SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
89 Overall Score
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KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe M.2 2242
KingSpec
41 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe M.2 2242
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The drive is generally well-received, especially for use in WWAN slots of laptops like ThinkPads and Dells, and in Raspberry Pi setups. Users praise its compatibility, price, and adequate performance for everyday tasks. However, one verified review reported a drive failure after about two years, though the seller's responsive customer service mitigated the issue. Overall, sentiment is positive with a note on reliability concerns.
Pros
- Works in WWAN slots
- Good price
- Adequate speed for daily use
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi
- Easy installation
Cons
- Drive failure after 2 years
- Not the fastest
- DRAM-less design
- Limited to PCIe 2x
Compatibility 6
Value for money 5
Performance 7
Reliability 3
Customer service 1
Installation 2
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Specifications
| SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 | KingSpec 256GB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2242 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x2 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | nCache 4.0 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
KingSpec 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x2 NVMe M.2 2242
- Strong affordability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.