PNY CS2241 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
PNY CS2241 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Overall, users are satisfied with this PNY CS2241 SSD, praising its performance, value, and ease of installation. However, one verified buyer reported a DOA drive and a frustrating return experience with Newegg, which tarnishes the overall sentiment. The product itself is generally seen as reliable and fast, with a note that it lacks a heatsink and uses 512-byte LBAs.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable so far
- Large capacity options
Cons
- No heatsink included
- Potential DOA risk
- Poor return experience with Newegg
- Uses 512-byte LBAs
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
| PNY CS2241 | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 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 | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
PNY CS2241 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Strong speed (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average affordability (30th percentile)
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %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
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 17 specs.