Storage constraints putting a cramp on your PlayStation 5? Having to delete and redownload your games because you’re crushed in space? Adding a higher-storage SSD may be exactly what you need to squeeze in up to 150 AAA titles. My recommendation is Lexar’s Play 2280. Here’s why.
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Lexar Play 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD tech specs
- Up to 7,400MB/s read, 6,500MB/s write (note these are capped in the PlayStation 5 to 6,500MB/s)
- Unique heatsink for effortless installation and enhanced cooling
- HMB and SLC Dynamic cache support when fitted in a PC
- 6,400 TBW endurance rating
- M.2 2280 form factor
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While the Play 2280 functions like a standard SSD when plugged into a PC, the drive has been designed and built specifically for the PS5–>. I’m a fan of how the heatsink complements the console’s look while also making installation easier because the internal components are mostly covered and protected. Aside from the edge connector, there are no delicate circuit boards exposed, so it’s a lot easier to grip.
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ZDNET’s buying advice
The 4TB model of the Lexar Play 2280<!–> is available now from Amazon for $380, while the 2TB and 8TB models will be available in the last quarter of 2024.
Based on my experience with the brand, Lexar products deliver, whether that be an SSD, RAM, flash drive, a memory card for a drone or camera, or a memory card reader. The company makes and sells some of the best storage products available, and the Play 2280–> is no exception. This is a high-performance drive for those looking for speed and reliability from their storage.