SanDisk, now officially rebranded from “SanDisk” to “Sandisk,” has announced a groundbreaking new line of PCIe 5.0 SSD drives, promising to revolutionize the storage market with unprecedented speed and power efficiency. Set to launch in Q2 2025, these cutting-edge drives will be the fastest and most efficient PCIe Gen5 drives ever released, and the flagship model will hit remarkable speeds of up to 14,500 MB/s sequential read and 14,000 MB/s sequential write – all while consuming only 7W of power.

This leap forward in performance is particularly noteworthy, as these drives are even more power-efficient than some existing PCIe Gen4 drives, setting a new benchmark for energy-conscious computing without sacrificing speed. The 7W power draw is a major feat, showcasing Sandisk’s commitment to delivering ultra-fast, low-power storage solutions.

As part of Western Digital’s ongoing push into the storage space, these drives will now be released under the Western Digital umbrella, further strengthening its position as a dominant force in the industry. Sandisk, which has officially dropped the extra "San" from its name, is now primed to take the next step in its storied legacy.

The company has also hinted that the drives will feature Silicon Motion’s highly anticipated SM2508 controller, a component speculated to be behind the drive's next-level performance. This aligns with Silicon Motion’s push to deliver high-quality, high-speed storage solutions, which Sandisk seems eager to incorporate into their own lineup.

In addition to this impressive hardware announcement, Sandisk is preparing to further revolutionize their offerings in the NAND space. The company has disclosed plans to ship approximately 75% of their entire SSD lineup as QLC (Quad-Level Cell) NAND in the near future. By transitioning to this cost-efficient and high-capacity memory solution, Sandisk aims to provide even more value to consumers and businesses alike.

With these bold announcements, Sandisk’s PCIe 5.0 SSDs promise to set a new standard for performance and efficiency, and the company is positioning itself to remain at the forefront of innovation in the ever-advancing storage space. The upcoming release will undoubtedly have major implications for both consumers and enterprise customers looking to take advantage of the latest in high-performance, low-power storage technology.

Stay tuned for more details as Sandisk prepares to take the storage world by storm in Q2 2025.