Lexar · 2026
Lexar ARES PRO 2TB
The Lexar ARES PRO 2TB is a high-performance M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with PCIe 5.0 x4 interface, offering 2048 GB capacity and TLC NAND.
The Lexar ARES PRO 2TB is an M.2 2280 form factor solid-state drive that uses the PCIe 5.0 x4 interface and NVMe protocol. It has a capacity of 2048 GB and employs TLC NAND flash memory. The drive is controlled by a Maxio MAP1806 controller and does not include a DRAM cache. Performance specifications include sequential read speeds up to 14000 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 10000 MB/s. Random read performance reaches 2000000 IOPS, while random write performance is 1400000 IOPS. The drive is rated for 1500 TBW (total bytes written) and comes with a 5-year warranty. Released on January 30, 2026, this SSD is designed for use in systems supporting PCIe 5.0, such as compatible motherboards and laptops with an M.2 2280 slot.
Specifications
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| Capacity unverified | 2048 GB |
| NAND type unverified | TLC |
| Controller unverified | Maxio MAP1806 |
| DRAM cache unverified | No |
| Sequential read | 14000 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 10000 MB/s |
| Random read | 2000000 IOPS |
| Random write | 1400000 IOPS |
| Total bytes written | 1500TBW |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Release date unverified | 2026-01-30 |
| Release year unverified | 2026 |