KINGDATA 64GB SSD M.2 2242
KINGDATA
32 Overall Score
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Samsung 950 PRO 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
57 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
KINGDATA 64GB SSD M.2 2242
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Samsung 950 PRO 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
78 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
The Samsung 950 Pro SSD is praised for its blazing speed and performance, especially when properly configured with BIOS updates and NVMe drivers. Users report significant improvements over SATA SSDs, but some encountered issues with compatibility, thermal throttling, and Samsung's warranty support. Overall, it's a top-tier choice for enthusiasts, though setup can be tricky and requires careful motherboard compatibility checks.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Significant upgrade over SATA SSD
- Works well with proper BIOS settings
- Good for enthusiast builds
- Reliable after initial setup
Cons
- Compatibility issues with some motherboards
- Thermal throttling under load
- Samsung warranty support disappointing
- Requires BIOS updates and driver installation
- Not plug-and-play for all systems
Performance 7
Compatibility 6
Thermal throttling 3
Warranty support 2
Installation difficulty 4
Value for money 2
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Specifications
| KINGDATA 64GB SSD | Samsung 950 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2242 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 3★ |
| 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 | — | Samsung UBX controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
KINGDATA 64GB SSD M.2 2242
- Strong affordability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average capacity (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average random (22nd percentile)
- Below average endurance (32nd percentile)
Samsung 950 PRO 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong endurance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong random (78th percentile)
- Below average capacity (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
KINGDATA 64GB SSD M.2 22420.936score per dollar
vs
Samsung 950 PRO 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.571score per dollar
KINGDATA 64GB SSD M.2 2242 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 950 PRO
Scores 57 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.
