Driven by the wave of AI and high-performance computing, the evolution of storage technology is no longer limited to capacity breakthroughs but also aims for a global optimization of performance, energy efficiency, and compatibility. This is the core driving force behind the large-scale popularization of high-capacity storage.

In this trend, Union Memory’s consumer SSD, the AE531, acts as a groundbreaking product, using QLC media as a pivot to innovatively integrate architectural improvements and intelligent thermal management. It achieves 30%+ increase in storage density, operates at temperatures not exceeding 60°C, and ensures seamless compatibility. These advancements not only precisely position the industry’s transition from “capacity stacking” to “synergistic performance and energy efficiency” but also redefine the TCO value system of consumer SSDs, building an economical and reliable foundation for users.

QLC Leads the Breakthrough in Storage Density and Energy Efficiency

 QLC continues to penetrate the consumer market

As 1TB to 4TB capacity products hit the market successively, QLC SSDs offer consumers a more cost-effective high-density storage solution, accelerating the popularization of high-capacity terminals.

 Energy efficiency optimization has become a key issue in the industry

To address the challenges of power consumption and heat dissipation brought by increased density, the industry mainly focuses on two technical paths: one is introducing advanced cooling technologies such as liquid cooling plates for effective temperature control; the other involves optimizing NAND access management and controller algorithms from the source to achieve system-level energy efficiency improvements.

AE531: Redefining Storage Value Standards with QLC

Union Memory’s first consumer QLC SSD, the AE531, sets a new benchmark for “value priority” with its excellent user experience, energy efficiency, and compatibility. Its significant advantages across mainstream applications herald that the storage industry has entered a new era where value reigns supreme.

Density 30% Higher, Experience 38% Smoother: Setting a New SSD Benchmark

The AE531 fully leverages the high-density advantage of QLC and increases storage density by 30%+ compared to equivalent TLC products. Utilizing an optimized DRAM-less architecture and PCIe 4.0×4 interface, it achieves sequential read/write speeds of 6,800/5,600 MB/s and 4K random read/write IOPS of 700K/800K, successfully breaking through traditional QLC performance bottlenecks.

Excellent performance in test results shows that in the 3DMark storage benchmark test, the AE531 scores significantly higher than similar QLC competitors by about 37.5%, which means fast and smooth responses in daily applications.

Cool Operation at 60℃ Full Load without Speed Reduction Ensures Continuously Stable High Performance

The AE531 maintains stable performance without speed reduction even under full load at 60°C through advanced controllers and intelligent power management. Its deep dormant power consumption is below 2.5mW, and its office power consumption does not exceed 160mW, demonstrating excellent energy efficiency control. Combined with an enhanced logging system, it can dynamically optimize power consumption, reducing battery loss by 22% in thin and light laptops for logner battery life.

After rigorous stress testing, the AE531’s full load temperature remains below 60°C, which prevents overheating and speed reductions and ensures stable and reliable performance.

Seamless Cross-Platform Compatibility and Trusted Dual Encryption Experience

The AE531 has passed over 7,000 tests, and sets benchmarks for compatibility and reliability. The product can be widely adapted to mainstream CPU architectures and operating systems, supporting TCG OPAL 2.0 and AES-256 hardware encryption, and providing comprehensive protection for data security and privacy.

Conclusion

The breakthrough of Union Memory’s AE531 lies in its synergistic innovation across multiple dimensions including storage density, architectural design, and intelligent power consumption management. These three dimensions collectively build a core competitiveness characterized by “high density, low power consumption, and strong compatibility”, becoming a critical force driving the popularization of TB-level storage. Based on this, Union Memory is helping the industry shift the competitive focus from a “performance race” to a “value game”. It is always committed to providing stable, durable, and reliable products, pushing the storage industry into a new development phase.