XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
XPG
77 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
100 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
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Specifications
| XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade | Samsung 9100 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | In-House Controller |
| 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
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
Pricing
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.194score per dollar
vs
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.064score per dollar
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 3.0x better value for money
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 9100 PRO
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.
