Samsung 860 EVO 4TB SATA III 2.5"
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Samsung 860 EVO 4TB SATA III 2.5"
Users generally find this Samsung SSD reliable and fast, with several noting it works well as a storage drive. However, some were disappointed by the lack of included mounting hardware and the need for additional adapters or software for cloning. A few questions about compatibility and missing storage space suggest potential confusion, but overall sentiment is positive.
Pros
- Reliable performance
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good for storage use
- Backward compatible with SATA
Cons
- No mounting hardware included
- Requires adapter for external use
- Cloning software not included
- Potential compatibility confusion
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
| Samsung 860 EVO | 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) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | MJX | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung 860 EVO 4TB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong endurance (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average speed (34th 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 capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.