SanDisk bets on SATA as NVMe prices surge, unveils 320 and 520 SSDs for 2026
SanDisk is launching two 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, the 320 and 520, in 2026 to offer cheaper storage as NVMe prices rise due to AI-driven NAND demand. The 320 supports 250GB–2TB with up to 545/525 MB/s, while the 520 covers 500GB–4TB with up to 560/525 MB/s and 4TB TBW of 1000. SATA caps ~600 MB/s, so these aren’t ideal for boot drives or fast workloads but could serve as bulk storage or for older laptops if priced attractively; US pricing is unconfirmed, UK listing was removed, and a Dutch retailer cited a June 3 arrival.