The Vector 180 is the successor to the Vector 150 that OCZ released in 2013. The Vector line of SSDs is designed for the enthusiasts as it often carries higher endurance rating and warranty. The original Vector 150 paired OCZ's own in-house Indilinx Barefoot 3 M00 controller with Toshiba 19nm MLC NAND. The successor, the Vector 180, is actually quite similar to the older drive where it is still using the same Indilinx Barefoot 3 M00 controller but instead of the Toshiba 19nm MLC NAND, it uses the second generation Toshiba A19 NAND that delivers higher bandwidth at smaller die area.