Addlink S91 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Addlink S91 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, especially for Steam Deck and ROG Ally upgrades. They praise its easy installation, fast performance, and ample storage. Some noted minor issues like slower allocation during downloads and a cloning process that was tricky for non-Linux users, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast performance
- Large storage capacity
- Compatible with Steam Deck and ROG Ally
- Good value for money
Cons
- Cloning process difficult for non-Linux users
- Slightly slower during download allocation
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Crucial T500 2TB SSD is highly praised for its fast performance and good value, with users noting it rivals more expensive drives. Installation is straightforward, though some mention the lack of a screw and potential fit issues with heatsinks in compact devices. A few users experienced minor software glitches after cloning, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable brand
- Large storage capacity
Cons
- No screw included
- Potential fit issues with heatsinks
- Software glitches after cloning
Scores
Specifications
| Addlink S91 | Crucial T500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 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 | — | Phison E25 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Addlink S91 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong speed (70th percentile)
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.