Crucial T700 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Lexar NS100 256GB SATA III 2.5"
What Buyers Say
Crucial T700 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Crucial T700 Gen5 NVMe SSD is widely praised for its blazing sequential speeds, often exceeding specs, and its effective heatsink design. However, users note that random performance gains over Gen4 are minimal, and the large heatsink can complicate installation and limit expansion options. Overall, it's a top-tier choice for those wanting maximum performance, but it requires careful consideration of physical fit and airflow.
Pros
- Blazing sequential speeds
- Effective heatsink design
- Exceeds advertised speeds
- Sturdy build quality
- Good value for performance
Cons
- Large heatsink size
- Minimal random performance gains
- Complicates installation
- Limits expansion options
- Requires adequate airflow
Lexar NS100 256GB SATA III 2.5"
Most users are very satisfied with this 128GB SSD, praising its value for money, especially for upgrading older systems. One reviewer had a defective unit that failed diagnostics, but others found it a hidden gem. Overall, it's recommended for budget-conscious upgrades.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast for older systems
- Easy upgrade for old PCs
- Recommended by users
Cons
- Defective unit risk
- Failed diagnostics for one unit
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial T700 | Lexar NS100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | MLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Controller | Phison E26 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Crucial T700 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Lexar NS100 256GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong endurance (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (72nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average speed (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 16 specs.