Kioxia Exceria Plus G4 2TB Solid-State Drive Evaluation: A secure option, but not particularly noteworthy
Kioxia, a well-known player in the OEM and enterprise drive market, has introduced its latest consumer drive, the Exceria Plus G4. This solid-state drive (SSD) offers a reliable performance and is available at competitive prices, particularly in major Asian markets.
The Exceria Plus G4 comes with Kioxia's custom firmware, ensuring a reliable NAND flash that is also power-efficient with low 4K latency. The drive supports up to 1,300 K / 1,400K random read and write IOPS, and modest sequential read and write speeds of up to 10,000 / 8,200 MB/s.
The drive is available in two capacities: 1TB and 2TB. The 1TB model sells for $142.99, while the 2TB version retails for $209.99 on Amazon.
One of the standout features of the Exceria Plus G4 is its 5-year warranty, which speaks to Kioxia's confidence in the drive's reliability. The drive also supports TCG Opal for Physical Security, adding an extra layer of protection for your data.
Under the hood, the Exceria Plus G4 uses Phison's E31T controller and 218-Layer BiCS8 TLC flash. It is a single-sided drive, with eight 1Tb dies per NAND flash package, capable of handling up to 32 dies without any issues.
Kioxia also offers its SSD Utility management software for the Exceria Plus G4 and its other SSDs. The software allows for health monitoring, firmware updates, password protection, and secure erase. It is compatible with Windows 10 and up, and works on all of Kioxia's recent SSDs.
While the Exceria line of consumer drives has flown under the radar, the Exceria Plus G4 is a promising addition to the market. Its availability and pricing may be more advantageous in major Asian markets, particularly Japan, where Kioxia is headquartered and has strong manufacturing and distribution networks. However, availability and pricing in other regions such as Europe or North America may depend on local retailers and import conditions.
In conclusion, the Kioxia Exceria Plus G4 is a solid all-around SSD option for consumers looking for a reliable, power-efficient drive with a 5-year warranty. Its modest performance levels and compatibility with Kioxia's SSD Utility management software make it a strong contender in the consumer SSD market.
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