Introducing the HP FX700 SSD
In an effort to make M.2 SSDs cheaper manufacturers are diverting to different controllers and QLC NAND. HP is joining in on that with their FX700 series NMVe SSD. How does 2TB storage for $89 sound? With a Gen4x4 NVMe Maxio 1602 controller 2400MT/s 3D QLC NAND flash, this SSD reaches sequential read and write speeds up to 7200/6200 MB/s, respectively. The series conforms to the widely-used 2280 M.2 form factor specifications, with dimensions of 80mm by 22mm and a height of 2.25mm. Available storage options include 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, and later on 4TB, utilizing QLC NAND flash technology. The construction of the FX700 features a single-sided high-density flash placement, contributing to its slim profile of 2.25mm, making it particularly fitting for ultra-thin laptops and devices with limited space. The SSD is noted for its reduced power consumption, which is approximately 35% lower than that of other Gen4x4 SSDs, enhancing its suitability for laptop usage where power efficiency is critical. With a Gen4x4 NVMe controller from Maxio, MAP1602A with 4 channels and 2400MT/s 3D QLC NAND flash, the S93 reaches sequential read and write speeds up to 7200/6200 MB/s, respectively. It is built for compatibility with M.2 PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 5.0 slots, ensuring flexible integration across different systems. The device also features SLC caching and utilizes a host memory buffer (HMB), which is instrumental in achieving random read/write speeds up to 1,000K IOPS.
Known for its performance and often value, the SSD is an M.2 NVMe SSD that supports the PCI-Express 4.0 interface. A non-volatile memory express (NVMe 1.4) capable M.2 form factor SSD, it is packed with unique Vertically stacked QLC written (4-bits per cell) NAND. In today's world, the performance numbers provided by a quality SATA3 SSD are still outstanding. However, with the more specialized NVMe SSDs, you can now have 10-fold performance, resulting in some impressive numbers across the board. With an M.2 2280 form factor of 8cm, the item will be compatible with the vast majority of ATX motherboards that support M.2. In any case, are you interested in learning more about the fundamental performance of this product? Well, it's all listed; on to the next pages and the remainder of the review.
