Lexar NS100
Seagate FireCuda 530R
What Buyers Say
Lexar NS100
Most users are very satisfied with this 128GB SSD, praising its value for money, especially for upgrading 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 for older systems
- Easy upgrade for old PCs
- Recommended by users
Cons
- Defective unit risk
- Failed diagnostics for one unit
Seagate FireCuda 530R
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 | MLC★ | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✗ |
| Controller | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Lexar NS100
- Strong endurance (74th percentile)
- Strong feature (71st percentile)
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average speed (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Seagate FireCuda 530R
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 17 specs.