XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, praising its ease of installation, fast speeds, and great value for money. Many mention using it as a boot drive or for gaming, with one long-term user noting it still runs perfectly after nearly three years. A few minor concerns exist about compatibility and performance differences, but overall it's highly recommended.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast speeds
- Great value for money
- Reliable long-term performance
- Works well for gaming
Cons
- Slightly slower than Samsung 990 Pro
- Mixed feelings for some
- No major complaints
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are very satisfied with this Sandisk SSD, praising its speed, reliability, and compact size. One user highlighted its role as a backup for important files, while another noted it fixed a failing NVMe drive. The only minor complaint involves the lengthy Geek Squad installation process, but the product itself performs well.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Reliable backup
- Compact size
- Works well in hot chassis
- Easy to install
Cons
- Long Geek Squad installation process
- Short cable vulnerability
- No issues reported
Scores
Specifications
| XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade | SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong random (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average capacity (26th percentile)
Pricing
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 16 specs.
