Biwin Black Opal NV7400: The New King of Budget SSDs
In the competitive landscape of solid-state drives (SSDs), Biwin has unveiled the Black Opal NV7400, touted as the best value SSD we’ve seen in the PCIe 4.0 category in recent times. This new entrant positions itself as the leading budget SSD, appealing to gamers and tech enthusiasts alike.
The NV7400 leverages the MaxioTech MAP1602A controller, similar to the previously recommended Lexar NM790, but matches it with either Micron or YMTC 232-layer TLC NAND. With a launch price of just $120 (£108) for a 2TB model, this SSD offers an outstanding performance-to-price ratio, coming in at only $0.06 per gigabyte. This pricing is competitive when many SSDs in this class are seeing price increases.
Sequential read speeds max out at 7400 MB/s, making it a stellar choice for gamers looking to minimize load times—Final Fantasy XIV, for instance, loads in under 8 seconds. However, while it does shine in sequential tests, random read and write speeds might lag behind some competitors, which can affect gaming performance in certain scenarios.
For those interested in maximizing performance while remaining budget-conscious, the NV7400 stands out not only for its specifications but also its affordability, ensuring that gamers won’t have to compromise on speed or capacity.
