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1. Samsung 870 EVO
The SSD All-Star, the perfect choice for creatives, IT professionals, or everyday users. The 870 EVO offers undeniable performance, reliability, and compatibility based on Samsung's groundbreaking technology. Everyday users can now enjoy SSD performance at a professional level with the 870 EVO, which maximizes the SATA interface limit to 560/530 MB/s sequential speeds, accelerates write speeds, and maintains long-term high performance with a larger variable buffer that allows the SSD to operate faster and longer. Meet the demands of any task. The 870 EVO has been tested for compatibility with major host systems and applications, including chipsets, motherboards, NAS, and video recording devices. The 870 EVO SSD easily plugs into the standard 2.5-inch SATA form factor of your desktop PC or laptop - the migration software takes care of the rest. Ensure smooth operation of your drive with the enhanced Samsung Magician 6 software, which helps you easily manage your drive, stay up to date with updates, monitor the drive's condition and status, or even improve its performance. All firmware and components, including Samsung's world-renowned DRAM and NAND memory, are produced in-house, allowing for seamless integration and ensuring quality you can trust.
What our customers think
Pro
- Is reliable
- Good speed
- Very good quality.
Contra
- Comparatively expensive
- Was delivered in a normal paper envelope. Packaging defective.
- Migration software not usable
2. Samsung 990 Pro
PCIe 4.0 / 7450MB/s read, 6900MB/s write / 2TB.
What our customers think
Pro
- Reliable (so far)
- fast speed
- quality seems very good
Contra
- Data recovery extremely expensive
- A little more expensive than the competition
- Please note that there is no screw for the installation
3. Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink
Discover powerful performance with PCIe 4.0 and experience blazing speed to take on the competition. The intelligent thermal regulation of the Samsung controller offers high energy efficiency with consistently high speed and performance. So nothing stands in the way of gaming fun. Get blazing speed for your gaming experience as well as for video and 3D editing, data analysis and more. Because thanks to PCIe, performance is customised: With 40% and 55% faster random read and write speeds compared to the 980 PRO heatsink, up to 1,400K / 1,550K IOPS and sequential read/write speeds of up to 7,450 / 6,900MB/s. Your gaming fun is catapulted into new spheres. Because a performance improvement of more than 55% compared to the previous model enables faster loading processes for a more authentic gaming experience of Playstation 5 and PC games with direct storage function.
What our customers think
Pro
- Reliable (so far)
- Achieves advertised speed
- Quality & performance
Contra
- Rather expensive
- more expensive than HP itself
- Comes without screw for the M2 slot
4. Samsung 970 EVO Plus
An outstanding SSD further enhances high performance. The 970 EVO Plus, equipped with the latest V-NAND technology, is faster than the 970 EVO and features firmware optimization. This fully utilizes the potential of the PCIe interface and NVMe protocol for even faster access times. With a storage capacity of 2 TB, the specified total bytes written (TBW) is 1,200 TB.
Next-level performance: With read speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 3,300 MB/s, the 970 EVO Plus is up to 53% faster than its predecessor, the 970 EVO. The latest generation of V-NAND technology ensures outstanding performance and improved energy efficiency. Additionally, the 970 EVO Plus features optimized firmware, the proven Phoenix controller, and Intelligent TurboWrite technology to accelerate write operations.
Flexibility through good product design: The 970 EVO Plus showcases advancements in NVMe SSDs. In addition to high performance, it offers a storage capacity of up to 2 TB in a compact M.2 form factor (2280). It provides ample storage space with a small footprint, saving valuable space for other components. Innovative Samsung technologies allow you to have the freedom you need to achieve a lot and accomplish even more.
Uncompromising reliability: The proven Samsung Phoenix controller is coated with a layer of nickel, and the drive module of the 970 EVO Plus is equipped with a thin heat spreader, effectively dissipating heat generated during operation. Furthermore, the Dynamic Thermal Guard function continuously monitors the drive to maintain optimal operating temperatures and ensure consistent performance.
What our customers think
Pro
- Read/write speed
- who likes quality also gets it for the corresponding price
- super speed
Contra
- still expensive
- Gets very hot
- Does not have a screw for mounting
5. Samsung 870 QVO
The Samsung 870 QVO belongs to the second generation of QLC SSDs. This SATA SSD offers a powerful upgrade for all users looking to significantly expand their storage without compromising on performance.
The 870 QVO achieves the maximum possible transfer rate for SATA connections, with sequential speeds of 560/530 MB/s. Compared to its predecessor, the 860 QVO, both speed and performance have been further enhanced. The Intelligent TurboWrite technology accelerates write speeds and ensures long-term high performance with a larger variable buffer.
The 870 QVO is available in capacities of 1.2 TB, as well as 4 TB and 8 TB.
What our customers think
Pro
- Top quality
- Easy to install in an enclosure
- Fast and reliable
Contra
- No screws supplied
- Less warranty than EVO
- QLC instead of TLC or MLC
6. Kingston A400
Kingston's A400 Solid-State Drive starts your system incredibly fast, significantly improves response times, and loads and transfers files much faster than mechanical hard drives. It is equipped with a next-generation controller that allows read speeds of up to 500 MB/s and write speeds of 450 MB/s. This SSD is ten times faster than a traditional hard drive, ensuring peak performance, ultra-fast response times during multitasking, and overall system acceleration.
What our customers think
Pro
- Super quality
- Very good value
- Good speed
Contra
- haven't found any . . .
- not Optane compatible
- Larger transfers very slow
7. Kingston 240GB SSDNOW A400
The 240GB SSDNOW A400 is an internal SATA Solid State Drive (SSD) that offers a storage capacity of 240 gigabytes. It is designed in a 2.5-inch format and utilizes the AHCI protocol for efficient data transfer. This SSD is equipped with TLC NAND memory, ensuring a balanced performance and reliability. The data storage interface is SATA III, which allows for high transfer speeds, thereby improving system performance. With dimensions of 22.7 cm in length, 13.5 cm in width, and a height of 5.8 cm, the SSD is compact and suitable for various applications, whether in desktop computers or laptops. Weighing only 57 grams, it is lightweight and easy to install. The SSDNOW A400 is an ideal choice for users looking to expand their storage capacity and enhance their system's speed.
8. WD Black SN850X powered by SANDISK
Insane speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s deliver top-notch performance with short load times for a premium gaming experience. Extremely low latency loads graphics quickly and with minimal stuttering and delays for an incredibly smooth, satisfying gaming experience. Today's titles can require up to 200 GB or more of storage space. A range of storage capacities from 1 TB to 4 TB means you have more games available and can jump into the action quickly.
The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD drives with 1 TB and 2 TB come with an optional heatsink that not only looks fantastic but also ensures that your system maintains peak performance even during the most intense gaming sessions.
The latest version of Game Mode offers even more performance-enhancing features, such as load prediction, to prepare game elements for quick in-game loading.
The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers performance that approaches the limits of the PCIe Gen4 interface, helping you extract ultra-fast performance from your storage and system components.
What our customers think
Pro
- maintains speed
- More space for games on the PS5
- Fast delivery, high quality
Contra
- gets very hot under continuous load
- No heat sink fitted
- somewhat expensive
9. WD Black SN850X mit Heatsink powered by SANDISK
Insane speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s deliver top-notch performance with short loading times for a premium gaming experience. Extremely low latency loads graphics quickly and with minimal stuttering and delays for an incredibly smooth and satisfying gaming experience. Today's titles can require up to 200 GB or more of storage space. A range of storage capacities from 1 TB to 4 TB means you have more games available and can quickly jump into the action.
The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD drives with 1 TB and 2 TB come with an optional heatsink that not only looks fantastic but also ensures that your system maintains peak performance even during the most intense gaming sessions.
The latest version of Game Mode offers even more performance-enhancing features, such as load prediction to prepare game elements for quick in-game loading.
The WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe SSD delivers performance that approaches the limits of the PCIe Gen4 interface, helping you extract ultra-fast performance from your storage and system components.
What our customers think
Pro
- maintains speed
- fits perfectly into the PS5
- Pure quality
Contra
- gets very hot
- Should be operated with active heat sink
- somewhat expensive
10. WD Black Sn850X 4 Tb M.2 Pci
The Western Digital Black SN850X 4 TB M.2 PCIe SSD offers high-performance storage for demanding computer applications. This internal solid-state drive utilizes the PCIe 4.0 interface with NVMe 1.4 technology, achieving sequential read speeds of up to 7300 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 6600 MB/s for fast data transfer. The 4 TB capacity provides ample storage space for large files, applications, and multimedia content. With a single-sided M.2 2280 form factor measuring 80 mm in length, 22 mm in width, and 2.38 mm in height, it fits into most compatible motherboards and laptops. The drive features a proprietary Western Digital controller and 3D TLC NAND flash memory for consistent performance and reliability. The endurance rating of 2400 TBW (Terabytes Written) supports intensive workloads over extended periods. The included heatsink model helps maintain optimal operating temperatures during prolonged use. This SSD is suitable for gaming systems, content creation workstations, and professional applications that require fast storage access and large capacities. The operating temperature range is between 0 °C and 70 °C, with a weight of approximately 9 g. The product requires a motherboard with an M.2 slot that supports the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface for full performance. As a successor to the SN850 series, it offers backward compatibility with PCIe 3.0 systems at reduced speeds. Installation is straightforward with the included mounting screw, and the drive is pre-formatted for immediate use with most operating systems.
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