Sabrent launches cheaper, DRAM-less Rocket 4 M.2 NVMe SSD

Sabrent has recently announced the expansion of its Rocket 4 SSD series with the new DRAM-less Rocket M.2 SSD. These new Rocket 4 SSDs will replace the phased-out Rocket 4 SSDs, which now only feature NAND chips on one side, making them more compatible with mobile devices.

According to TechPowerUp, the updated Rocket 4 has the Phison E27T controller, a new controller aimed at low-power designs. Despite the lack of DRAM, other similarly designed SSDs, like the Corsair MP600 Elite, have proven to be quite capable.

Both Rocket 4 versions can achieve sequential read rates of up to 7,400 MB/s and random read speeds of up to 1,000,000 IOPS. However, the 2TB model is faster at writing, with sequential write rates of up to 6,400 MB/s and random write speeds of 950,000 IOPS. On the other hand, the 1TB model can write at rates of up to 6,100 MB/s sequentially and 850,000 IOPS randomly. The 1TB model has an endurance rating of 600 TBW, while the 2TB model has 1,200 TBW.

Sabrent's new Rocket 4 SSDs are designed for mobile devices that cannot accommodate two-sided SSDs. Their single-sided design allows the drive to fit into any M.2 slot that accepts the 2280 form factor. The new Rocket 4 drives cost $99.99 for the 1TB version and $199.99 for the 2TB version.

KitGuru says: Would you consider getting one of these new Rocket 4 SSDs, even if it's DRAM-less?

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