XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Corsair MP700 Elite 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade SSD is widely praised for its easy installation, fast performance, and great value for money. Users report it works well on both PC and PS5, with speeds close to advertised specs. However, one user warns that the heatsink is not easily removable and can cause damage if forced, which is a notable concern for some.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Works well on PC and PS5
- Reliable for data storage
Cons
- Heatsink not easily removable
- Risk of damage when removing heatsink
- Heatsink adhesive hardens over time
Corsair MP700 Elite 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are very satisfied with this SSD, praising its compact size and fast performance that matches advertised speeds. The Q&A highlights strong durability, high endurance, and backward compatibility with older PCIe interfaces, adding to its appeal. Overall, it's a reliable and speedy storage upgrade.
Pros
- Compact form factor
- Fast performance
- High endurance
- Backward compatible
Scores
Specifications
| XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade | Corsair MP700 Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | Innogrit IG5236A1 | PS5031-E31T |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong endurance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong random (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong speed (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Corsair MP700 Elite 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong endurance (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 18 specs.
