Netac Zslim Z Slim 1TB Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Netac Zslim Z Slim 1TB Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2
The Netac portable SSD is generally well-received for its speed, compact size, and value, with many users praising its performance for gaming and everyday transfers. However, a few reviewers reported reliability issues, including sudden failure after about a year and file corruption that was difficult to resolve. Overall, it's seen as a good budget option, though durability concerns temper the enthusiasm.
Pros
- fast transfer speeds
- compact and portable
- good value for money
- works with multiple devices
- includes useful accessories
Cons
- reliability concerns after a year
- file corruption issues
- can get warm during use
- difficult to reformat when corrupted
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed and reliable performance for gaming and photo editing. One user noted thermal concerns during heavy gaming, reaching 62°C without a heatsink, but overall sentiment remains very positive. The drive is easy to install and has proven durable over a year of use.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good value for refurbished price
Cons
- Thermal concerns under heavy load
- No heatsink included
Scores
Specifications
| Netac Zslim Z Slim | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | External | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | — | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✓ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | Samsung |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Netac Zslim Z Slim 1TB Portable USB 3.2 Gen 2
- Below average random (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average feature (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average speed (22nd percentile)
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 18 specs.
