Lexar NS100 512GB SATA III 2.5"
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Lexar NS100 512GB SATA III 2.5"
Most users are very satisfied with this 128GB SSD, praising its value for money, speed, and suitability as an upgrade for older systems. One reviewer had a defective unit that failed diagnostics, but others found it a hidden gem. Overall, it's recommended for budget-conscious upgrades.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast performance
- Easy upgrade for old systems
- Recommended by users
Cons
- Defective unit risk
- Diagnostic failures
- Requires GPT conversion
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 512GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong endurance (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average speed (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
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
Pricing
Lexar NS100 512GB SATA III 2.5"
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.
