KingSpec SSD
KingSpec
42 Overall Score
vs
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100
SanDisk
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
KingSpec SSD
72 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
Most users are satisfied with this SSD, especially for upgrades in Lenovo Legion Go, Raspberry Pi, and other mini PCs, citing good speed and value. However, a few critical reviews mention early failures and compatibility issues, which temper the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Good speed
- Great value for money
- Works well in Lenovo Legion Go
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5
- Good form factor (2242)
Cons
- Early failure risk
- Compatibility issues with some devices
- Runs hot under load
- Double-sided design may cause fit issues
Performance 5
Value for money 4
Compatibility 4
Reliability 3
Heat 2
Form factor 2
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this Sandisk SSD, praising its speed, reliability, and compact size. One user highlighted its role as a backup for important files, while another noted it fixed a failing NVMe drive. The only minor complaint involves the lengthy Geek Squad installation process, but the product itself performs well.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Reliable backup
- Compact size
- Works well in hot chassis
- Easy to install
Cons
- Long Geek Squad installation process
- Short cable vulnerability
- No issues reported
Performance 3
Reliability 3
Installation process 1
Size 1
Heat resistance 1
Scores
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Console
Portable
Specifications
| KingSpec SSD | SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2242 | 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) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
KingSpec SSD
- Below average capacity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
SanDisk Optimus GX 7100
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong endurance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average capacity (26th percentile)
Pricing
KingSpec SSD0.843score per dollar
vs
SanDisk Optimus GX 71000.613score per dollar
KingSpec SSD offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk Optimus GX 7100
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 16 specs.
