KIOXIA Introduces New Mainstream BG8 Series SSDs for PC OEMs | News

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 23, 2026–

KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the KIOXIA BG8 Series solid state drives (SSDs), the next evolution of its client SSD lineup designed for PC OEM customers. Delivering PCIe ® 5.0 speed to the mainstream segment, the KIOXIA BG8 Series combines next-generation capability with efficient operation and broad design flexibility for slim laptops, commercial and consumer notebooks, and desktop systems.

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