SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
89 Overall Score
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Crucial BX500 500GB SATA III 2.5"
Crucial
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Crucial BX500 500GB SATA III 2.5"
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
Users generally praise this Crucial BX500 SSD for its speed, reliability, and value, often using it to upgrade older computers or as an external drive. It works well for tasks like replacing HDDs in Macs and PCs, and for surveillance systems. However, one user reported compatibility issues with a laptop, and another noted a slight wobble when installed without a spacer.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Reliable for upgrades
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Works with Mac and PC
Cons
- Compatibility issues with some laptops
- Slight wobble without spacer
- Shorter warranty than MX500
Performance 7
Reliability 6
Value for money 5
Compatibility 3
Installation 3
Warranty 1
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Specifications
| SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 | Crucial BX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| 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 | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | nCache 4.0 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Crucial BX500 500GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (72nd percentile)
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average speed (25th percentile)
- Below average capacity (27th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.