KingSpec 128GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242
KingSpec
42 Overall Score
vs
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
KingSpec 128GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242
72 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Most users are satisfied with this SSD, especially for upgrades in Lenovo Legion Go, Raspberry Pi, and other mini PCs, citing good speed and value. However, a few critical reviews mention early failures and compatibility issues, which temper the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Good speed
- Great value for money
- Works well in Lenovo Legion Go
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
- Good form factor (2242)
Cons
- Early failure risk
- Compatibility issues with some devices
- Runs hot under load
- Double-sided design may cause fit issues
Performance 5
Value for money 4
Compatibility 4
Reliability 3
Heat 2
Form factor 2
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
Scores
Budget
Laptop
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Portable
Specifications
| KingSpec 128GB SSD | SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2242 | 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) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
KingSpec 128GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average capacity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
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 (78th percentile)
- Below average capacity (26th percentile)
Pricing
KingSpec 128GB SSD PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242
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 8 of 16 specs.
