Netac Zslim Z Slim 1TB Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2
Netac
30 Overall Score
vs
Corsair 1TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Corsair
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Netac Zslim Z Slim 1TB Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2
78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Netac portable SSD is generally well-received for its speed, compact size, and value, with many users praising its performance for gaming and everyday transfers. However, a few reviewers reported reliability issues, including sudden failure after about a year and file corruption that was difficult to resolve. Overall, it's seen as a good budget option, though durability concerns temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- fast transfer speeds
- compact and portable
- good value for money
- works with multiple devices
- includes useful accessories
Cons
- reliability concerns after a year
- file corruption issues
- can get warm during use
- difficult to reformat when corrupted
Transfer speed 5
Portability 5
Value for money 4
Reliability 3
Build quality 3
Compatibility 3
Corsair 1TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Scores
Budget
Laptop
Gaming
Console
Workstation
Portable
Specifications
| Netac Zslim Z Slim | Corsair 1TB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | External | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | — | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 5★ |
| External | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✗ |
| Controller | — | PS5031-E31T |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Netac Zslim Z Slim 1TB Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Strong affordability (67th percentile)
- Below average random (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average speed (22nd percentile)
Corsair 1TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Corsair 1TB SSD
Scores 84 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.