Its a shame, as the Lexar Play 2280 still manages to scrape by in real-world scenarios.
Both of these prices seem extremely high for what youre getting, especially considering the lack of DRAM.
Even other Lexar drives are much better value.
Thankfully, the installation process was very smooth and it slotted in nicely under the consoles SSD bay cover.
Its also labeled with a white Lexar Play logo, creating some pleasant contrast.
In terms of features, this is an HMB drive.
As previously outlined, this means that it does not have any DRAM.
This can improve performance and drive longevity, but often makes SSDs with DRAM more expensive than other models.
In an HMB drive, this information is all normally stored memory of the host rig instead.
This is no problem for a PC but is not something that is currently supported by the PS5.
Thankfully unless you sit around moving games all day, you likely wont notice a lot of this.
Ive been using the drive for a few weeks now, playing my usual rotation of games on it.
Should I buy the Lexar Play 2280?
Consider high-end options like the Samsung 990 Pro if performance is your biggest concern.
Also consider… Its significantly faster, features DRAM, and has a more stylish overall design.
I also recorded the data from the in-built PS5 storage benchmark.
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First reviewed October 2024.
