Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III mSATA
Kingston
54 Overall Score
vs
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III mSATA
85 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
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
Speed 2
Value for money 1
Compatibility 2
Reliability 1
Usb enclosure performance 1
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Scores
Laptop
Budget
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Portable
Specifications
| Kingston KC600 | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | mSATA | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | SM2259 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| 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 (77th percentile)
- Below average capacity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average speed (28th percentile)
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong speed (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III mSATA0.389score per dollar
vs
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.198score per dollar
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III mSATA offers 2.0x better value for money
Kingston KC600 256GB SATA III mSATA
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.
