SanDisk SSD Plus 500GB SATA III 2.5"
SanDisk
33 Overall Score
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Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk SSD Plus 500GB SATA III 2.5"
92 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SanDisk SSD Plus 500GB, praising its performance, reliability, and value for money. It works out of the box, is easy to install, and significantly improves system speed, especially in older laptops and desktops. A few minor complaints include the lack of mounting screws and one long-term failure after five years, but overall it is highly recommended.
Pros
- Fast data transfer
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Reliable performance
- Works out of the box
Cons
- Lack of mounting screws
- One failure after 5 years
Performance 6
Reliability 5
Value for money 5
Ease of installation 4
Compatibility 3
Accessories 1
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Specifications
| SanDisk SSD Plus | Samsung 9100 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | In-House Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk SSD Plus 500GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
- Below average endurance (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average speed (26th percentile)
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 18 specs.