Corsair MP600 Pro XT

The Corsair MP600 Pro XT internal SSD has the raw speed for high-impact gaming and the cooling to stay in top form under pressure, though you'll want to look elsewhere if you need a drive for a laptop or PS5.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • A PCIe Gen4 x4 extreme data performance controller delivers up to 7,100MB/sec sequential read and 6,800MB/sec sequential write speeds*, for phenomenal read, write, and response times that leave standard M.2 SSDs in the dust.
  • Leveraging PCIe Gen4 NVMe 1.4 technology for maximum bandwidth, the MP600 PRO XT delivers incredible storage performance.
  • High-density 3D TLC NAND provides the ideal mix of performance and endurance to keep your drive performing at its best for years.
  • A stylish aluminum heatspreader helps disperse heat and reduce throttling, so your SSD maintains sustained high performance.
  • With outstanding endurance up to 3,000TB Written*, the MP600 PRO XT’s longevity ensures that it reliably stores your data through many years of use.

PROS

+ Elite sequential read and record-high 4K write speeds
+ Aluminum heatsink
+ Capacities up to 4TB
+ 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption
+ Also comes in water-cooled variant

CONS

- Heatsink size limits the spaces this drive will fit
- Only middling speeds in PCMark game-launching tests

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on May 23, 2022
The Corsair MP600 Pro XT internal SSD has the raw speed for high-impact gaming and the cooling to stay in top form under pressure, though you'll want to look elsewhere if you need a drive for a laptop or PS5.
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By Tom's Hardware on September 18, 2021
Corsair’s MP600 Pro XT is one of the best SSDs we’ve tested. If you need a fast SSD that will deliver leading performance during the toughest sustained workloads but at a more accessible price point, this is your drive.
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