCS8 218-layer TLC NAND in a DRAM-less HMB configuration. While it doesn’t match the Pro XT’s peak speeds, it still offers strong performance for its class. The 2TB model reaches sequential read and write speeds of 10,000 MB/s and 8,500 MB/s, respectively, while the 4TB version offers 9,400 MB/s read and 8,100 MB/s write.
Random performance for the MP700 Micro is consistent across capacities for writes, with all models rated at 1,400,000 IOPS. The 2TB model slightly leads in random reads at 1,300,000 IOPS, compared to 1,200,000 IOPS for the 4TB version. Endurance is rated at 1,200 TBW for the 2TB drive and 2,400 TBW for the 4TB model.
Both the MP700 Pro XT and MP700 Micro are backed by Corsair’s five-year limited warranty. They are currently available for purchase directly through Corsair’s official website, with broader retail availability expected across U.S. outlets in the near future.
(Source: Tom’s Hardware)
