Bestoss GM528 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Bestoss GM528 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are largely satisfied with this NVMe SSD, praising its performance, ease of installation, and reliability, especially in older machines. A few noted the price is a bit high for the capacity, but overall it's seen as a solid boot drive.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast performance
- Reliable
- Works well in older machines
- Good as boot drive
Cons
- Price slightly high for capacity
- Value not great at $150 for 1TB
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
This SSD is praised for its exceptional durability and high endurance, with a 5-year warranty and Rescue Services adding peace of mind. Users highlight its blazing-fast sequential read and write speeds, which are ideal for gaming and heavy workloads. The support for DirectStorage is a plus for modern gaming setups. However, some users note that compatibility with all computers may not be guaranteed, so checking system requirements is advised.
Pros
- 5-year warranty
- Rescue Services included
- High endurance (5,050TBW)
- Fast sequential read/write
- DirectStorage support
Cons
- Compatibility not guaranteed
- May not fit all computers
Scores
Specifications
| Bestoss GM528 | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Bestoss GM528 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong speed (74th percentile)
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Bestoss GM528 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.
