Lexar NS100 128GB SATA III 2.5"
XPG BLADE 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Lexar NS100 128GB SATA III 2.5"
Users generally find this SSD to be a good budget option, especially for basic tasks like web browsing and gaming on older machines. However, one user reported an early failure in a NAS, and another noted the lack of DRAM cache can cause slowdowns when the cache fills. Overall, it's seen as good value for the price, with positive mentions of speed and customer service.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Fast boot times
- Works well for basic tasks
- Positive customer service experience
Cons
- Early failure in NAS
- No DRAM cache
- Slows down when cache fills
XPG BLADE 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users generally appreciate the SSD's performance and value for money, with one noting it's 'amazing for the price' and another praising its state-of-the-art technology. However, a significant issue was reported: the drive sometimes fails to be detected during bootup on certain motherboards, which is a major reliability concern. Overall, sentiment is mixed but leans positive due to strong performance and brand reputation.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast sequential speeds
- Reliable brand reputation
- Compatible with PS5
Cons
- Boot detection issues
- Disappointing benchmark scores
- RMA hassle
Scores
Specifications
| Lexar NS100 | XPG BLADE | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 5★ |
| 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★ |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | SMI SM2508 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Lexar NS100 128GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong affordability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong endurance (66th percentile)
- Below average capacity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average speed (20th percentile)20th %ile
XPG BLADE 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong speed (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong endurance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Lexar NS100 128GB SATA III 2.5" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 73 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 17 specs.
