394HB 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
394HB
82 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SATA III 2.5"
Samsung
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
394HB 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
No customer feedback yet
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SATA III 2.5"
78 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Samsung 850 EVO SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, reliability, and ease of installation. However, one verified reviewer reported a crash after 1.5 years, and another found it underwhelming. The lack of included accessories like a USB cable or mounting bracket is a common minor complaint.
Pros
- Fast startup and read times
- Reliable performance
- Easy installation
- Lightweight design
- Good value for money
Cons
- No included USB cable
- No mounting bracket included
- Potential crash after 1.5 years
- Light plastic feel
- Outdated utility software
Speed 6
Reliability 5
Installation 4
Accessories 4
Value for money 3
Build quality 2
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Specifications
| 394HB 4TB SSD | Samsung 850 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| 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 | E18 | Samsung MGX Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | 50★ | — |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
394HB 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong endurance (65th percentile)
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
- Below average speed (31st percentile)
Pricing
394HB 4TB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.20.092score per dollar
vs
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SATA III 2.5"0.175score per dollar
Samsung 850 EVO 1TB SATA III 2.5" offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: 394HB 4TB SSD
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.
