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Silicon Power US75 SSD review

I have the Silicon Power US75 in the labs – a Gen4 NVMe SSD that offers high-end performance for mainstream builds without trying to get too fancy. It slots into the middle of the Silicon Power range and is one of the cheaper 7GB/s-class Gen4 drives available. It’s aimed at creators and gamers who are after fast yet affordable PCIe Gen4 storage.

The 1TB US75 (as tested) is rated for 7,000 MB/s sequential reads and 6,000 MB/s sequential writes – making it a good fit for handling large media files, giving fast game access or other storage-heavy tasks.

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The US75 is a single-sided module and uses the Maxio MAP1602 controller that offers decent efficiency.

While currently hard to find in every capacity (depending on your location), Silicon Power offers it in 500GB, 1TB, 2TB or 4TB versions. The endurance is 300 TBW for 500GB, 600 TBW for 1TB, 1,200 TBW for 2TB and 2,400 TBW for the 4TB drive. That's pretty normal endurance for this class of drive and if you need higher, look at the Silicon Power Xpower XS70, which tops out at 3,000 TBW for the 4TB model.

The US75 is backed by a 5-year warranty, which is typical for a mid-range drive, but is better than most budget offerings.

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In CrystalDiskMark, the US75 hit 7,356 MB/s sequential reads and 6,233 MB/s writes, and the real world profile (which mimics everyday file work more closely) gave 4,412 MB/s reads and 5,806 MB/s writes.

Using the Blackmagic speed test, I got 5,847 MB/s reads and 5,626 MB/s writes. In Iometer, the drive gave 690k read IOPS and 982k write IOPS – a great result that keeps up with pricier Gen4 drives.

Even in sustained runs, the US75 stayed reasonably cool despite the lack of a heatsink, but adding one is still a good idea for hot gaming builds and must-have for PS5 upgrades. You can get the US75 in a variant with a heatsink (and it's also PS5 compatible), but while readily available in the US, it's harder to find in the UK and rarely seen in Australia.

All in all, the Silicon Power US75 gives excellent Gen4 speeds at a price that few other drives can match.

Silicon Power US75 SSD review: Price & specs

Price (1TB)

$79 / £65 / AU$119

Interface

PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe, M.2 2280

Rated speeds (1TB)

Up to 7,000 MB/s reads, 6,000 MB/s writes

Form factor

Single sided module

Controller

Maxio MAP1602

Endurance by capacity

500GB: 300TBW; 1TB: 600TBW; 2TB: 1.2PBW; 4TB: 2.4PBW

Warranty

5 years

Compatibility

Desktop, laptop or PS5

Dimensions

80mm x 22mm x 3.6mm, 8g

(Image credit: Future)Should I buy the Silicon Power US75 SSD?Buy it if…

You want a fast yet affordable SSD upgrade
The US75 gives great bang for buck and compares well with similar performance drives.

You want peace of mind
The US75 comes with great endurance numbers and a long 5-year warranty, so you can depend on it for a long time.

Don't buy it if…

You want ultimate performance
The US75 is fast, but performance is capped by the Gen4 interface. For PCIe 5 speeds, consider the Silicon Power US85.

You need very large capacity
The US75 maxes out at 4TB, so if you need more storage, then consider the Silicon Power Xpower XS70, which has models up to 8TB.

Silicon Power US75 SSD review: Also consider

Orico O7000 SSD
It's another high performance but affordable SSD for those after Gen4 speeds without blowing the budget. Read our Orico O7000 SSD review for the full story.

After something different? Take a look at our guide to the best SSDs, or let me know what you would like to see reviewed next in the comments below.

The Silicon Power US75 SSD offers fast storage for creators and gamers at a price that undercuts rivals, and with a 5-year warranty and up to 4TB capacity it’s a solid upgrade for your desktop, laptop or PS5.

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