What’s the difference between the Crucial X6 and SanDisk Extreme Portable V2?

The X6 and Extreme Portable V2 are two of the more popular external solid state drives currently available.

You can check out this comparison guide at Seeking Tech to see what the differences are between these Crucial and SanDisk storage products.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive, the SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 is nearly twice as fast as maximum sequential reading in the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB capacities. The 4 TB Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 is also 31.25% faster than the X6 at maximum sequential reads.

Furthermore, the Extreme Portable V2 is also the only one of the two to support USB Type-A ports right out of the box in addition to also being the only SSD in this comparison to provide protection against dust buildup and light water splashes. Not to mention that the SanDisk product also comes with a longer warranty.

So, out of these two products, the SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 is clearly the best choice.

X6 vs. Extreme Portable V2 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at a comparison table for the X6 and second version of the Extreme Portable below.

Crucial X6 Portable Solid State DriveSanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2
What’s in the BoxCrucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive

USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable

Quick Start Guide
SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2

USB-C to USB-C cable

USB-C to USB-A adaptor

Safety and Warranty Guide
Dimensions69 mm x 64 mm x 11 mm101 mm x 52 mm x 9 mm
Capacity Options500 GB

1 TB

2 TB

4 TB
500 GB

1 TB

2 TB

4 TB
Model Numbers500 GB Crucial X6: CT500X6SSD9

1 TB Crucial X6: CT1000X6SSD9

2 TB Crucial X6: CT2000X6SSD9

4 TB Crucial X6: C41000X6SSD9
500 GB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-500G-G25

1 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25

2 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25

4 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25
USB Interface SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s)USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s)
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500 GB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second

1 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second

2 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second

4 TB Crucial X6: Up to 800 MB per second
500 GB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second

1 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second

2 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second

4 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
Dust and Water ResistanceN/AIP55
Warranty3-year warranty5-year warranty
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What’s in the Box

You can only connect the X6 to an USB Type-C port right out of the box. With the Extreme Portable V2, you will be able to connect to USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports.

You can check out a list of the parts included inside each new retail box for both of these products below:

Crucial X6:

  • Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive
  • USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
  • Quick Start Guide

Extreme Portable V2:

  • SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2
  • USB-C to USB-C cable
  • USB-C to USB-A adaptor
  • Safety and Warranty Guide

Dimensions

When it comes to physical size, the Crucial X6 is shaped more like a square while the SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 is shaped like an elongated rectangle.

You can find the measurements for both external SSDs below:

  • Crucial X6: 69 mm x 64 mm x 11 mm
  • SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: 101 mm x 52 mm x 9 mm

Capacity Options

When it comes to capacity options, both the solid state drives in this versus guide offer the following:

  • 500 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB
  • 4 TB

Model Numbers

You can find the model numbers attached to the X6 and Extreme Portable V2 below:

  • 500 GB Crucial X6: CT500X6SSD9
  • 1 TB Crucial X6: CT1000X6SSD9
  • 2 TB Crucial X6: CT2000X6SSD9
  • 4 TB Crucial X6: C41000X6SSD9
  • 500 GB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-500G-G25
  • 1 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25
  • 2 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
  • 4 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25

USB Interface Speed

For the interface, the X6 and Extreme Portable Version 2 use USB 3.2 Gen 2, which provides a transfer speed of up to 10 Gbit/s.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 has a major advantage over the Crucial X6 when it comes to maximum sequential reading speed.

When you compare the same capacity options, the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the Extreme Portable V2 are 1010 MB per second faster, or 94.44% faster, than the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the X6.

Furthermore, the 4 TB Extreme Portable V2 is 250 MB per second faster, or 31.25% faster, than the 4 TB Crucial X6.

You can take a look at the maximum sequential read speed specs for each capacity of both SSDs below:

  • 500 GB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 1 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 2 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second
  • 4 TB Crucial X6: Up to 800 MB per second
  • 500 GB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 1 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 2 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
  • 4 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second

Dust and Water Resistance

The Extreme Portable V2 is the only one to have received a dust and protection rating.

With an IP rating of 55, the SanDisk product is built to resist significant dust particles buildup in addition to light water splashes.

Warranty

The Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive comes with a 3-year warranty while the SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 comes with a longer 5-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Transcend 400S, 420S and 430S?

Transcend has three similar M.2 2242 solid state drives currently available on the market. So, what are main differences between the 400S, 420S and 430S?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these internal Transcend storage drives.

Quick Summary

When it comes to maximum sequential read speed, the 430S is generally the fastest when compared to the 400S and 420S.

For maximum sequential writing, the 420S should be the fastest.

As for random reading, the 400S is the fastest when you compare the same or similar capacities. However, the 512 GB Transcend 430S is fastest overall.

When it comes to random writing, the 430S is the fastest at the 120 GB/128 GB and 480 GB/512 GB capacities while the 420S is the fastest at the 240Gb/256 GB capacity.

The 400S easily has the best endurance out of the three as you can write more data on this model when compared to the 430s model and especially the 420S model.

400S vs. 420S vs. 430S Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the 400S, 420S and 430S models below.

Transcend 400S M.2 2242 Solid State DriveTranscend 420S M.2 2242 Solid State DriveTranscend 430S M.2 2242 Solid State Drive
Capacity Options32 GB

64 GB

128 GB

256 GB
120 GB

240 GB

480 GB
128 GB

256 GB

512 GB
Form FactorM.2 2242M.2 2242M.2 2242
Dimensions42.00 mm x 22.00 mm x 3.58 mm (or 1.65" x 0.87" x 0.14")42.00 mm x 22.00 mm x 3.58 mm (or 1.65" x 0.87" x 0.14")42.00 mm x 22.00 mm x 3.58 mm (or 1.65" x 0.87" x 0.14")
Weight5 g (or 0.18 oz)5 g (or 0.18 oz)5 g (or 0.18 oz)
Bus InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/sSATA III 6Gb/sSATA III 6Gb/s
Memory ComponentsMLC NAND3D NAND3D NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 280 MB per second

64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 520 MB per second

128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 530 MB per second

256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 530 MB per second
120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 500 MB per second

240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 500 MB per second

480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 530 MB per second
128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 560 MB per second

256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 530 MB per second

512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50 MB per second

64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 100 MB per second

128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 200 MB per second

256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 400 MB per second
120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 350 MB per second

240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 430 MB per second

480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 480 MB per second
128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 350 MB per second

256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 400 MB per second

512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 500 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 25,000 IOPS

64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50,000 IOPS

128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS

256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS
120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 28,000 IOPS

240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 40,000 IOPS

480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 50,000 IOPS
128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 35,000 IOPS

256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 45,000 IOPS

512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 80,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 10,000 IOPS

64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 25,000 IOPS

128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50,000 IOPS

256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS
120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 75,000 IOPS

240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 75,000 IOPS

480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 75,000 IOPS
128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 80,000 IOPS

256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 70,000 IOPS

512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 85,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written32 GB Transcend 400S: 90 TBW

64 GB Transcend 400S: 180 TBW

128 GB Transcend 400S: 360 TBW

256 GB Transcend 400S: 740 TBW
120 GB Transcend 420S: 40 TBW

240 GB Transcend 420S: 80 TBW

480 GB Transcend 420S: 160 TBW
128 GB Transcend 430S: 70 TBW

256 GB Transcend 430S: 140 TBW

512 GB Transcend 430S: 280 TBW
Mean Time Between Failures2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours2,000,000 hours
General FeaturesAdvanced Garbage Collection

DDR3 DRAM Cache

DevSleep Mode

S.M.A.R.T.

TRIM & NCQ Command
Advanced Garbage Collection

LDPC Coding

RAID Engine

S.M.A.R.T.

TRIM & NCQ Command
Advanced Garbage Collection

DDR3 DRAM Cache

LDPC Coding

RAID Engine

S.M.A.R.T.

TRIM & NCQ Command
Operating System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 7

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 10

Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or newer
Microsoft Windows 7

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 10

Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or newer
Microsoft Windows 7

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 10

Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or newer
Operating Temperature Range0°C (or 32°F) to 70°C (or 158°F)0°C (or 32°F) to 70°C (or 158°F)0°C (or 32°F) to 70°C (or 158°F)
Operating Voltage3.3V ±5%3.3V ±5%3.3V ±5%
CertificatesBSMI

CE

FCC

KC

RCM
BSMI

CE

FCC

KC

RCM
BSMI

CE

FCC

KC

RCM
Warranty3-Year Limited Warranty3-Year Limited Warranty3-Year Limited Warranty
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Capacity Options

You can also check out the available capacity options for these M.2 2242 solid state drives below:

Transcend 400S:

  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB

Transcend 420S:

  • 120 GB
  • 240 GB
  • 480 GB

Transcend 430S:

  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB
  • 512 GB

Form Factor

The 400S, 420S and 430S all use the M.2 2242 form factor.

Dimensions

The three SSDs are identical when it comes to size with the following measurements:

42.00 mm x 22.00 mm x 3.58 mm (or 1.65″ x 0.87″ x 0.14″)

Weight

The 400S, 420S and 430S models should also weigh the same at around 5 g (or 0.18 oz).

Bus Interface

These solid state drives utilize SATA III 6Gb/s as the bus interface.

Memory Components

You can also check out the memory components used for each product below:

  • Transcend 400S: MLC NAND
  • Transcend 420S: 3D NAND
  • Transcend 420S: 3D NAND

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

When you compare the same or similar capacity options, the 128 GB Transcend 430S is 30 MB per second faster (or 5.66% faster) than the 128 GB Transcend 400S and 60 MB per second faster (or 12% faster) than the 120 GB Transcend 420 at maximum sequential reading.

The 128 GB Transcend 400S and 256 GB Transcend 430S have the same max read speed, which is 30 MB per second faster (or 6% faster) than the 240 GB Transcend 420S.

The 512 GB Transcend 430S is 30 MB per second faster (or 5.66% faster) than the 480 GB Transcend 420S.

You can find the maximum sequential read speeds below:

  • 32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 280 MB per second
  • 64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 520 MB per second
  • 128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 500 MB per second
  • 240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 500 MB per second
  • 480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 560 MB per second
  • 256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 560 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

When it comes to maximum sequential writing, the 120 GB Transcend 420S and 128 GB Transcend 430S have the same top speed, which is 150 MB per second faster (or 75% faster) than the 128 GB Transcend 400S.

The 240 GB Transcend 420S is 30 MB per second faster (or 7.5% faster) than the 256 GB Transcend 400S and 256 GB Transcend 430S.

On the other hand, the 512 GB Transcend 430S is 20 MB per second faster (or 4.17% faster) than the 480 GB Transcend 420S.

You can check out the sequential write speeds below:

  • 32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50 MB per second
  • 64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 100 MB per second
  • 128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 200 MB per second
  • 256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 400 MB per second
  • 120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 350 MB per second
  • 240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 430 MB per second
  • 480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 480 MB per second
  • 128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 350 MB per second
  • 256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 400 MB per second
  • 512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 500 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed

For random reading, the 128 GB Transcend 400S is 42,000 IOPS faster (or 150% faster) than the 120 GB Transcend 420S and 35,000 IOPS faster (or 100% faster) than the 128 GB Transcend 430S.

The 256 GB Transcend 400S is also 30,000 IOPS faster (or 75% faster) than the 240 GB Transcend 420S and 25,000 IOPS faster (or 55.56% faster) than the 256 GB Transcend 430S.

The 512 GB Transcend 430S is 30,000 IOPS faster (or 60% faster) than the 512 GB Transcend 430S.

You can find the random read speeds below:

  • 32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 25,000 IOPS
  • 64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50,000 IOPS
  • 128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS
  • 256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS
  • 120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 28,000 IOPS
  • 240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 40,000 IOPS
  • 480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 50,000 IOPS
  • 128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 35,000 IOPS
  • 256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 45,000 IOPS
  • 512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 80,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

For maximum random writing, the 128 GB Transcend 430S is 30,000 IOPS faster (or 60% faster) than the 128 GB Transcend 400S and 5,000 IOPS faster (or 6.67% faster) than the 120 GB Transcend 420S.

The 240 GB Transcend 420S is 5,000 IOPS faster (or 7.14% faster) than the 256 GB Transcend 400S and 256 GB Transcend 430S.

The 512 GB Transcend 430S is 10,000 IOPS faster (or 13.33% faster) than the 480 GB Transcend 420S.

You can find the maximum random write speeds below:

  • 32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 10,000 IOPS
  • 64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 25,000 IOPS
  • 128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50,000 IOPS
  • 256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS
  • 120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 75,000 IOPS
  • 240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 75,000 IOPS
  • 480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 75,000 IOPS
  • 128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 80,000 IOPS
  • 256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 70,000 IOPS
  • 512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 85,000 IOPS

Terabytes Written

When it comes to endurance, you can write a lot more data with the 400S when compared to the other two SSDs.

The 430S has the second best endurance while the 420S has the lowest endurance rating.

You can check out the Terabytes Written specs:

  • 32 GB Transcend 400S: 90 TBW
  • 64 GB Transcend 400S: 180 TBW
  • 128 GB Transcend 400S: 360 TBW
  • 256 GB Transcend 400S: 740 TBW
  • 120 GB Transcend 420S: 40 TBW
  • 240 GB Transcend 420S: 80 TBW
  • 480 GB Transcend 420S: 160 TBW
  • 128 GB Transcend 430S: 70 TBW
  • 256 GB Transcend 430S: 140 TBW
  • 512 GB Transcend 430S: 280 TBW

Mean Time Between Failures

The Transcend 400S, 420S and 430S M.2 2242 Solid State Drives have the same Mean Time Between Failures reliability rating of 2,000,000 hours.

General Features

You can check out a list of general features for these three SSDs below:

Transcend 400S:

  • Advanced Garbage Collection
  • DDR3 DRAM Cache
  • DevSleep Mode
  • S.M.A.R.T.
  • TRIM & NCQ Command

Transcend 420S:

  • Advanced Garbage Collection
  • LDPC Coding
  • RAID Engine
  • S.M.A.R.T.
  • TRIM & NCQ Command

Transcend 430S:

  • Advanced Garbage Collection
  • DDR3 DRAM Cache
  • LDPC Coding
  • RAID Engine
  • S.M.A.R.T.
  • TRIM & NCQ Command

Operating System Requirements

The 400S, 420S and 430S models support the following system requirements:

  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows 8
  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or newer

Operating Temperature Range

The three M.2 2242 SSDs have the same operating temperature range, which is from 0°C (or 32°F) to 70°C (or 158°F).

Operating Voltage

The three solid state drives also use the same operating voltage at 3.3V ±5%.

Certificates

The 400S, 420S and 430S have received the following certifications:

  • BSMI
  • CE
  • FCC
  • KC
  • RCM

Warranty

The Transcend 400S M.2 Solid State Drive, Transcend 420S M.2 Solid State Drive and Transcend 430S M.2 Solid State Drive each comes with a 3-Year Limited Warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Team Group MP33 and MS30?

The MP33 and MS30 are two M.2 solid state drives from Team Group. You can check out this comparison guide to see what the major differences are between these Team Group products.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Team Group MS30, the Team Group MP33 is significantly faster at maximum sequential reading and maximum sequential writing.

The MP33 model also has better endurance than the MS30 model for all capacity with the exception of the 2 TB versions.

Moreover, the MP33 has better shock resistance and comes with a longer warranty.

The two solid state drives have the same operating system requirements, temperature ranges, humidity range and vibration resistance.

Team Group MP33 vs. Team Group MS30 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the MP33 and MS30 below.

Team Group MP33 M.2 PCIe Solid State DriveTeam Group MS30 M.2 SATA Solid State Drive
Capacity Options128 GB

256 GB

512 GB

1 TB

2 TB
128 GB

256 GB

512 GB

1 TB

2 TB
Weight6 grams10 grams
Dimensions80.0 mm x 22.0 mm x 3.8 mm80.0 mm x 22.0 mm x 3.5 mm
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x4 with NVMe 1.3SATA III 6Gb/s
Maximum Sequential Read Speed128 GB MP33: Up to 1,500 MB per second

256 GB MP33: Up to 1,600 MB per second

512 GB MP33: Up to 1,700 MB per second

1 TB MP33: Up to 1,800 MB per second

2 TB MP33: Up to 1,800 MB per second
128 GB MS30: Up to 500 MB per second

256 GB MS30: Up to 500 MB per second

512 GB MS30: Up to 530 MB per second

1 TB MS30: Up to 530 MB per second

2 TB MS30: Up to 540 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed128 GB MP33: Up to 500 MB per second

256 GB MP33: Up to 1,000 MB per second

512 GB MP33: Up to 1,400 MB per second

1 TB MP33: Up to 1,500 MB per second

2 TB MP33: Up to 1,500 MB per second
128 GB MS30: Up to 300 MB per second

256 GB MS30: Up to 400 MB per second

512 GB MS30: Up to 430 MB per second

1 TB MS30: Up to 480 MB per second

2 TB MS30: Up to 500 MB per second
Endurance (TBW)128 GB MP33: 75 TBW

256 GB MP33: 150 TBW

512 GB MP33: 350 TBW

1 TB MP33: 600 TBW

2 TB MP33: 1000 TBW
128 GB MS30: 64 TBW

256 GB MS30: 128 TBW

512 GB MS30: 256 TBW

1 TB MS30: 512 TBW

2 TB MS30: 1024 TBW
Reliability (MTBF)1,500,000 hours1,500,000 hours
Operating System RequirementsWindows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 or Windows 7

Linux 2.6.33 or later
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 or Windows 7

Linux 2.6.33 or later
VoltageDC +3.3 VDC +3.3 V
Operation Temperature Range0˚C to 70˚C0˚C to 70˚C
Storage Temperature Range-40˚C to 85˚C-40˚C to 85˚C
Operation Humidity Range90% RH under 40°C90% RH under 40°C
Vibration Resistance80 Hz to 2,000 Hz/20 G80 Hz to 2,000 Hz/20 G
Shock Resistance1,500 G, 0.5 m/sec500 G, 2 m/sec
Warranty5-year warranty3-year warranty
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Capacity Options

The Team Group MP33 and MS30 M.2 solid state drives offer the following capacity options:

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

Weight

The MS30 model is heavier when compared to the MP33 model.

You can take a look at the weight specifications below:

  • MP33: 6 grams
  • MS30: 10 grams

Dimensions

As for the dimensions The MP33 is a little bit thicker than the MS30. The two internal storage drives have the same length and width.

You can find the measurements below:

  • MP33: 80.0 mm x 22.0 mm x 3.8 mm
  • MS30: 80.0 mm x 22.0 mm x 3.5 mm

Interface

For the interface, the MP33 uses PCIe 3.0 x4 with NVMe 1.3 while the MS30 uses SATA III 6Gb/s.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The MP33 solid state drive is a lot faster than the MS30 at maximum sequential reading.

When you compare the same capacity options, the 128 GB MP33 is 1,000 MB per second faster, or 200% faster, than the 128 GB MS30.

The 256 GB MP33 is also 1,100 MB per second faster, or 220% faster, than the 256 GB MS30.

Furthermore, the 512 GB MP33 is 1,170 MB per second faster, 220.76% faster, than the 512 GB MS30.

The 1 TB MP33 is also 1,270 MB per second faster, or 239.62% faster, than the 1 TB MS30.

Last but not least, the 2 TB MP33 is 1,260 MB per second faster, or 233.33% faster, than the 2 TB MS30.

You can find the maximum sequential read speed specifications below:

  • 128 GB MP33: Up to 1,500 MB per second
  • 256 GB MP33: Up to 1,600 MB per second
  • 512 GB MP33: Up to 1,700 MB per second
  • 1 TB MP33: Up to 1,800 MB per second
  • 2 TB MP33: Up to 1,800 MB per second
  • 128 GB MS30: Up to 500 MB per second
  • 256 GB MS30: Up to 500 MB per second
  • 512 GB MS30: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 1 TB MS30: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 2 TB MS30: Up to 540 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The MP33 SSD is also much faster than the MS30 at maximum sequential writing.

The 128 GB MP33 is 200 MB per second faster, or 66.67% faster, than the 128 GB MP33.

The 256 GB MP33 is also 600 MB per second faster, or 150% faster, than the 256 GB MS30.

Moreover, the 512 GB MP33 is 970 MB per second faster, or 225.58% faster, than the 512 GB MS30.

The 1 TB MP33 is also 1,020 MB per second faster, or 212.5% faster, than the 1 TB MS30.

Lastly, the 2 TB MP33 is 1,000 MB per second faster, or 200% faster, than the 2 TB MS30.

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

  • 128 GB MP33: Up to 500 MB per second
  • 256 GB MP33: Up to 1,000 MB per second
  • 512 GB MP33: Up to 1,400 MB per second
  • 1 TB MP33: Up to 1,500 MB per second
  • 2 TB MP33: Up to 1,500 MB per second
  • 128 GB MS30: Up to 300 MB per second
  • 256 GB MS30: Up to 400 MB per second
  • 512 GB MS30: Up to 430 MB per second
  • 1 TB MS30: Up to 480 MB per second
  • 2 TB MS30: Up to 500 MB per second

Endurance (TBW)

Endurance for the Team Group SSDs are measured as Terabytes Written, which indicates how much data can be written on a storage drive during its expected lifespan.

When you compare the same capacity options, you should be able to write more data with the MP33 than the MS30 at 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB.

With that said, the 2 TB MS30 does have better endurance than the 2 TB MP33.

You can find the endurance specs below:

  • 128 GB MP33: 75 TBW
  • 256 GB MP33: 150 TBW
  • 512 GB MP33: 350 TBW
  • 1 TB MP33: 600 TBW
  • 2 TB MP33: 1000 TBW
  • 128 GB MS30: 64 TBW
  • 256 GB MS30: 128 TBW
  • 512 GB MS30: 256 TBW
  • 1 TB MS30: 512 TBW
  • 2 TB MS30: 1024 TBW

Reliability (MTBF)

Reliability for a Team Group solid state drive is measured as Mean Time Between Failures, which indicates the amount of time that passes before an SSD ends up failing.

The two products in this comparisons guide have the same reliability rating of 1,500,000 hours.

Operating System Requirements

The MP33 and MS30 support the following operating systems:

  • Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 or Windows 7
  • Linux 2.6.33 or later

Voltage

When it comes to voltage, the Team Group MP33 and MS30 SSDs have a rating of DC +3.3 V.

Operation Temperature Range

You can use both of these storage drives within a temperature range of 0˚C to 70˚C.

Storage Temperature Range

When it comes to non-operation, you can store the MP33 and MS30 within a temperature range of -40˚C to 85˚C.

Operation Humidity Range

For humidity, you can use these SSDs within 90% RH under 40°C.

Vibration Resistance

Both the MP33 and MS30 models have a vibration resistance of 80 Hz to 2,000 Hz/20 G.

Shock Resistance

The MP33 does have a better shock protection when compared to the MS30.

You can find the shock resistance specs below:

  • MP33: 1,500 G, 0.5 m/sec
  • MS30: 500 G, 2 m/sec

Warranty

The Team Group MP33 M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive includes a 5-year warranty while the Team Group MS30 M.2 SATA Solid State Drive comes with a shorter 3-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Acer Predator GM7000 and Samsung 980 Pro?

The Predator GM7000 is one of Acer’s first solid state drives. You can check out this comparison guide to see how it compares to the Samsung 980 Pro.

Quick Summary

The Acer Predator GM7000 is faster than the Samsung 980 Pro at maximum sequential reading.

On the other hand, the 980 Pro is faster at maximum random reading.

When it comes maximum sequential writing, the Samsung 980 Pro is faster at the 500 GB/512 GB capacity while the Predator GM7000 is faster at the 1 TB and 2 TB capacities.

For maximum random writing, the 980 Pro is faster at the 500 GB/512 GB and 2 TB capacities. The 1 TB versions of both storage drives have the same top random write speeds.

As for endurance, the 2 TB Acer Predator GM7000 is expected to last longer than the Samsung 980 Pro. The endurance rating is the same for both SSDs at the 500 GB/512 GB and 2 TB capacities.

The Predator GM7000 does have a longer reliability rating than the 980 Pro, however.

Predator GM7000 vs. 980 Pro Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the GM7000 and 980 Pro below.

Acer Predator GM7000 Solid State DriveSamsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive
Capacity Options512 GB

1 TB

2 TB
250 GB

500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280
InterfacePCIe Gen4 x4PCIe Gen4 x4
Heat SinkIncludedNot included
Maximum Sequential Read Speed512 GB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 7400 MB per second

1 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 7400 MB per second

2 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 7400 MB per second
250 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 6400 MB per second

500 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 6900 MB per second

1 TB 980 Samsung Pro: Up to 7000 MB per second

2 TB 980 Samsung Pro: Up to 7000 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed512 GB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 3400 MB per second

1 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 6400 MB per second

2 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 6700 MB per second
250 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 2700 MB per second

500 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 5000 MB per second

1 TB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 5000 MB per second

2 TB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 5100 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed512 GB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 200K IOPS

1 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 400K IOPS

2 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 700K IOPS
250 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 500K IOPS

500 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 800K IOPS

1 TB 980 Samsung Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

2 TB 980 Samsung Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed512 GB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 700K IOPS

1 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 1000K IOPS

2 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 700K IOPS
250 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 600K IOPS

500 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

1 TB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

2 TB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
Endurance512 GB Acer Predator GM7000: 300 TBW

1 TB Acer Predator GM7000: 600 TBW

2 TB Acer Predator GM7000: 1300 TBW
250 GB Samsung 980 Pro: 150 TBW

500 GB Samsung 980 Pro: 300 TBW

1 TB Samsung 980 Pro: 600 TBW

2 TB Samsung 980 Pro: 1200 TBW
Reliability (MTBF)2,000,000 hours1,500,000 hours
Operating Temperature0 °C to 70 °C (or 32 °F to 158 °F)0 °C to 70 °C (or 32 °F to 158 °F)
Non-Operating Temperature-40 °C to 85 °C (or -40 °F to 185 °F)-40 °C to 85 °C (or -40 °F to 185 °F)
Warranty5 years5 years
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Capacity Options

You can check out the available capacities for both the Predator GM3500 and 980 Pro below:

Acer Predator GM3500:

  • 512 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB

Samsung 980 Pro:

  • 250 GB
  • 500 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB

Form Factor

When it comes to the form factor, the GM7000 and 980 Pro both utilize M.2 2280.

Interface

As for the interface, these Acer and Samsung SSDs use PCIe Gen4 x4.

Heat Sink

The GM7000 comes with an optional heatsink while the 980 Pro doesn’t.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

When you compare the same or similar capacities, the 512 GB Acer Predator GM7000 is 500 MB per second faster, or 7.25% faster, than the 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro at maximum sequential reading.

The 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the Predator GM7000 are also 400 MB per second faster, or 5.71% faster, than the TB and 2 TB versions of the 980 Pro.

You can check out the maximum sequential read speed specifications below:

  • 512 GB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 7400 MB per second
  • 1 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 7400 MB per second
  • 2 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 7400 MB per second
  • 250 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 6400 MB per second
  • 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 6900 MB per second
  • 1 TB 980 Samsung Pro: Up to 7000 MB per second
  • 2 TB 980 Samsung Pro: Up to 7000 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

As for maximum sequential writing, the 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro is 1600 MB per second faster, or 47.06% faster, than the 512 GB Acer Predator GM7000.

On the other hand, the 1 TB Acer Predator GM7000 is 1400 MB per second faster, or 28% faster, than the 1 TB Samsung 980 Pro.

The 2 TB Samsung 980 Pro is also 1600 MB per second faster, or 31.37% faster, than the 2 TB Acer Predator GM7000.

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

  • 512 GB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 3400 MB per second
  • 1 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 6400 MB per second
  • 2 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 6700 MB per second
  • 250 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 2700 MB per second
  • 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 5000 MB per second
  • 1 TB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 5000 MB per second
  • 2 TB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 5100 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed

In regards to maximum random reading, the 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro is 600K IOPS faster, or 300% faster, than the 512 GB Acer Predator GM7000.

The 1 TB 980 Samsung Pro is also 600K IOPS faster, or 150% faster, than the 1 TB Acer Predator GM7000.

Finally, the 2 TB 980 Samsung Pro is 300K IOPS faster, or 42.86% faster, than the 2 TB Acer Predator GM7000.

You can find the maximum random read speeds below:

  • 512 GB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 200K IOPS
  • 1 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 400K IOPS
  • 2 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 700K IOPS
  • 250 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 500K IOPS
  • 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 800K IOPS
  • 1 TB 980 Samsung Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
  • 2 TB 980 Samsung Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

When it comes to maximum random writing, the 500 GB and 2 TB capacities of the Samsung 980 Pro are 300K IOPS faster, or 42.86% faster, than the 512 GB and 2 TB capacities Acer Predator GM7000.

The 1 TB capacity for both of these solid state drives have the same top speeds in this category.

You can find the maximum random write speed specifications below:

  • 512 GB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 700K IOPS
  • 1 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 1000K IOPS
  • 2 TB Acer Predator GM7000: Up to 700K IOPS
  • 250 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 600K IOPS
  • 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
  • 1 TB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS
  • 2 TB Samsung 980 Pro: Up to 1000K IOPS

Endurance

When you compare the same or similar capacity options, the 2 TB Acer Predator GM7000 has a better endurance rating than the 2 TB Samsung 980 Pro.

Otherwise, the two SSDs have the same Terabytes Written.

You can check out the TBW specs below:

  • 512 GB Acer Predator GM7000: 300 TBW
  • 1 TB Acer Predator GM7000: 600 TBW
  • 2 TB Acer Predator GM7000: 1300 TBW
  • 250 GB Samsung 980 Pro: 150 TBW
  • 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro: 300 TBW
  • 1 TB Samsung 980 Pro: 600 TBW
  • 2 TB Samsung 980 Pro: 1200 TBW

Reliability (MTBF)

The Acer Predator GM7000 has a 500,000 hours longer Mean Time Between Failures rating than the 980 Pro.

You can check out the reliability specs below:

  • Acer Predator GM7000: 2,000,000 hours
  • Samsung 980 Pro: 1,500,000 hours

Operating Temperature

The GM7000 and 980 Pro have the same operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C (or 32 °F to 158 °F).

Non-Operating Temperature

These Acer and Samsung SSDs also have the same non-operating temperature range of -40 °C to 85 °C (or -40 °F to 185 °F).

Warranty

The Acer Predator GM7000 Solid State Drive and Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between the P5 Plus and 970 EVO Plus?

The P5 Plus is a new M.2 solid state drive from Crucial. You can check out this comparison guide at Seeking Tech to see how it stacks up against the Samsung 970 EVO Plus.

Quick Summary

Being a PCIe Gen 4.0 solid state drive, the Crucial P5 Plus is substantially faster than the Samsung 970 EVO Plus, which uses PCIe Gen 3.0, at maximum sequential reading and maximum sequential writing.

So, if your computer is compatible with PCIe Gen 4.0, then we recommend picking up the P5 Plus over the 970 EVO Plus.

When it comes to reliability, the Crucial P5 Plus is expected to last longer than the Samsung 970 EVO Plus. With that said, the 970 EVO Plus is the only one out of these SSDs that can be repaired.

Both products have the same endurance and warranty coverage.

P5 Plus vs. 970 EVO Plus Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the P5 Plus and 970 EVO Plus below.

Crucial P5 PlusSamsung 970 EVO Plus
Capacity Options500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
250 GB

500 GB

1 TB

2 TB
Model Numbers500 GB Crucial P5 Plus: CT500P5PSSD8

1 TB Crucial P5 Plus: CT1000P5PSSD8

2 TB Crucial P5 Plus: CT2000P5PSSD8
250 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: MZ-V7S250B

500 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: MZ-V7S500B

1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: MZ-V7S1T0B

2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: MZ-V7S2T0B
Form FactorM.2 2280M.2 2280
Memory Components3D NANDSamsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
InterfacePCIe 4.0PCIe 3.0
Maximum Sequential Read Speed500 GB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 6600 MB per second

1 TB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 6600 MB per second

2 TB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 6600 MB per second
250 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3500 MB per second

500 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3500 MB per second

1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3500 MB per second

2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3500 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed500 GB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 3600 MB per second

1 TB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 5000 MB per second

2 TB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 5000 MB per second
250 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 2300 MB per second

500 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3200 MB per second

1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3300 MB per second

2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3300 MB per second
Endurance500 GB Crucial P5 Plus: 300 TBW

1 TB Crucial P5 Plus: 600 TBW

2 TB Crucial P5 Plus: 1200 TBW
250 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: 150 TBW

500 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: 300 TBW

1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: 600 TBW

2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: 1200 TBW
Reliability2,000,000 hours MTTF1,500,000 hours MTBF
Warranty5-year warranty5-year warranty
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Capacity Options

When it comes to available capacities, the 970 EVO Plus is the only product in this comparison to offer a 250 GB.

You can check out all the available options for these two internal SSDs below:

Crucial P5 Plus:

  • 500 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB

Samsung 970 EVO Plus:

  • 250 GB
  • 500 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB

Model Numbers

You can also find the model numbers tied to each of the aforementioned capacities below:

  • 500 GB Crucial P5 Plus: CT500P5PSSD8
  • 1 TB Crucial P5 Plus: CT1000P5PSSD8
  • 2 TB Crucial P5 Plus: CT2000P5PSSD8
  • 250 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: MZ-V7S250B
  • 500 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: MZ-V7S500B
  • 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: MZ-V7S1T0B
  • 2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: MZ-V7S2T0B

Form Factor

The Crucial P5 Plus and Samsung 970 EVO Plus are both M.2 2280 solid state drives.

Memory Components

As for the memory components, the P5 Plus uses 3D NAND while the 970 EVO Plus uses Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC.

Interface

When it comes to the interface, the P5 Plus utilizes PCIe Gen 4.0 while the 970 EVO Plus utilizes PCIe Gen 3.0.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The Crucial P5 Plus is 3100 MB per second faster, or 88.57% faster, than the Samsung 970 EVO Plus at maximum sequential reading.

You can find a breakdown of the sequential read speed specifications for every capacity option of both products below:

  • 500 GB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 6600 MB per second
  • 1 TB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 6600 MB per second
  • 2 TB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 6600 MB per second
  • 250 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3500 MB per second
  • 500 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3500 MB per second
  • 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3500 MB per second
  • 2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3500 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

When you compare the same capacities, the 500 GB Crucial P5 Plus is 400 MB per second faster, or 12.5% faster, than the 500 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus at maximum sequential writing.

Moreover, the 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the Crucial P5 Plus are 1700 MB per second faster, or 51.52% faster, than the 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the Samsung 970 EVO Plus.

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

  • 500 GB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 3600 MB per second
  • 1 TB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 5000 MB per second
  • 2 TB Crucial P5 Plus: Up to 5000 MB per second
  • 250 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 2300 MB per second
  • 500 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3200 MB per second
  • 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3300 MB per second
  • 2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: Up to 3300 MB per second

PlayStation 5 Compatibility

The Crucial P5 Plus meets the interface and reading speed requirements to be compatible with the PlayStation 5. However, you will need to get a heatsink for the SSD.

The 970 EVO Plus is not compatible with the PS5.

Endurance

When you compare the same capacities, the P5 Plus and 970 EVO Plus have the same rated endurance.

You can find the Terabytes Written (TBW) specs below:

  • 500 GB Crucial P5 Plus: 300 TBW
  • 1 TB Crucial P5 Plus: 600 TBW
  • 2 TB Crucial P5 Plus: 1200 TBW
  • 250 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: 150 TBW
  • 500 GB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: 300 TBW
  • 1 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: 600 TBW
  • 2 TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus: 1200 TBW

Reliability

As for reliability, although the Crucial P5 Plus is expected to last longer, it is not repairable like the 970 EVO Plus.

You can find the rated reliability for both storage drives below:

  • Crucial P5 Plus: 2,000,000 hours Mean Time to Failure
  • Samsung 970 EVO Plus: 1,500,000 hours Mean Time Between Failures

Warranty

A 5-year warranty is included in both the Crucial P5 Plus Solid State Drive and Samsung 970 EVO Plus Solid State Drive.

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What’s the difference between the 512GB, 1TB and 2TB Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Cards?

Seagate recently released the 512 GB and 2 TB capacities of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Storage Expansion Cards. So, how do these compare to the original 1 TB capacity?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these external solid state drives on Seeking Tech.

Quick Summary

Although the most expensive, the 2 TB Seagate Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Card offers the best value in terms of dollar spent per capacity while the 1 TB version offers the second-best value.

While the most affordable, the 512 GB capacity offers the worst value out of this group as you will get more bang for your buck with the bigger capacity versions.

The three expansion cards are identical in terms of speed, compatibility, features and warranty length.

512GB vs. 1TB vs. 2TB Xbox Series X and S Storage Expansion Cards Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the 512 GB, 1TB and 2 TB versions of the Seagate Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Card below.

512GB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S1TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S2TB Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S
DimensionsLength: 0.307 in or 7.8 mm

Width: 1.244 in or 31.6 mm

Height: 2.084 in or 52.9 5mm
Length: 0.307 in or 7.8 mm

Width: 1.244 in or 31.6 mm

Height: 2.084 in or 52.9 5mm
Length: 0.307 in or 7.8 mm

Width: 1.244 in or 31.6 mm

Height: 2.084 in or 52.9 5mm
Weight0.066 lb. or 0.03 kg0.066 lb. or 0.03 kg0.066 lb. or 0.03 kg
Compatible ConsolesXbox Series X

Xbox Series S
Xbox Series X

Xbox Series S
Xbox Series X

Xbox Series S
Flash MemoryCustom PCIe Gen4x2 NVMeCustom PCIe Gen4x2 NVMeCustom PCIe Gen4x2 NVMe
Storable GamesXbox Series X and S games

Backwards compatible Xbox One games

Backwards compatible Xbox 360 games

Backwards compatible Xbox games
Xbox Series X and S games

Backwards compatible Xbox One games

Backwards compatible Xbox 360 games

Backwards compatible Xbox games
Xbox Series X and S games

Backwards compatible Xbox One games

Backwards compatible Xbox 360 games

Backwards compatible Xbox games
Playable GamesXbox Series X and S games

Backwards compatible Xbox One games

Backwards compatible Xbox 360 games

Backwards compatible Xbox games
Xbox Series X and S games

Backwards compatible Xbox One games

Backwards compatible Xbox 360 games

Backwards compatible Xbox games
Xbox Series X and S games

Backwards compatible Xbox One games

Backwards compatible Xbox 360 games

Backwards compatible Xbox games
Xbox Velocity ArchitectureSupportedSupportedSupported
Quick ResumeSupportedSupportedSupported
Rescue Data Recovery Services3 years3 years3 years
Limited Warranty3 years3 years3 years

Dimensions

The three SSD cards are identical when it comes to physical size.

You can find the length, width and height measurements below:

  • Length: 0.307 in or 7.8 mm
  • Width: 1.244 in or 31.6 mm
  • Height: 2.084 in or 52.9 5mm

Weight

The expansion solid state drives should weigh around the same as well at 0.066 lb. or 0.03 kg.

Compatible Consoles

These Seagate Expansion SSD Cards are only compatible with the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles.

Flash Memory

When it comes to the flash memory these solid state drives use a custom PCIe Gen4x2 NVMe.

Capacity Options

The 2 TB version of the Seagate Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Card should be able to hold around twice as many games as the 1 TB version as well as around four times as many games than the 512 GB version.

So, while the 2 TB is the most expensive, you get more value out of it than the other two in terms of the amount of capacity you get per dollar spent.

The 1 TB version offers the second-best value.

While the 512 GB is the most affordable out of the three, it also offers the worst value in terms of capacity per dollar spent.

Storable Games

With all three capacities of the Seagate Xbox Series X|S Storage Expansion Card, you should be able to store Xbox Series X video games, Xbox Series S video games, backwards compatible Xbox video games, backwards compatible Xbox 360 video games and backwards compatible Xbox One video games.

Playable Games

You can also play Xbox Series X games, Xbox Series S games, backwards compatible Xbox games, backwards compatible Xbox 360 games and backwards compatible Xbox One games directly from all three capacities of the Seagate Storage Expansion Card.

Xbox Velocity Architecture

The 512 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB versions all use the Xbox Velocity Architecture as these solid state drives have a raw I/O throughput of 2.4 GB per second.

This means that you should get the same gameplay experience with these expansions cards as you would when you play a game directly from the internal SSD of the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

Quick Resume

All three of these capacity options support Quick Resume, which allows you to start off exactly where you left off in compatible games when you switch to playing else and then switch back.

Rescue Data Recovery Services

These products come with 3 years’ worth of Seagate’s Rescue Data Recovery Services.

With this service, you will be able to recover data that have been corrupted or damaged on these SSD expansion cards.

Limited Warranty

A 3-year warranty is included with the Seagate 512 GB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S, Seagate 1 TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S and Seagate 2 TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S.

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How to install the Addlink AddGame A90, A92 and A95 on PS5

In 2021, Addlink released three M.2 solid state drive that were designed to be compatible with the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.

You can check out this step-by-step guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can install the A90, A92 and A95 to your console.

Moving important data off of A90, A92 and A95

In order to use the Addlink AddGame A90, A92 or A95 with the PlayStation 5, you will need to format the solid state drive. This process will delete all files you have installed on the SSD.

So, if you used A90, A92 or A95 before, then we recommend moving any important files you have installed on the solid state drive before you insert it on your game console.

Updating the PS5 firmware

Support for M.2 solid state drives such as the A90, A92 and A95 were only added to the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition systems recently through a firmware update. So, if you haven’t done so already, you should make sure that firmware on your console is up to date.

How to insert A90, A92 or A95 to PS5

After meeting the aforementioned prerequisites, you should now insert your Addlink AddGame A90, A92 or A95 solid state drive to your PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition system.

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

1. If you haven’t done so already, you need to completely turn off your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition console.

To do so, press the PS button on your controller. Afterwards, select the Power option on the bottom right. In the Power menu, select the Turn Off PS5 option.

2. With your system shut down, remove the HDMI cable, power cable and other cables you have connected to it.

3. You should also remove stand from your console.

4. Next, you need to lie your PS5 down so that the PS logo is underneath.

5. You should also make sure that the backside of the console, which has the HDMI and power port, is facing you.

6. From your point of view, place your right hand on the bottom right corner as well as your left hand on the top left corner of the outer cover.

7. Lift the bottom right corner of the outer cover up with your right hand.

8. Slide the outer cover off with your left hand.

9. Now that the outer cover of your PlayStation 5 system has been removed, locate the M.2 docking bay, which should have a long rectangular metal cover over it.

10. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the screw holding the metal cover in place and then remove the metal cover to open the M.2 docking bay.

11. Inside the docking bay, you need to use the cross-head screwdriver again to remove the screw and spacer located at the edge of the dock.

12. Placed the spacer you removed from the previous step to the 80 hole in the docking bay.

13. You can now insert the Addlink AddGame A90, A92 or A95 SSD into the M.2 slot of your PS5 system.

Make sure that the connector aligns with the slot and then insert the SSD from a diagonally upwards position.

14. After inserting the A90, A92 or A95 to your PS5, push down on the opposite end and then use the screw you previously removed from step #11 to fasten the SSD in place.

15. Afterwards, place the metal cover back on and the use the screw you previously removed from step #10 to secure the cover.

16. Slide the outer cover back into place to complete the insertion part of this setup.

How to format A90, A92 or A95 for PS5

After inserting the AddGame A90, A92 or A95 into your PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition system, you then need to format it.

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

1. If you haven’t done so already, plugged the power and HDMI cable back into your system.

2. Power on your PS5.

3. During the startup process, you should see a M.2 SSD Storage screen that will ask you to format your inserted storage drive.

4. Press the PS button on your DualSense controller to turn it on.

5. Afterwards, select the Format M.2 SSD option.

6. After the formatting process has been completed, you should see a screen that shows off the sequential read speed of your AddGame when it is being used by the PlayStation 5.

7. Select the OK option to complete the formatting process and go to the Home Screen.

Where to find A90, A92 or A95 in the PS5 menus

If you have a hard time finding your newly installed AddGame A90, A92 or A95 in the menus of the PlayStation 5, you can do the following:

1. Once you get to the Home Screen, select Settings, which you can find on the upper right corner of the menu.

2. Inside the Settings menu, select Storage from the list of options.

3. In the Storage menu, select M.2 SSD Storage on the left column.

4. On the right side in the same menu, you should see your installed A90, A92 or A95 solid state drive.

The Storage menu on the PlayStation 5 can also be used to move game between different storages, delete games, reformat the M.2 SSD and change the default installation location.

How to install the Sabrent M.2 NVMe PS5 Heatsink

The Sabrent M.2 NVMe PS5 Heatsink (which has a model number of SB-PSHS) is specifically designed to provide heat dissipation for compatible M.2 solid state drives on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition gaming systems.

You can check out this step-by-step guide from Seeking Tech to see how you can install this accessory.

1. Before we begin, it should be noted that you will need a solid state drive that will fit with the Sabrent M.2 NVMe PS5 Heatsink as well as be compatible with the PS5.

The Sabrent M.2 NVMe PS5 Heatsink is designed for the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus. However, it should fit with other similarly-sized solid state drives, which should include the following PS5-compatible SSDs:

  • Samsung 980 Pro
  • Seagate FireCuda 530
  • Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850

In addition to being standalone products, the FireCuda 530 and WD_BLACK SN850 are also bundled with heatsinks. If you have the heatsink version of the FireCuda 530 or SN850, then you wob’t be able to use Sabrent M.2 NVMe PS5 Heatsink unless you first remove the default heatsink from the SSD.

2. If you PlayStation 5 is powered on, make sure to turn it off.

3. Next, you need to unplug the HDMI cable, power cable and other cables you have connected to your console.

4. You also need to remove the stand from the PS5 as well.

5. Afterwards, you need to position your console so that the PS logo on the outer casing is pointing downwards while the backside of the system (which has the HDMI and power ports) is facing you.

6. From your viewpoint, you need to place your right hand on the bottom right corner of the outer casing and your left hand of the upper left corner.

7. With your right hand, lift the bottom righter corner of the outer casing.

8. Afterwards, you need to use your left hand to slide the outer cover off to the left side.

9. After removing the outer cover, you should be able to locate the M.2 expansion bay, which has a metal cover screwed on top of it.

10. Use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the screwdriver holding the metal cover.

11. Remove the metal cover and place it somewhere else as you no longer need it.

12. With the M.2 expansion bay opened, use the cross-head screwdriver to remove the spacer and screw from inside the bay.

13. Place the previously removed spacer in the 80 hole of the expansion bay.

14. Now, insert the compatible solid state drive into the M.2 slot of your PS5 from a diagonally upwards position.

15. Next, push the opposite end of the solid state drive down and then use a cross-head screwdriver with the screw you previously removed from inside the docking bay on the 80 hole to fasten the SSD.

16. Afterwards, you can install the Sabrent M.2 NVMe PS5 Heatsink.

If the thermal tape is not already attached on the bottom of the heatsink, then you need to put the tape on the solid state drive you have previously inserted on the M.2 slot of the PlayStation 5.

17. Next, you need to place the Sabrent M.2 NVMe PS5 Heatsink into the opening of the M.2 expansion bay.

18. You then need to secure Sabrent M.2 NVMe PS5 Heatsink. You can do so by using a cross-head screwdriver with the screw you previously removed from the original M.2 metal cover.

19. Finally, slide the outer cover back on from the left side to the right side to complete the initial installation.

20. To format the M.2 solid state drive you have installed on your PS5, you need to plug the HDMI cable, power cable and other cables back into the system.

21. Turn on your PlayStation 5.

22. During the startup process, you should see the M.2 SSD Storage notification.

23. You will be asked to turn on your DualSense controller by pressing the PS button.

24. You need to then select the Format M.2 SSD option.

25. Once the formatting process has been completed, you should see a screen that shows the sequential read speed of the M.2 SSD you have installed.

26. Select the OK option to go to the Home Screen main menu.

How to install ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE to PS5

The BLADE version of the ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 comes with a much smaller heatsink when compared to the regular version. The thinner size makes this PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280, which has a sequential read speed of up to 7,400 MB per second, compatible with the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.

If you want to install the XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE, then you can check out this step-by-step guide from Seeking Tech.

Before we begin, it is important to note that we will be covering the following solid state drives:

  • 1 TB ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive (Model Number: AGAMMIXS70B-1T-CS)
  • 2 TB ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive (Model Number: AGAMMIXS70B-2T-CS)

Although these is a regular version of the ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 available, its built-in heatsink is too tall to fit into the M.2 expansion docking bay of the PlayStation 5 system.

Moving important data off of ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE to PS5

By formatting your XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE SSD for the PlayStation 5, you will be deleting all the data you have previously stored on it.

So, if you have any important data on your S70 BLADE, then make sure you move the files over to somewhere else before installing the drive into your PS5.

Installing optional heatsink to ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE

The PlayStation 5 requires a heatsink to go along with the M.2 solid state drive.

Fortunately, the XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE comes with an optional aluminum heatsink that will fit into the M.2 docking bay of the PS5 system.

So, if you haven’t done so already, make sure you install the optional aluminum heatsink onto your SSD before proceeding.

Upgrading the PS5 firmware

M.2 SSD support was only added to the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition through a recent firmware update.

Therefore, you need to update the firmware of your PS5 system.

To see if you PlayStation 5 has been updated to the latest available firmware, you can take the following steps:

1. Go to the Home Screen. This is the main menu where you select which game to open, go to the PlayStation Store, and take other actions.

2. From the Home Screen, go to the Settings menu, which you can find on the top right side of the menu.

3. Inside Settings, go to System.

4. In the System menu, first select the System Software option on the left side and then System Software Update and Settings option on the right side.

5. In the System Software Update and Settings menu, you should see the Update System Software setting.

If you see “Up to date” next to this setting, then the firmware of your PS5 is the latest one available.

If you see something else, then select the Update System Software option to update.

6. In the next screen, you can select to update the PS5 firmware over the Internet, which we recommend doing, or over a USB storage device.

How to insert ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE to PS5

After meeting the aforementioned prerequisites, you can now insert the ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE into your PlayStation 5 system.

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

1. Turn off your PS5.

2. Unplug the power cable, HDMI cable and any other cable you have plugged into the system.

3. Detach the stand from the PlayStation 5.

4. Next, lay your console down so that the side with the PS logo is facing downwards.

5. With the console laid down, make sure that the bottom of it, which contains the logo and screw hole for the stand, is facing you.

6. Next you need to detach the outer plate from your PlayStation 5.

To do so, lift the upper right corner of the outer plate and then slide it towards you.

7. With the outer plate off, you should see the metal cover for the M.2 expansion bay.

You need to use a cross-head screwdriver to remove the screw holding the metal cover into place for the M.2 expansion bay.

8. After removing the screw and the metal cover, you should have access to the M.2 bay of the PS5.

Here you need to remove the screw and spacer located inside the bay by using a cross-head screwdriver.

10. Place the spacer on the 80 screw hole of the bay.

10. Now you can insert the ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE, with its aluminum heatsink installed, into the M.2 slot of the PlayStation 5.

Make sure that the connector for the solid state drive and M.2 slot of the PS5 are aligned. You can then insert the SSD into the slot from a diagonally upwards position.

11. The other end of the XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE should be pointing upwards.

Push down on the other end and then use the screw you previously removed from the M.2 bay to hold the SSD down onto the motherboard of your PS5 system.

12. Afterwards, put the M.2 cover back on and screw it in place.

13. Next, slide the outer plate of your PlayStation 5 back into place to complete the installation.

How to format ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE for PS5

After inserting the ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE into your console, you then you need to format your solid state drive for the PlayStation 5.

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

1. Plug back in the HDMI cable, power cable and other cables you previously removed from your PS5 system.

2. Turn on your PlayStation 5.

3. You should immediately get a screen asking you to format the ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE.

Press the PS button on your DualSense to turn the controller back on again and then select the Format M.2 SSD option to continue.

4. After the formatting process in done, you should see a screen that shows off the sequential read speed of the ADATA XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE as detected by your PlayStation 5 console.

Here, you need to select the OK option to go to the Home Screen menu.

Where to find ADATA XPG GAMMIX S7 in the PS5 menus

To find the ADATA XPG GAMMIX S7 in the menus of the PlayStation 5 after you have formatted the solid state drive, you need to take the following steps:

1. Go to the Settings menu from the Home Screen menu.

The Settings option is located on the top right corner of the Home Screen.

2. In the Settings menu, go to Storage.

3. From the Storage menu, select M.2 SSD Storage from the left side.

4. On the right side from the same Storage menu, you should see your XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE.

You can also use this Storage menu to move games, delete games and set the installation location.

PS5 Console Storage vs. M.2 SSD Storage vs. USB Extended Storage

With the PlayStation 5, as well as the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, you can use up to three different storage types. So, what are the differences between the Console Storage, M.2 SSD Storage and USB Extended Storage?

You can find out in this comparison guide from Seeking Tech.

What is the Console Storage on PS5?

The Console Storage refers to the built-in solid state drive of the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition.

What is the M.2 SSD Storage on PS5?

The M.2 SSD Storage refers to the solid state drive that is currently installed on the M.2 slot of the PlayStation 5 system.

What is the USB Extended Storage on PS5?

The USB Extended Storage refers to the external hard disk drive or external solid state drive that is connected to the USB Type-A port or USB Type-C port of the PlayStation 5 system.

Requirements

When it comes to requirements, the Console Storage is built right into the PS5. Thus, it doesn’t have any requirements.

The M.2 SSD Storage has the most complicated requirements as the PlayStation 5 only supports the PCIe Gen4 x4 interface with a maximum sequential reading speed of at least 5500 MB per second as well as a socket type of Socket 3 (Key M). Furthermore, a single-sided or double-sided heatsink is also recommended.

The overall size of the M.2 should be no more than 110 mm (or 4.33 in) in length and 25 mm (or 0.984 in) in width. Moreover, the SSD should be not taller than 11.25 mm (or 0.442 in) with 2.45 mm (0.096 in) of clearance below the SSD as well as 8 mm (0.314 in) clearance above the SSD.

For the USB Extended Storage, you need either a USB Type-A connector or USB Type-C connector with the SuperSpeed USB (5 Gbps) or later.

Capacity

The Console Storage of the PlayStation 5 has a capacity of 825 GB. However, a good chunk of the free space is reserved for the system files. Therefore, you have a very limited amount of space available.

With the M.2 SSD Storage, the capacity ranges from a required minimum of 250 GB to a maximum of 4 TB.

The USB Extended Storage offers the biggest capacities with a maximum of 8 TB. It also has a minimum capacity requirement of 250 GB.

Installation

The Console Storage doesn’t require any installation as the SSD is already soldered onto the motherboard of the PlayStation 5.

The M.2 SSD Storage easily has the most complicated process as it requires you to remove the outer case of the system. To find out how you can install the FireCuda 530, WD_BLACK SN850 and AORUS 7000S to your PS5, you can check out this tutorial.

The installation process for the USB Extended Storage is simpler although you do need to format the drive. To see how you can format the Samsung T5 and Samsung T7 for the PS5, you can check out this guide.

File Types

The Console Storage offers the best compatibility when it comes to storing different file types. With the internal solid state drive of the PlayStation 5, you can store PS5 games, PS4 games, saved data, screen shots and video clips.

With the M.2 SSD Storage and USB Extended Storage, you can only store PS5 and PS4 games.

Speed

The Console Storage and M.2 SSD Storage should be much faster than the USB Extended Storage when it comes to reading and writing speeds.

Playing Games

You can play both PS5 games as well as backwards compatible PS4 games directly on the Console Storage and M.2 SSD Storage.

With the USB Extended Storage, you can only play backwards compatible PS4 games.

Where to find the Console Storage, M.2 SSD Storage and USB Extended Storage?

To find the location of your Console Storage, M.2 SSD Storage and USB Extended Storage in the PlayStation 5 menus, you need to take the following steps:

1. You should be in the Home Screen on the PlayStation 5. This is the main system menu where you can go to the PlayStation Store, select which videogame to play and more.

If you are playing a game or using an application on the PS5, you can press and hold the PS button on your DualSense controller to bright up the Home Screen.

2. From the Home Screen, you need to get to Settings.

You can do so by selecting the “Settings” option, which has the gear icon, located on the top right corner of the Home Screen.

3. Inside the “Settings” menu, you need to select the “Storage” option.

4. Inside the “Storage” menu, you will find the Console Storage, M.2 SSD Storage and USB Extended Storage.

You can use this menu to reformat a drive, delete files and move files between the three storage types.