Lexar NQ100 1TB SATA III 2.5"
Lexar
27 Overall Score
vs
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Seagate
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lexar NQ100 1TB SATA III 2.5"
No customer feedback yet
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
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
Durability 1
Warranty 1
Performance 1
Compatibility 1
Directstorage support 1
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Specifications
| Lexar NQ100 | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✗ |
| Controller | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Lexar NQ100 1TB SATA III 2.5"
- Below average endurance (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average speed (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average random (23rd percentile)
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong endurance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Lexar NQ100 1TB SATA III 2.5"0.177score per dollar
vs
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.103score per dollar
Lexar NQ100 1TB SATA III 2.5" offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Seagate FireCuda 530R
Scores 92 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.
