Fikwot FX550 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Fikwot
54 Overall Score
vs
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Fikwot FX550 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, easy installation, and good value for money. Many noted significant performance improvements in their laptops. However, one verified buyer reported compatibility issues with a PS5 and a peeling label, which slightly dampens the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Comes with screwdriver
- Improves boot time
Cons
- Compatibility issues with PS5
- Peeling label on drive
Performance 8
Installation 6
Value for money 5
Compatibility 1
Build quality 2
Included accessories 2
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Workstation
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Laptop
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Specifications
| Fikwot FX550 | SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | QLC | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | nCache 4.0 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Fikwot FX550 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong endurance (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (34th percentile)
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.