fanxiang S501Q 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
fanxiang S501Q 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The majority of users are satisfied with this SSD, praising its speed, value, and ease of installation. However, a few negative reviews highlight concerns about durability and performance degradation over time, with one user reporting a defective unit. Overall, it's seen as a good budget option, but some recommend spending more for higher-end brands.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Stable performance
- Compatible with various devices
Cons
- QLC NAND quality concerns
- Performance degradation over time
- Defective unit reported
- Not recommended for heavy use
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
| fanxiang S501Q | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | QLC | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | Samsung |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
fanxiang S501Q 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong endurance (76th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th 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
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
fanxiang S501Q 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
