China Is About to Launch SSDs So Small You Insert Them Like a CHIP

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 15/08/2025 at 22:43

Updated on 15/08/2025 at 22:45

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A New Type Of SSD Promises To Combine The Compact Size Of A MicroSD With The Speed Of An M.2, Emerging As An Alternative For Mobile And Portable Gaming Devices.

MicroSD cards are small but slow. M.2 SSDs offer high speed, but they take up more space and have a closed design. Now, a new type of SSD coming from China may unite the best of both worlds. It has already been confirmed for two next-generation portable gaming devices.

The Chinese manufacturer Biwin calls the innovation “Mini SSD.” Another producer names it “1517.” The component measures just 15 mm x 17 mm x 1.4 mm, smaller than a penny and slightly larger than a MicroSD.

Impressive Performance

The Mini SSD achieves sequential read speeds of up to 3,700 MB/s and write speeds of 3,400 MB/s. It uses a PCIe 4×2 connection and will be available in 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB versions.

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Resistance And Application

M.2 drives still lead in absolute speed, but the Mini SSD bets on size and versatility. Biwin claims that the device can equip laptops, tablets, mobile phones, cameras, and other electronics, requiring only a dedicated slot. The system works similarly to SIM card trays on smartphones, released with a pin.

According to the manufacturer, the Mini SSD has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. It also withstands drops from up to three meters, a useful feature especially for mobile devices.

Adoption In Gaming Portables

Two Chinese gaming portables have already incorporated the new SSD. Both were presented at ChinaJoy last week. The first is the GPD Win 5, a Strix Halo model with high-capacity battery and portable format. The second is the hybrid laptop/tablet OneXPlayer Super X from OneNetbook, which also uses the Strix Halo chip.

Both feature a dedicated slot for the Mini SSD, reinforcing the initial interest of the industry in the format.

Availability And Price

Despite the announcement, Biwin has not yet revealed prices for the Mini SSD. There are also no official sales listings. Therefore, we must wait to see if the technology will be widely adopted and if other manufacturers will follow suit.

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China Is About to Launch SSDs So Small You Insert Them Like a CHIP

A New Type Of SSD Promises To Combine The Compact Size Of A MicroSD With The Speed Of An M.2, Emerging As An Alternative For Mobile And Portable Gaming Devices.

Impressive Performance

Resistance And Application

Adoption In Gaming Portables

Availability And Price

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