ORICO Y20 512GB SATA III 2.5"
Crucial T500 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
ORICO Y20 512GB SATA III 2.5"
Users generally find this Orico SSD to be a great value, especially for upgrading older laptops with mechanical drives. It significantly improves boot times and transfer speeds, and the included screws and screwdriver are appreciated. Some concerns exist about longevity and one DOA unit, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast boot times
- Easy installation
- Included screws and screwdriver
- Good transfer speeds
Cons
- Potential longevity concerns
- One DOA unit reported
- Not as fast as NVMe
Crucial T500 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe SSD is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional speed, easy installation, and reliable performance, making it a top choice for gaming PCs and PS5 upgrades. Users highlight significant improvements in boot times, game loading, and file transfers, with many noting it meets or exceeds advertised speeds. While a few mention minor issues like startup quirks or the need for BIOS updates, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with strong recommendations for its value and 5-year warranty.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Easy installation
- PS5 compatible
- Large storage capacity
- Runs cool
Cons
- Startup issues with fastboot
- Requires BIOS update on some systems
- No heatsink on some models
- Price can be high at launch
Scores
Specifications
| ORICO Y20 | Crucial T500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| 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 | — | Phison E25 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
ORICO Y20 512GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average speed (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
Crucial T500 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 17 specs.