printerready 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
printerready
36 Overall Score
vs
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
printerready 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this Sandisk SSD, praising its speed, reliability, and compact size. One user highlighted its role as a backup for important files, while another noted it fixed a failing NVMe drive. The only minor complaint involves the lengthy Geek Squad installation process, but the product itself performs well.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Reliable backup
- Compact size
- Works well in hot chassis
- Easy to install
Cons
- Long Geek Squad installation process
- Short cable vulnerability
- No issues reported
Performance 3
Reliability 3
Installation process 1
Size 1
Heat resistance 1
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Specifications
| printerready 256GB SSD | SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
printerready 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Below average endurance (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (17th percentile)17th %ile
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Below average capacity (26th percentile)
Pricing
printerready 256GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk Optimus GX 7100
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 16 specs.
