SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
81 Overall Score
vs
Team Group MS30 512GB SATA III M.2 2280
Team Group
38 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
92 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its fast performance and reliability. One reviewer highlighted the speed for backups, transferring 1GB in about 3 seconds. The brand name is trusted, and all reviews are positive, with no complaints mentioned.
Pros
- Fast data transfer
- Reliable brand
- Good for backups
- Solid performance
Performance 4
Reliability 3
Brand trust 2
Backup speed 1
Team Group MS30 512GB SATA III M.2 2280
38 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
This budget M.2 SATA SSD receives mixed reviews. While some users find it a cheap, simple upgrade for basic tasks, several report severe issues like random freezes, early failure signs within a month, and a lack of DRAM cache leading to increased wear. The drive is not recommended for heavy workloads, and some suggest spending more on a reputable brand like Samsung.
Pros
- cheap price
- simple upgrade for basic tasks
- fast and stable for light use
- compatible with older laptops
- good for aesthetics (cable-free)
Cons
- no DRAM cache
- random freezes
- early failure signs
- mediocre endurance (60TBW)
- not for heavy workloads
Performance 5
Reliability 4
Value for money 4
Dram cache 3
Compatibility 3
Heat generation 2
Scores
Budget
Laptop
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Portable
Specifications
| SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X | Team Group MS30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| 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) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | SanDisk nCache 4.0 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong random (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (85th percentile)85th %ile
Team Group MS30 512GB SATA III M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong endurance (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average speed (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (34th percentile)
Pricing
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Team Group MS30 512GB SATA III M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X
Scores 81 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
