I really love what ADATA has done for RGB SSDs. The XPG Spectrix S40G is the first RGB SSD i've seen that i would consider using in my own PC. Everything about what the drive brings to the table visually is absolutely stunning. No wired connections, no hoops to jump through, fully customizable, excellent software, all wrapped up in a nifty M.2 x 2280 package.
Looking back at the performance the drive delivers in my daily use-state scenarios, i can see that the S40G is not a performance powerhouse. I'm fine with that, because the performance it does deliver is more than enough to satisfy a majority of users. What the XPG Spectrix S40G lacks in performance, is in my opinion more than offset by what it does visually. I believe the Spectrix S40G is an excellent upgrade for the outdated SATA SSD and do not hesitate to recommend it to you all as such.
Pros:
RGB Done perfect
Sequential Reads are fast
5-Year Warranty is an icing on the cake.
Cons:
Random Reads are average
Low TBW
| Brand | XPG |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ADATA, Adata |
| Model | AS40G256GTC |
| Model Name | XPG SX8200 Pro |
| Product Dimensions | 2.2 x 8 x 0.8 cm; 13 g |
| Item model number | AS40G256GTC |
| RAM Size | 256 GB |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 256 GB |
| Digital storage capacity | 256 GB |
| Hard Drive Size | 256 GB |
| Hard Drive Interface | PCIE x 4 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Removable Storage Native Capacity | 256 GB |
| Operating System | windows |
| Hardware Interface | PCI |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop |
| Special Features | Multitasking |
| Mounting Hardware | ONE SSD |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Wattage | 3600 Watts |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3938 Megabits Per Second |
| Connector Type | SATA |
| Form Factor | M.2 |
| Manufacturer | ADATA |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item Weight | 13 g |
