Transcend PCIe SSD 110S 128GB Portable PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Transcend PCIe SSD 110S 128GB Portable PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users generally praise this Transcend NVMe SSD for its value, reliability, and performance, especially in budget builds and Raspberry Pi setups. Long-term use reports highlight its durability, with one user running it for over six years. However, some note it runs hot without a heatsink, lacks mounting screws, and Transcend's SSD Scope cloning software caused issues for one user.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Reliable long-term performance
- Fast read/write speeds
- Works well with Raspberry Pi
- Easy installation
Cons
- Runs hot without heatsink
- Mounting screws not included
- SSD Scope software issues
- Write speeds could be better
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
| Transcend PCIe SSD 110S | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 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 | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Transcend PCIe SSD 110S 128GB Portable PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average capacity (7th percentile)7th %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 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.