ADATA XPG Spectrix S20G M.2 2280 Gen 3×4 SSD Review

How Much Does it Cost?

At the time of writing, both the XPG SPECTRIX S20G 1TB SSD and the 500GB model are showing as out of stock on Amazon. However, more should be on the way fairly soon, and I think we all know this is the new normal with PC hardware due to COVID, Brexit, and a few other factors.

Of course, you can check for up to date stock and pricing on Amazon UK here.

Overview

ADATA has a rock-solid reputation when it comes to storage, and they’ve won plenty of awards from us here at eTeknix and the press worldwide for their superb products over the years. I’m happy to report I’ll be adding another one to their collection, as this drive was right on the money and delivered the performance they promised.

Performance

ADATA say this drive will deliver 2500 MB/s read and 1800 MB/s write. Well, it did a little better than that. Actually, I got 2502.92 MB/s read and 1874.29 MB/s write. I know that’s not much faster, but hey, faster is faster! Much to my own amusement, the drive performed even better when it was filled to 75%, so again, I really can’t fault the performance; it’s perfect.

Build Quality

This is a really good quality drive, Gen 3 drives have been with us for ages now, so they’re dialled in as good as they’re ever going to get. All the latest safety features, encryption technologies, etc are here. Plus, they’re using good quality chips, ensuring great durability. ADATA puts a five-year warranty on this drive, so they clearly have confidence in its longevity.

The addition of a thick heatsink and some gorgeous ARGB lighting take this drive to the next level and it really stands out from the crowd.

Should I Buy One?

Flawless performance, exceptionally cool styling and competitive prices make this a welcome addition to the ADATA range, and with a five-year warranty, you can buy it with peace of mind.