Fikwot FX550
Fikwot
54 Overall Score
vs
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
SanDisk
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Fikwot FX550
78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, easy installation, and good value for money. Many noted significant performance improvements in their laptops. However, one verified buyer reported compatibility issues with a PS5 and a peeling label, which slightly dampens the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Comes with screwdriver
- Improves boot time
Cons
- Compatibility issues with PS5
- Peeling label on drive
Performance 8
Installation 6
Value for money 5
Compatibility 1
Build quality 2
Included accessories 2
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Console
Workstation
Gaming
Budget
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| Fikwot FX550 | SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | QLC | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | nCache 4.0 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Fikwot FX550
- Strong endurance (73rd percentile)
- Below average feature (32nd percentile)
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.