394HB 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
394HB
82 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SATA III 2.5"
Samsung
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
394HB 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
No customer feedback yet
Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SATA III 2.5"
72 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
Users generally appreciate the Samsung SSD for its performance and compatibility with both laptops and desktops, noting it works with SATA II and III. However, several mention the lack of included cables and mounting brackets, and some report cloning issues that required registry edits or a fresh install. Overall, it's seen as a solid upgrade, especially for OS drives, but buyers should plan for additional accessories and potential setup challenges.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Works with SATA II and III
- Compatible with laptops and desktops
- Good for OS drive
- Samsung Magician software
Cons
- No cables included
- No mounting bracket included
- Cloning issues
- Requires adapter for desktop
Performance 5
Compatibility 4
Included accessories 3
Cloning software 3
Installation 3
Value for money 2
Scores
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Specifications
| 394HB 4TB SSD | Samsung 850 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | E18 | Samsung MGX Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | 50 | 75★ |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
394HB 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong endurance (76th percentile)
- Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average speed (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: 394HB 4TB SSD
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 18 specs.