Micron Launches Additional Terabytes of Crucial MX300
2.5-inch SSD 2050GB and M.2 (NGFF) 525GB, 1050GB products

Official distributor Daewon CTS announced the additional release of Micron's Crucial MX300 2050GB on the 19th.

This suggests the era of the terabyte is dawning in the solid-state drive (SSD) sector. Until now, terabyte capacity was considered the exclusive domain of HDDs, a sanctuary unsurpassed by SSDs. However, Micron has shattered that stereotype with the release of the Crucial MX300 2050GB.

As the terabyte market opens up in the SSD sector, SSD use in high-capacity storage is expected to intensify. The commercialization of 2TB capacity using 3D NAND is particularly significant, as it marks the second such case, following Samsung Electronics.

Accordingly, Daewon CTS (CEO Myung-Cheon Jeong), the official Korean distributor of Micron Crucial SSDs, announced on the 19th the additional launch of the Micron Crucial MX300 (hereinafter referred to as Micron MX300) 2.5-inch SSD 2050GB and M.2 (NGFF) interface SSD 525GB, 1050GB.

Currently, the Micron MX300 2.5-inch SSD comes in four capacities: 750GB, which was the first to be released, as well as 275GB, 525GB, and 1050GB. With the addition of the 2050GB, which has 50GB more capacity than the 2TB, the Micron MX300 lineup has expanded to a total of five models.

In particular, the 2050GB that will decorate the end of the Micron MX300 is the highest capacity that cannot be found even in the existing Micron models MX200 and BX200. The highest capacity among all Micron products was 1TB product of Micron MX200, but with the surprise release of Micron MX300 with a capacity of 2050GB that surpasses 2TB using 3D NAND flash, the door has been opened wide to popularizing high-capacity terabytes in the SSD field.

The key to Micron's ability to achieve 2,050GB of capacity in a 2.5-inch SSD is 3D NAND flash technology. 3D NAND flash uses a vertically stacked recording method that stores data vertically. This technology overcomes the limitations of conventional 2D NAND flash, allowing for designs in both horizontal and vertical directions, enabling the production of higher-capacity storage in a limited area.

Not only does it offer ample capacity, it also achieves industry-leading speeds. Read speeds of 530MB/s and write speeds of 510MB/s are identical to those of the existing MX300, and its stable quality has already been recognized by numerous professional media outlets.

The Micron MX300 also offers additional capacity in its M.2 (NGFF) SSD form factor. With capacities of 525GB and 1050GB, roughly two to three times the previously released 275GB, it is expected to gain traction in applications ranging from ultra-compact PCs to gaming and NAS. The final lineup was completed with 2.5-inch and M.2 (NGFF) SSDs, expanding users' choices.

Daewon CTS, which is responsible for supplying Micron's Crucial MX300 domestically, expressed confidence, saying, "The launch of 2050GB, the highest capacity in Micron's history, will be welcome news to consumers who want high-capacity SSDs," and "This will be an opportunity to promote Micron's excellent technological prowess as a leader in terabyte SSDs."

Daewon CTS also expressed its commitment to continued customer satisfaction by providing robust after-sales service and events as the official Korean distributor of Micron Crucial SSDs. The new Micron MX300 SSD, launched in Korea, is available through Daewon CTS, Micron's official vendor. Further details about the product can be found on the company's website.