KIOXIA America, Inc. has launched its EG7 Series solid-state drives (SSDs), introducing its first client storage solution based on BiCS FLASH generation 8 quadruple-level cell (QLC) technology. The new series is aimed at delivering high-performance storage while improving cost efficiency for PC OEMs.
The EG7 SSDs are designed for a broad range of computing devices, including slim laptops, commercial systems, and consumer desktops. According to the company, the QLC-based drives are engineered to deliver performance comparable to triple-level cell (TLC) SSDs, while offering advantages in total cost of ownership and power efficiency.
Performance specifications include random read and write speeds of up to 1,000 KIOPS, sequential read speeds reaching 7,000 MB/s, and sequential write speeds of up to 6,200 MB/s. These capabilities are intended to support everyday computing workloads and mainstream performance requirements.
The drives support the NVMe 2.0d specification, enabling enhanced system flexibility and device management for OEMs. They are available in multiple M.2 form factors—2230, 2242, and 2280—allowing integration across a wide range of system designs and space constraints.
Positioned within KIOXIA’s value-oriented portfolio, the EG7 Series features a DRAM-less architecture that utilizes Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology. This approach leverages system memory to maintain performance while reducing power consumption, making it suitable for energy-efficient computing environments.
Additional features include PCIe 4.0 compliance, self-encrypting drive support based on TCG Opal 2.0 standards, and storage capacities ranging from 512GB to 2TB.
The company stated that the EG7 Series is currently sampling with select PC OEM customers, with commercial systems expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2026.
