KIOXIA Unveils EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD: Blistering PCIe 5.0 Speeds Reach 14,900 MB/s

KIOXIA, a global leader in memory and SSD technology, has announced its new flagship solid-state drive: the EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD. This powerhouse is set to redefine what consumers and professionals expect from next-generation storage, pushing the limits of the PCIe 5.0 interface.

The EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD boasts monumental sequential speeds, achieving up to 14,900 MB/s read and 13,700 MB/s write. These figures position the G2 at the very pinnacle of consumer-grade storage performance.

Performance Redefined for the PCIe 5.0 Era

Built using KIOXIA's high-performance BiCS FLASH™ TLC 3D flash memory and an advanced controller, the EXCERIA PRO G2 is engineered to maintain peak speeds even under sustained, heavy workloads.

This level of performance translates into tangible benefits for high-end users:

• Gaming: Game scenes load virtually instantaneously, virtually eliminating texture pop-in and drastically reducing overall load times, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.
• Content Creation: Professional content creators can edit and manipulate massive files, including uncompressed 8K video streams, directly from the drive without performance bottlenecks.
• High-End PCs: The drive is positioned as the ideal component for top-tier desktop PCs, next-generation gaming consoles, and professional workstations where compromise is not an option.

Specifications and Positioning

The EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD is manufactured in the compact M.2 2280 form factor and will be available in capacities up to 4TB, catering to the growing need for massive, high-speed storage.

Availability

The KIOXIA EXCERIA PRO G2 SSD is slated to hit retail shelves in the coming days. While official pricing details were not released alongside the announcement, the drive is expected to be priced competitively within the top tier of the Gen5 SSD market.

For customers seeking high speed without the extreme flagship price tag, the EXCERIA G3 offers PCIe 5.0 performance at a better price/performance balance, while the EXCERIA BASIC remains the choice for budget-conscious buyers leveraging PCIe 4.0.