Lexar NS100 128GB SATA III 2.5"
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Lexar NS100 128GB SATA III 2.5"
Users generally find this SSD to be a good budget option, especially for basic tasks like web browsing and gaming on older machines. However, one user reported an early failure in a NAS, and another noted the lack of DRAM cache can cause slowdowns when the cache fills. Overall, it's seen as good value for the price, with positive mentions of speed and customer service.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Fast boot times
- Works well for basic tasks
- Positive customer service experience
Cons
- Early failure in NAS
- No DRAM cache
- Slows down when cache fills
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
This SSD is praised for its exceptional durability and high endurance, with a 5-year warranty and Rescue Services adding peace of mind. Users highlight its blazing-fast sequential read and write speeds, which are ideal for gaming and heavy workloads. The support for DirectStorage is a plus for modern gaming setups. However, some users note that compatibility with all computers may not be guaranteed, so checking system requirements is advised.
Pros
- 5-year warranty
- Rescue Services included
- High endurance (5,050TBW)
- Fast sequential read/write
- DirectStorage support
Cons
- Compatibility not guaranteed
- May not fit all computers
Scores
Specifications
| Lexar NS100 | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✗ |
| Controller | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Lexar NS100 128GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong endurance (66th percentile)
- Below average capacity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average speed (20th percentile)20th %ile
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.