394HB 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
Samsung 850 EVO 4TB SATA III 2.5"
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394HB 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
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Samsung 850 EVO 4TB SATA III 2.5"
Users are generally satisfied with this SSD, praising its small size, large capacity, and speed improvements. One reviewer notes the need for a firmware update, while another highlights the cost-effectiveness compared to HDDs for specific use cases. The Q&A confirms it's lightweight and compatible with certain Mac models, though it lacks a 3.5" bay adapter.
Pros
- small size
- large capacity
- speed improvements
- lightweight
- good for backups
Cons
- firmware update needed
- no 3.5" bay adapter
- expensive vs HDD
Scores
Specifications
| 394HB 4TB SSD | Samsung 850 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| 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 | E18 | MHX |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
394HB 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Samsung 850 EVO 4TB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong endurance (67th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average speed (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 18 specs.