Lexar Play 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 M.2 Up to 4TB for PlayStation 5

Lexar Co. Ltd. announced the PLAY 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 M.2 SSD.

Delivering blazing performance of 7,400MB/s max read and 6,500MB/s max write,^(2,3) this SSD is made to live up to hardcore gamers’ demands, ensuring reduced load times and gameplay. Tested and approved for the PS5, this drive provides additional storage and allows gamers to play directly from the drive, so they don’t need to transfer or delete files from their consoles. The included heatsink, optimized for PS5, allows the console to maintain peak performance and power efficiency. With capacity up to 8TB, ⁽⁴⁾ users can store about 150+ AAA games ⁽⁵⁾ and an endurance rating of 6,400 TBW offers assurance about the drive’s stability.

The PLAY 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD can also be used for PC gaming. It features HMB and SLC Dynamic cache which deliver improved performance, accelerated data access speeds, and enhanced overall responsiveness when used with a PC.

“The PLAY 2280 SSD is the perfect companion for the PS5, offering lots of additional storage, the ability to play directly from the drive, and the performance that gamers demand,” said Sherry Chiang, product marketing manager.

Availability:

• The Play 2280 SSD is compatible with the PS5, laptops and desktop computers. The 4TB model is available (Amazon) for an MSRP of $379.99.

• The 2 and 8TB will be available in 4Q24.

Specs:

Capacity: 4TB
Form factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCle Gen 4×4
Performance: sequential read 7,400MB/s, sequential write 6,500MB/s ⁽¹⁾
Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C (32°F to 158°F)
Storage temperature: -40°C ~ 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Shock: 1,500G, duration 0.5ms, Half Sine Wave
Weight: 0.13lbs
Vibration: 10-2,000Hz, 1.5mm, 20G, 1 Oct/min, 30min/axis (X, Y, Z)
Dimension: (L x W x H) 80 x 24 x 10mm
TBW 4TB: 3,200TBW
MTBF: 1,500,000 hours
Warranty: 5-year limited warranty

⁽¹⁾ Up to 7,400MB/s read, 6,500MB/s write. Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.
⁽²⁾ Due to PS5 limitations, maximum speed is capped at 5,500MB/s when used with PS5.
⁽³⁾ 8TB coming 4Q24.
⁽⁴⁾ Based on 50GB average per game.
⁽⁵⁾ 6,400 TBW is for 8TB coming 3Q24. 4TB is 3,200 TBW. 2TB is 1,600 TBW.