Specifications
| Host Interface | NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Capacity | 500GB, 1TB, 2TB |
| Controller | Maxio MAP1602 |
| Flash | Strictly-selected 3D TLC NAND Flash |
| Dimension | 80(L) x 22(W) x 2.15(H) mm (without heatsink), 80(L) x 22(W) x 2.15(H) mm (with heatsink) |
| Weight | 7g (without heatsink), 10g (with heatsink) |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
The C925 SSD is available in capacities up to 2TB. We wish to see a 4TB option, which may be updated soon as we can see free spots on the PCB.
What is for sure good is that the C925 uses 3D TLC NAND. NAND chips are rebranded, so it’s hard to tell precisely what is used, and KLEVV mentions only that NAND flash is strictly selected. Many new competitive SSDs use QLC NAND, so here, KLEVV C925 has an advantage as the TBW is much higher – 2400TB for the 2TB version. Not many competitive SSDs have such a high endurance.
It is also worth mentioning an extended five-year warranty. It’s related to the TBW, but many competitive SSDs have a three-year warranty.
The SSD arrived in perfect condition with 0 hours and 0 GB written on the counter.
The C925 Lite SSD didn’t throttle during tests, and all tests passed without issues. The AIDA64 report suggests that the first signs of thermal throttling can be seen above 70°C, while the SSD reached a maximum of 57°C in our tests. We can be sure that throttling won’t be triggered, even in tight laptops and SFF PCs.
The C925 uses the popular Maxio MAP1602 controller, which already suggests a DRAM-less design. Since there is no built-in cache, the SSD uses the computer’s memory to cover caching and boost performance. Maxio-based SSDs are known to handle the HMB technology better than some competitive brands, and we had a good experience with them in previous reviews.
So far, so good. Now, let’s take a look at the product itself.
