CONCLUSION
As expected, the FX900 Pro 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Gen4 SSD by HP (BIWIN) trades blows, not only with models that feature the same NAND flash controller (Innogrit Rainer IG5236) but also models that feature the E18 controller by Phison. Overall, i doubt anyone would ever have an issue with the IG5236 controller by Innogrit, performance is top notch, packed technologies are on par with what the competition offers and the same applies with durability. The graphene laced pad is also a good addition, yes there was some thermal throttling during my 12-hour IOMeter SNIA test (so it clearly didn’t reduce temperatures by 18 full degrees Celsius – though BIWIN says up to) but clearly less compared to models both without any heatsink on them and those with copper/aluminum stickers (also I do hope that eventually manufacturers find a valid way to cool both sides of dual side M.2 SSDs – perhaps raise or relocate M.2 slots so we can have heatsinks on both sides?).
The FX900 Pro line of M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Gen4 SSDs by HP (BIWIN) was released just before the turn of the year and the 2TB model currently retails for USD249.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for around 230Euros inside the EU price which is very balanced. Unfortunately, availability inside the EU is limited at best but that aside the FX900 Pro 2TB is clearly one of the fastest SSDs available today and for that it gets the Golden Award.
PROS
- Excellent Performance Levels
- Endurance (1200TBW)
- 5 Year Limited Warranty
- Graphene Laced Foam Pad
- Price (For Some)
CONS
- Thermal Throttling (During SNIA Tests)
- EU Availability