KingSpec X400 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2
KingSpec
74 Overall Score
vs
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
KingSpec X400 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2
No customer feedback yet
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Crucial T500 2TB SSD is highly praised for its fast performance and good value, with users noting it rivals more expensive drives. Installation is straightforward, though some mention the lack of a screw and potential fit issues with heatsinks in compact devices. A few users experienced minor software glitches after cloning, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable brand
- Large storage capacity
Cons
- No screw included
- Potential fit issues with heatsinks
- Software glitches after cloning
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Installation 4
Reliability 2
Compatibility 2
Accessories 2
Scores
Workstation
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Console
Budget
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| KingSpec X400 | Crucial T500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 | 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 | — | Phison E25 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
KingSpec X400 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2
- Strong endurance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
Crucial T500 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 (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
KingSpec X400 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.
