Micron 4TB SSD
Micron
96 Overall Score
vs
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Intel
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Micron 4TB SSD
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Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Intel 670p SSD is highly praised for its excellent value, especially when purchased on sale, and its reliable performance for everyday use, storage, and media processing. Users appreciate its DRAM cache, which maintains fast speeds, and its compatibility with various systems, including older Macs and laptops. Some concerns include heat generation during heavy writes, a DOA unit in one case, and the need for firmware updates to fix thermal throttling. Overall, it's considered a solid, dependable drive that outperforms its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast read/write speeds
- Reliable performance
- DRAM cache for sustained speed
- Good compatibility with various systems
Cons
- Heats up during heavy writes
- One DOA unit reported
- Firmware update needed for thermal throttling
- Lower endurance than TLC drives
- Slower than high-end NVMe drives
Value for money 6
Performance 8
Reliability 7
Heat generation 4
Compatibility 5
Firmware update 2
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Specifications
| Micron 4TB SSD | Intel 670p Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 3 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Controller | Micron | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Micron 4TB SSD
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Strong endurance (78th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
Pricing
Micron 4TB SSD0.160score per dollar
vs
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.438score per dollar
Intel 670p Series 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Micron 4TB SSD
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
