Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SATA III 2.5"
Samsung 990 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SATA III 2.5"
Users generally appreciate the Patriot Burst SSD as a budget-friendly option for basic tasks, with many reporting reliable performance over time. While some note it's not the fastest or most feature-rich, it's praised for its value, especially when on sale. A few express caution due to reported failures by others, but personal experiences are mostly positive.
Pros
- Budget-friendly price
- Reliable for basic tasks
- Good value on sale
- Honest speed claims
- Works well in older systems
Cons
- Not for heavy workloads
- Lacks cache compared to rivals
- Reported failures by some users
- Not worth full MSRP
Samsung 990 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users generally praise the Samsung 990 SSD for its speed, reliability, and stability, noting fast file transfers and game load times. Some mention it runs hot under load, and a few find it pricey or not as fast as advertised for gaming. Overall, it's seen as a solid, long-lasting drive for various uses.
Pros
- Fast transfer speeds
- Reliable and stable
- Good for gaming
- Handles heat well
- Easy to install
Cons
- Runs hot under load
- Pricey compared to alternatives
- Gaming speed not as advertised
Scores
Specifications
| Patriot Burst Elite | Samsung 990 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | In-House Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong endurance (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average speed (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average random (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Samsung 990 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.