Lexar PLAY 2280 SE 4TB PCIe 4.0 SSD @ FunkyKit
FunkyKit reviewed the Lexar PLAY 2280 SE 4 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD and found it to offer great value, especially for gamers upgrading the PlayStation 5 or looking for a high-capacity PC drive. The drive supports up to 7,000 MB/s read and 6,000 MB/s write speeds, and comes with a stylish heatsink and five-year warranty. Its compatibility across both PC and PS5 platforms adds to the appeal, and the massive 4 TB capacity allows users to store a large number of AAA titles without needing to shuffle files or delete games. FunkyKit pointed out that while the SE version lacks DRAM or HMB (Host Memory Buffer) compared to the original PLAY 2280 drive, the trade-off helps bring the cost down without significantly hurting typical console or consumer PC workloads.
... Even though the Lexar PLAY 2280 SE lacks DRAM cache and HBM, it still offers plenty of storage with fast read/write speeds and will work on both PC or PS5. With a storage capacity of 4TB, you'll never have to worry about storage space. It's slightly cheaper than the original PLAY 2280 and comes with a unique and stylish heatsink for enhanced cooling, plus you get an impressive 5-year warranty too.
In terms of drawbacks FunkyKit noted relatively few. The absence of HMB or DRAM means it may not perform at the very top of the PC SSD hierarchy in all random I/O or workstation scenarios, but for gaming storage its performance is more than sufficient. Also, while the heatsink style and design are praised, it’s still based on a “single-sided” M.2 format which may require adequate board cooling in tightly packed builds. Nevertheless, the review concluded that for the price and capacity, the PLAY 2280 SE delivers a compelling, balanced package and earns an average score of 8.6 out of 10.
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