Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III mSATA
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III mSATA
Users are generally satisfied with this SSD, praising its speed and value for money. One reviewer noted that while USB 2.0 enclosures limit performance, using a USB 3.0 adapter unlocks much faster speeds. Another successfully used it as a ZIL/SLOG drive in a large RAID array, highlighting its reliability and performance.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Good value for money
- Works well in RAID arrays
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Limited by USB 2.0 enclosures
- Not suitable for all upgrade purposes
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed and reliable performance for gaming and photo editing. One user noted thermal concerns during heavy gaming, reaching 62°C without a heatsink, but overall sentiment remains very positive. The drive is easy to install and has proven durable over a year of use.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good value for refurbished price
Cons
- Thermal concerns under heavy load
- No heatsink included
Scores
Specifications
| Kingston KC600 | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | mSATA | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| 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 | SM2259 | Samsung |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III mSATA
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong endurance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average speed (28th percentile)
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III mSATA offers 2.6x better value for money
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III mSATA
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.
