SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X
Seagate FireCuda 530R
What Buyers Say
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its fast performance and reliability. One reviewer highlighted the speed for backups, transferring 1GB in about 3 seconds. The brand name is trusted, and all reviews are positive, with no complaints mentioned.
Pros
- Fast data transfer
- Reliable brand
- Good for backups
- Solid performance
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
| SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X | 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | SanDisk nCache 4.0 | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong random (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong speed (84th percentile)84th %ile
Seagate FireCuda 530R
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 850X offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.
