SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
89 Overall Score
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Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Kingston
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Kingston NV3 SSD is generally well-regarded for its ease of installation, reliability, and speed, with several users reporting no issues. However, a notable concern is its price volatility, with one reviewer noting a significant price increase over a short period, making it less of a value buy at current prices. Overall, it performs well for OS storage and general use, but potential buyers should watch for fair pricing.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast performance
- Reliable
- Good for OS storage
- Works well in multiple systems
Cons
- Price volatility
- Overpriced due to memory shortage
Ease of installation 3
Performance 4
Reliability 5
Value for money 3
Price volatility 1
Compatibility 2
Scores
Budget
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Gaming
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 | Kingston NV3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | nCache 4.0 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong speed (77th percentile)
- Strong endurance (70th percentile)
Pricing
SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.044score per dollar
vs
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.449score per dollar
Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 10.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100
Scores 89 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
