XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
XPG
77 Overall Score
vs
Samsung PM981 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
43 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
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
Ease of installation 5
Performance speed 4
Value for money 3
Compatibility 3
Heatsink removal 1
Reliability 2
Samsung PM981 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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Specifications
| XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade | Samsung PM981 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | No data | |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | — |
| Controller | Innogrit IG5236A1 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 2 |
| 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 (81st percentile)81st %ile
Samsung PM981 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Below average capacity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (33rd percentile)
Pricing
XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.404score per dollar
vs
Samsung PM981 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.625score per dollar
Samsung PM981 256GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade
Scores 77 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 18 specs.
