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Exascend's 16TB SSD Jumps to $16K—AI's Storage Heist in Action

A 16TB SSD for your PC slot? Sure, if you've got $16,000 burning a hole in your wallet. Blame AI's insatiable hunger for storage.

James Kowalski 📅 Mar 19, 2026 ⏱️ 2 min read 👁️ 5 views

⚡ Key Takeaways

Exascend PE4 16TB M.2 SSD price quadrupled to $15,935 in four months due to AI-driven shortages.
Performance lags PCIe 5.0 rivals but boasts insane 16,640 TBW endurance.
Echoes crypto mining shortages; consumer 16TB drives unlikely before 2026.

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Originally reported by Tom's Hardware - AI