The Goodram PX700 enters a crowded market of budget PCIe 4.0 SSDs, offering competitive performance and power efficiency in a single-sided, cool-running package. Sometimes a drive like this can be overlooked, but testing reveals the PX700 punches above its price class. The Goodram PX700 delivers sequential reads up to 7,400 MB/s and writes up to 6,500 MB/s, making it suitable for gaming, productivity, and everyday use. However, current pricing near $418 for the 2TB model tempers its appeal, as NAND market volatility has inflated costs. This SSD Review examines whether the PX700 merits attention despite its premium price tag.

What You Need to Know

Goodram, an established EU memory assembler, backs the PX700 with a five-year warranty and TBW ratings of 600TB per terabyte. The drive uses a Maxio MAP1602 controller with HMB and 232-layer NAND, likely QLC flash. Performance metrics meet class standards, but the 2TB model costs roughly $100 more than similar drives from competitors like the WD SN770 or Samsung 980. Industry NAND shortages have pushed prices up, making this a wait-and-see purchase until costs normalize, ideally around $300 for the 2TB version.

Performance and Hardware

The PX700 relies on a DRAM-less design with Host Memory Buffer technology, a common approach for budget Gen 4 drives. Controller is the Maxio MAP1602 paired with 232-layer NAND. Goodram does not specify whether the flash is TLC or QLC, but the TBW values (1,200TBW for the 2TB model) suggest QLC. One benefit of QLC is lower production cost, but endurance is lower than TLC. Still, 1,200TBW translates to 0.66 drive writes per day over five years, enough for typical consumer workloads. The single-sided M.2 2280 form factor ensures compatibility with laptops and small desktops. Power efficiency stands out, with the drive running cool even under sustained load.

  • Sequential Read: 7,400 MB/s
  • Sequential Write: 6,500 MB/s
  • Random Read/Write: 1,000K / 820K IOPS (2TB)
  • Endurance: 1,200TBW for 2TB model

Pricing and Market Context

Goodram sells the PX700 directly on Amazon, where the 1TB version lists at $348 and the 2TB at $418. These prices are significantly higher than typical budget Gen 4 drives. On AliExpress and other channels, similar hardware can be found for under $300 for 2TB. The high cost likely reflects current NAND oversupply correction and Goodram's smaller scale compared to giants like Samsung or WD. This drive would be a strong recommendation at $300 for 2TB, but at $418 it competes with higher-end options offering faster sustained writes or better software support. Goodram does not provide proprietary SSD management tools, pushing users to third-party utilities.

Why This Matters

For PC builders and upgraders, budget SSDs are crucial for keeping system costs down without sacrificing everyday performance. The Goodram PX700 demonstrates that a lesser-known brand can deliver comparable speed and efficiency to tier-one drives. However, the inflated price undermines its value proposition. If NAND prices drop as expected later this year, the PX700 could become a strong contender. Until then, shoppers should monitor pricing or consider alternative drives from more established competitors. Goodram's history as a European memory assembler suggests reliable support, which matters in a market flooded with no-name sellers on platforms like AliExpress.