Lexar ARES 4TB SSD, M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 1.4 Internal NVMe SSD, Up to 7,400MB/s Read & 6,500MB/s Write, Internal Solid State Drive for PS5, PC, Laptop, Gamers, Creators, Professionals
799.99 CAD
Gamers, creators, and professionals wanting a fast 4TB Gen4 NVMe drive that pushes near the top of Gen4 throughput for PS5 or PC.
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About this product
Key features
- Exceptional performance up to 7,400 MB/s read, 6,500 MB/s write
- Up to 40% less power consumption than DRAM cache-enabled PCIe Gen 4 SSDs
- Host Memory Buffer (HMB) 3.0 activates the DRAM cache function of your device for a smoother transfer speed and seamless performance
- Designed for hardcore gamers, professionals, and creators
- Compatible with PlayStation 5
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Specifications
- NAND
- 3D NAND
- Capacity
- 4TB
- Interface
- PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.4
- Form Factor
- M.2 2280
- Compatibility
- PS5, PC, laptop
- Sequential Read
- Up to 7400 MB/s
- Sequential Write
- Up to 6500 MB/s
Pros
- ✓Near top-of-class Gen4 speeds (up to 7400 MB/s read)
- ✓Large 4TB capacity for creators and gamers
- ✓PS5-compatible M.2 2280 form factor
- ✓Strong write performance up to 6500 MB/s
Cons
- ×No heatsink in the box
- ×Gen4 ceiling means no benefit on Gen5 platforms beyond Gen4 speeds
- ×Sustained write after cache exhaustion drops below peak
FAQ
How fast is the Lexar ARES 4TB?
It is rated up to 7400 MB/s sequential read and up to 6500 MB/s sequential write over PCIe Gen4 x4.
Is it PS5 compatible?
Yes, the M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 form factor fits the PS5 expansion slot; a heatsink (not included) is recommended by Sony.
Does it have DRAM?
Lexar markets the ARES as a high-performance Gen4 drive; for confirmed DRAM configuration check the current product datasheet, as 4TB tiers commonly use a controller-managed cache.