16TB M.2 SSD hits retail if you’re ready to drop $16,000 for the ultimate storage upgrade — price tag explodes 4X in just four months

The Exascend PE4 16TB M.2 SSD, priced at $15,935, is a unique offering in the market due to its massive capacity and enterprise-grade focus. It boasts impressive sequential read and write speeds, random performance, and endurance, making it suitable for specialized needs. Despite the availability of technology to produce such high-capacity SSDs, factors like production costs and storage component shortages hinder widespread consumer availability. The PE4's price has surged from $4,299.99 in November 2025, reflecting the impact of the current storage shortage on SSD pricing. While not a mainstream product, the PE4's 16TB capacity in a single drive presents an appealing option for storage enthusiasts and professionals, albeit at a premium price point.