Intel Solidigm D3-S4520 240GB SATA III 2.5"
Intel
27 Overall Score
vs
Crucial T705 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Solidigm D3-S4520 240GB SATA III 2.5"
No customer feedback yet
Crucial T705 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
92 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The Crucial T705 Gen5 SSD is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional speed, with users noting significant performance gains over previous drives. It is considered a top-tier choice for enthusiasts and professionals, though some mention the heatsink removal process can be tricky. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking top performance.
Pros
- Exceptional speed
- Easy installation
- Effective cooling
- High capacity options
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Heatsink removal difficult
- Heatsink option pricey
Speed 7
Installation 3
Cooling 3
Heatsink removal 2
Value for money 2
Compatibility 2
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Specifications
| Intel Solidigm D3-S4520 | Crucial T705 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✓★ |
| Reliability | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Intel Solidigm D3-S4520 240GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong endurance (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average speed (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average random (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average capacity (11th percentile)11th %ile
Crucial T705 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong random (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Intel Solidigm D3-S4520 240GB SATA III 2.5"
Crucial T705 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T705
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 16 specs.
