Samsung 850 PRO 128GB SATA III 2.5"
Samsung
49 Overall Score
vs
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung 850 PRO 128GB SATA III 2.5"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, praising its speed and easy installation. Many note dramatic boot time improvements and fast app loading. Some caution about Samsung Magician's RAPID mode and firmware updates, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Blazing fast speed
- Easy installation
- Dramatic boot time improvement
- Reliable performance
- Good cloning software included
Cons
- RAPID mode can cause OS issues
- Firmware update risks
- Limited capacity for some users
- No mounting bracket included
Speed 6
Installation ease 4
Software issues 3
Capacity 3
Compatibility 4
Value for money 2
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
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Specifications
| Samsung 850 PRO | Crucial T500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | 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 | Samsung MEX Controller | Phison E25 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 10★ | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 850 PRO 128GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong endurance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average capacity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average speed (24th 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
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.