What’s the difference between the 970 PRO and 980 PRO?

Samsung recently released the 980 PRO NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive. So, how does the new internal storage drive stack up against the similar 970 PRO NVMe?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two SSDs.

Quick Summary

When compared to the 970 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD, the 980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD is faster when it comes to maximum sequential read speed over PCIe 4.0, maximum sequential write speed over PCIe 4.0, maximum random read speed over PCIe 4.0, maximum random write speed over PCIe 4.0, maximum sequential write speed over PCIe 3.0, maximum random read speed over PCIe 3.0 and maximum random write speed over PCIe 3.0.

Both solid state drives have the same maximum sequential read speed over PCIe 3.0.

With that said, the Samsung 970 PRO has much better endurance than the Samsung 980 PRO as you can write twice the amount of data on the 970 PRO when compared to 980 PRO.

If you want the best speeds, then you should get the 980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD.

If you want your storage drive to last as long as possible, then you may want to get the 970 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD instead.

970 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD vs. 980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for these two Samsung SSDs below.

Samsung 970 PRO NVMe M.2 SSDSamsung 980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD
Capacity Options512 GB 970 PRO: MZ-V7P512BW

1 TB 970 PRO: MZ-V7P1T0BW
250 GB 980 PRO: MZ-V8P250B/AM

500 GB 980 PRO: MZ-V8P500B/AM

1 TB 980 PRO: MZ-V8P1T0B/AM
InterfacePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.3c
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280
Storage Memory TechnologySamsung V-NAND 2-bit MLCSamsung V-NAND 2-bit MLC
ControllerSamsung Phoenix ControllerSamsung Elpis Controller
Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 4.0512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 3,500 MB per second

1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 3,500 MB per second
250 GB Samsung 980: Up to 6,400 MB per second

500 GB Samsung 980: Up to 6,900 MB per second

1 TB Samsung 980: Up to 7,000 MB per second
Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 4.0512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 2,300 MB per second

1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 2,700 MB per second
250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 2,700 MB per second

500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 5,000 MB per second

1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 5,000 MB per second
Random Read Speed over PCIe 4.0512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 370K IOPS

1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 500K IOPS
250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS

500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS

1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS
Random Write Speed over PCIe 4.0512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 500K IOPS

1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 500K IOPS
250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS

500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS

1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS
Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 3.0512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 3,500 MB per second

1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 3,500 MB per second
250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 3,500 MB per second

500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 3,500 MB per second

1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 3,500 MB per second
Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 3.0512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 2,300 MB per second

1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 2,700 MB per second
250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 2,700 MB per second

500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 3,400 MB per second

1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 3,450 MB per second
Random Read Speed over PCIe 3.0512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 370K IOPS

1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 500K IOPS
250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 560K IOPS

500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 690K IOPS

1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 690K IOPS
Random Write Speed over PCIe 3.0512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 500,000 IOPS

1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 500,000 IOPS
250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 620K IOPS

500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 620K IOPS

1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 660K IOPS
Endurance512 GB 970 PRO: 600 TBW

1 TB 970 PRO: 1,200 TBW
250 GB 980 PRO: 150 TBW

500 GB 980 PRO: 300 TBW

1 TB 980 PRO: 600 TBW
Data EncryptionAES 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
Management SoftwareSamsung Magician SoftwareSamsung Magician Software
Warranty5 years or sooner based on TBW5 years or sooner based on TBW
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Capacity Options

The Samsung 980 PRO comes in three size options as you can choose between 250 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB.

The older Samsung 970 PRO is available at either 512 GB and 1 TB.

You can take a look at the model number for each capacity option for both internal solid state drives below:

  • 512 GB 970 PRO: MZ-V7P512BW
  • 1 TB 970 PRO: MZ-V7P1T0BW
  • 250 GB 980 PRO: MZ-V8P250B/AM
  • 500 GB 980 PRO: MZ-V8P500B/AM
  • 1 TB 980 PRO: MZ-V8P1T0B/AM

Interface

The 970 PRO uses the PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3 interface while the 980 PRO uses the newer PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.3c interface.

Form Factor

Both internal solid-state drives in this versus guide utilize the M.2 2280 form factor.

Storage Memory Technology

When it comes to storage memory technology, the Samsung 970 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD and 980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD are equipped with the Samsung V-NAND 2-bit MLC.

Controller

The 970 PRO uses the Samsung Phoenix Controller while the 980 PRO uses the Samsung Elpis Controller.

Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 4.0

If you pair the Samsung 970 PRO on a motherboard with the PCIe 4.0 interface, you will be limited to PCIe 3.0 speeds.

When compared to the 512GB version of 970 PRO, the 500GB version of the 980 PRO is 97 percent faster at maximum sequential reads.

When compared to the 1TB version of the 970 PRO, the 1TB version of the 980 Pro is 100 percent faster.

You can take a look at the PCIe 4.0 sequential read speed specifications below:

  • 512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 3,500 MB per second
  • 1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 3,500 MB per second
  • 250 GB Samsung 980: Up to 6,400 MB per second
  • 500 GB Samsung 980: Up to 6,900 MB per second
  • 1 TB Samsung 980: Up to 7,000 MB per second

Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 4.0

For maximum sequential writes, the 500GB 980 PRO is 117 percent faster than the 512GB 970 PRO while the 1TB 980 PRO is 85 percent faster than the 1TB 970 PRO.

You can take a look at the PCIe 4.0 sequential writing speeds below:

  • 512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 2,300 MB per second
  • 1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 2,700 MB per second
  • 250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 2,700 MB per second
  • 500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 5,000 MB per second
  • 1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 5,000 MB per second

Random Read Speed over PCIe 4.0

For the maximum random read speeds, the 500GB 980 PRO is 170% faster than the 512GB 970 PRO while the 1TB 980 PRO is 100% faster than the 1TB 970 PRO.

You can check out the random read specs over PCIe 4.0 below:

  • 512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 370K IOPS
  • 1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 500K IOPS
  • 250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS
  • 500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS
  • 1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS

Random Write Speed over PCIe 4.0

The Samsung 980 PRO is 100 percent faster than the Samsung 970 PRO at random writes over PCIe 4.0:

  • 512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 500K IOPS
  • 1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 500K IOPS
  • 250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS
  • 500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS
  • 1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 1,000K IOPS

Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 3.0

You can also use the new 980 PRO on motherboards with PCIe 3.0 although you will get slower speeds as opposed to paring the same internal solid state drive with a PCIe 4.0 slot.

The Samsung 970 PRO SSD and Samsung 980 PRO SSD have the same maximum sequential read speed over PCIe 3.0 at up to 3,500 MB per second.

Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 3.0

When you compare the similar capacities, the 500GB version of the 980 PRO is 48 percent faster than the 512GB version of the 970 PRO when it comes to PCIe 3.0 maximum sequential writes.

The 1TB version of the 980 PRO is 28 percent faster than the 1TB version of the 970 PRO.

You can find the PCIe 3.0 sequential write specifications below:

  • 512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 2,300 MB per second
  • 1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 2,700 MB per second
  • 250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 2,700 MB per second
  • 500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 3,400 MB per second
  • 1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 3,450 MB per second

Random Read Speed over PCIe 3.0

The 500GB 980 PRO is 86 percent faster than the 512 GB 970 PRO while the 1TB 980 PRO is 38 percent faster than the 1TB 970 PRO at random reads over PCIe 3.0:

  • 512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 370K IOPS
  • 1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 500K IOPS
  • 250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 560K IOPS
  • 500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 690K IOPS
  • 1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 690K IOPS

Random Write Speed over PCIe 3.0

Last but not least, the 500GB 980 PRO is 24 percent faster than the 512GB 970 PRO while the 1TB 980 PRO is 32 percent faster than the 1TB 970 PRO at random writes over PCIe 3.0.

You can find that specification below:

  • 512 GB 970 PRO: Up to 500,000 IOPS
  • 1 TB 970 PRO: Up to 500,000 IOPS
  • 250 GB 980 PRO: Up to 620K IOPS
  • 500 GB 980 PRO: Up to 620K IOPS
  • 1 TB 980 PRO: Up to 660K IOPS

Endurance

For the uninformed, endurance measures how much data can be written on a solid state drive during its expected lifespan.

The 970 PRO has a big advantage in this category as you can write twice the amount of data on the 512GB 970 PRO than the 500GB 980 PRO.

You can also write twice the amount on the 1TB 970 PRO when compared to the 1TB 980 PRO.

You can find the endurance specs below:

  • 512 GB 970 PRO: 600 TBW
  • 1 TB 970 PRO: 1,200 TBW
  • 250 GB 980 PRO: 150 TBW
  • 500 GB 980 PRO: 300 TBW
  • 1 TB 980 PRO: 600 TBW

Data Encryption

Both solid state drives come with the following data encryption features:

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

Management Software

Both products support the Samsung Magician Software, which is used to check out the health of the storage drive, optimize performance, protect sensitive data and update firmware.

Warranty

The Samsung 970 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD and Samsung 980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD each come with a five-year limited warranty or sooner if you reach the aforementioned TBW threshold.

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What’s the difference between SanDisk SSD Plus and Ultra 3D SSD?

SanDisk currently has two similar SATA III solid state drives with the SSD Plus and Ultra 3D SSD. So, which of these two will best fit your needs?

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

Quick Summary

When you compared the similar capacities, the SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD is slightly faster than the SanDisk SSD Plus at maximum sequential read speeds.

The Ultra 3D SSD is also quite a bit faster than SSD Plus when it comes to maximum sequential write speeds.

Not to mention that you will also get a longer warranty period with SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD at 5 years when compared to the SanDisk SSD Plus, which has a warranty period of 3 years.

Overall, we recommend getting the Ultra 3D SSD over the SSD Plus due to the better performances and longer warranty.

Comparison Charts

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the SATA III storage drives below.

240GB SanDisk SSD Plus vs. 250GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD

240GB SanDisk SSD Plus250GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD
Dimensions2.75 in. x 3.96 in. x 0.28 in. (or 69.95 mm x 100.50 mm x 7.00 mm)2.75 in. x 3.96 in. x 0.28 in. (or 69.95 mm x 100.50 mm x 7.00 mm)
InterfaceSATA III (6 Gbit/s)SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
Maximum Sequential Read SpeedUp to 530 MB per secondUp to 550 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write SpeedUp to 440 MB per secondUp to 525 MB per second
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Shock ResistanceUp to 1,500 G at 0.5m per secondUp to 1,500 G at 0.5m per second
Operating Vibration5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
Non-Operating Vibration4.9 gRMS, 7 Hz to 800 Hz4.9 gRMS, 7 Hz to 800 Hz
Warranty3-year limited warranty5-year limited warranty
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480GB SanDisk SSD Plus vs. 500GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD

480GB SanDisk SSD Plus500GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD
Dimensions2.75 in. x 3.96 in. x 0.28 in. (or 69.95 mm x 100.50 mm x 7.00 mm)2.75 in. x 3.96 in. x 0.28 in. (or 69.95 mm x 100.50 mm x 7.00 mm)
InterfaceSATA III (6 Gbit/s)SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
Maximum Sequential Read SpeedUp to 535 MB per secondUp to 560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write SpeedUp to 445 MB per secondUp to 530 MB per second
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Shock ResistanceUp to 1,500 G at 0.5m per secondUp to 1,500 G at 0.5m per second
Operating Vibration5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
Non-Operating Vibration4.9 gRMS, 7 Hz to 800 Hz4.9 gRMS, 7 Hz to 800 Hz
Warranty3-year limited warranty5-year limited warranty
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960GB SanDisk SSD Plus vs. 1TB SanDisk SSD Plus vs. 1TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD

960GB SanDisk SSD Plus1TB SanDisk SSD Plus1TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD
Dimensions2.75 in. x 3.96 in. x 0.28 in. (or 69.95 mm x 100.50 mm x 7.00 mm)2.75 in. x 3.96 in. x 0.28 in. (or 69.95 mm x 100.50 mm x 7.00 mm)2.75 in. x 3.96 in. x 0.28 in. (or 69.95 mm x 100.50 mm x 7.00 mm)
InterfaceSATA III (6 Gbit/s)SATA III (6 Gbit/s)SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
Maximum Sequential Read SpeedUp to 535 MB per secondUp to 535 MB per secondUp to 560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write SpeedUp to 450 MB per secondUp to 450 MB per secondUp to 530 MB per second
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Shock ResistanceUp to 1,500 G at 0.5m per secondUp to 1,500 G at 0.5m per secondUp to 1,500 G at 0.5m per second
Operating Vibration5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
Non-Operating Vibration4.9 gRMS, 7 Hz to 800 Hz4.9 gRMS, 7 Hz to 800 Hz4.9 gRMS, 7 Hz to 800 Hz
Warranty3-year limited warranty3-year limited warranty5-year limited warranty
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2TB SanDisk SSD Plus vs. 2TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD

2TB SanDisk SSD Plus2TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD
Dimensions2.75 in. x 3.96 in. x 0.28 in. (or 69.95 mm x 100.50 mm x 7.00 mm)2.75 in. x 3.96 in. x 0.28 in. (or 69.95 mm x 100.50 mm x 7.00 mm)
InterfaceSATA III (6 Gbit/s)SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
Maximum Sequential Read SpeedUp to 545 MB per secondUp to 560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write SpeedUp to 450 MB per secondUp to 530 MB per second
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Shock ResistanceUp to 1,500 G at 0.5m per secondUp to 1,500 G at 0.5m per second
Operating Vibration5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
Non-Operating Vibration4.9 gRMS, 7 Hz to 800 Hz4.9 gRMS, 7 Hz to 800 Hz
Warranty3-year limited warranty5-year limited warranty
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Capacity Options

The SanDisk SSD Plus is available in six different capacity options while the SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD comes in five storage sizes.

You can find the available capacities, as well as the model numbers for each, below:

SanDisk SSD Plus:

  • 120 GB: SDSSDA-120G-G25
  • 240 GB: SDSSDA-240G-G26
  • 480 GB: SDSSDA-480G-G26
  • 960 GB: SDSSDA-960G-G26
  • 1 TB: SDSSDA-1T00-G26
  • 2 TB: SDSSDA-2T00-G26

SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD:

  • 250 GB: SDSSDH3-250G-G25
  • 500 GB: SDSSDH3-500G-G25
  • 1 TB: SDSSDH3-1T00-G25
  • 2 TB: SDSSDH3-2T00-G25
  • 4 TB: SDSSDH3-4T00-G25

Dimensions

The SSD Plus and Ultra 3D SSD have the same dimension with measurements of 2.75 in. x 3.96 in. x 0.28 in. (or 69.95 mm x 100.50 mm x 7.00 mm).

Interface

Both internal solid state drives in this versus guide use the SATA III (6 Gbit/s) interface.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The sequential read speed varies slightly for both SSDs depending on the capacity.

In general, the SanDisk Ultra 3D can reach a higher potential top reading speeds than the SanDisk SSD Plus when you compare the similar storage sizes. With that said, the differences are pretty small.

When it comes to maximum sequential read speeds, the 250GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD is 3.77% faster than the 240GB SanDisk SSD Plus, the 500GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD is 4.67% faster than the 480GB SanDisk SSD Plus, the 1TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD is 4.67% faster than the 960GB/1TB SanDisk SSD Plus and the 2TB SanDisk SSD Plus is 2.75% faster than the 2TB SanDisk SSD Plus.

You can take a look at the sequential read specifications below:

  • 120 GB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 240 GB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 480 GB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 535 MB per second
  • 960 GB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 535 MB per second
  • 1 TB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 535 MB per second
  • 2 TB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 545 MB per second
  • 250 GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD: Up to 550 MB per second
  • 500 GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD: Up to 560 MB per second
  • 1 TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD: Up to 560 MB per second
  • 2 TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD: Up to 560 MB per second
  • 4 TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD: Up to 560 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The write speeds also differ depending on your storage size for both products.

With that said, the SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD is quite a bit faster in general than the SanDisk SSD Plus when you compare the similar capacities.

When it comes to maximum sequential write speeds, 250 GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD is 19.32% faster than the 240 GB SanDisk SSD Plus, the 500 GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD is 19.10% faster than the 480 GB SanDisk SSD Plus, the 1 TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD is 17.78% faster than the 960 GB/1 TB SanDisk SSD Plus and the 2 TB SanDisk SSD Plus is 17.78% faster than the 2 TB SanDisk SSD Plus.

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

  • 120 GB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 400 MB per second
  • 240 GB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 440 MB per second
  • 480 GB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 445 MB per second
  • 960 GB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 450 MB per second
  • 1 TB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 450 MB per second
  • 2 TB SanDisk SSD Plus: Up to 450 MB per second
  • 250 GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD: Up to 525 MB per second
  • 500 GB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 1 TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 2 TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 4 TB SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD: Up to 530 MB per second

Operating Temperature

The SanDisk SSD Plus and SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD have the same operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C.

Shock Resistance

Both internal SSDs in this comparison guide have identical shock resistance specifications, which are up to 1,500 G at 0.5m per second.

Operating Vibration

The operating vibration are also the same at 5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz.

Non-Operating Vibration

Furthermore, the non-operating vibration are identical at 4.9 gRMS, 7 Hz to 800 Hz.

Warranty

The SanDisk SSD Plus comes with a 3-year limited warranty while the SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD includes a 5-year limited warranty.

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SU630 vs. SU635 vs. SU650 vs. SU655 vs. SU720 vs. SU750 vs. SU760 vs. SU800 vs. SU900

If you are looking for a 2.5″ SATA 6Gb/s internal solid state drive, then ADATA has quite a few similar products to choose from.

This Seeking Tech guide will help you differentiate the SU630, SU635, SU650, SU655, SU720, SU750, SU760, SU800 and SU900 models.

Quick Summary

When compared to the other ADATA Ultimate Internal SSDs, the SU900 have the fastest maximum sequential write speed and tied (along with the SU900) for having the fastest maximum sequential read speed. With that said, the differences aren’t really substantial.

In terms of durability, the SU900 is mostly the same as many of the other solid state drives in this comparison guide. However, the SU900 does have a potentially longer warranty period of 5 years as opposed to 3 years.

So, if you want the best performance and longest warranty coverage, then the SU900 is the best option available.

If you don’t mind losing out on the extra two warranty years, then the SU750, SU760 and SU800 offer similar read and write speeds at more affordable ranges.

Comparison Chart

You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison table between these 2.5″ SATA 6Gb/s SSDs below.

ADATA SU630 Ultimate Internal SSDADATA SU635 Ultimate Internal SSDADATA SU650 Ultimate Internal SSDADATA SU655 Ultimate Internal SSDADATA SU720 Ultimate Internal SSDADATA SU750 Ultimate Internal SSDADATA SU760 Ultimate Internal SSDADATA SU800 Ultimate Internal SSDADATA SU900 Ultimate Internal SSD
Capacity Options240GB

480GB

960GB

1.92TB

3.84TB
240GB

480GB

960GB
60GB

120GB

240GB

480GB

960GB

1.92TB
60GB

120GB

240GB

480GB

960GB
500GB

1TB

2TB
256GB

512GB

1TB
256GB

512GB

1TB
128GB

256GB

512GB

1TB

2TB
128GB

256GB

512GB

1TB

2TB
Weight47.5g47.5g59.5g47.5g47.5g47.5g47.5g59.5g47.5g
Dimensions100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm
Form Factor2.5"2.5"2.5"2.5"2.5"2.5"2.5"2.5"2.5"
InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/sSATA III 6Gb/sSATA III 6Gb/sSATA III 6Gb/sSATA III 6Gb/sSATA III 6Gb/sSATA III 6Gb/sSATA III 6Gb/sSATA III 6Gb/s
NAND3D QLC3D QLC3D NAND3D NAND3D NAND3D NAND3D TLC3D TLC3D MLC
Maximum Sequential Read SpeedUp to 520 MB per secondUp to 520 MB per secondUp to 520 MB per secondUp to 520 MB per secondUp to 520 MB per secondUp to 550 MB per secondUp to 550 MB per secondUp to 560 MB per secondUp to 560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write SpeedUp to 450 MB per secondUp to 450 MB per secondUp to 450 MB per secondUp to 450 MB per secondUp to 450 MB per secondUp to 520 MB per secondUp to 520 MB per secondUp to 520 MB per secondUp to 530 MB per second
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Shock Resistance1500G/0.5ms1500G/0.5ms1500G/0.5ms1500G/0.5ms1500G/0.5ms1500G/0.5ms1500G/0.5ms1500G/0.5ms1500G/0.5ms
MTBF1,500,000 hours1,500,000 hours2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours
TBW240 GB SU630: 50 TB

480 GB SU630: 100 TB

960 GB SU630: 200 TB

1.92 TB SU630: 400 TB

3.84 TB SU630: 800 TB
240 GB SU635: 50 TB

480 GB SU635: 100 TB

960 GB SU635: 200 TB
60 GB SU650: 35 TB

120 GB SU650: 70 TB

240 GB SU650: 140 TB

480 GB SU650: 280 TB

960 GB SU650: 560 TB

1.92 TB SU650: 1120 TB
60 GB SU655: 35 TB

120 GB SU655: 70 TB

240 GB SU655: 140 TB

480 GB SU655: 280 TB

960 GB SU655: 560 TB
500 GB SU720: 100 TB

1 TB SU720: 200 TB

2 TB SU720: 400 TB
256 GB SU750: 200 TB

512 GB SU750: 400 TB

1 TB SU750: 800 TB
256 GB SU760: 200 TB

512 GB SU760: 400 TB

1 TB SU760: 800 TB
128 GB SU800: 100 TB

256 GB SU800: 200 TB

512 GB SU800: 400 TB

1 TB SU800: 800 TB

2 TB SU800: 1600 TB
128 GB SU900: 100 TB

256 GB SU900: 200 TB

512 GB SU900: 400 TB

1 TB SU900: 800 TB

2 TB SU900: 1600 TB
Warranty3 years or sooner based on TBW3 years or sooner based on TBW3 years or sooner based on TBW3 years or sooner based on TBW3 years or sooner based on TBW3 years or sooner based on TBW3 years or sooner based on TBW3 years or sooner based on TBW5 years or sooner based on TBW
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Capacity Options

You can take a look at the available capacity options for each of the ADATA Ultimate Internal SSDs in this versus guide below:

SU630:

  • 240GB
  • 480GB
  • 960GB
  • 1.92TB
  • 3.84TB

SU635:

  • 240GB
  • 480GB
  • 960GB

SU650:

  • 60GB
  • 120GB
  • 240GB
  • 480GB
  • 960GB
  • 1.92TB

SU655:

  • 60GB
  • 120GB
  • 240GB
  • 480GB
  • 960GB

SU720:

  • 500GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

SU750:

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

SU760:

  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB

SU800:

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

SU900:

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

Weight

You can also take a look at the weight specifications for the storage drives below:

  • SU630: 47.5g
  • SU635: 47.5g
  • SU650: 59.5g
  • SU655: 47.5g
  • SU720: 47.5g
  • SU750: 47.5g
  • SU760: 47.5g
  • SU800: 59.5g
  • SU900: 47.5g

Dimensions

The SU630, SU635, SU650, SU655, SU720, SU750, SU760, SU800 and SU900 have the same dimensions with measurements of 100.45 mm x 69.85 mm x 7 mm.

Form Factor

All of the ADATA Ultimate Internal Solid State Drives have a 2.5″ form factor.

Interface

The SSDs also use the SATA III 6Gb/s interface.

NAND

In terms of NAND technology, the SU630 and SU635 models use 3D QLC while the SU650, SU655, SU720, SU750 and SU760 models use 3D NAND. The SU760 and SU800 utilizes 3D TLC while the SU900 is the only model in this versus guide to use 3D MLC.

You can find the full breakdown of what NAND tech is being used for each product below:

  • SU630: 3D QLC
  • SU635: 3D QLC
  • SU650: 3D NAND
  • SU655: 3D NAND
  • SU720: 3D NAND
  • SU750: 3D NAND
  • SU760: 3D TLC
  • SU800: 3D TLC
  • SU900: 3D MLC

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

When it comes to maximum sequential read speed, the SU800 and SU900 are the fastest out of this group. The SU750 and SU760 SSDs are slightly slower. The SU630, SU635, SU650, SU655 and SU720 are tied for the slowest.

With that said, there isn’t that much of a difference as the best performing solid state drives out of this group is only 7.69% faster than the slowest SSDs.

You can check out the max sequential read specifications below:

  • SU630: Up to 520 MB per second
  • SU635: Up to 520 MB per second
  • SU650: Up to 520 MB per second
  • SU655: Up to 520 MB per second
  • SU720: Up to 520 MB per second
  • SU750: Up to 550 MB per second
  • SU760: Up to 550 MB per second
  • SU800: Up to 560 MB per second
  • SU900: Up to 560 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

As for the maximum sequential write speed, the SU900 comes out on top, followed closely by the SU750, SU760 and SU800. The SU630, SU635, SU650, SU655 and SU720 solid state drives are tied for the worst performing.

The gap is a little wider between the fastest writing SSD and the slowest writing SSDs with the SU900 having a 17.78% advantage.

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

  • SU630: Up to 450 MB per second
  • SU635: Up to 450 MB per second
  • SU650: Up to 450 MB per second
  • SU655: Up to 450 MB per second
  • SU720: Up to 450 MB per second
  • SU750: Up to 520 MB per second
  • SU760: Up to 520 MB per second
  • SU800: Up to 520 MB per second
  • SU900: Up to 530 MB per second

Operating Temperature

The SU630, SU635, SU650, SU655, SU720, SU750, SU760, SU800 and SU900 internal solid state drives have the same recommended operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C.

Storage Temperature

All of the storage drives in this comparison guide also have the same recommended storage temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.

Shock Resistance

Furthermore, the products also have the same shock resistance at 1500G/0.5ms.

MTBF

MTBF is an estimated measurement as to how long a solid state drive is expected to function normally between two hardware failures. The SU630 and SU635 are tied for the shortest MTBF while the rest of the drives have identical lengths.

You can check out the MTBF specs below:

  • SU630: 1,500,000 hours
  • SU635: 1,500,000 hours
  • SU650: 2,000,000 hours
  • SU655: 2,000,000 hours
  • SU720: 2,000,000 hours
  • SU750: 2,000,000 hours
  • SU760: 2,000,000 hours
  • SU800: 2,000,000 hours
  • SU900: 2,000,000 hours

TBW

TBW measures how much data can be written on a SSD during its lifespan. When you compare similar capacities (i.e. 960GB SU630 vs. 960GB SU635 vs. 960GB SU650 vs. 960GB SU655 vs. 1TB SU720 vs. 1TB SU750 vs. 1TB SU760 vs. 1TB SU800 vs. 1TB SU900), then the SU630 and SU635 have the lowest TBW. The SU650 and SU655 are in the middle of the pack while the SU720, SU750, SU760, SU800 and SU900 have the highest TBW.

You can find the TBW stats for each below:

  • 240 GB SU630: 50 TB
  • 480 GB SU630: 100 TB
  • 960 GB SU630: 200 TB
  • 1.92 TB SU630: 400 TB
  • 3.84 TB SU630: 800 TB
  • 240 GB SU635: 50 TB
  • 480 GB SU635: 100 TB
  • 960 GB SU635: 200 TB
  • 60 GB SU650: 35 TB
  • 120 GB SU650: 70 TB
  • 240 GB SU650: 140 TB
  • 480 GB SU650: 280 TB
  • 960 GB SU650: 560 TB
  • 1.92 TB SU650: 1120 TB
  • 60 GB SU655: 35 TB
  • 120 GB SU655: 70 TB
  • 240 GB SU655: 140 TB
  • 480 GB SU655: 280 TB
  • 960 GB SU655: 560 TB
  • 500 GB SU720: 100 TB
  • 1 TB SU720: 200 TB
  • 2 TB SU720: 400 TB
  • 256 GB SU750: 200 TB
  • 512 GB SU750: 400 TB
  • 1 TB SU750: 800 TB
  • 256 GB SU760: 200 TB
  • 512 GB SU760: 400 TB
  • 1 TB SU760: 800 TB
  • 128 GB SU800: 100 TB
  • 256 GB SU800: 200 TB
  • 512 GB SU800: 400 TB
  • 1 TB SU800: 800 TB
  • 2 TB SU800: 1600 TB
  • 128 GB SU900: 100 TB
  • 256 GB SU900: 200 TB
  • 512 GB SU900: 400 TB
  • 1 TB SU900: 800 TB
  • 2 TB SU900: 1600 TB

Warranty

The SU630, SU635, SU650, SU655, SU720, SU750, SU760 and SU800 SSDs have a warranty period of 3 years or sooner based on the respective TBW stats we mentioned above. The SU900 SSD have a longer warranty period of 5 years or sooner based on TBW.

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What’s the difference between the G-DRIVE Mobile SSD and Mobile Pro SSD?

G-Technology has two similar products if you are looking for a portable, external solid state drive with added protection against external elements. So, which of these is better, the G-DRIVE Mobile SSD or G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The main difference between the G-DRIVE Mobile SSD and G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD is that the standard version uses an USB 3.1 Gen 2 connection while the pro version uses a Thunderbolt 3 connection. As a result, the G-DRIVE Mobile Pro is five times faster than the G-DRIVE Mobile when it comes to the data transfer speed.

If you are planning to the use a portable drive mainly on PCs or other devices with Thunderbolt 3 ports, then the best option is easily the G-DRIVE Mobile Pro.

If you are planning to use the SSD only on USB ports, then you should get the G-DRIVE Mobile SSD instead. This is because, even if you purchase a Thunderbolt 3 to USB adapter, the data speed will only be as fast as if you are using an USB connection.

Since the G-DRIVE Mobile is more affordable, it is the better option if you only using the solid state drive only on an USB connection. 

G-DRIVE Mobile SSD vs. G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD Comparison Chart

You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison table for these portable storage drives below.

G-DRIVE Mobile SSDG-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD
Capacity Options500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
What's in the BoxG-DRIVE Mobile SSD drive

1x USB-C to USB-C cable

1x USB-C to USB-A cable

Quick Start Guide
G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD

1 x 0.5 m Thunderbolt 3 cable

Quick Start Guide
Weight0.19 lb or 86 g0.45 lb or 200 kg
Dimensions1.4” x 4.0” x 6.0” or 35.6 mm x 101 mm x 152 mm1.9” x 4.7” x 7.2” or 48 mm x 120 mm x 183 mm
InterfaceUSB 3.1 Gen 2Thunderbolt 3
Data Transfer RateUp to 560 MB per secondUp to 2800 MB per second
Operating SystemsMac OS 10.10+

Windows 10 (via reformat)

Windows 8.1 (via reformat)

Windows 7 (via reformat)
Mac OS 10.13+

Windows 10 (via reformat)
DesignRuggedizedRuggedized
Dust and Water ResistanceIP67IP67
Drop ProtectionUp to 3 meters on a carpeted concrete floorUp to 3 meters on a carpeted concrete floor
Crushproof Rating1000 lbs.1000 lbs.
CoreAluminumAluminum
Warranty5-year limited warranty5-year limited warranty
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Capacity Options

The G-DRIVE Mobile and G-DRIVE Mobile Pro are both available in three capacity options: 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB. You can take a look at the model number for each size below.

G-DRIVE Mobile SSD:

  • 500 GB: 0G06052-1
  • 1 TB: 0G06053-1
  • 2 TB: 0G06054-1

G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD:

  • 500 GB: 0G10310-1
  • 1 TB: 0G10311-1
  • 2 TB: 0G10312-1

What’s in the Box

In addition to the main solid state drive unit, both products also comes with a quick starter guide. The G-DRIVE Mobile includes a USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-A cable while the G-DRIVE Mobile Pro includes a 0.5 m Thunderbolt 3 Cable.

You can check out the full list of contents included in each box below:

G-DRIVE Mobile:

  • G-DRIVE Mobile SSD drive
  • 1x USB-C to USB-C cable
  • 1x USB-C to USB-A cable
  • Quick Start Guide

G-DRIVE Mobile Pro:

  • G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD
  • 1 x 0.5 m Thunderbolt 3 Cable
  • Quick Start Guide

Weight

The pro edition of the G-DRIVE Mobile SSD weighs more than twice as much than the standard version.

You can take a look at the weight specifications below:

  • G-DRIVE Mobile: 0.19 lbs or 86 g
  • G-DRIVE Mobile Pro: 0.45 lbs or 200 kg

Dimensions

The G-DRIVE Mobile Pro is also bulkier when compared to the G-DRIVE Mobile.

You can take a look at the full measurements for both portable solid state drives below:

  • G-DRIVE Mobile SSD: 1.4” x 4.0” x 6.0” / 35.6 mm x 101 mm x 152 mm
  • G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD: 1.9” x 4.7” x 7.2” / 48 mm x 120 mm x 183 mm

Interface

For interface, the G-DRIVE Mobile Solid State Drive uses USB 3.1 Gen 2 while the G-DRIVE Mobile Pro Solid State Drive uses Thunderbolt 3.

Data Transfer Rate

The G-DRIVE Mobile SSD has a data transfer rate of up to 560 MB per second. The G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD is much faster, reaching speeds of up to 2800 MB per second.

Operating Systems

You can take a look at the supported operating systems for both G-Technology products below:

G-DRIVE Mobile SSD:

  • Mac OS 10.10+
  • Windows 10 (via reformat)
  • Windows 8.1 (via reformat)
  • Windows 7 (via reformat)

G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD:

  • Mac OS 10.13+
  • Windows 10 (via reformat)

Design

Both solid state drives in this versus guide use a ruggedized design to protect the innards of potential hazards.

Dust and Water Resistance

The two SSDs have been rated for IP67. This means that the outer casing will prevent all dust particles from getting inside. The solid state drives can also withstand being submersed in water of up to 1 meter deep for up to 30 minutes.

Drop Protection

The G-DRIVE Mobile SSD and G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD also provide drop protection of up to 3 meters on a carpeted concrete floor.

Crushproof Rating

Both of the solid state drives in this comparison guide have also received a 1000 lbs. crushproof rating.

Core

The DRIVE Mobile and G-DRIVE Mobile Pro use an aluminum core, which prevents overheating while also helping to maintaining performance at the same time.

Warranty

The G-DRIVE Mobile SSD and G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD both include a 5-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between Kingston A2000, KC2000 and KC2500?

Kingston currently has three similar NVMe PCIe Internal Solid State Drives on the market with the A2000, KC2000 and KC2500. So, which of these is the best out of the group?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the three SSDs.

Quick Summary

The Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD easily has the best performance as it is the fastest in maximum sequential read speed, maximum sequential write speed, maximum random read speed and maximum random write speed.

In terms of durability, the A2000, KC2000 and KC2500 have identical TBW and MTBF specifications.

A2000 vs. KC2000 vs. KC2500 Comparison Charts

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison tables between the A2000, KC2000 and KC2500 SSDs below.

250 GB A2000 SSD vs. 250 GB KC2000 SSD vs. 250 GB KC2500 SSD

250 GB A2000 SSD250 GB KC2000 SSD250 GB KC2500 SSD
Weight6.6 g8 g8 g
Dimensions80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280M.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 LanesNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 LanesNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
NAND3D96-layer 3D TLC96-layer 3D TLC
EncryptionXTS-AES 256-bitXTS-AES 256-bitXTS-AES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read SpeedUp to 2,000 MB/sUp to 3,000 MB/sUp to 3,500 MB/s
Maximum Sequential Write SpeedUp to 1,100 MB/sUp to 1,100 MB/sUp to 1,200 MB/s
Maximum Random Read SpeedUp to 150,000 IOPSUp to 350,000 IOPSUp to 375,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write SpeedUp to 180,000 IOPSUp to 200,000 IOPSUp to 300,000 IOPS
Total Bytes Written150 TB150 TB150 TB
Mean Time Between Failures2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours
Power Consumption.0032W Idle

.08W Avg

1.7W (MAX) Read

4.5W (MAX) Write
.003W Idle

.2W Avg

2.1W (MAX) Read

7W (MAX) Write
.003W Idle

.2W Avg

2.1W (MAX) Read

7W (MAX) Write
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Operating Vibration2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)
Non-Operating Vibration20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)
Warranty5-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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500 GB A2000 SSD vs. 500 GB KC2000 SSD vs. 500 GB KC2500 SSD

500 GB A2000 SSD500 GB KC2000 SSD500 GB KC2500 SSD
Weight6.8 g10 g10 g
Dimensions80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280M.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 LanesNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 LanesNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
NAND3D96-layer 3D TLC96-layer 3D TLC
EncryptionXTS-AES 256-bitXTS-AES 256-bitXTS-AES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read SpeedUp to 2,200 MB/sUp to 3,000 MB/sUp to 3,500 MB/s
Maximum Sequential Write SpeedUp to 2,000 MB/sUp to 2,000 MB/sUp to 2,500 MB/s
Maximum Random Read SpeedUp to 180,000 IOPSUp to 350,000 IOPSUp to 375,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write SpeedUp to 200,000 IOPSUp to 250,000 IOPSUp to 300,000 IOPS
Total Bytes Written300 TB300 TB300 TB
Mean Time Between Failures2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours
Power Consumption.0032W Idle

.08W Avg

1.7W (MAX) Read

4.5W (MAX) Write
.003W Idle

.2W Avg

2.1W (MAX) Read

7W (MAX) Write
.003W Idle

.2W Avg

2.1W (MAX) Read

7W (MAX) Write
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Operating Vibration2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)
Non-Operating Vibration20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)
Warranty5-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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1 TB A2000 SSD vs. 1 TB KC2000 SSD vs. 1 TB KC2500 SSD

1 TB A2000 SSD1 TB KC2000 SSD1 TB KC2500 SSD
Weight6.6 g10 g10 g
Dimensions80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280M.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 LanesNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 LanesNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
NAND3D96-layer 3D TLC96-layer 3D TLC
EncryptionXTS-AES 256-bitXTS-AES 256-bitXTS-AES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read SpeedUp to 2,200 MB/sUp to 3,200 MB/sUp to 3,500 MB/s
Maximum Sequential Write SpeedUp to 2,000 MB/sUp to 2,200 MB/sUp to 2,900 MB/s
Maximum Random Read SpeedUp to 250,000 IOPSUp to 350,000 IOPSUp to 375,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write SpeedUp to 220,000 IOPSUp to 275,000 IOPSUp to 300,000 IOPS
Total Bytes Written600 TB600 TB600 TB
Mean Time Between Failures2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours
Power Consumption.0032W Idle

.08W Avg

1.7W (MAX) Read

4.5W (MAX) Write
.003W Idle

.2W Avg

2.1W (MAX) Read

7W (MAX) Write
.003W Idle

.2W Avg

2.1W (MAX) Read

7W (MAX) Write
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Operating Vibration2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)
Non-Operating Vibration20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)
Warranty5-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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2 TB KC2000 SSD vs. 2 TB KC2500 SSD

2 TB KC2000 SSD2 TB KC2500 SSD
Weight11 g11 g
Dimensions80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 LanesNVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
NAND96-layer 3D TLC96-layer 3D TLC
EncryptionXTS-AES 256-bitXTS-AES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read SpeedUp to 3,200 MB/sUp to 3,500 MB/s
Maximum Sequential Write SpeedUp to 2,200 MB/sUp to 2,900 MB/s
Maximum Random Read SpeedUp to 250,000 IOPSUp to 375,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write SpeedUp to 250,000 IOPSUp to 300,000 IOPS
Total Bytes Written1200 TB1200 TB
Mean Time Between Failures2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours
Power Consumption.003W Idle

.2W Avg

2.1W (MAX) Read

7W (MAX) Write
.003W Idle

.2W Avg

2.1W (MAX) Read

7W (MAX) Write
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Operating Vibration2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)
Non-Operating Vibration20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)
Warranty5-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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Capacity Options

The Kingston A2000 comes in three capacity options: 250 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB.

The Kingston KC2000 and Kingston KC2500 are available in four capacities: 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.

You can check out the model numbers for each below:

A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD:

  • 250 GB: SA2000M8/250G
  • 500 GB: SA2000M8/500G
  • 1TB: SA2000M8/1000G

KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD:

  • 250 GB: SKC2000M8/250G
  • 500 GB: SKC2000M8/500G
  • 1TB: SKC2000M8/1000G
  • 2TB: SKC2000M8/2000G

KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD:

  • 250 GB: SKC2500M8/250G
  • 500 GB: SKC2500M8/500G
  • 1TB: SKC2500M8/100G
  • 2TB: SKC2500M8/2000G

Weight

In terms of weight, the A2000 is lighter than the other two drives in this versus guide.

When comparing similar capacity options, the KC2000 and KC2500 are identical in mass.

You can find the weight specifications below:

  • 250 GB A2000 SSD: 6.6 g
  • 500 GB A2000 SSD: 6.8 g
  • 1TB A2000 SSD: 6.6 g
  • 250 GB KC2000 SSD: 8 g
  • 500 GB KC2000 SSD: 10 g
  • 1TB KC2000 SSD: 10 g
  • 2TB KC2000 SSD: 11 g
  • 250 GB KC2500 SSD: 8 g
  • 500 GB KC2500 SSD: 10 g
  • 1TB KC2500 SSD: 10 g
  • 2TB KC2500 SSD: 11 g

Dimensions

The Kingston NVMe PCIe SSDs have the same measurements at 80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm.

Form Factor

All three internal solid state drives also utilize M.2 2280 as the form factor.

Interface

Furthermore, the SSDs use the same NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes interface.

NAND

The Kingston A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD uses 3D for NAND. Both the Kingston KC2000 SSD and Kingston KC2500 SSD use 96-layer 3D TLC.

Encryption

All the SSDs utilize XTS-AES 256-bit for encryption.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

When comparing the same capacity options, the KC2500 provides the fastest maximum read speed with KC2000 being the second fastest and A2000 being the slowest.

You can find the max sequential read speed specs below:

  • 250 GB A2000: Up to 2,000 MB/s
  • 500 GB A2000: Up to 2,200 MB/s
  • 1TB A2000: Up to 2,200 MB/s
  • 250 GB KC2000: Up to 3,000 MB/s
  • 500 GB KC2000: Up to 3,000 MB/s
  • 1TB KC2000: Up to 3,200 MB/s
  • 2TB KC2000: Up to 3,200 MB/s
  • 250 GB KC2500: Up to 3,500 MB/s
  • 500 GB KC2500: Up to 3,500 MB/s
  • 1TB KC2500: Up to 3,500 MB/s
  • 2TB KC2500: Up to 3,500 MB/s

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The Kingston KC2500 is also faster than the Kingston A2000 and Kingston KC2000 in maximum sequential write speed.

The 250 GB and 500 GB versions of A2000 and KC2000 have identical sequential write speeds although the 1 TB version of the A2000 is slower than the 1 TB KC2000.

You can find the max sequential write speed specifications below:

  • 250 GB Kingston A2000 SSD: Up to 1,100 MB/s
  • 500 GB Kingston A2000 SSD: Up to 2,000 MB/s
  • 1TB Kingston A2000 SSD: Up to 2,000 MB/s
  • 250 GB Kingston KC2000 SSD: Up to 1,100 MB/s
  • 500 GB Kingston KC2000 SSD: Up to 2,000 MB/s
  • 1TB Kingston KC2000 SSD: Up to 2,200 MB/s
  • 2TB Kingston KC2000 SSD: Up to 2,200 MB/s
  • 250 GB Kingston KC2500 SSD: Up to 1,200 MB/s
  • 500 GB Kingston KC2500 SSD: Up to 2,500 MB/s
  • 1TB Kingston KC2500 SSD: Up to 2,900 MB/s
  • 2TB Kingston KC2500 SSD: Up to 2,900 MB/s

Maximum Random Read Speed

The KC2500 is also the best performing solid state drive at maximum random read speed.

The KC2000 is the second best while A2000 is the worst.

You can find the max random read speeds below:

  • 250 GB A2000 SSD: Up to 150,000 IOPS
  • 500 GB A2000 SSD: Up to 180,000 IOPS
  • 1TB A2000 SSD: Up to 250,000 IOPS
  • 250 GB KC2000 SSD: Up to 350,000 IOPS
  • 500 GB KC2000 SSD: Up to 350,000 IOPS
  • 1TB KC2000 SSD: Up to 350,000 IOPS
  • 2TB KC2000 SSD: Up to 250,000 IOPS
  • 250 GB KC2500 SSD: Up to 375,000 IOPS
  • 500 GB KC2500 SSD: Up to 375,000 IOPS
  • 1TB KC2500 SSD: Up to 375,000 IOPS
  • 2TB KC2500 SSD: Up to 375,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

The story is the same when it comes to the maximum random write speed with the KC2500 being the fastest, followed by KC2000 and then the A2000.

You can take a look at the max random write speed specs below:

  • 250 GB A2000 SSD: Up to 180,000 IOPS
  • 500 GB A2000 SSD: Up to 200,000 IOPS
  • 1TB A2000 SSD: Up to 220,000 IOPS
  • 250 GB KC2000 SSD: Up to 200,000 IOPS
  • 500 GB KC2000 SSD: Up to 250,000 IOPS
  • 1TB KC2000 SSD: Up to 275,000 IOPS
  • 2TB KC2000 SSD: Up to 250,000 IOPS
  • 250 GB KC2500 SSD: Up to 300,000 IOPS
  • 500 GB KC2500 SSD: Up to 300,000 IOPS
  • 1TB KC2500 SSD: Up to 300,000 IOPS
  • 2TB KC2500 SSD: Up to 300,000 IOPS

Total Bytes Written

Total Bytes Written (or TBW) is a measurement of durability as it indicates how much data can be written on a SSD during the drive’s lifespan.

When comparing identical capacities, the 250 GB, 500 GB and 1 TB versions of the A2000, KC2000 and KC2500 have the same TBW.

The 2 TB capacities of the KC2000 and KC2500 are also equal.

You can check out the full breakdown below:

  • 250 GB A2000 SSD: 150 TB
  • 500 GB A2000 SSD: 300 TB
  • 1TB A2000 SSD: 600 TB
  • 250 GB KC2000 SSD: 150 TB
  • 500 GB KC2000 SSD: 300 TB
  • 1TB KC2000 SSD: 600 TB
  • 2TB KC2000 SSD: 1200 TB
  • 250 GB KC2500 SSD: 150 TB
  • 500 GB KC2500 SSD: 300 TB
  • 1TB KC2500 SSD: 600 TB
  • 2TB KC2500 SSD: 1200 TB

Mean Time Between Failures

Another measurement for durability is Mean Time Between Failures (or MTBF), which estimates the amount of hours that a solid state drive should remain functional between two hardware failures.

The Kingston A2000, Kingston KC2000 and Kingston KC2500 have the same MTBF at 2,000,000 hours.

Power Consumption

The KC2000 and KC2500 have identical power consumption. The A2000 uses a little bit more energy while idle but a lot less power when in use.

You can take a look at the power consumption stats below:

Kingston A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD:

  • .0032W Idle
  • .08W Avg
  • 1.7W (MAX) Read
  • 4.5W (MAX) Write

Kingston KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD and Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD:

  • .003W Idle
  • .2W Avg
  • 2.1W (MAX) Read
  • 7W (MAX) Write

Storage Temperature

All three of the SSDs have the same storage temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.

Operating Temperature

The operating temperature range are also identical across the products at 0°C to 70°C.

Operating Vibration

The Kingston A2000, Kingston KC2000 and Kingston KC2500 have the same operating vibration at 2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz).

Non-Operating Vibration

The non-operating vibration are also identical at 20 G Peak (20-1000Hz).

Warranty

The Kingston A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD, Kingston KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD and Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD each come with a 5-year limited warranty in addition to free technical support.

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What’s the difference between Kingston A400 and KC600?

If you are looking for an Internal SATA 2.5″ 6Gb/s Solid State Drive, then Kingston currently offers two similar products with the A400 and KC600. So, which of these is better?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two Kingston SSDs.

Quick Summary

The Kingston KC600 SATA 2.5″ Internal SATA SSD is faster than the Kingston KC600 SATA 2.5″ Internal SATA SSD in terms of maximum sequential read and maximum sequential write speeds.

The KC600 is also more durable as you can write twice the amount of data when compared to KC600 according to the Total Bytes Written specifications.

So, if you are having a hard time picking between these two products, we highly recommend getting the Kingston KC600 SSD over the Kingston A400 SSD.

A400 Internal SSD vs. KC600 Internal SATA SSD Comparison Charts

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two SSD models below.

240 GB Kingston A400 SSD vs. 256 GB Kingston KC600 SSD

240 GB Kingston A400 SSD256 GB Kingston KC600 SSD
Weight41 g40 g
Form Factor2.5"2.5"
InterfaceSATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s)

Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s)

Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
NAND3D NAND3D TLC NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500 MB per second550 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed350 MB per second500 MB per second
Mean Time Between Failures1 million hours1 million hours
Total Bytes Written80 TB150 TB
Operating Vibration2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)20 G Peak (10-2000Hz)
Power Consumption0.195 W Idle / 0.279 W Avg / 0.642 W (MAX) Read / 1.535 W (MAX) Write0.06 W Idle / 0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Warranty3-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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480 GB Kingston A400 SSD vs. 512 GB Kingston KC600 SSD

480 GB Kingston A400 SSD512 GB Kingston KC600 SSD
Weight41 g40 g
Form Factor2.5"2.5"
InterfaceSATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s)

Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s)

Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
NAND3D NAND3D TLC NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500 MB per second550 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed450 MB per second520 MB per second
Mean Time Between Failures1 million hours1 million hours
Total Bytes Written160 TB300 TB
Operating Vibration2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)20 G Peak (10-2000Hz)
Power Consumption0.195 W Idle / 0.279 W Avg / 0.642 W (MAX) Read / 1.535 W (MAX) Write0.06 W Idle / 0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Warranty3-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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960 GB Kingston A400 SSD vs. 1024 GB Kingston KC600 SSD

960 GB Kingston A400 SSD1024 GB Kingston KC600 SSD
Weight41.9 g40 g
Form Factor2.5"2.5"
InterfaceSATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s)

Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s)

Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
NAND3D NAND3D TLC NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500 MB per second550 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed450 MB per second520 MB per second
Mean Time Between Failures1 million hours1 million hours
Total Bytes Written300 TB600 TB
Operating Vibration2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)20 G Peak (10-2000Hz)
Power Consumption0.195 W Idle / 0.279 W Avg / 0.642 W (MAX) Read / 1.535 W (MAX) Write0.06 W Idle / 0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Warranty3-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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1920 GB Kingston A400 SSD vs. 2048 GB Kingston KC600 SSD

1920 GB Kingston A400 SSD2048 GB Kingston KC600 SSD
Weight41.9 g40 g
Form Factor2.5"2.5"
InterfaceSATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s)

Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s)

Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
NAND3D NAND3D TLC NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500 MB per second550 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed450 MB per second520 MB per second
Mean Time Between Failures1 million hours1 million hours
Total Bytes Written600 TB1200 TB
Operating Vibration2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)20 G Peak (10-2000Hz)
Power Consumption0.195 W Idle / 0.279 W Avg / 0.642 W (MAX) Read / 1.535 W (MAX) Write0.06 W Idle / 0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Warranty3-year limited warranty with free technical support5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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Capacity Options

The Kingston A400 offers five capacity options while the Kingston KC600 is available in five capacities.

You can check out the available options for both products below:

Kingston A400 SATA 2.5″ Internal SSD:

  • 120 GB
  • 240 GB
  • 480 GB
  • 960 GB
  • 1920 GB

Kingston KC600 SATA 2.5″ Internal SATA SSD:

  • 256 GB
  • 512 GB
  • 1024 GB
  • 2048 GB

Weight

When you compared to similar capacity options, the Kingston A400 is slightly heavier than the Kingston KC600.

You can find the full weight specifications for each size below:

  • 120 GB Kingston A400: 39 g
  • 240 GB Kingston A400: 41 g
  • 480 GB Kingston A400: 41 g
  • 960 GB Kingston A400: 41.9 g
  • 1920 GB Kingston A400: 41.9 g
  • 256 GB Kingston KC600: 40 g
  • 512 GB Kingston KC600: 40 g
  • 1024 GB Kingston KC600: 40 g
  • 2048 GB Kingston KC600: 40 g

Form Factor

The two Kingston internal solid state drives use 2.5″ as the form factor.

Interface

The SSDs utilize SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) as the main interface.

Both are also backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s).

NAND

The Kingston A400 Internal Solid State Drive uses 3D NAND technology while the Kingston A400 Internal Solid State Drive uses the newer 3D TLC NAND technology.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The maximum sequential read speed is consistent across different capacities for both products. The KC600 can top out at 10 percent more than the A400.

You can take a look at the maximum sequential read speeds below:

  • 120 GB Kingston A400: 500 MB per second
  • 240 GB Kingston A400: 500 MB per second
  • 480 GB Kingston A400: 500 MB per second
  • 960 GB Kingston A400: 500 MB per second
  • 1920 GB Kingston A400: 500 MB per second
  • 256 GB Kingston KC600: 550 MB per second
  • 512 GB Kingston KC600: 550 MB per second
  • 1024 GB Kingston KC600: 550 MB per second
  • 2048 GB Kingston KC600: 550 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The maximum sequential write speed is different on both products depending on the capacity options.

When comparing the similar capacities, the KC600 is faster than the A400 in all instances.

You can check out the maximum sequential write speed specs below:

  • 120 GB Kingston A400: 320 MB per second
  • 240 GB Kingston A400: 350 MB per second
  • 480 GB Kingston A400: 450 MB per second
  • 960 GB Kingston A400: 450 MB per second
  • 1920 GB Kingston A400: 450 MB per second
  • 256 GB Kingston KC600: 500 MB per second
  • 512 GB Kingston KC600: 520 MB per second
  • 1024 GB Kingston KC600: 520 MB per second
  • 2048 GB Kingston KC600: 520 MB per second

Mean Time Between Failures

Mean Time Between Failures (or MTBF) is the estimate of how long a solid state drive is expected to function between two hardware failures.

In this case, the Kingston A400 SATA 2.5″ Internal SSD and Kingston KC600 SATA 2.5″ Internal SATA SSD have identical MTBF at 1 million hours.

Total Bytes Written

Total Bytes Written (or TBW) is how much data can be written on a solid state drive during the lifespan of the device.

When comparing similar capacities, the Kingston KC600 doubles, or nearly doubles, the Kingston A400 in all cases.

You can find the TBW specs for all capacity options below:

  • 120 GB Kingston A400: 40 TB
  • 240 GB Kingston A400: 80 TB
  • 480 GB Kingston A400: 160 TB
  • 960 GB Kingston A400: 300 TB
  • 1920 GB Kingston A400: 600 TB
  • 256 GB Kingston KC600: 150 TB
  • 512 GB Kingston KC600: 300 TB
  • 1024 GB Kingston KC600: 600 TB
  • 2048 GB Kingston KC600: 1200 TB

Operating Vibration

The two solid state drives in this comparison guide have the identical operating vibration of a 2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz).

Non-Operating Vibration

Both Kingston SSDs also have the same non-operating vibration of a 20 G Peak (10-2000Hz).

Power Consumption

The KC600 has a lower idle power consumption than the A400.

However, the KC600 use a lot more power during operation.

You can check out the power consumption specs below:

Kingston A400 Internal SSD:

  • 0.195 W Idle / 0.279 W Avg / 0.642 W (MAX) Read / 1.535 W (MAX) Write

Kingston KC600 Internal SSD:

  • 0.06 W Idle / 0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write

Operating Temperature

Both devices have a recommended operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C.

Storage Temperature

The two solid state drives also have the same recommend storage temperature range of -40°C to 85°C.

Warranty

The Kingston A400 SATA 2.5″ Internal SSD comes with a 3-year limited warranty while the Kingston KC600 SATA 2.5″ Internal SATA SSD includes a 5-year warranty.

Both drives also includes free technical support.

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What’s the difference between the Crucial BX500 and MX500?

Crucial currently has two choices if you are looking for a 2.5 in × 7 mm SATA 6Gb/s internal solid state drive with the BX500 and MX500. So, which of these two best fit your needs?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two Crucial SSDs.

Quick Summary

The Crucial MX500 Internal SSD has slightly faster maximum sequential read speed and maximum sequential write speed when compared to the Crucial BX500.

The MX500 is also a little bit more durable in most capacity options in addition to having a longer warranty period.

The only real advantage of the BX500 is that it offers a 120 GB capacity while the MX500 does not.

Overall, we recommend the Crucial MX500 SATA 6Gb/s Internal SSD over the Crucial MX500 SATA 6Gb/s Internal SSD due to the slightly better speeds in addition to being generally more durable.

BX500 vs. MX500 Comparison Charts

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison tables for the Crucial BX500 and MX500 below.

240 GB Crucial BX500 vs. 250 GB Crucial MX500

240 GB Crucial BX500 SSD250 GB Crucial MX500 SSD
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/sSATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor2.5 in × 7 mm2.5 in × 7 mm
NANDMicron 3D NANDMicron 3D NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed540 MB per second560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed500 MB per second510 MB per second
Life Expectancy (MTTF)1.5 million hours1.8 million hours
Total Bytes Written (TBW)80 TB total or 43 GB per day for 5 years100 TB total or 54 GB per day for 5 years
Data Transfer SoftwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning softwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
FirmwareUser-upgradeable firmwareUser-upgradeable firmware
FeaturesActive Garbage Collection

Error Correction Code (ECC)

Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm

Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)

SLC Write Acceleration

Thermal Monitoring

TRIM Support
Active Garbage Collection

Adaptive Thermal Protection

Device Sleep Support

Dynamic Write Acceleration

Error Correction Code (ECC)

Integrated Power Loss Immunity

Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm

Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN)

Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)

TRIM Support
Warranty3-year limited warranty5-year warranty
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480 GB Crucial BX500 vs. 500 GB Crucial MX500

480 GB Crucial BX500 SSD500 GB Crucial MX500 SSD
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/sSATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor2.5 in × 7 mm2.5 in × 7 mm
NANDMicron 3D NANDMicron 3D NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed540 MB per second560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed500 MB per second510 MB per second
Life Expectancy (MTTF)1.5 million hours1.8 million hours
Total Bytes Written (TBW)120 TB total or 65 GB per day for 5 years180 TB total or 98 GB per day for 5 years
Data Transfer SoftwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning softwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
FirmwareUser-upgradeable firmwareUser-upgradeable firmware
FeaturesActive Garbage Collection

Error Correction Code (ECC)

Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm

Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)

SLC Write Acceleration

Thermal Monitoring

TRIM Support
Active Garbage Collection

Adaptive Thermal Protection

Device Sleep Support

Dynamic Write Acceleration

Error Correction Code (ECC)

Integrated Power Loss Immunity

Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm

Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN)

Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)

TRIM Support
Warranty3-year limited warranty5-year warranty
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1 TB Crucial BX500 vs. 1 TB Crucial MX500

1 TB Crucial BX500 SSD1 TB Crucial MX500 SSD
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/sSATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor2.5 in × 7 mm2.5 in × 7 mm
NANDMicron 3D NANDMicron 3D NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed540 MB per second560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed500 MB per second510 MB per second
Life Expectancy (MTTF)1.5 million hours1.8 million hours
Total Bytes Written (TBW)360 TB total or 195 GB per day for 5 years360 TB total or 197 GB per day for 5 years
Data Transfer SoftwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning softwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
FirmwareUser-upgradeable firmwareUser-upgradeable firmware
FeaturesActive Garbage Collection

Error Correction Code (ECC)

Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm

Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)

SLC Write Acceleration

Thermal Monitoring

TRIM Support
Active Garbage Collection

Adaptive Thermal Protection

Device Sleep Support

Dynamic Write Acceleration

Error Correction Code (ECC)

Integrated Power Loss Immunity

Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm

Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN)

Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)

TRIM Support
Warranty3-year limited warranty5-year warranty
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2 TB Crucial BX500 vs. 2 TB Crucial MX500

2 TB Crucial BX500 SSD2 TB Crucial MX500 SSD
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/sSATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor2.5 in × 7 mm2.5 in × 7 mm
NANDMicron 3D NANDMicron 3D NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed540 MB per second560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed500 MB per second510 MB per second
Life Expectancy (MTTF)1.5 million hours1.8 million hours
Total Bytes Written (TBW)720 TB total or 390 GB per day for 5 years700 TB total or 383 GB per day for 5 years
Data Transfer SoftwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning softwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
FirmwareUser-upgradeable firmwareUser-upgradeable firmware
FeaturesActive Garbage Collection

Error Correction Code (ECC)

Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm

Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)

SLC Write Acceleration

Thermal Monitoring

TRIM Support
Active Garbage Collection

Adaptive Thermal Protection

Device Sleep Support

Dynamic Write Acceleration

Error Correction Code (ECC)

Integrated Power Loss Immunity

Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm

Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN)

Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)

TRIM Support
Warranty3-year limited warranty5-year warranty
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Capacity Options

The Crucial BX500 comes with the five capacity options: 120 GB, 240 GB, 480 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB. The Crucial MX500 is available in four capacities: 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.

You can check out the model number for each size below:

Crucial BX500 SSD:

  • 120 GB (Model Number: CT120BX500SSD1)
  • 240 GB (Model Number: CT240BX500SSD1)
  • 480 GB (Model Number: CT480BX500SSD1)
  • 1 TB (Model Number: CT1000BX500SSD1)
  • 2 TB (Model Number: CT2000BX500SSD1)

Crucial MX500 SSD:

  • 250 GB (Model Number: CT250MX500SSD1)
  • 500 GB (Model Number: CT500MX500SSD1)
  • 1 TB (Model Number: CT1000MX500SSD1)
  • 2 TB (Model Number: CT2000MX500SSD1)

Interface

Both the Crucial BX500 Internal SSD and Crucial MX500 Internal SSD utilize SATA 6Gb/s as the interface.

Form Factor

The two Crucial solid state drives have a form factor of 2.5 in × 7 mm.

NAND

Both products also use Micron 3D NAND technology.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The MX500 is slightly faster than the BX500 in terms of maximum sequential read speed.

You can find the specification below:

  • Crucial BX500 Internal SSD: 540 MB per second
  • Crucial MX500 Internal SSD: 560 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The MX500 is also a little better when it comes to maximum sequential write speed.

You can take a look at the spec below:

  • BX500 Internal SSD: 500 MB per second
  • MX500 Internal SSD: 510 MB per second

Life Expectancy (MTTF)

Mean Time To Failure (or MTTF for short) measures the average amount of time a solid state drive is expected to lasts until it suffers irreparable hardware failure. In this case, the Crucial MX500 is more durable than the Crucial BX500.

You can find the MTTF for both below:

  • BX500 Solid State Drive: 1.5 million hours
  • MX500 Solid State Drive: 1.8 million hours

Total Bytes Written (TBW)

Total Bytes Written (or TBW) measures how much data can be written to a SSD during its lifetime. When comparing the 1 TB capacity options, the Crucial BX500 and Crucial MX500 have identical total TBW although the MX500 has the slight edge when it comes to daily usage. The BX500 is more durable to the MX500 if you compare to the 2 TB versions.

You can check out the TBW specifications for all capacity options below:

  • 120 GB Crucial BX500: 40 TB total or 21 GB per day for 5 years
  • 240 GB Crucial BX500: 80 TB total or 43 GB per day for 5 years
  • 480 GB Crucial BX500: 120 TB total or 65 GB per day for 5 years
  • 1 TB Crucial BX500: 360 TB total or 195 GB per day for 5 years
  • 2 TB Crucial BX500: 720 TB total or 390 GB per day for 5 years
  • 250 GB Crucial MX500: 100 TB total or 54 GB per day for 5 years
  • 500 GB Crucial MX500: 180 TB total or 98 GB per day for 5 years
  • 1 TB Crucial MX500: 360 TB total or 197 GB per day for 5 years
  • 2 TB Crucial MX500: 700 TB total or 383 GB per day for 5 years

Data Transfer Software

For Crucial cloning software, the two internal SSDs use Acronis True Image.

Operating Temperature

Both products have a recommended operating temperature of 0°C to 70°C.

Firmware

The two solid state drives also feature user-upgradeable firmware.

Features

In general, the MX500 has more features than the BX500.

You can find the features lists for both products below:

Crucial BX500 SSD:

  • Active Garbage Collection
  • Error Correction Code (ECC)
  • Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm
  • Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)
  • SLC Write Acceleration
  • Thermal Monitoring
  • TRIM Support

Crucial MX500 SSD:

  • Active Garbage Collection
  • Adaptive Thermal Protection
  • Device Sleep Support
  • Dynamic Write Acceleration
  • Error Correction Code (ECC)
  • Integrated Power Loss Immunity
  • Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm
  • Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN)
  • Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART)
  • TRIM Support

Warranty

The Crucial BX500 SATA 6Gb/s Internal Solid State Drive comes with a 3-year limited warranty. The Crucial MX500 SATA 6Gb/s Internal SSD includes a 5-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between Crucial P1, P2 and P5?

The P5 is the latest version of Crucial’s NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive series. So, how does the new product stack up against the older P1 and P2 versions?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the three SSDs.

Quick Summary

The newer Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD is substantially faster than the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD when it comes to sequential read and write speeds.

Not to mention that the P5 is also a lot more durable than the older solid state drives with much higher Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) and TWB (Terabytes Written).

Needless to say, the Crucial P5 is the best option out of the group.

Crucial P1 vs. P2 vs. P5 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the three internal SSDs below.

Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSDCrucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSDCrucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD
What's in the BoxP1 NVMe M.2 SSD

Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software

Installation instructions
P2 NVMe M.2 SSD

Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software

Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide
P5 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive

Crucial Storage Executive

Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software

Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide
Capacity500 GB: Model Number CT500P1SSD8

1 TB: Model Number CT1000P1SSD8

2 TB: Model Number CT2000P1SSD8
250 GB: Model Number CT250P2SSD8

500 GB: Model Number CT500P2SSD8

1 TB: Model Number CT1000P2SSD8

2 TB: Model Number CT2000P2SSD8
250 GB: Model Number CT250P5SSD8

500 GB: Model Number CT500P5SSD8

1 TB: Model Number CT1000P5SSD8

2 TB: Model Number CT2000P5SSD8
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500 GB SSD: 1900 MB per second

1 TB SSD: 2000 MB per second

2 TB SSD: 2000 MB per second
250 GB SSD: 2100 MB per second

500 GB SSD: 2300 MB per second

1 TB SSD: 2400 MB per second

2 TB SSD: 2400 MB per second
250 GB SSD: 3400 MB per second

500 GB SSD: 3400 MB per second

1 TB SSD: 3400 MB per second

2 TB SSD: 3400 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed500 GB SSD: 950 MB per second

1 TB SSD: 1700 MB per second

2 TB SSD: 1700 MB per second
250 GB SSD: 1150 MB per second

500 GB SSD: 940 MB per second

1 TB SSD: 1800 MB per second

2 TB SSD: 1900 MB per second
250 GB SSD: 1400 MB per second

500 GB SSD: 3000 MB per second

1 TB SSD: 3000 MB per second

2 TB SSD: 3000 MB per second
Mean Time to Failure1.5 million hours1.5 million hours1.8 million hours
Terabytes Written500 GB SSD: 100 TB

1 TB SSD: 200 TB

2 TB SSD: 400 TB
250 GB SSD: 150 TB

500 GB SSD: 150 TB

1 TB SSD: 300 TB

2 TB SSD: 600 TB
250 GB SSD: 150 TB

500 GB SSD: 300 TB

1 TB SSD: 600 TB

2 TB SSD: 1200 TB
Data Transfer SoftwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning softwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning softwareAcronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)
Warranty5-year limited warranty5-year limited warranty5-year limited warranty
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What’s in the Box

When compared to the other two products, the newer Crucial P5 comes with the Crucial Storage Executive, a SSD management program.

You can take a look at what’s included in each box below:

Crucial P1:

  • P1 NVMe M.2 Solid State Dtive
  • Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
  • Installation instructions

Crucial P2:

  • P2 NVMe M.2 Solid State Dtive
  • Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
  • Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide

Crucial P5:

  • P5 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive
  • Crucial Storage Executive
  • Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
  • Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide

Capacity

The P2 and P5 offer the most variety when it comes to size options as you can pick between 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB. With the P1, your choices are between 500 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB.

You can check out a list of the size options, as well as the respective model numbers, below:

  • 500 GB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT500P1SSD8
  • 1 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT1000P1SSD8
  • 2 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT2000P1SSD8
  • 250 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT250P2SSD8
  • 500 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT500P2SSD8
  • 1 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT1000P2SSD8
  • 2 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT2000P2SSD8
  • 250 GB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT250P5SSD8
  • 500 GB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT500P5SSD8
  • 1 TB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT1000P5SSD8
  • 2 TB Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD: Model Number CT2000P5SSD8

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

At 3400 MB per second, the Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD has a much faster maximum sequential read speed when compared to the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD (which tops out at 2000 MB per second) and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD (which has a max of 2400 MB per second).

In some cases, the read speeds depend on the model number. You can find the complete list of maximum sequential read speeds below:

  • 500 GB P1: 1900 MB per second
  • 1 TB P1: 2000 MB per second
  • 2 TB P1: 2000 MB per second
  • 250 GB P2: 2100 MB per second
  • 500 GB P2: 2300 MB per second
  • 1 TB P2: 2400 MB per second
  • 2 TB P2: 2400 MB per second
  • 250 GB P5: 3400 MB per second
  • 500 GB P5: 3400 MB per second
  • 1 TB P5: 3400 MB per second
  • 2 TB P5: 3400 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

At up to 3000 MB per second when it comes to maximum sequential write speed, the Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive also has a major advantage over the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (which has a maximum of 1700 MB per second) and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive (topping out at 1900 MB per second).

You can check out the full list of sequential write speeds below:

  • 500 GB P1: 950 MB per second
  • 1 TB P1: 1700 MB per second
  • 2 TB P1: 1700 MB per second
  • 250 GB P2: 1150 MB per second
  • 500 GB P2: 940 MB per second
  • 1 TB P2: 1800 MB per second
  • 2 TB P2: 1900 MB per second
  • 250 GB P5: 1400 MB per second
  • 500 GB P5: 3000 MB per second
  • 1 TB P5: 3000 MB per second
  • 2 TB P5: 3000 MB per second

Mean Time to Failure

The mean time to failure (or MTTF) measures the average length a solid state drive is expected to last in between hardware failures.

The Crucial P5 NVMe M.2 SSD is the best out of this group with a MTTF of 1.8 million hours.

In comparison, both the Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD and Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD have a MTTF of 1.5 million hours.

Terabytes Written

Another durability metric is terabytes written (or TBW), which measures how much data can be written on the SSD before the drive is likely to fail.

The Crucial P5 is once again the big winner when you compared it to similar size options of the Crucial P1 and Crucial P2.

The TBW is based on specific models. You can find the specs for each below:

  • 500 GB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: 100 TB
  • 1 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: 200 TB
  • 2 TB Crucial P1 NVMe M.2 SSD: 400 TB
  • 250 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 150 TB
  • 500 GB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 150 TB
  • 1 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 300 TB
  • 2 TB Crucial P2 NVMe M.2 SSD: 600 TB
  • 250 GB P5: 150 TB
  • 500 GB P5: 300 TB
  • 1 TB P5: 600 TB
  • 2 TB P5: 1200 TB

Data Transfer Software

All three products use the Acronis True Image for Crucial to transfer data.

Operating Temperature

The solid state drives have an operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C (or -32°F to 158°F)

Warranty

The three products come with a 5-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Seagate One Touch and Ultra Touch?

Seagate recently released the Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD. So, how does this new product compare against the older Fabric Enclosure One Touch SSD?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The Seagate Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD has the advantage in terms of data transfer speed as it is 25 percent faster than the Seagate Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD.

The Ultra Touch SSD also supports the Seagate Mobile Touch app, which you can use to back up data on your smartphone and/or tablet in addition to having quick access to your music, photos and videos.

Last but not least, the Ultra Touch also comes with an adapter to connect to USB-C devices.

Overall, we recommend getting the Seagate Fabric Enclosure One Touch Ultra Touch Solid State Drive due to the aforementioned speed and feature advantages.

Fabric Enclosure One Touch SSD vs. Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two touch SSDs below.

Fabric Enclosure One Touch SSDFabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD
ColorBlack

White
Black

White
Capacity500 GB

1 TB
500 GB

1 TB
Model NumberBlack 500 GB: Model Number STJE500400

White 500GB: Model Number STJE500402

Black 1 TB: Model Number STJE1000400

White 1 TB: Model Number STJE1000402
Black 500 GB: Model Number STJW500401

White 500GB: Model Number STJW500400

Black 1 TB: Model Number STJW1000401

White 1 TB: Model Number STJW1000400
Max Data Transfer Speed400 MB per second500 MB per second
Shock Resistance?YesYes
InterfaceUSB 3.0USB 3.0

USB-C
Seagate Mobile Touch App Support?NoYes
Sync Plus Support?YesYes
Mylio Create2-month subscription2-month subscription
Adobe Creative Cloud Photography1-year subscription1-year subscription
What’s in the BoxSeagate One Touch SSD

20 cm USB 3.0 cable

Downloadable Toolkit software with Sync Plus

One-year Mylio Create plan

Two-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan

Quick start guide
Seagate Ultra Touch SSD

20 cm USB 3.0 cable

USB-A to USB-C adapter

Downloadable Toolkit software with Sync Plus

One-year Mylio Create plan

Two-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan

Quick start guide
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Color and Capacity

Both Fabric Enclosure Solid State Drives come in either Black or White. In terms of storage capacity, you can pick between either 500 GB or 1 TB.

You can check out the model numbers for each product below:

Fabric Enclosure One Touch SSD:

  • Black 500 GB: Model Number STJE500400
  • White 500GB: Model Number STJE500402
  • Black 1 TB: Model Number STJE1000400
  • White 1 TB: Model Number STJE1000402

Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD:

  • Black 500 GB: Model Number STJW500401
  • White 500GB: Model Number STJW500400
  • Black 1 TB: Model Number STJW1000401
  • White 1 TB: Model Number STJW1000400

Maximum Data Transfer Speed

The Seagate Fabric Enclosure One Touch Solid State Drive has a data transfer speed of up to 400 MB per second.

The Seagate Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch Solid State Drive has a maximum data transfer speed that is 25 percent faster that its competition at 500 MB per second.

Shock Resistance

Both the One Touch and Ultra Touch SSDs are designed to be resistant to electrical shock.

Interface

The One Touch SSD can be connected to compatible devices with an USB 3.0 port.

The Ultra Tough SSD can use either an USB 3.0 port or USB-C port to connect to other supported devices.

Seagate Mobile Touch App

The Seagate Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD supports the Seagate Mobile Touch application on Android devices.

This app will connect the solid state drive to your tablet or smartphone. By doing so, you can back up your data from your mobile phone or tablet.

You can also access your music, photos and videos.

Sync Plus

Both Seagate products also use Sync Plus.

The software provides automatic back up from a compatible device to your SSD. It will also copy files deleted to the achieve folder on the drive.

Mylio Create

The One Touch and Ultra Touch also come with a one-year subscription to Mylio Create.

The application will let you create, edit and organize photos across multiple devices.

Adobe Creative Cloud Photography

Both also includes a two-month subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography.

This program allows you to edit, organize, share and store photos.

What’s in the Box

Aside from the solid state drive and the USB-A to USB-C adapter, both Seagate products come with the same contents.

You can take a look at what’s included in each package below:

Seagate Fabric Enclosure One Touch SSD: 

  • Seagate One Touch SSD
  • 20 cm USB 3.0 cable
  • Downloadable Toolkit software with Sync Plus
  • One-year Mylio Create plan
  • Two-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan
  • Quick start guide

Seagate Fabric Enclosure Ultra Touch SSD:

  • Seagate Ultra Touch SSD
  • 20 cm USB 3.0 cable
  • USB-A to USB-C adapter
  • Downloadable Toolkit software with Sync Plus
  • One-year Mylio Create plan
  • Two-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan
  • Quick start guide

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What’s the difference between Samsung T5, T7 and T7 Touch?

In 2020, Samsung released the T7 and T7 Touch external solid state drives. So, how does these new releases stack up against the older T5 model?

You can find out in our comparison guide between these three portable SSDs.

Quick Summary

The main differences between the Samsung T5 SSD and Samsung T7 SSDs are that the T7 drives are nearly twice as fast.

The Touch version of the T7 also use fingerprint recognition for added security while the regular version of the T7 doesn’t.

If you want the best performance, in addition to the best security, then we recommend getting the T7 Touch.

If you aren’t planning to use the fingerprint recognition feature, then the regular T7 SSD is the more affordable option of the two 2020 external drives from Samsung.

T5 vs. T7 vs. T7 Touch Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between these three portable SSDs below.

Samsung Portable SSD T5Samsung Portable SSD T7Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch
Color OptionsAlluring Blue

Black

Metallic Red

Rose Gold
Blue

Gray

Red
Black

Silver
Size Options250 GB

500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
Dimensions2.9" W x 2.3" H x 0.4" D3.4" W x 2.2" H x 0.3" D3.4" W x 2.2" H x 0.3" D
Weight51 g57 g57 g
USB Interface10 Gbps10 Gbps10 Gbps
Sequential Read SpeedUp to 540 MB/sUp to 1,050 MB/sUp to 1,050 MB/s
Sequential Write SpeedUp to 520 MB/sUp to 1,000 MB/sUp to 1,000 MB/s
SecuritySamsung Portable SSD SoftwareSamsung Portable SSD SoftwareSamsung Portable SSD Software

Fingerprint Recognition
EncryptionAES 256-bit hardware encryptionAES 256-bit hardware encryptionAES 256-bit hardware encryption
CertificationBSMI

CB

CE

C-tick

FCC

IC

KC

TUV

UL

VCCI
BSMI

CB

CE

C-tick

FCC

IC

KC

TUV

UL

VCCI
BSMI

CB

CE

C-tick

FCC

IC

KC

TUV

UL

VCCI
RoHS ComplianceRoHS2RoHS2RoHS2
Warranty3-year Limited Warranty3-year Limited Warranty3-year Limited Warranty
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Color Options

The T5 has four available color options: Alluring Blue, Black, Metallic Red and Rose Gold. With the standard T7, you can pick between Blue, Grey or Red.

The T7 Touch comes in two colors: Black and Silver.

Size Options

Portable SSD T5 has four different size options: 250 GB, 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.

Both the Samsung Portable SSD T7 and Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch offer the following capacity sizes: 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.

Dimensions

Although the Samsung Portable SSD T5 is not as wide as the Samsung Portable SSD T7 and Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch, it is slightly taller and deeper.

You can find the approximate dimensions for the three external solid state drives in this versus guide below:

  • T5: 2.9 inches in width, 2.3 inches in height and 0.4 inches in depth
  • T7: 3.4 inches in width, 2.2 inches in height and 0.3 inches in depth
  • T7 Touch: 3.4 inches in width, 2.2 inches in height and 0.3 inches in depth

Weight

The T5 weighs a little less, at 51 grams, when compared to the T7 and T7 Touch, both of which has a weight of 57 grams.

USB Interface

Although the official spec sheets show different names (USB 3.1 Gen 2 for the T5 and USB 3.2 Gen2 for the T7), the performances are the same at 10 Gbps.

The confusion comes from the USB Implementers Forum (or USB-IF for short), which changed the original name for USB 3.1 to USB 3.1 Gen 2 and then to USB 3.2 Gen 2.

The important takeaway is that all three Samsung solid state drives in this versus guide support 10 Gbps. Although the SSDs are also backwards compatible with older USB versions, you will get slower data transfer speeds due to the limited bandwidth.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed 

When it comes to the maximum sequential read speed, the T7 and T7 Touch are 510 MB per second faster than the T7. In other words, the T7 solid state drives are 94.44% faster.  

You can find the max sequential read speeds for all three SSDs below: 

  • T5 Portable: Up to 540 MB per second
  • T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • T7 Touch Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed 

The T7 and T7 Touch are 480 MB per second faster than the T5 at maximum sequential writing. This translates to a speed advantage of 92.31%. 

You can take a look at the max sequential write speed specifications below:  

  • T5 Portable: Up to 520 MB per second
  • T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second
  • T7 Touch Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second 

Security

The three products use Samsung Portable SSD Software for security.

Unlike the regular T7 external solid state drive, the T7 Touch comes with the fingerprint recognition feature where you can use up to four fingerprints for added protection.

Encryption

The T5 SSD, T7 SSD and T7 SSD Touch use the same AES 256-bit hardware encryption.

Certification

The certifications are also the same as the three drives support the following:

  • BSMI
  • CB
  • CE
  • C-tick
  • FCC
  • IC
  • KC
  • TUV
  • UL
  • VCCI

RoHS Compliance

The SSDs in this comparion guide also use RoHS2 for RoHS Compliance.

Warranty

The Samsung Portable SSD T5, Samsung Portable SSD T7 and Samsung Portable SSD T7 Touch each includes a 3-year limited warranty.

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