Kevin Chen, Author at Seeking Tech

What’s the difference between the Corsair MP600 Pro and Samsung 980 Pro?

The MP600 Pro and 980 Pro are two of the most popular PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 solid state drives on the market. So, what are the main differences between these internal SSDs?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the Corsair and Samsung products.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Corsair MP600 Pro, the Samsung 980 Pro is faster at maximum random reading and maximum random writing.

On the other hand, the MP600 Pro is faster at maximum sequential writing in addition to having a higher TBW and a longer MTBF than the 980 Pro.

The two solid state drives are identical when it comes to maximum sequential reading, operating temperature range and warranty coverage length.

MP600 Pro vs. 980 Pro Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for both of the storage drives below.

	Corsair MP600 Pro Solid State Drive	Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive
Capacity Options	1TB 2TB	250GB 500GB 1TB 2TB
Model Numbers	1TB: CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO 2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO	250GB: MZ-V8P250BW 500GB: MZ-V8P500BW 1TB: MZ-V8P1T0BW 2TB: MZ-V8P2T0BW
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe Gen 4.0 x4	PCIe Gen 4.0 x4
NAND	3D TLC	3-bit MLC Samsung V-NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second	250GB 980 Pro: Up to 6,400 MB per second 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 6,900 MB per second 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 5,500 MB per second 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 6,550 MB per second	250GB 980 Pro: Up to 2,700 MB per second 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 5,000 MB per second 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 5,000 MB per second 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 5,100 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed	1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 360K IOPS 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 660K IOPS	250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 500K IOPS 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 800K IOPS 1TB 980 Pro: Up Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS 2TB 980 Pro: Up Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed	1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS 2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS	250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 600K IOPS 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS 2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
TBW	1TB MP600 Pro: 700 TBW 2TB MP600 Pro: 1400 TBW	250 GB 980 Pro: 150 TBW 500 GB 980 Pro: 300 TBW 1 TB 980 Pro: 600 TBW 2 TB 980 Pro: 1200 TBW
MTBF	1,700,000 hours	1,500,000 hours
Operating Temperature Range	0℃ to 70℃	0℃ to 70℃
Warranty	5-year warranty	5-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

The Samsung 980 Pro can be purchased in 250GB and 500GB capacities while the MP600 Pro don’t have equivalent options.

Both solid state drives come in 1TB and 2TB varieties.

You can find a breakdown of available options for both products below:

MP600 Pro:

980 Pro:

250GB
500GB
1TB
2TB

Model Numbers

You can also take a look at the model numbers for each capacity of both SSDs below:

Corsair MP600 Pro:

1TB: CSSD-F1000GBMP600PRO
2TB: CSSD-F2000GBMP600PRO

Samsung 980 Pro:

250GB: MZ-V8P250BW
500GB: MZ-V8P500BW
1TB: MZ-V8P1T0BW
2TB: MZ-V8P2T0BW

Form Factor

The Corsair MP600 Pro and Samsung 980 Pro utilize the M.2 2280 form factor.

Interface

Both of the solid state drive also use PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 for the interface.

NAND

When it comes to NAND, the Corsair MP600 Pro is equipped with 3D TLC while the Corsair MP600 Pro is built with 3-bit MLC Samsung V-NAND.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

When you compare the same capacities, the Corsair MP600 Pro and Samsung 980 Pro are identical when it comes to the maximum sequential reading speed.

You can check out the sequential read speed specifications below:

1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second

250GB 980 Pro: Up to 6,400 MB per second
500GB 980 Pro: Up to 6,900 MB per second
1TB 980 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second
2TB 980 Pro: Up to 7,000 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The MP600 Pro is better than the 980 Pro at maximum sequential writing.

The 1TB MP600 Pro is 500 MB per second faster, or 10% faster, than the 1TB 980 Pro.

The 2TB MP600 Pro is also 1450 MB per second faster, or 28.43% faster, than the 2TB 980 Pro.

You can take a look at the maximum sequential write speed specs below:

1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 5,500 MB per second
2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 6,550 MB per second

250GB 980 Pro: Up to 2,700 MB per second
500GB 980 Pro: Up to 5,000 MB per second
1TB 980 Pro: Up to 5,000 MB per second
2TB 980 Pro: Up to 5,100 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed

For maximum random reads, the Samsung 980 Pro comes out on top.

The 1TB 980 Pro is 640K IOPS faster, or 177.78% faster, than the 1TB MP600 Pro.

The 2TB 980 Pro is also 340K IOPS faster, or 51.52% faster, than the 2TB MP600 Pro.

You can find the maximum random reading speeds for the two storage drives in this versus guide below:

1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 360K IOPS
2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 660K IOPS

250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 500K IOPS
500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 800K IOPS
1TB 980 Pro: Up Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
2TB 980 Pro: Up Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

The Samsung 980 Pro also beats the Corsair MP600 Pro at maximum random writing.

The 1TB and 2TB versions of the 980 Pro is 220K IOPS faster, or 28.21% faster, than the 1TB and 2TB versions of the MP600 Pro.

You can check out the maximum random write speed specifications below:

1TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS
2TB MP600 Pro: Up to 780K IOPS

250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 600K IOPS
500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

TBW

The MP600 Pro has the edge over the 980 Pro when it comes to endurance.

The 1TB MP600 Pro SSD is able to write 100 TB more data, or 16.67% more data, when compared to the 1TB 980 Pro.

The 2TB MP600 Pro SSD is able to write 200 TB more data, or 16.67% more data, when compared to the 2TB 980 Pro.

You can find the Terabytes Written, or TBW, specs for both products below:

1TB MP600 Pro: 700 TBW
2TB MP600 Pro: 1400 TBW

250 GB 980 Pro: 150 TBW
500 GB 980 Pro: 300 TBW
1 TB 980 Pro: 600 TBW
2 TB 980 Pro: 1200 TBW

MTBF

When it comes to reliability, the MP600 Pro is estimated to last 200,000 more hours, or 13.33% longer, than the 980 Pro.

You can check out the Mean Time Between Failures, or MTBF, stats below:

MP600 Pro: 1,700,000 hours
980 Pro: 1,500,000 hours

Operating Temperature Range

The MP600 Pro SSD and 980 Pro SSD both have the same operating temperature range of 0℃ to 70℃.

Warranty

The Corsair MP600 Pro Solid State Drive and Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year warranty.

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Gladius II vs. Gladius II Core vs. Gladius II Origin vs. Gladius II Wireless

by Kevin Chen

ASUS has several versions of the Republic of Gamers Gladius II. So, what are the main differences between the Gladius II, Gladius II Core, Gladius II Origin and Gladius II Wireless?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the gaming mouses.

Quick Summary

When compared to the other versions, the ASUS ROG Gladius II Core is the lightest in weight. With that said, it has a lowest maximum DPI, IPS and acceleration out of this group.

Unlike the other three, the Core version also does not come with any Japanese-made Omron switches.

The difference between the ASUS ROG Gladius II and ASUS ROG Gladius II Origin is that the regular version of the mouse comes with a DPI target button while the origin version, as well as core and wireless versions, don’t have the same button.

Furthermore, the Gladius II has one more programmable button compared to the other three mouses.

The ASUS ROG Gladius II Wireless is the only one of this group to support a wireless connection. Furthermore, this version has the highest maximum DPI and IPS. It is also tied with the Gladius II and Gladius II Origin with having the highest maximum acceleration.

ASUS ROG Gladius II Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the Gladius II gaming mouses below.

	ASUS ROG Gladius II Gaming Mouse	ASUS ROG Gladius II Core Gaming Mouse	ASUS ROG Gladius II Origin Gaming Mouse	ASUS ROG Gladius II Wireless Gaming Mouse
Weight Without Cable	110.0 grams	92.5 grams	110.0 grams	124.0 grams
Shape	Right-Handed	Right-Handed	Right-Handed	Right-Handed
Dimensions	126 mm x 67 mm x 45 mm	126 mm x 67 mm x 45 mm	126 mm x 67 mm x 45 mm	126 mm x 67 mm x 45 mm
Grip Style	Claw Fingertip Palm	Claw Fingertip Palm	Claw Fingertip Palm	Claw Fingertip Palm
Push-Fit Socket Design?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Connection Options	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0 Bluetooth RF 2.4 GHz
Sensor	PMW 3360	PMW 3327	PMW 3360	PWM 3389
Maximum Resolution	12000 DPI	6200 DPI	12000 DPI	16000 DPI
Maximum Speed	250 IPS	220 IPS	250 IPS	400 IPS
Maximum Acceleration	50 G	30 G	50 G	50 G
Report Rate	1000 Hz	1000 Hz	1000 Hz	1000 Hz
Left and Right Switch Type	Omron D2FC-F-K (50M) switches Japanese-made Omron D2F-01F switches	Omron D2FC-F-K (50M) switches	Omron D2FC-F-K (50M) switches Japanese-made Omron D2F-01F switches	Omron D2FC-F-K (50M) switches Japanese-made Omron D2F-01F switches
Programmable Buttons	7	6	6	6
DPI Target Button?	Yes	No	No	No
Aura Sync RGB Lighting?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Software	ASUS ROG Armoury	ASUS ROG Armoury II	ASUS ROG Armoury	ASUS ROG Armoury II
What’s in the Box	1x Gladius II mouse 1x 2-meter braided USB cable 1x 1-meter regular rubber USB cable 2x Japanese-made Omron switches 1x ROG pouch 1x ROG logo sticker	1x Gladius II Core mouse 1x User documentation 1x Warranty Card	1x Gladius II Origin mouse 1x 2-meter braided USB cable 1x 1-meter regular rubber USB cable 2x Japanese-made Omron switches 1x ROG pouch 1x ROG logo sticker	1x Gladius II mouse 1x USB Dongle 1x 2-meter braided USB cable 1x User documentation 1x ROG pouch 1x ROG logo sticker
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Weight Without Cable

When it comes to weight, the core version is the lightest of the group while the regular and origin versions are tied for being the second lightest.

The wireless version is the heaviest.

You can find the weight specifications, without the inclusion of the cable, below:

Gladius II: 110.0 grams
Gladius II Core: 92.5 grams
Gladius II Origin: 110.0 grams
Gladius II Wireless: 124.0 grams

Shape

The regular, core, origin and wireless editions of the Gladius II are built for right-handed users.

Dimensions

The dimensions are the same for the four PC mice in this versus guide.

You can find the measurements, which is displayed as Length x Width x Height, below:

126 mm x 67 mm x 45 mm

Grip Style

All four mouse support the following grip styles:

Claw
Fingertip
Palm

Push-Fit Socket Design

The Gladius II mouses are built with the push-fit socket design, which makes it easier to change and replace switches.

Connection Options

In terms of connection options, the Gladius II, Gladius II Core and Gladius II Origin support USB 2.0.

The Gladius II Wireless can also be connected via USB 2.0 cable. With that said, it also offers wireless connections as you can use Bluetooth or RF 2.4 GHz.

Sensor

You can take a look at the sensor being used for each of the four PC mouses below:

Gladius II: PMW 3360
Gladius II Core: PMW 3327
Gladius II Origin: PMW 3360
Gladius II Wireless: PWM 3389

Maximum Resolution

The wireless edition offers the highest maximum resolution while the regular and origin editions are tied for having the second highest.

The Gladius II Core features the lowest resolution out of the group.

Resolution for a computer mouse is measured as Dots Per Inch (DPI), which stands how many pixels the mouse pointer will move for every inch you are moving Gladius II.

You can find the DPI specs below:

Gladius II: 12000 DPI
Gladius II Core: 6200 DPI
Gladius II Origin: 12000 DPI
Gladius II Wireless: 16000 DPI

Maximum Speed

The wireless version also has the highest maximum speed, followed by the regular and origin versions being tied for being second fastest.

The core version has the lowest maximum speed.

You can find the max speeds for the PC mouse below:

Gladius II: 250 IPS
Gladius II Core: 220 IPS
Gladius II Origin: 250 IPS
Gladius II Wireless: 400 IPS

Maximum Acceleration

Acceleration measures how far the mouse pointer will move across the PC monitor based on how fast you are physically moving your Gladius II mouse.

The regular, origin and wireless editions have the same maximum acceleration while the core edition falls short when compared to the other three.

You can find the acceleration stats below:

Gladius II: 50 G
Gladius II Core: 30 G
Gladius II Origin: 50 G
Gladius II Wireless: 50 G

Report Rate

All four Gladius II gaming mouses in this comparison have a polling rate of 1000 Hz, which means that the input devices will report its positioning to your computer 1,000 times every second.

Left and Right Switch Type

The Gladius II gaming mouses comes with Omron D2FC-F-K (50M) switches.

The regular, origin and wireless edition also comes with extra Japanese-made Omron D2F-01F switches while the core edition doesn’t.

Programmable Buttons

The regular Gladius II has 7 programmable buttons while the rest of the gaming mouses have 6 each.

DPI Target Button

The regular version of the Gladius II is the only one in the group to come with a DPI target button, which lets you change the DPI on the fly just by holding down the dedicated button.

Aura Sync RGB Lighting

The Gladius 2 gaming mouses are compatible with Aura Sync RGB Lighting. With this feature, you will be able to synchronize the lighting across multiple compatible products.

Software

The four PC mouses use software to customize lighting, program buttons, set profiles, change performance settings and more.

You can check out the supported software for each mouse below:

Gladius II: ASUS ROG Armoury
Gladius II Core: ASUS ROG Armoury II
Gladius II Origin: ROG ROG Armoury
Gladius II Wireless: ASUS ROG Armoury II

What’s in the Box

You can take a look at what’s included in each box for all four products below:

ROG Gladius II:

1x Gladius II mouse
1x 2-meter braided USB cable
1x 1-meter regular rubber USB cable
2x Japanese-made Omron switches
1x ROG pouch
1x ROG logo sticker

ROG Gladius II Core:

1x Gladius II Core mouse
1x User documentation
1x Warranty Card

ROG Gladius II Origin:

1x Gladius II Origin mouse
1x 2-meter braided USB cable
1x 1-meter regular rubber USB cable
2x Japanese-made Omron switches
1x ROG pouch
1x ROG logo sticker

ROG Gladius II Wireless:

1x Gladius II mouse
1x USB Dongle
1x 2-meter braided USB cable
1x User documentation
1x ROG pouch
1x ROG logo sticker

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What’s the difference between the HP 05A and HP 05X?

by Kevin Chen

If you are looking into getting the HP 05 printer cartridge, you may have noticed that there are two versions. So, what are the main differences between the HP 05A and HP 05X?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these two LaserJet toner cartridges.

Quick Summary

The HP 05X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is capable of printing nearly three times as many pages when compared to the output of the HP 05A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

So, while the A version of the HP 05 is more affordable, you will have to replace it more often than the X version. Thus, the 05X provides the better value.

Both variants of the HP 05 are identical when it comes to temperature and humidity ranges.

The HP 05A is built with slightly more recycled content than the HP 05X, however.

HP 05A vs. HP 05X Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the A and X versions of the HP05 cartridge below.

	HP 05A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CE505A)	HP 05X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CE505X)
Package Dimensions	13.54 in x 4.29 in x 8.07 in	13.54 in x 4.45 in x 8.86 in
Package Weight	Around 2.20 lbs.	Around 2.87 lbs.
What's in the Box	Toner cartridge Recycling guide	Toner cartridge Recycling guide
Print Technology	Laser	Laser
Compatible Printers	HP LaserJet P2035 (CE461A#ABA) HP LaserJet P2035n (CE462A#ABA) HP LaserJet P2055d (CE457A#ABA) HP LaserJet P2055dn (CE459A#ABA) HP LaserJet P2055x (CE460A#ABA)	HP LaserJet P2035 (CE461A#ABA) HP LaserJet P2035n (CE462A#ABA) HP LaserJet P2055d (CE457A#ABA) HP LaserJet P2055dn (CE459A#ABA) HP LaserJet P2055x (CE460A#ABA)
Page Yield (Black and White)	Around 2,300 pages	Around 6,500 pages
Recycled Content in Cartridge	36%	35%
Operating Temperature Range	50°F to 90.5°F	50°F to 90.5°F
Storage Temperature Range	-4°F to 104°F	-4°F to 104°F
Operating Humidity Range	20% to 80% RH	20% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity Range	10% to 90% RH	10% to 90% RH
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Package Dimensions

The HP 05X comes in a bigger package, in terms of physical size, when compared to the HP 05A.

You can find the measurements for both, which is being displayed as Width x Depth x Height, below:

HP 05A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 13.54 in x 4.29 in x 8.07 in
HP 05X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 13.54 in x 4.45 in x 8.86 in

Package Weight

The retail box for the X version of the HP 05 is also heavier than the A version.

You can find the weight specifications for both boxes below:

HP 05A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2.20 lbs.
HP 05X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2.87 lbs.

What’s in the Box

When it comes to what’s included in the box, both HP 05 variants come with a toner cartridge in addition to a recycling guide.

Print Technology

The two toner cartridges in this comparison showdown use the laser printing technology.

Compatible Printers

The HP 05A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 05X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

HP LaserJet P2035 (CE461A#ABA)
HP LaserJet P2035n (CE462A#ABA)
HP LaserJet P2055d (CE457A#ABA)
HP LaserJet P2055dn (CE459A#ABA)
HP LaserJet P2055x (CE460A#ABA)

Page Yield (Black and White)

Page yield measures the amount of black and white pages the HP 05 can print out before it eventually needs to be replaced.

According to internal testing done by HP, the HP 05X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge has a maximum yield that is 4,200 pages more than the output of the HP 05A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

In terms of percentages, the X version of the HP 05 has an 182.609% advantage over the A version when it comes to capacity.

Both versions were tested using the ISO/IEC 19752 methodology.

You can find the page yields below:

HP 05A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2,300 pages
HP 05X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 6,500 pages

Recycled Content in Cartridge

When it comes to being environmentally friendly, the HP 05A is made up of slightly more recycled materials when compared to the HP 05X.

You can find the percentages of recycled content in each product below:

HP 05A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 36%
HP 05X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 35%

Operating Temperature Range

The A and X versions of the HP 05 have the same suggested operating temperature range, which is from 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The two types are also identical when it comes to storage temperature range, which is from -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

The HP 05A and HP 05X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges are also suggested to be operated within a humidity range of 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

Last but not least, HP also recommends that you store both of these toner cartridges within a range of 10% to 90% RH.

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How to change name, online ID, profile picture, avatar and more on PS5

by Kevin Chen

With the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, changing your user profile settings can be a bit confusing.

If you are having a hard time making edits to your PlayStation Network profile, then you can follow this Seeking Tech guide.

How to edit your user profile on PS5

To edit your profile on the PlayStation 5, you can take the following steps.

1. From the Home Screen main menu, go to your profile picture, which you can find on the upper right corner of the screen.

2. A pop-up menu should appear when you select your picture. Here, you need to select the “Profile” option.

3. In the new “Profile” menu, navigate to the left until you see the “Edit Profile” option, which as a pencil symbol attached to it.

4. In the next screen, you will be given the option to change the following settings on your PSN profile:

Name
Online ID
Profile Picture
Avatar
Cover Image
About
Languages

How to change your name on the PS5

In order to change your profile on the PlayStation 5, you need to take the following steps:

1. In the aforementioned “Profile” menu, select the “Name” option.

2. In the next screen, you will be able to change your first name, middle name and last name.

3. Selecting either of the three will bring up an on-screen keyboard for input. Once you are done, press the “Done” key on the keyboard or use the R2 button on your DualSense.

4. Once you are satisfied with your name change, select the “Confirm” option.

How to change your PSN ID on PS5

To change your PSN ID on the PS5, you have to take the following steps:

1. In the “Profile” menu, select the “Online ID” option.

2. The next two screens will explain the warnings about changing your PSN name and the negative effects it will have on games from the older PS3, PS4, PSP and PS Vita systems. It will also note that the first name change will be free while subsequent changes will require a charge.

3. In the next screen, you have to re-enter your PSN password.

4. In the final screen, you will be able to type out your new PSN ID. In the same screen, you will see whether or not the name change will be charged. You will also see suggested ID names.

5. Once you are satisfied with your new ID, select the “Confirm” option on the bottom right side of the screen to complete the name change.

How to change your PSN profile picture on PS5

You can take the following steps if you want to change your profile picture on the PS5:

1. In the in the “Profile” menu, select the “Profile Picture” option.

2. In the new “Profile Picture” menu, you can change the image to either your avatar or your profile picture.

Unfortunately, you can’ directly change your profile picture on the PS5. Instead, you have to use the My PlayStation website or the PlayStation App.

How to change your PSN profile picture on PS5 using the My PlayStation website

To change your PS5 profile pic on the My PlayStation website, you need to do the following:

1. Sign in to My PlayStation with your PSN account.

2. From your profile page, select the “Edit Profile” option. This will bring you to the “Profile” section of the Sony Entertainment Network website.

3. Select the “Edit” option to the right of “Profile Picture.”

4. In the pop-up menu, select “Change Picture.”

5. Select the image file you want to upload.

6. In the next screen, you can also adjust the position and size of the uploaded picture.

7. In the final screen, select “Yes” to confirm the change.

How to change your PSN profile picture on PS5 using the PlayStation App

To change your PSN profile pic on the PlayStation App, you have to take the following steps:

1. Sign in to PSN account on the PlayStation App.

2. In the home screen, tap on your profile picture.

3. In your profile screen, tap the “Edit Profile” option.

4. In the new screen, select the “Edit” option to the right of “Profile Picture.”

5. In the next screen, select “Change Picture.”

6. Choose the image file on your phone you want to upload.

7. In the next screen, you can adjust the file and size before saving.

8. In the final screen, select the “Yes” option to confirm the change.

How to change your PSN avatar on PS5

To change your PSN avatar, you have to take the following steps:

1. In the “Profile” menu, select the “Avatar” option.

2. In the “Avatar” menu, you can pick your new avatar. You can press the R1 and L1 buttons on your DualSense to switch between different categories.

How to change the profile background image on PS5

To change the background image of your profile, you need to do the following:

1. In the “Profile” menu, select the “Cover Image” option.

2. In the new screen, select the “Select Image” option.

3. Find the image you want to be put in the background and then confirm your selection with the “Select” option.

4. In the next screen, you can change the size and position of the image. Once you are satisfied, select the “Save” option.

5. In the final screen, wait until the new background image appears and then select the “Done” option to confirm the change.

How to change your personal description on PS5

To add or edit your personal description for your profile on the PlayStation 5, you have to take the following steps:

1. In the “Profile” menu, select the “About” option.

2. In the “About” menu, select the empty space in the middle. This will bring up an on-screen keyboard you can use to type your description. Once you are satisfied, you can either use the “Done” key on the keyboard or R2 button on your DualSense controller.

3. Afterwards, select the “OK” option to confirm.

How to change your profile language settings on PS5

To change your profile languages, you need to do the following:

1. In the “Profile” menu, select the “Languages” option.

2. In the new “Languages,” you will be able to select your primary language as well as up to two additional languages for your profile via drop-down menus.

3. Once you are satisfied with your selections, select the “OK” option for confirmation.

What’s the difference between the HP 81A and HP 81X?

by Kevin Chen

Why looking into getting the HP 81 replacement cartridge, you may have noticed that you have two choices. So, what are the differences between the A and X variants?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the HP 81A and HP 81X.

Quick Summary

The HP 81X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print out more than twice as many black and white pages when compared to HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

So, although more expensive, the X version of the HP81 provides better value over the long run as you won’t have to replace it as often as the A version.

Both cartridges have the same operating temperature range, storage temperature range, operating humidity range and storage humidity range.

The HP 81A Black Original has slightly more recycled content than the HP 81X High Yield Black, however.

HP 81A vs. HP 81X Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the HP 81A and HP 81X below.

	HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CF281A)	HP 81X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CF281X)
What's in the Box	Toner Cartridge Recycling Guide	Toner Cartridge Recycling Guide
Package Dimensions	15.39 in x 7.60 in x 11.81 in	15.39 in x 7.60 in x 12.87 in
Package Weight	Around 5.43 lbs.	Around 7.33 lbs.
Print Technology	Laser	Laser
Compatible Printers	HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M630z (B3G86A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M604dn (E6B68A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M604n (E6B67A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dn (E6B70A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M605n (E6B69A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M605x (E6B71A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dh (L4W89A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M606dn (E6B72A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M606x (E6B73A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M630f (B3G85A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M630h (J7X28A#BGJ)	HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M630z (B3G86A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M604dn (E6B68A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M604n (E6B67A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dn (E6B70A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M605n (E6B69A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M605x (E6B71A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dh (L4W89A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M606dn (E6B72A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise M606x (E6B73A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M630f (B3G85A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M630h (J7X28A#BGJ)
Page Yield (Black and White)	Around 10,500 pages	Around 25,000 pages
Operating Temperature Range	50°F to 90.5°F	50°F to 90.5°F
Storage Temperature Range	-4°F to 104°F	-4°F to 104°F
Operating Humidity Range	20% to 80% RH	20% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity Range	20% to 80% RH	20% to 80% RH
Recycled Content in Cartridge	16%	15%
Warranty	HP Premium Protection Warranty	HP Premium Protection Warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Both products come with a toner cartridge along with a recycling guide.

Package Dimensions

When it comes to packaging, the X version of the HP81 is a little bit taller when compared to the A version. Both boxes are the same when measuring the width and depth.

You can find the exact measurements for both packages below:

HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 15.39 in x 7.60 in x 11.81 in
HP 81X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 15.39 in x 7.60 in x 12.87 in

Package Weight

The 81X is also quite a bit heavier when compared to the 81A.

You can check out the weight specifications for the two retail boxes below:

HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 5.43 lbs.
HP 81X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 7.33 lbs.

Print Technology

For printing technology, the HP 81A and HP 81X use laser.

Compatible Printers

The HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 81X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

HP LaserJet Enterprise Flow MFP M630z (B3G86A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise M604dn (E6B68A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise M604n (E6B67A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dn (E6B70A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise M605n (E6B69A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise M605x (E6B71A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise M605dh (L4W89A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise M606dn (E6B72A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise M606x (E6B73A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M630f (B3G85A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise MFP M630h (J7X28A#BGJ)

Page Yield (Black and White)

Page yield is a metric that measure the output capacity of the HP 81 in terms of how many pages can be printed before it needs to be replaced.

According to internal testing done by HP, the HP 81X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to output approximately 14,500 more pages, in balck and white, when compared to the HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

In terms of percentages, the X variant has an 138.095% advantage over the A variant of the HP81.

The ISO/IEC 19752 testing methodology was used.

You can take a look at page yield stats for both products below:

HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 10,500 pages
HP 81X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 25,000 pages

Operating Temperature Range

Both of the HP replacement cartridges in this versus guide have an operating temperature range of 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The A and X versions of the HP81 have the same storage temperature range of -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

For operating humidity range, both the HP 81A Black Original and HP 81X High Yield Black Original needs to be at 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

For storage humidity, these two toner cartridges have to be stored within a range of 20% to 80% RH.

Recycled Content in Cartridge

The HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is slightly more eco-friendly when compared against the HP 81X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge as it is built with more recycled content.

You can take a look at the percentages of recycled parts used for both products below:

HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 16%
HP 81X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 15%

Warranty

The HP 81A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 81X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge each comes with the HP Premium Protection Warranty, which will cover any defects.

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How to fix issues with DualSense not updating to latest firmware

by Kevin Chen

The new DualSense can be updated through software. If you are having problems trying to update to the latest firmware for the PlayStation 5 controller, then you can follow this tutorial at Seeking Tech.

How to view DualSense Firmware Version

Before we begin, you should make sure that the firmware for your DualSense is not outdated.

To check what software version your PS5 controller is currently equipped with, you can take the following steps:

1. From the Home Screen system menu, go to “Setting,” which you can find on the upper right corner.

2. In the new “Settings” menu, go to “Accessories.”

3. In the new “Accessories” menu, select “Controllers.”

4. On the right side, you will see a number under “Wireless Controller Device Software.” This represents the current software installed on the DualSense.

If the number you see did not match the latest firmware available, then you need to update your controller.

If you aren’t getting an automatic prompt to update the software of your DualSense, you can take the following steps.

How to disconnect PS5 from the Internet

First off, we recommend disabling your Internet connection on the PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.

You can do so with the following steps:

1. Head to “Settings” from the Home Screen.

2. In the “Settings” menu, go to “Network.”

3. In the new “Network” menu, select “Settings” on the left and then “Connect to the Internet” on the right side. If the circle to the right of “Connect to the Internet” is black, then the connection is disabled.

How to manually change the date

The next step is to manually change the date, which you can do with the following steps:

1. Go to “Settings” from the Home Screen system menu.

2. In the “Settings” menu, head to “System.”

3. In the “System” menu, select “Date and Time” on the left side and then “Set Date and Time” on the right side of the same screen.

4. In the “Set Date and Time” menu, select “Set Manually.”

5. In the “Set Manually” menu, change the date to one day ahead of your current date.

How to un-pair Dualsense to PS5

The next step is to un-pair your DualSense to your PlayStation 5.

In order to do so, you need to take the following steps:

1. Head back to the “Settings.”

2. Under “Settings,” select “Accessories.”

3. In the new “Accessories” menu, select “General” on the left side and then “Bluetooth Accessories” on the right side of the same screen.

4. In the “Bluetooth Accessories” menu, select “Wireless Controller.” Make sure that this is the same controller you want to update.

5. In the new pop-up menu, select “Disconnect.”

How to manually turn off the PS5

After disconnecting your DualSense, you should then manually turn off your PlayStation 5 console.

To shut down the PS5 without a controller, you need to take the following step:

Press and hold the power button on the console until you hear a second beep. On the TV, you will see a message that says that the console is preparing to turn off.

If you have a regular PS5 with a disc drive, this button is the bottom-most button if you decided to put your console on a vertical position. If you decided to lay your console down horizontally, then the button is the right-most button.

If you have a PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, then there is only one button on the system.

How to re-register Dualsense controller to PS5

The final step is to re-register your DualSesne to your PlayStation 5, which you can do with the following steps:

1. With your console turned off, connect your DualSense to your PlayStation 5 using an USB cable. You can use the default cable that came with your PS5. If you don’t have a cable, then you check out this guide for an alternative.

2. Turn on your PlayStation 5 by pressing the power button on the console.

3. Press the PS button located on your DualSense to paired the controller to the system.

4. From the Home Screen main menu, go to “Settings” and then “Network.”

5. In the “Network” menu, go to “Settings” from the left side and then select “Connect to the Internet” on the right side of the same screen. If the circle to the right of “Connect to the Internet” is white, then that means that you have reconnected your PS5 to the Internet.

6. Once your console has been connected to the internet, and you controller have been re-registered to your PS5, you should get a prompt to update to the latest software version for the DualSense.

7. Follow the instructions on screen to get the firmware update for the controller.

8. Afterwards, make sure to change back the date and time. You can do so by going to “Settings,” then “System,” then “Set Date and Time.” Here, select “Set Using Internet” and then “Set Now” in the next screen accurately set the date and time.

What’s the difference between the Energizer Max and Energizer Ultimate Lithium?

by Kevin Chen

Energizer currently has two similar batteries with the Max and Ultimate Lithium. So, what are the main differences between these brands?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Energizer Max, the Energizer Ultimate Lithium has a maximum shelf life and usable life that is twice as long.

The Ultimate Lithium is also more lightweight, in addition to being able to tolerate colder and hotter temperature ranges, than the competition.

With that said, the Energizer Max does come with a No-Leak Guarantee as the company will repair or replace any electronics that have been damaged by a leaking battery.

Max vs. Ultimate Lithium Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two battery types below.

	Energizer Max Battery	Energizer Ultimate Lithium Battery
Available Sizes	9V AA AAA C D	9V AA AAA
Model Number	9V: Energizer 522 AA: Energizer E91 AAA: Energizer E92 C: Energizer E93 D: Energizer E95	9V: Energizer L522 Ultimate Lithium AA: Energizer L91 Ultimate Lithium AAA: Energizer L92 Ultimate Lithium
Classification	9V: Alkaline AA: Alkaline AAA: Alkaline C: Alkaline D: Alkaline	9V: Lithium 9V AA: Cylindrical Primary Lithium AAA: Cylindrical Lithium
Chemical System	9V: Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) with no added mercury or cadmium AA: Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) with no added mercury or cadmium AAA: Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) with no added mercury or cadmium C: Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) with no added mercury or cadmium D: Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) with no added mercury or cadmium	9V: Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (Li/MnO2) AA: Lithium/Iron Disulfide (Li/FeS2) AAA: Lithium/Iron Disulfide (Li/FeS2)
Designation	9V: ANSI 1604A, IEC-6LF22 or 6LR61 AA: ANSI-15A, IEC-LR6 AAA: ANSI-24A, IEC-LR03 C: ANSI-14A, IEC-LR14 D: ANSI-13A, IEC-LR20	9V: ANSI-1604LC AA: ANSI 15-LF, IEC-FR14505 (FR6) AAA: ANSI 24-LF, IEC-FR03
Nominal Voltage	9V: 9.0 Volts AA: 1.5 Volts AAA: 1.5 Volts C: 1.5 Volts D: 1.5 Volts	9V: 9.0 Volts AA: 1.5 Volts AAA: 1.5 Volts
Maximum Shelf Life and Usable Life	9V: Up to 5 years at 21°C AA: Up to 10 years at 21°C AAA: Up to 10 years at 21°C C: Up to 10 years at 21°C D: Up to 10 years at 21°C	9V: Up to 10 years at 21°C AA: Up to 20 years at 21°C AAA: Up to 20 years at 21°C
Leakage Protection?	Yes	Yes
No-Leak Guarantee?	Yes	No
Operating Temperature	-18°C to 55°C (or 0°F to 130°F)	-40°C to 60°C (or -40°F to 140°F)
Battery Weight	9V: 45.0 grams AA: 23.0 grams AAA: 11.5 grams C: 66.0 grams D: 139.0 grams	9V: 33.9 grams AA: 15.0 grams AAA: 7.6 grams
Battery Volume	9V: 21.0 cubic centimeters AA: 8.1 cubic centimeters AAA: 3.8 cubic centimeters C: 27.0 cubic centimeters D: 56.0 cubic centimeters	9V: 21.4 cubic centimeters AA: 8.0 cubic centimeters AAA: 3.8 cubic centimeters
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Available Sizes

Unlike the Ultimate Lithium, the Energizer Max is currently available in C and D size options.

Both batteries do come in the 9V, AA and AAA sizes, however.

You can check out a breakdown of the available options for the two products below:

Energizer Max:

Energizer Ultimate Lithium:

Model Number

You can also find the model number associated with each size for both batteries below:

Energizer Max:

9V: Energizer 522
AA: Energizer E91
AAA: Energizer E92
C: Energizer E93
D: Energizer E95

Energizer Ultimate Lithium:

9V: Energizer L522 Ultimate Lithium
AA: Energizer L91 Ultimate Lithium
AAA: Energizer L92 Ultimate Lithium

Classification

The Max brand uses alkaline while the Ultimate Lithium brand uses various forms of lithium.

You can check out the classification for each of the battery below:

Energizer Max:

9V: Alkaline
AA: Alkaline
AAA: Alkaline
C: Alkaline
D: Alkaline

Energizer Ultimate Lithium:

9V: Lithium 9V
AA: Cylindrical Primary Lithium
AAA: Cylindrical Lithium

Chemical System

Furthermore, you can take a look at the chemical system used for each of the battery size for both the Max and Ultimate Lithium below:

Energizer Max:

9V: Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) with no added mercury or cadmium
AA: Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) with no added mercury or cadmium
AAA: Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) with no added mercury or cadmium
C: Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) with no added mercury or cadmium
D: Zinc-Manganese Dioxide (Zn/MnO2) with no added mercury or cadmium

Energizer Ultimate Lithium:

9V: Lithium-Manganese Dioxide (Li/MnO2)
AA: Lithium/Iron Disulfide (Li/FeS2)
AAA: Lithium/Iron Disulfide (Li/FeS2)

Designation

The designation for the battery sizes can be found below:

Energizer Max:

9V: ANSI 1604A, IEC-6LF22 or 6LR61
AA: ANSI-15A, IEC-LR6
AAA: ANSI-24A, IEC-LR03
C: ANSI-14A, IEC-LR14
D: ANSI-13A, IEC-LR20

Energizer Ultimate Lithium:

9V: ANSI-1604LC
AA: ANSI 15-LF, IEC-FR14505 (FR6)
AAA: ANSI 24-LF, IEC-FR03

Nominal Voltage

The 9V battery sizes of the Energizer Max and Energizer Ultimate Lithium have a 9.0 nominal voltage.

The rest of the sizes for both versions use 1.5 nominal voltage.

You can check out a breakdown of the voltages below:

Energizer Max:

9V: 9.0 Volts
AA: 1.5 Volts
AAA: 1.5 Volts
C: 1.5 Volts
D: 1.5 Volts

Energizer Ultimate Lithium:

9V: 9.0 Volts
AA: 1.5 Volts
AAA: 1.5 Volts

Maximum Shelf Life and Usable Life

When you compare the same battery sizes, the Energizer Ultimate Lithium has a much better shelf life and usable life than the Energizer Max.

The 9V Energizer Ultimate Lithium Battery has a maximum lifespan that is 5 years longer, or 100% longer, than the 9V Energizer Max battery.

Furthermore, the AA and AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries also has a maximum lifespan that is 10 years longer, or 100% longer, than the AA and AAA Energizer Max Batteries.

You can check out the shelf life and usable life for both products below:

Energizer Max:

9V: Up to 5 years at 21°C
AA: Up to 10 years at 21°C
AAA: Up to 10 years at 21°C
C: Up to 10 years at 21°C
D: Up to 10 years at 21°C

Energizer Ultimate Lithium:

9V: Up to 10 years at 21°C
AA: Up to 20 years at 21°C
AAA: Up to 20 years at 21°C

Leakage Protection

Both battery types in this versus guide provide leak protection to prevent content from inside the battery from potentially leaking out and damaging the connected electronic.

No-Leak Guarantee

The Energizer Max comes with a No-Leak Guarantee, which means that the company will repair or replace any device that have been damaged by the battery leakage during the battery’s lifespan or within two years after its full use.

Operating Temperature

When it comes to operating temperature, the Ultimate Lithium can handle colder temperatures and hotter temperatures when compared to the Max.

You can find the operating temperature ranges for both below:

Energizer Max: -18°C to 55°C (or 0°F to 130°F)
Energizer Ultimate Lithium: -40°C to 60°C (or -40°F to 140°F)

Battery Weight

When comparing the same battery sizes, the Energizer Ultimate Lithium also weigh less than the Energizer Max.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

Energizer Max:

9V: 45.0 grams
AA: 23.0 grams
AAA: 11.5 grams
C: 66.0 grams
D: 139.0 grams

Energizer Ultimate Lithium:

9V: 33.9 grams
AA: 15.0 grams
AAA: 7.6 grams

Battery Volume

When it comes to battery volume, the 9V Energizer Ultimate Lithium has slightly more volume than the 9V Energizer Max.

On the other hand, the AA Energizer Max contains a little bit more volume when compared to the AA Energizer Ultimate Lithium.

The volumes for the AAA sizes of both battery types are identical.

You can find the volumes for all the available size options below:

Energizer Max:

9V: 21.0 cubic centimeters
AA: 8.1 cubic centimeters
AAA: 3.8 cubic centimeters
C: 27.0 cubic centimeters
D: 56.0 cubic centimeters

Energizer Ultimate Lithium:

9V: 21.4 cubic centimeters
AA: 8.0 cubic centimeters
AAA: 3.8 cubic centimeters

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What’s the difference between the Samsung 980 and Samsung 980 Pro?

by Kevin Chen

Samsung recently released the 980 Solid State Drive. So, how does this new model compare to the 980 Pro?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two internal storage drives.

Quick Summary

When compared to the newer Samsung 980 Solid State Drive, the Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive is quite a bit faster when it comes to maximum sequential reading, maximum sequential writing, maximum random reading and maximum sequential writing.

The speed differences are the widest when you use both SSDs with PCIe 4.0. With PCIe 3.0, the gap is smaller but still substantial.

The two storage drives are identical when it comes to endurance and reliability.

980 vs. 980 Pro Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the 980 SSDs below.

	Samsung 980 Solid State Drive	Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive
Capacity Options	250GB 500GB 1TB	250GB 500GB 1TB 2TB
Model Numbers	250GB: MZ-V8V250B 500GB: MZ-V8V500B 1TB: MZ-V8V1T0B	250GB: MZ-V8P250B 500GB: MZ-V8P500B 1TB: MZ-V8P1T0B 2TB: MZ-V8P2T0B
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Interfaces	PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 and NVMe 1.4	PCIe Gen 4.0 x 4 and NVMe 1.3c
NAND Technology	MLC	MLC
Flash Controller	Samsung Pablo	Samsung Elpis
Security	AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667) TCG/Opal V2.0	AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667) TCG/Opal V2.0
Maximum Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 4.0	250GB 980: Up to 2900 MB per second 500GB 980: Up to 3100 MB per second 1TB 980: Up to 3500 MB per second	250GB 980 Pro: Up to 6400 MB per second 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 6900 MB per second 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 7000 MB per second 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 7000 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 4.0	250GB 980: Up to 1300 MB per second 500GB 980: Up to 2600 MB per second 1TB 980: Up to 3000 MB per second	250GB 980 Pro: Up to 2700 MB per second 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 5000 MB per second 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 5000 MB per second 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 5100 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 3.0	250GB 980: Up to 2900 MB per second 500GB 980: Up to 3100 MB per second 1TB 980: Up to 3500 MB per second	250GB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 3.0	250GB 980: Up to 1300 MB per second 500GB 980: Up to 2600 MB per second 1TB 980: Up to 3000 MB per second	250GB 980 Pro: Up to 2700 MB per second 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 3400 MB per second 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 3450 MB per second 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 3470 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed over PCIe 4.0	250GB 980: Up to 230,000 IOPS 500GB 980: Up to 400,000 IOPS 1TB 980: Up to 500,000 IOPS	250GB 980 Pro: Up to 500,000 IOPS 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 800,000 IOPS 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed over PCIe 4.0	250GB 980: Up to 320,000 IOPS 500GB 980: Up to 470,000 IOPS 1TB 980: Up to 480,000 IOPS	250GB 980 Pro: Up to 600,000 IOPS 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Read Speed over PCIe 3.0	250GB 980: Up to 230,000 IOPS 500GB 980: Up to 400,000 IOPS 1TB 980: Up to 500,000 IOPS	250GB 980 Pro: Up to 560,000 IOPS 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 690,000 IOPS 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 690,000 IOPS 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 680,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed over PCIe 3.0	250GB 980: Up to 320,000 IOPS 500GB 980: Up to 470,000 IOPS 1TB 980: Up to 480,000 IOPS	250GB 980 Pro: Up to 620,000 IOPS 500GB 980 Pro: Up to 620,000 IOPS 1TB 980 Pro: Up to 660,000 IOPS 2TB 980 Pro: Up to 630,000 IOPS
Endurance	250GB 980: 150 TBW 500GB 980: 300 TBW 1TB 980: 600 TBW	250GB 980 Pro: 150 TBW 500GB 980 Pro: 300 TBW 1TB 980 Pro: 600 TBW 2TB 980 Pro: 1200 TBW
Reliability	1,500,000 hours	1,500,000 hours
Warranty	5 years or TBW	5 years or TBW
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

The 980 Pro currently comes with a 2TB capacity option while the 980 doesn’t. Both products are available in 250GB, 500GB and 1 TB.

You can check out a breakdown of the available capacities below:

Samsung 980:

250GB
500GB
1TB

Samsung 980 Pro:

250GB
500GB
1TB
2TB

Model Numbers

You can also find the model number for each of the capacity below:

Samsung 980:

250GB: MZ-V8V250B
500GB: MZ-V8V500B
1TB: MZ-V8V1T0B

Samsung 980 Pro:

250GB: MZ-V8P250B
500GB: MZ-V8P500B
1TB: MZ-V8P1T0B
2TB: MZ-V8P2T0B

Form Factor

The 980 and 980 Pro are both M.2 2280 drives.

Interfaces

When it comes to the interfaces, the Samsung 980 utilize PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 and NVMe 1.4 while the Samsung 980 Pro utilize PCIe Gen 4.0 x 4 and NVMe 1.3c.

NAND Technology

For NAND, both of the solid state drives are equipped with MLC.

Flash Controller

As for the flash controller, the 980 SSD uses Samsung Pablo while the 980 Pro SSD uses Samsung Elpis.

Security

The two storage drives share the same security features, which you can find a list of below:

AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption
Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)
TCG/Opal V2.0

Maximum Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 4.0

The 980 Pro has a big advantage over the 980 when it comes to maximum sequential reading over PCIe 4.0.

When you compare the same capacities, the 250GB 980 Pro is 3500 MB per second faster, or 120.69%, than the 250GB 980.

The 500GB 980 Pro is 3800 MB per second faster, or 122.58% faster, than the 500GB Samsung 980.

The 1TB Samsung 980 Pro is 3500 MB per second faster, or 100% faster, than the 1TB Samsung 980.

You can find the PCIe 4.0 maximum sequential read speed specifications below:

250GB 980: Up to 2900 MB per second
500GB 980: Up to 3100 MB per second
1TB 980: Up to 3500 MB per second

250GB 980 Pro: Up to 6400 MB per second
500GB 980 Pro: Up to 6900 MB per second
1TB 980 Pro: Up to 7000 MB per second
2TB 980 Pro: Up to 7000 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 4.0

The pro version of the 980 is also much better than the regular version at maximum sequential writing over PCIe 4.0.

The 250GB 980 Pro is 1400 MB per second faster, or 107.69% faster, when compared to the 250GB Samsung 980.

The 500GB 980 Pro is also 2400 MB per second faster, or 92.31% faster, when compared to the 500GB Samsung 980.

Last but not least, the 1TB 980 Pro is 2000 MB per second faster, or 66.67% faster, than the 1TB Samsung 980.

You can check out the PCIe 4.0 maximum sequential writing speeds below:

250GB 980: Up to 1300 MB per second
500GB 980: Up to 2600 MB per second
1TB 980: Up to 3000 MB per second

250GB 980 Pro: Up to 2700 MB per second
500GB 980 Pro: Up to 5000 MB per second
1TB 980 Pro: Up to 5000 MB per second
2TB 980 Pro: Up to 5100 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 3.0

The Samsung 980 Pro also has an edge over the Samsung 980 at maximum sequential reading over PCIe 3.0.

The 250GB 980 Pro is 600 MB per second faster than the 250GB 980.

Moreover, the 500GB 980 Pro is 400 MB per second faster than the 500GB 980.

On the other hand, the 1TB 980 Pro and 1TB 980 are tied in this category.

You can check out the PCIe 3.0 maximum sequential reading speeds below:

250GB 980: Up to 2900 MB per second
500GB 980: Up to 3100 MB per second
1TB 980: Up to 3500 MB per second

250GB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second
500GB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second
1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second
2TB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 3.0

When it comes to maximum sequential writing over PCIe 3.0, the Samsung 980 Pro also comes out on top.

The 250GB 980 Pro is 1400 MB per second faster, or 107.69% faster, than the 250GB 980.

The 500GB 980 Pro is also 800 MB per second faster, or 30.77% faster, than the 500GB 980.

Finally, the 1TB 980 Pro is 450 MB per second faster than the 1TB 980.

You can find the PCIe 3.0 maximum sequential writing speeds below:

250GB 980: Up to 1300 MB per second
500GB 980: Up to 2600 MB per second
1TB 980: Up to 3000 MB per second

250GB 980 Pro: Up to 2700 MB per second
500GB 980 Pro: Up to 3400 MB per second
1TB 980 Pro: Up to 3450 MB per second
2TB 980 Pro: Up to 3470 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed over PCIe 4.0

For maximum random reading over PCIe 4.0, the 250GB 980 Pro is 270,000 IOPS faster, or 117.39% faster, than the 250GB 980.

The 500GB 980 Pro is 400,000 IOPS faster, or 100% faster, than the 500GB 980.

The 1TB 980 Pro is 500,000 IOPS faster, or 100% faster, than the 500GB 980.

You can find the PCIe 4.0 maximum random read speeds below:

250GB 980: Up to 230,000 IOPS
500GB 980: Up to 400,000 IOPS
1TB 980: Up to 500,000 IOPS

250GB 980 Pro: Up to 500,000 IOPS
500GB 980 Pro: Up to 800,000 IOPS
1TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
2TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed over PCIe 4.0

For PCIe 4.0 maximum random writing, the 250GB 980 Pro is 280,000 IOPS faster, or 87.5% faster, than the 250GB 980.

The 500GB 980 Pro is 530,000 IOPS faster, or 112.77% faster, than the 500GB 980.

Last but not least, the 1TB 980 Pro is 520,000 IOPS faster, or 108.33% faster, than the 1TB 980.

You can check out the PCIe 4.0 random write speed specifications below:

250GB 980: Up to 320,000 IOPS
500GB 980: Up to 470,000 IOPS
1TB 980: Up to 480,000 IOPS

250GB 980 Pro: Up to 600,000 IOPS
500GB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
1TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
2TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Read Speed over PCIe 3.0

For random reading when using PCIe 3.0, the 250GB 980 Pro is 330,000 IOPS faster, or 143.48% faster, than the 250GB 980.

The 500GB 980 Pro is 290,000 IOPS faster, or 72.5% faster, than the 500GB 980.

The 1TB 980 Pro is also 190,000 IOPS faster, or 38% faster, than the 1TB 980.

You can find the PCIe 3.0 maximum random read speeds below:

250GB 980: Up to 230,000 IOPS
500GB 980: Up to 400,000 IOPS
1TB 980: Up to 500,000 IOPS

250GB 980 Pro: Up to 560,000 IOPS
500GB 980 Pro: Up to 690,000 IOPS
1TB 980 Pro: Up to 690,000 IOPS
2TB 980 Pro: Up to 680,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed over PCIe 3.0

For maximum random writing over PCIe 3.0, the 250GB 980 Pro is 300,000 IOPS faster, or 93.75% faster, than the 250GB 980.

The 500GB 980 Pro is 150,000 IOPS faster, or 31.91% faster, than 500GB 980.

Lastly, the 1TB 980 Pro is 180,000 IOPS faster, or 37.5% faster, than 1TB 980.

You can find the PCIe 3.0 maximum random write speeds below:

250GB 980: Up to 320,000 IOPS
500GB 980: Up to 470,000 IOPS
1TB 980: Up to 480,000 IOPS

250GB 980 Pro: Up to 620,000 IOPS
500GB 980 Pro: Up to 620,000 IOPS
1TB 980 Pro: Up to 660,000 IOPS
2TB 980 Pro: Up to 630,000 IOPS

Endurance

Endurance for the 980 series of SSDs is measured as Terabytes Written, which means the amount of data you can write on a drive during its expected lifespan.

The regular and pro versions are identical when it comes to endurance if you are comparing the same capacities.

You can find the TBW specs below:

250GB 980: 150 TBW
500GB 980: 300 TBW
1TB 980: 600 TBW

250GB 980 Pro: 150 TBW
500GB 980 Pro: 300 TBW
1TB 980 Pro: 600 TBW
2TB 980 Pro: 1200 TBW

Reliability

Reliability for these Samsung solid state drives is measured as Mean Time Between Failures, which is the estimated amount of time between two hardware failing events.

The 980 and 980 Pro have the same MTBF of 1,500,000 hours.

Warranty

The Samsung 980 Solid State Drive and Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year limited warranty that could end sooner if the aforementioned TBW limit is exceeded.

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What’s the difference between the HP 55A and HP 55X?

by Kevin Chen

If you are looking into getting the HP 55 replacement cartridge, then you may have run into two options. So, what are the main differences between the 55A and 55X?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the two products.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 55A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, the HP 55X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print out more than twice as many pages before needing to be replaced.

So, while the X version of the HP 55 will cost more upfront, it is the better value out of these two due to being able to last at least two times longer than the A version.

The two versions are identical when it comes to operating temperature range, storage temperature range, operating humidity range, storage humidity range as well as percentage of recycled content.

HP 55A vs. HP 55X Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the HP 55 cartridges below.

	HP 55A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CE255A)	HP 55X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CE255X)
Package Dimensions	15.55 in x 6.30 in x 10.28 in	15.55 in x 6.30 in x 12.32 in
Package Weight	4.00 lbs.	4.97 lbs.
What's in the Box	Toner cartridge Recycling guide	Toner cartridge Recycling guide
Compatible Printers	HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525dn (CF116A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525f (CF117A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015d (CE526A#ABA) HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015dn (CE528A#ABA) HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015n (CE527A#ABA) HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015x (CE529A#ABA) HP LaserJet Enterprise flow MFP M525c (CF118A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn (A8P79A#BGJ)	HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525dn (CF116A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525f (CF117A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015d (CE526A#ABA) HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015dn (CE528A#ABA) HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015n (CE527A#ABA) HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015x (CE529A#ABA) HP LaserJet Enterprise flow MFP M525c (CF118A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn (A8P79A#BGJ)
Print Technology	Laser	Laser
Page Yield (Black and White)	6,000 pages	12,500 pages
Operating Temperature Range	50°F to 90.5°F	50°F to 90.5°F
Storage Temperature Range	-4°F to 104°F	-4°F to 104°F
Operating Humidity Range	20% to 80% RH	20% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity Range	10% to 80% RH	10% to 80% RH
Recycled Content in Cartridge	37%	37%
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Package Dimensions

The package that comes with the HP 55X is taller in height when compared to the HP 55A’s package.

You can find the measurements for both boxes (which is displayed as Width x Depth x Height) below:

HP 55A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 15.55 in x 6.30 in x 10.28 in
HP 55X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 15.55 in x 6.30 in x 12.32 in

Package Weight

The retail box for the HP 55X is also heavier than the retail box for HP 55A.

You can take a look at the weight specifications for the two packages below:

HP 55A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 4.00 lbs.
HP 55X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 4.97 lbs.

What’s in the Box

Along with the actual toner cartridge, both products also include a physical recycling guide.

Compatible Printers

You can check out a list of compatible printers for the HP 55A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 55X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge below:

HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525dn (CF116A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 MFP M525f (CF117A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015d (CE526A#ABA)
HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015dn (CE528A#ABA)
HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015n (CE527A#ABA)
HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015x (CE529A#ABA)
HP LaserJet Enterprise flow MFP M525c (CF118A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Pro MFP M521dn (A8P79A#BGJ)

Print Technology

The HP 55A Black and HP 55X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridges are both built for laser printing.

Page Yield (Black and White)

Page yield is a specification that measures the paper output, when it comes to black and white printing, of the HP 55 toner cartridge before it runs out of capacity and will need to be replaced.

According to internal testing done by HP, you will be able to print approximately 6,500 more page with the HP 55X than the HP 55A.

In terms of percentages, this translates to a 108.33% yield advantage for the X version.

The aforementioned tests were done using the ISO/IEC 19752 methodology.

You can find the page yield on black and white pages for both versions below:

HP 55A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 6,000 pages
HP 55X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: 12,500 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The two toner cartridges in this versus guide are identical when it comes to the operating temperature range, which is from 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The A and X versions of the Laser Jet Toner Cartridge also have the same non-operation storage temperature range at -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

For humidity, both the HP 55X and HP 55A should be operating within a range of 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

For non-operation storage, these product needs to be stored withing a range of 10% to 80% RH.

Recycled Content in Cartridge

Both the HP 55A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 55X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are manufactured using a good chunk of recycled materials.

According to HP, the A and X versions are made up of 37% recycled content.

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What’s the difference between HP 80A and HP 80X?

by Kevin Chen

If you are looking into getting the HP 80, you may have noticed that there are two versions. So, what are the main differences between the A and X versions?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two HP80 toner cartridges.

Quick Summary

When compared to the HP 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge, the HP 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge should be able to print out around 2 ½ times more pages before you need to get a replacement.

Aside from the page yield difference, the two versions are identical when it comes to operating temperature range, storage temperature range, operating humidity range, storage humidity range in addition to recycled contents used.

Overall, we recommend picking up the HP 80X over the HP 80A. Although the X version of the toner cartridge costs more initially, you will end up saving more in the long run as you won’t have to replace it as often as the A version.

HP 80A vs. HP 80X Comparison Chart

You can take a look at our comparison table for the HP 80 cartridges below.

	HP 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CF280A)	HP 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge (CF280X)
What's in the Box	Toner cartridge Recycling guide	Toner cartridge Recycling guide
Package Dimensions	13.39 in x 4.29 in x 8.07 in	13.39 in x 4.29 in x 8.07 in
Package Weight	2.20 lbs.	2.86 lbs.
Compatible Printers	HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn (CF278A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dw (CF285A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401n (CZ195A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dne (CF399A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn (CF286A#BGJ)	HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn (CF278A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dw (CF285A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401n (CZ195A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dne (CF399A#BGJ) HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn (CF286A#BGJ)
Print Technology	Laser	Laser
Page Yield (Black and White)	Around 2,560 pages	Around 6,900 pages
Operating Temperature Range	50°F to 90.5°F	50°F to 90.5°F
Storage Temperature Range	-4°F to 104°F	-4°F to 104°F
Operating Humidity Range	20% to 80% RH	20% to 80% RH
Storage Humidity Range	10% to 90% RH	10% to 90% RH
Recycled Content in Cartridge	18%	18%
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Both the HP 80A and HP 80X comes with the following content included in each packaging box:

Toner cartridge
Recycling guide

Package Dimensions

When it comes to the dimensions of the packaging, the X version is longer in depth and height when compared to the A version. The two products are identical when it comes to box width.

You can check out the full measurements of the packages, which is displayed as Width x Depth x Height, below:

HP 80A Black Original: 13.39 in x 4.29 in x 8.07 in
HP 80X High Yield Black Original: 13.39 in x 4.45 in x 8.86 in

Package Weight

The package weight for the 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is 0.66 lb. heavier than the 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

In terms of percentages, the X variant has 30% more weight when compared to the A variant.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

HP 80A Black Original: 2.20 lbs.
HP 80X High Yield Black Original: 2.86 lbs.

Compatible Printers

The HP 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge and HP 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge are compatible with the following printers:

HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dn (CF278A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dw (CF285A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401n (CZ195A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Pro 400 M401dne (CF399A#BGJ)
HP LaserJet Pro 400 MFP M425dn (CF286A#BGJ)

Print Technology

The 80 A and 80 X toner cartridges use the laser printing technology.

Page Yield (Black and White)

Page Yield is a specification that estimates the number of pages that can be printed by the HP 80 cartridge before you need to replace it.

According to HP, the 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge is able to print approximately 4,340 more pages when compared to the HP 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge.

As a result, the X version has a 169.531% yield advantage when compared to the A version of the HP80.

The tests were done using the ISO/IEC 19752 methodology.

You can check out the page yield stats for both variants below:

HP 80A Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 2,560 pages
HP 80X High Yield Black Original LaserJet Toner Cartridge: Around 6,900 pages

Operating Temperature Range

The HP 80A Black Original and HP 80X High Yield Black Original have the same suggested operating temperature range, which is from 50°F to 90.5°F.

Storage Temperature Range

The toner cartridges can be stored within a range of -4°F to 104°F.

Operating Humidity Range

When it comes to humidity, the A and X versions of the HP80 should be operated within a range of 20% to 80% RH.

Storage Humidity Range

You should also store both variants within a humidity range of 10% to 90% RH.

Recycled Content in Cartridge

Both the HP 80A and HP 80X are manufactured with 18% recycled content.

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