XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
XPG
77 Overall Score
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Crucial T710 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade SSD is widely praised for its easy installation, fast performance, and great value for money. Users report it works well on both PC and PS5, with speeds close to advertised specs. However, one user warns that the heatsink is not easily removable and can cause damage if forced, which is a notable concern for some.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Works well on PC and PS5
- Reliable for data storage
Cons
- Heatsink not easily removable
- Risk of damage when removing heatsink
- Heatsink adhesive hardens over time
Ease of installation 5
Performance speed 4
Value for money 3
Compatibility 3
Heatsink removal 1
Reliability 2
Crucial T710 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade | Crucial T710 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | Innogrit IG5236A1 | Micron |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong endurance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong random (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong speed (81st percentile)81st %ile
Crucial T710 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong endurance (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial T710 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T710
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.
