Ediloca EN1400 Pro 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

Blazing fast Gen5 speeds at a price that undercuts the big brands. The 3-year warranty is the only thing keeping this from being an easy slam dunk.

The raw numbers are what grab you here. 14,000 MB/s sequential reads are basically the ceiling for PCIe 5.0 drives right now, and the 10,000 MB/s writes aren't far behind. But what surprised us is the endurance story. A 1,400 TBW rating on a 2TB drive is well above average, and that TSMC 6nm controller is supposed to cut power draw by nearly half compared to older 12nm designs. That's a real-world win for laptops and small form factor builds where heat and battery life matter. The dynamic SLC cache also keeps random performance snappy, landing it in the 81st percentile there, which is solid but not class-leading.

Stacked against the Samsung 990 PRO and WD Black SN850X, the Ediloca wins on raw sequential speed but loses on warranty length and brand reputation. The 990 PRO is a Gen4 drive that tops out around 7,450 MB/s, so the Ediloca nearly doubles its read speed. The Crucial T500 is another Gen4 option that's cheaper but slower. The real Gen5 competitor here is the Lexar NM1090 PRO, which offers similar speeds but typically costs more. If you want the absolute fastest drive for the money, the Ediloca is the pick. If you want a drive you'll never think about again, the Samsung or WD are safer bets.

At $310 USD, this is a genuinely good deal for a 2TB Gen5 drive with this kind of endurance. You're paying less than a Samsung 990 PRO or WD SN850X while getting faster sequential reads. The catch is the warranty and brand trust. If you're comfortable with a lesser-known name, the value is hard to beat. If you want the peace of mind of a big brand, you'll pay more for it.

The Ediloca EN1400 Pro is a Gen5 speed demon that lands in the top tier of our database without the usual big-brand markup. You're getting 14,000 MB/s reads and 10,000 MB/s writes, which puts it in the 97th percentile for speed. That's flagship territory, and it's the one thing you need to know: this drive is seriously quick. The 2TB capacity and 2GB of LPDDR4 DRAM mean it's built for heavy lifting, not just bragging rights.

If you're looking for a drive to toss in a laptop and forget about, this isn't it. The heat output and lack of included heatsink make it a poor fit for tight enclosures. Go grab a WD Black SN850X or Samsung 990 PRO instead. They're slower but run cooler and come with better warranties.

The Ediloca EN1400 Pro is a no-brainer for anyone who wants Gen5 speed without the Gen5 price tag. The performance is real, the endurance is solid, and the 2TB capacity hits the sweet spot. The short warranty and unknown brand are the only real downsides. If you're building a high-end gaming rig or a workstation that chews through large files, this drive delivers. Just budget for a decent heatsink.