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What’s the difference between the MP33 and MP33 Pro?

Team Group has two similar M.2 PCIe solid state drives with the MP33 and MP33 Pro. You can follow this guide at Seeking Tech to see what the main differences are between these SSDs.

Quick Summary

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

With that said, the two solid state drives have the same maximum random reading and maximum random writing speeds. Both are also identical when it comes to voltage, temperature range, humidity range and warranty length.

The 512 GB MP33 Pro has better endurance than the 512 GB MP33. Otherwise, the 1 TB and 2 TB capacities for both SSDs have the same endurance.

The pro version also has a better reliability rating when compared to the normal version.

So, if you are looking for the best sequential performance speeds with the best reliability, then we recommend getting the MP33 Pro over the MP33.

MP33 vs. MP33 Pro Comparison Chart

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

	Team Group MP33 M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive	Team Group MP33 Pro M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive
Capacity Options	128 GB 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB 2 TB	512 GB 1 TB 2 TB
Weight	6 grams	6 grams
Dimensions	80.0 mm x 22.0 mm x 3.8 mm	80.0 mm x 22.0 mm x 3.8 mm
Operating System Requirements	Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8 or Windows 7 Linux 2.6.33 or later	Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista Linux 2.6.33 or later
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x4 with NVMe 1.3	PCIe 3.0 x4 with NVMe 1.3
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	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	512 GB MP33 Pro: Up to 2,100 MB per second 1 TB MP33 Pro: Up to 2,100 MB per second 2 TB MP33 Pro: Up to 2,100 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	128GB MP33: Up to 500 MB per second 256GB MP33: Up to 1,000 MB per second 512GB MP33: Up to 1,400 MB per second 1TB MP33: Up to 1,500 MB per second 2TB MP33: Up to 1,500 MB per second	512 GB MP33 Pro: Up to 1,700 MB per second 1 TB MP33 Pro: Up to 1,700 MB per second 2 TB MP33 Pro: Up to 1,700 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed	128 GB MP33: Up to 90K IOPS 256 GB MP33: Up to 160K IOPS 512 GB MP33: Up to 220K IOPS 1 TB MP33: Up to 220K IOPS 2 TB MP33: Up to 220K IOPS	512 GB MP33 Pro: Up to 220K IOPS 1 TB MP33 Pro: Up to 220K IOPS 2 TB MP33 Pro: Up to 220K IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed	128 GB MP33: Up to 100K IOPS 256 GB MP33: Up to 200K IOPS 512 GB MP33: Up to 200K IOPS 1 TB MP33: Up to 200K IOPS 2 TB MP33: Up to 200K IOPS	512GB MP33 Pro: Up to 200K IOPS 1TB MP33 Pro: Up to 200K IOPS 2TB MP33 Pro: Up to 200K IOPS
Endurance	128 GB MP33: More than 75 TBW 256 GB MP33: More than 150 TBW 512 GB MP33: More than 350 TBW 1 TB MP33: More than 600 TBW 2 TB MP33: More than 1000 TBW	512 GB MP33 Pro: More than 400 TBW 1 TB MP33 Pro: More than 600 TBW 2 TB MP33 Pro: More than 1,000 TBW
Reliability	1,500,000 hours	2,000,000 hours
Voltage	DC +3.3V	DC +3.3V
Operation Temperature Range	0˚C to 70˚C	0˚C to 70˚C
Storage Temperature Range	-40˚C to 85˚C	-40˚C to 85˚C
Operation Humidity Range	90% RH under 40°C	90% RH under 40°C
Vibration Resistance	80 Hz to 2,000 Hz/20G	80 Hz to 2,000 Hz/20G
Shock Resistance	1,500 G/0.5 m	1,500 G/0.5 m
Limited Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

You can check out the currently available capacities for both products below:

Team Group MP33:

128 GB
256 GB
512 GB
1 TB
2 TB

Team Group MP33 Pro:

512 GB
1 TB
2 TB

Weight

The regular and pro versions of the MP33 are the same when it comes to weight as both storage drives weigh around 6 grams.

Dimensions

The two Team Group SSDs are the same in size with the following measurement:

80.0 mm x 22.0 mm x 3.8 mm

Operating System Requirements

You can take a look at the operating system requirements for the two sold state drives below:

Team Group MP33:

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

Team Group MP33 Pro:

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

Interface

For the interface, the MP33 and MP33 Pro utilize PCIe 3.0 x4 with NVMe 1.3.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The pro version is faster than the normal version of the MP33 at maximum sequential reading.

When you compare the same capacity options, the 512 GB MP33 Pro is 400 MB per second faster, or 23.53% faster, than the 512 GB MP33.

The 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the MP33 Pro is also 300 MB per second faster, or 16.67% faster, than the 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the MP33.

You can check out the maximum sequential read speeds 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

512 GB MP33 Pro: Up to 2,100 MB per second
1 TB MP33 Pro: Up to 2,100 MB per second
2 TB MP33 Pro: Up to 2,100 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The pro version also has the advantage at maximum sequential writing.

The 512 GB MP33 Pro is 300 MB per second faster, or 21.43% faster, than the 512GB MP33.

The 1 TB and 2 TB MP33 Pro SSDs are 200 MB per second faster, or 13.33% faster, than the 1 TB and 2 TB MP33 SSDs.

You can find the maximum sequential write speed specs below:

128GB MP33: Up to 500 MB per second
256GB MP33: Up to 1,000 MB per second
512GB MP33: Up to 1,400 MB per second
1TB MP33: Up to 1,500 MB per second
2TB MP33: Up to 1,500 MB per second

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

Maximum Random Read Speed

The two solid state drives are identical at maximum random reading when you compare the same capacities.

You can find the random read speeds below:

128 GB MP33: Up to 90K IOPS
256 GB MP33: Up to 160K IOPS
512 GB MP33: Up to 220K IOPS
1 TB MP33: Up to 220K IOPS
2 TB MP33: Up to 220K IOPS

512 GB MP33 Pro: Up to 220K IOPS
1 TB MP33 Pro: Up to 220K IOPS
2 TB MP33 Pro: Up to 220K IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

The two internal storage drives also have identical maximum random writing as well.

You can find the random write speeds below:

128 GB MP33: Up to 100K IOPS
256 GB MP33: Up to 200K IOPS
512 GB MP33: Up to 200K IOPS
1 TB MP33: Up to 200K IOPS
2 TB MP33: Up to 200K IOPS

512GB MP33 Pro: Up to 200K IOPS
1TB MP33 Pro: Up to 200K IOPS
2TB MP33 Pro: Up to 200K IOPS

Endurance

With the 512 GB MP33 Pro, you will be able to write 50 TB more data when compared to the 512 GB MP33. Otherwise, the two versions have identical endurance specs, which you can find below:

128 GB MP33: More than 75 TBW
256 GB MP33: More than 150 TBW
512 GB MP33: More than 350 TBW
1 TB MP33: More than 600 TBW
2 TB MP33: More than 1000 TBW

512 GB MP33 Pro: More than 400 TBW
1 TB MP33 Pro: More than 600 TBW
2 TB MP33 Pro: More than 1,000 TBW

Reliability

The MP33 Pro does have a better reliability than the MP33 as the pro version is expected to last 500,000 hours longer, or 33.33% longer, than the normal version.

You can find the MTBF specs below:

MP33: 1,500,000 hours
MP33 Pro: 2,000,000 hours

Voltage

For the voltage, both solid state drives use DC +3.3V.

Operation Temperature Range

The normal and pro versions of the MP33 have the same operating temperature range of 0˚C to 70˚C.

Storage Temperature Range

The two Team Group SSDs also have the same storage temperature range, which is from -40˚C to 85˚C.

Operation Humidity Range

The operating humidity range for both internal storage drives is 90% RH under 40°C.

Vibration Resistance

Both solid state drives provide a vibration resistance of 80 Hz to 2,000 Hz/20G.

Shock Resistance

The two devices also offer the same shock protection at 1,500 G/0.5 m.

Limited Warranty

The Team Group MP33 M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive and Team Group MP33 Pro M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Samsung T7 and WD_BLACK P50?

by Kevin Chen

The Samsung T7 and WD_BLACK P50 are two of the more popular external storage drives currently available. So, how do these SSD products compare against each other?

You can find out in this comparison between the T7 and P50.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive, the Western Digital WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive is nearly twice as fast at maximum sequential reading. Thus, you should get quicker loading and transfer speeds.

On the other hand, the T7 Portable SSD is lighter when it comes to weight and smaller when it comes to size. Therefore, it is more portable than the P50.

So, if you want the best performance, then we recommend getting the WD_BLACK P50. If you want the easiest external SSD to carry and/or the more affordable option, then you might want to consider getting the T7 instead.

Samsung T7 vs. WD_BLACK P50 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the T7 and P50 drives below.

	Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive	Western Digital WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive
What’s in the Box	Samsung Portable T7 Solid State Drive USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable Quick Start Guide and Warranty Statement	WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable Quick Install Guide
Capacity Options	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB
Compatible Systems	PC Mac PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4 Pro PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox One S Xbox One X Xbox Series S Xbox Series X	PC Mac PlayStation 4 PlayStation 4 Pro PlayStation 5 Xbox One Xbox One S Xbox One X Xbox Series S Xbox Series X
Weight	58 grams	115 grams
Dimensions	3.40” x 2.20” x 0.30”	4.65" x 2.44" x 0.55"
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	Up to 1050 MB per second	Up to 2000 MB per second
Warranty	3-year warranty	5-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the main solid state drive, both products come with USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable, USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable in addition to documentation.

You can check out the contents included inside each box for the Samsung and Western Digital products below:

Samsung T7 Portable:

Samsung Portable T7 Solid State Drive
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
Quick Start Guide and Warranty Statement

WD_BLACK P50:

WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive
USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
Quick Install Guide

Capacity Options

You can find the available capacity options for both the Samsung and Western Digital solid state drives below:

Samsung T7 Portable:

500 GB
1 TB
2 TB

WD_BLACK P50:

500 GB
1 TB
2 TB
4 TB

Compatible Systems

The Samsung T7 Portable SSD and Western Digital WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive are compatible with the following systems:

PC
Mac
PlayStation 4
PlayStation 4 Pro
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Xbox One S
Xbox One X
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series X

In regards to the new consoles, you can use both the T7 and WD_BLACK P50 to store PS4 and PS5 games on the PlayStation 5. You can also play backwards compatible PS4 games directly from the external storage drives. PS5 games can only be played on the console storage; therefore, you need to transfer over a PS5 game from the external storage to the console storage.

For the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you can use the T7 and WD_BLACK P50 to store Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series games. The backwards compatible Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One videogames can be played directly from the external storage drives. To play the Xbox Series games, you need to transfer them from the external storage to the console storage or the SSD expansion card.

Weight

When it comes to weight, the P50 weighs nearly twice as much as the T7.

You can check out the weight specifications for the two external storage drives in this versus showdown below:

Samsung T7 Portable: 58 grams
WD_BLACK P50: 115 grams

Dimensions

The WD_BLACK P50 is also all around bigger when compared to the T7.

You can find the measurements for both of the external SSDs in this comparison guide below:

Samsung T7 Portable: 3.40” x 2.20” x 0.30”
WD_BLACK P50: 4.65″ x 2.44″ x 0.55″

Interface

For the interface, the Samsung T7 Portable uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the Western Digital WD_BLACK P50 uses USB 3.2 Gen 2×2.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

When it comes to the maximum sequential reading speed, the WD_BLACK P50 is 950 MB per second faster, or 90.48% faster, than the T7.

As a result, you will get faster loading and transferring speeds.

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

Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second
WD_BLACK P50: Up to 2000 MB per second

Warranty

The Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive comes with a 3 year warranty while the Western Digital WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive comes with a longer 5 year warranty.

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What’s the difference between the WD_BLACK SN750 and SN750 SE?

by Kevin Chen

Western Digital recently released the WD_BLACK SN750 SE. So, how does this new model stack up against the WD_BLACK SN750?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two Western Digital solid state drives.

Quick Summary

When compared to the WD_BLACK SN750, the WD_BLACK SN750 SE is faster at maximum sequential reading and maximum random writing.

On the other hand, the WD_BLACK SN750 is faster than the WD_BLACK SN750 SE at maximum sequential writing.

For the maximum random reading speed, the 250 GB and 500 GB capacities of the WD_BLACK SN750 are faster than the 250 GB and 500 GB capacities of the WD_BLACK SN750 SE. On the other hand, the 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE is faster than the WD_BLACK SN750.

The two solid state drives are identical when it comes to endurance, reliability, temperature ranges and warranty coverage.

WD_BLACK SN750 vs. WD_BLACK SN750 SE Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two SN750 SSDs below.

	WD_BLACK SN750 NVMe Solid State Drive	WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe Solid State Drive
Capacity Options	250 GB 500 GB 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB	250 GB 500 GB 1 TB
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Dimensions	Length: 80 mm (± 0.15 mm) Width: 22 mm (± 0.15 mm) Height: 2.38 mm	Length: 80 mm (± 0.15 mm) Width: 22 mm (± 0.15 mm) Height: 2.38 mm
Weight	7.5 grams (± 1 grams)	7.5 grams (± 1 grams)
Interface	PCIe Gen3 x4	PCIe Gen4
Backwards Compatible Interface	PCIe Gen3 x2 PCIe Gen3 x1 PCIe Gen2 x4 PCIe Gen2 x2 PCIe Gen2 x1	PCIe Gen3 x2 PCIe Gen3 x1 PCIe Gen2 x4 PCIe Gen2 x2 PCIe Gen2 x1
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3100 MB per second 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3430 MB per second 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3430 MB per second 2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3400 MB per second 4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3400 MB per second	250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 3200 MB per second 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 3600 MB per second 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 3600 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 1600 MB per second 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 2600 MB per second 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3000 MB per second 2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 2900 MB per second 4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3100 MB per second	250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 1000 MB per second 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 2000 MB per second 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 2830 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed	250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 220K IOPS 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 420K IOPS 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 515K IOPS 2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 480K IOPS 4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 550K IOPS	250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 190K IOPS 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 360K IOPS 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 525K IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed	250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 180K IOPS 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 380K IOPS 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 560K IOPS 2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 550K IOPS 4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 520K IOPS	250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 240K IOPS 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 480K IOPS 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 640K IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: 200 TBW 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: 300 TBW 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: 600 TBW 2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: 1200 TBW 4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: 2400 TBW	250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: 200 TBW 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: 300 TBW 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: 600 TBW
Reliability (MTTF)	1,750,000 hours	1,750,000 hours
Operating Temperature Range	32°F to 158°F (or 0°C to 70°C)	32°F to 158°F (or 0°C to 70°C)
Non-Operating Temperature Range	-67°F to 185°F (-55°C to 85°C)	-67°F to 185°F (-55°C to 85°C)
Limited Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

The WD_BLACK SN750 is currently available in five capacity options while the newer WD_BLACK SN750 SE comes in three capacities.

You can find the capacity options for both solid state drives below:

WD_BLACK SN750:

250 GB
500 GB
1 TB
2 TB
4 TB

WD_BLACK SN750 SE:

250 GB
500 GB
1 TB

Model Numbers

You can take a look at the model numbers associated with each capacity of the internal storage drives below:

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: WDS250G3X0C
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: WDS500G3X0C
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: WDS100T3X0C
2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: WDS200T3X0C
4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: WDS400T3X0C

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: WDS250G1B0E
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: WDS500G1B0E
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: WDS100T1B0E

Form Factor

Both the WD_BLACK SN750 and WD_BLACK SN750 SE use the M.2 2280 form factor.

Dimensions

The two Western Digitals are around the same when it comes to physical size.

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

Length: 80 mm (± 0.15 mm)
Width: 22 mm (± 0.15 mm)
Height: 2.38 mm

Weight

The two internal storage drives should also weigh the same, which is around 7.5 grams (± 1 grams).

Interface

When it comes to the interface, the WD_BLACK SN750 utilizes PCIe Gen3 x4 while the WD_BLACK SN750 SE utilizes PCIe Gen4.

Backwards Compatible Interface

The two Samsung solid state drives are also backwards compatible with the following interfaces:

PCIe Gen3 x2
PCIe Gen3 x1
PCIe Gen2 x4
PCIe Gen2 x2
PCIe Gen2 x1

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

When you compare the same capacity, the 250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE is 100 MB per second faster, or 3.23% faster, than the 250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 at maximum sequential reading.

The 500 GB and 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE SSDs are also 170 MB per second faster, or 4.96% faster, than the 500 GB and 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SSDs.

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

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3100 MB per second
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3430 MB per second
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3430 MB per second
2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3400 MB per second
4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3400 MB per second

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 3200 MB per second
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 3600 MB per second
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 3600 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

On the other hand, the 250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 is 600 MB per second faster, or 60% faster, than the WD_BLACK SN750 SE at maximum sequential writing.

Furthermore, the 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 is 600 MB per second faster, or 30% faster, than the 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750.

Lastly, the 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 is 170 MB per second faster, or 6.01% faster, than the 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE.

You can find the maximum sequential write speeds below:

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 1600 MB per second
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 2600 MB per second
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3000 MB per second
2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 2900 MB per second
4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 3100 MB per second

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 1000 MB per second
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 2000 MB per second
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 2830 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed

For the maximum random reading speed, the 250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 is 30K IOPS faster, or 15.79% faster, than the 250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE.

The 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 is also 60K IOPS faster, or 16.67% faster, than the 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE.

On the other hand, the 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE is 10K IOPS faster, or 1.94% faster, than the 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750.

You can check out the maximum random read speeds below:

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 220K IOPS
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 420K IOPS
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 515K IOPS
2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 480K IOPS
4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 550K IOPS

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 190K IOPS
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 360K IOPS
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 525K IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

When it comes to maximum random writing, the 250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE is 60K IOPS faster, or 33.33% faster, than the 250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE.

Moreover, the 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE is 100 K IOPS faster, or 26.32% faster, than the 500 GB WD_BLACK SN750.

Finally, the 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE is 80K IOPS faster, or 14.29% faster, than the 1 TB WD_BLACK SN750.

You can find the random write speeds below:

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 180K IOPS
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 380K IOPS
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 560K IOPS
2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 550K IOPS
4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: Up to 520K IOPS

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 240K IOPS
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 480K IOPS
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: Up to 640K IOPS

Endurance

The two Western Digital internal storage drives in this comparison have the same endurance specs, which you can find below:

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750: 200 TBW
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750: 300 TBW
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750: 600 TBW
2 TB WD_BLACK SN750: 1200 TBW
4 TB WD_BLACK SN750: 2400 TBW

250 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: 200 TBW
500 GB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: 300 TBW
1 TB WD_BLACK SN750 SE: 600 TBW

Reliability

When it comes to reliability, the WD_BLACK SN750 and WD_BLACK SN750 SE have the same Mean Time to Failure (MTTF) rating of 1,750,000 hours.

Operating Temperature Range

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

Non-Operating Temperature Range

During non-operation, these storage drives should be within a temperature range of -67°F to 185°F (-55°C to 85°C).

Limited Warranty

The Western Digital WD_BLACK SN750 NVMe Solid State Drive and Western Digital WD_BLACK SN750 SE NVMe Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between the IronWolf 110, IronWolf 125 and IronWolf Pro 125?

by Kevin Chen

Seagate has three similar network-attached storage drives currently available. So, what are the main differences between the IronWolf 110, IronWolf 125 and IronWolf Pro 125?

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

Quick Summary

When compared to the Seagate IronWolf 110 and Seagate IronWolf Pro 125, the Seagate IronWolf 125 has the better maximum sequential writing speed and better maximum random writing speed.

The IronWolf 110 and IronWolf 125 are tied with having the best maximum sequential reading speed.

The higher capacity options of the IronWolf Pro 125 do beat out the IronWolf 125, as well as the IronWolf 110, at maximum random reading.

The IronWolf 110 and IronWolf Pro 125 are the only two to come with power data loss protection while the IronWolf 125 and IronWolf Pro 125 have longer rescue data recover services coverage than the IronWolf 110.

Last but not least, the IronWolf 110 and IronWolf Pro 125 has better reliability and endurance when compared to the IronWolf 125.

IronWolf 110 vs. IronWolf 125 vs. IronWolf Pro 125 Comparison Chart

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

	Seagate IronWolf 110 NAS Internal Solid State Drive	Seagate IronWolf 125 NAS Internal Solid State Drive	Seagate IronWolf Pro 125 NAS Internal Solid State Drive
Capacity Option	240GB 480GB 960GB 1.92TB 3.84TB	250GB 500GB 1TB 2TB 4TB	240GB 480GB 960GB 1.92TB 3.84TB
Model Number	240GB: ZA240NM10001 480GB: ZA480NM10001 960GB: ZA960NM10001 1.92TB: ZA1920NM10001 3.84TB: ZA3840NM10001	250GB: ZA250NM10002 500GB: ZA500NM10002 1TB: ZA1000NM10002 2TB: ZA2000NM10002 4TB: ZA4000NM10002	240GB: ZA240NX10001 480GB: ZA480NX10001 960GB: ZA960NX10001 1.92TB: ZA1920NX10001 3.84TB: ZA3840NX10001
Weight	240GB IronWolf 110: 75 g (or 0.165 lb.) 480GB IronWolf 110: 75 g (or 0.165 lb.) 960GB IronWolf 110: 77 g (or 0.169 lb.) 1.92TB IronWolf 110: 77 g (or 0.169 lb.) 3.84TB IronWolf 110: 82 g (or 0.180 lb.)	250GB IronWolf 125: 50 g (or 0.110 lb.) 500GB IronWolf 125: 50 g (or 0.110 lb.) 1TB IronWolf 125: 50 g (or 0.110 lb.) 2TB IronWolf 125: 50 g (or 0.110 lb.) 4TB IronWolf 125: 50 g (or 0.110 lb.)	240GB IronWolf Pro 125: 55 g (or 0.121 lb.) 480GB IronWolf Pro 125: 56 g (or 0.123 lb.) 960GB IronWolf Pro 125: 59 g (or 0.130 lb.) 1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: 60 g (or 0.132 lb.) 3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: 62 g (or 0.136 lb.)
Dimensions	7.00 mm x 70.10 mm x 100.25mm (or 0.276 in x 2.760 in x 3.947 in)	7.10 mm x 70.10 mm x 100.35 mm (or 0.279 in x 2.759 in x 3.950 in)	7.10 mm x 70.10 mm 100.35 mm (0.279 in x 2.760 in x 3.950 in)
Form Factor	2.5 in × 7mm	2.5 in × 7mm	2.5 in × 7mm
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s
Non-Recoverable Read Errors Per Bits Read	1 per 10E17	1 per 10E17	1 per 10E17
Power Loss Data Protection?	Yes	No	Yes
Maximum Sequential Read Speed (128KB, QD32)	240GB IronWolf 110: Up to 560 MB per second 480GB IronWolf 110: Up to 560 MB per second 960GB IronWolf 110: Up to 560 MB per second 1.92TB IronWolf 110: Up to 560 MB per second 3.84TB IronWolf 110: Up to 560 MB per second	250GB IronWolf 125: Up to 560 MB per second 500GB IronWolf 125: Up to 560 MB per second 1TB IronWolf 125: Up to 560 MB per second 2TB IronWolf 125: Up to 560 MB per second 4TB IronWolf 125: Up to 560 MB per second	240GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 545 MB per second 480GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 545 MB per second 960GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 545 MB per second 1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 545 MB per second 3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 545 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed (128KB, QD32)	240GB IronWolf 110: Up to 230 MB per second 480GB IronWolf 110: Up to 485 MB per second 960GB IronWolf 110: Up to 535 MB per second 1.92TB IronWolf 110: Up to 535 MB per second 3.84TB IronWolf 110: Up to 535 MB per second	250GB IronWolf 125: Up to 540 MB per second 500GB IronWolf 125: Up to 540 MB per second 1TB IronWolf 125: Up to 540 MB per second 2TB IronWolf 125: Up to 540 MB per second 4TB IronWolf 125: Up to 540 MB per second	240GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 360 MB per second 480GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 500 MB per second 960GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 520 MB per second 1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 520 MB per second 3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 520 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed (4KB, QD32)	240GB IronWolf 110: Up to 55,000 IOPS 480GB IronWolf 110: Up to 80,000 IOPS 960GB IronWolf 110: Up to 90,000 IOPS 1.92TB IronWolf 110: Up to 90,000 IOPS 3.84TB IronWolf 110: Up to 85,000 IOPS	250GB IronWolf 125: Up to 95,000 IOPS 500GB IronWolf 125: Up to 95,000 IOPS 1TB IronWolf 125: Up to 95,000 IOPS 2TB IronWolf 125: Up to 95,000 IOPS 4TB IronWolf 125: Up to 95,000 IOPS	240GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS 480GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 96,000 IOPS 960GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 96,000 IOPS 1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 96,000 IOPS 3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 96,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed (4KB, QD32)	240GB IronWolf 110: Up to 8,000 IOPS 480GB IronWolf 110: Up to 15,000 IOPS 960GB IronWolf 110: Up to 20,000 IOPS 1.92TB IronWolf 110: Up to 20,000 IOPS 3.84TB IronWolf 110: Up to 20,000 IOPS	250GB IronWolf 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS 500GB IronWolf 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS 1TB IronWolf 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS 2TB IronWolf 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS 4TB IronWolf 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS	240GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 12,000 IOPS 480GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 16,000 IOPS 960GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 25,000 IOPS 1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 30,000 IOPS 3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 30,000 IOPS
Reliability	2,000,000 hours	1,800,000 hours	2,000,000 hours
Endurance	240GB IronWolf 110: 435 TBW 480GB IronWolf 110: 875 TBW 960GB IronWolf 110: 1750 TBW 1.92TB IronWolf 110: 3500 TBW 3.84TB IronWolf 110: 7000 TBW	250GB IronWolf 125: 300 TBW 500GB IronWolf 125: 700 TBW 1TB IronWolf 125: 1400 TBW 2TB IronWolf 125: 2800 TBW 4TB IronWolf 125: 5600 TBW	240GB IronWolf Pro 125: 435 TBW 480GB IronWolf Pro 125: 875 TBW 960GB IronWolf Pro 125: 1750 TBW 1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: 3500 TBW 3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: 7000 TBW
Rescue Data Recovery Services	2 years	3 years	3 years
Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Option

You can check out the available capacity options for all three versions of the Iron Wolf below:

IronWolf 110:

240GB
480GB
960GB
1.92TB
3.84TB

IronWolf 125:

250GB
500GB
1TB
2TB
4TB

IronWolf Pro 125:

240GB
480GB
960GB
1.92TB
3.84TB

Model Number

You can also find the model number for each capacity for all three NAS storage drives below:

IronWolf 110:

240GB: ZA240NM10001
480GB: ZA480NM10001
960GB: ZA960NM10001
1.92TB: ZA1920NM10001
3.84TB: ZA3840NM10001

IronWolf 125:

250GB: ZA250NM10002
500GB: ZA500NM10002
1TB: ZA1000NM10002
2TB: ZA2000NM10002
4TB: ZA4000NM10002

IronWolf Pro 125:

240GB: ZA240NX10001
480GB: ZA480NX10001
960GB: ZA960NX10001
1.92TB: ZA1920NX10001
3.84TB: ZA3840NX10001

Weight

When it comes to weight, the IronWolf 110 is the heaviest of the group while the IronWolf Pro 125 is the second heaviest. The IronWolf 125 is the lightest.

You can find the weight specifications below:

240GB IronWolf 110: 75 g (or 0.165 lb.)
480GB IronWolf 110: 75 g (or 0.165 lb.)
960GB IronWolf 110: 77 g (or 0.169 lb.)
1.92TB IronWolf 110: 77 g (or 0.169 lb.)
3.84TB IronWolf 110: 82 g (or 0.180 lb.)

250GB IronWolf 125: 50 g (or 0.110 lb.)
500GB IronWolf 125: 50 g (or 0.110 lb.)
1TB IronWolf 125: 50 g (or 0.110 lb.)
2TB IronWolf 125: 50 g (or 0.110 lb.)
4TB IronWolf 125: 50 g (or 0.110 lb.)

240GB IronWolf Pro 125: 55 g (or 0.121 lb.)
480GB IronWolf Pro 125: 56 g (or 0.123 lb.)
960GB IronWolf Pro 125: 59 g (or 0.130 lb.)
1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: 60 g (or 0.132 lb.)
3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: 62 g (or 0.136 lb.)

Dimensions

The IronWolf 125 and IronWolf Pro 125 are identical when it comes to physical size, both of which are also very similar to the IronWolf 110.

You can find the measurements for all three below:

IronWolf 110: 7.00 mm x 70.10 mm x 100.25mm (or 0.276 in x 2.760 in x 3.947 in)
IronWolf 125: 7.10 mm x 70.10 mm x 100.35 mm (or 0.279 in x 2.759 in x 3.950 in)
IronWolf Pro 125: 7.10 mm x 70.10 mm 100.35 mm (0.279 in x 2.760 in x 3.950 in)

Form Factor

The three SSDs utilize the same form factor of 2.5 in × 7mm.

Interface

All the solid state drives in this versus showdown use the SATA 6Gb/s interface.

Non-Recoverable Read Errors Per Bits Read

The IronWolf 110, IronWolf 125 and IronWolf Pro 125 have the same non-recoverable read errors per bits read at 1 per 10E17.

Power Loss Data Protection

The IronWolf 110 and IronWolf Pro 125 come with power loss data protection while the IronWolf 125 doesn’t.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed (128KB, QD32)

The IronWolf 110 and IronWolf 125 are tied with having the best maximum sequential reading speeds. Both are 15 MB per second faster, or 2.75% faster, than the IronWolf Pro 125.

You can find the max sequential read speed specifications below:

240GB IronWolf 110: Up to 560 MB per second
480GB IronWolf 110: Up to 560 MB per second
960GB IronWolf 110: Up to 560 MB per second
1.92TB IronWolf 110: Up to 560 MB per second
3.84TB IronWolf 110: Up to 560 MB per second

250GB IronWolf 125: Up to 560 MB per second
500GB IronWolf 125: Up to 560 MB per second
1TB IronWolf 125: Up to 560 MB per second
2TB IronWolf 125: Up to 560 MB per second
4TB IronWolf 125: Up to 560 MB per second

240GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 545 MB per second
480GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 545 MB per second
960GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 545 MB per second
1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 545 MB per second
3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 545 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed (128KB, QD32)

The IronWolf 125 comes out on top when it comes to maximum sequential writing.

When you compare the same or similar capacities, the 250GB IronWolf 125 is 180 MB per second faster (or 50% faster) than the 240GB IronWolf Pro 125 and 310 MB per second faster (or 134.78% faster) than the 240GB IronWolf 110.

The 500GB IronWolf 125 is 40 MB per second faster (or 8% faster) than the 480GB IronWolf Pro 125 and 55 MB per second faster (or 11.34% faster) than the 480GB IronWolf 110.

The 1TB, 2TB and 4TB versions of the IronWolf 125 are 20 MB per second faster (or 3.85% faster) than 960GB, 1.92TB and 3.84TB versions of the IronWolf Pro 125 as well as 5 MB per second faster (or 0.93% faster) than the 960GB, 1.92TB and 3.84TB versions of the IronWolf 110.

You can find the max sequential write speeds below:

240GB IronWolf 110: Up to 230 MB per second
480GB IronWolf 110: Up to 485 MB per second
960GB IronWolf 110: Up to 535 MB per second
1.92TB IronWolf 110: Up to 535 MB per second
3.84TB IronWolf 110: Up to 535 MB per second

250GB IronWolf 125: Up to 540 MB per second
500GB IronWolf 125: Up to 540 MB per second
1TB IronWolf 125: Up to 540 MB per second
2TB IronWolf 125: Up to 540 MB per second
4TB IronWolf 125: Up to 540 MB per second

240GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 360 MB per second
480GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 500 MB per second
960GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 520 MB per second
1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 520 MB per second
3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 520 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed (4KB, QD32)

Aside from the smallest capacity, the IronWolf Pro 125 has the best maximum random reading speeds.

The 250GB IronWolf 125 does beat out the 240GB IronWolf Pro 125 by being 5,000 IOPS faster (or 5.56% faster). The 250GB IronWolf 125 is also 40,000 IOPS faster (or 72.73% faster) than the 240GB IronWolf 110.

The 480GB, 960GB, 1.92TB and 3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125 SSDs are 1,000 IOPS faster (or 1.05% faster) than the 500GB, 1TB, 2TB and 4TB IronWolf 125 SSDs.

The 480GB IronWolf Pro 125 is also 16,000 IOPS faster (or 20% faster) than the 480GB IronWolf 110.

Furthermore, the 960GB and 1.92TB capacities of the IronWolf Pro 125 are 6,000 IOPS faster (or 6.67% faster) than the 960GB and 1.92TB capacities of the IronWolf 110.

Lastly, the 3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125 is 11,000 IOPS faster (or 12.94% faster) than the 3.84TB IronWolf 110.

You can take a look at the random read specs below:

240GB IronWolf 110: Up to 55,000 IOPS
480GB IronWolf 110: Up to 80,000 IOPS
960GB IronWolf 110: Up to 90,000 IOPS
1.92TB IronWolf 110: Up to 90,000 IOPS
3.84TB IronWolf 110: Up to 85,000 IOPS

250GB IronWolf 125: Up to 95,000 IOPS
500GB IronWolf 125: Up to 95,000 IOPS
1TB IronWolf 125: Up to 95,000 IOPS
2TB IronWolf 125: Up to 95,000 IOPS
4TB IronWolf 125: Up to 95,000 IOPS

240GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS
480GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 96,000 IOPS
960GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 96,000 IOPS
1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 96,000 IOPS
3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 96,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed (4KB, QD32)

The IronWolf 125 is the clear winner of the three when it comes to maximum random writing.

The 250GB IronWolf 125 is 82,000 IOPS faster (or 1025% faster) than the 240GB IronWolf 110 and 78,000 IOPS faster (or 650% faster) than the 240GB IronWolf Pro 125.

The 500GB IronWolf 125 is 75,000 IOPS faster (or 500% faster) than the 480GB IronWolf 110 and 74,000 IOPS faster (or 462.5% faster) than the 480GB IronWolf Pro 125.

The 1TB IronWolf 125 is 70,000 IOPS faster (or 350% faster) than the 960GB IronWolf 110 and 65,000 IOPS faster (or 260% faster) than the 960GB IronWolf Pro 125.

The 2TB and 4TB versions of the IronWolf 125 are 70,000 IOPS faster (or 350% faster) than the 1.92TB and 3.84TB versions of the IronWolf 110 as well as 60,000 IOPS faster (or 200% faster) than the 1.92TB and 3.84TB versions of the IronWolf Pro 125.

You can find the random write speeds below:

240GB IronWolf 110: Up to 8,000 IOPS
480GB IronWolf 110: Up to 15,000 IOPS
960GB IronWolf 110: Up to 20,000 IOPS
1.92TB IronWolf 110: Up to 20,000 IOPS
3.84TB IronWolf 110: Up to 20,000 IOPS

250GB IronWolf 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS
500GB IronWolf 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS
1TB IronWolf 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS
2TB IronWolf 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS
4TB IronWolf 125: Up to 90,000 IOPS

240GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 12,000 IOPS
480GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 16,000 IOPS
960GB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 25,000 IOPS
1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 30,000 IOPS
3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: Up to 30,000 IOPS

Reliability

When it comes to reliability, both the IronWolf 110 and IronWolf Pro 125 have a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours, which is 200,000 hours longer (or 11.11% longer) than the IronWolf 125.

Endurance

The IronWolf 110 are identical when it comes to endurance as the two solid state drives have the same Terabytes Writes specs, both of which beat out the IronWolf 125.

When you compare the same or similar capacities, the 240GB IronWolf 110 and IronWolf Pro 125 can write 125 TB more data (or 45% more) than the 250GB IronWolf 125.

The 480GB IronWolf 110 and IronWolf Pro 125 can write 175 TB more data (or 25% more) than the 500GB IronWolf 125.

The 960GB IronWolf 110 and IronWolf Pro 125 can write 350 TB more data (or 25% more) than the 1TB IronWolf 125.

The 1.92TB IronWolf 110 and IronWolf Pro 125 can write 700 TB more data (or 25% more) than the 2TB IronWolf 125.

The 3.84TB IronWolf 110 and IronWolf Pro 125 can write 1400 TB more data (or 25% more) than the 2TB IronWolf 125.

You can check out the TBW specs below:

240GB IronWolf 110: 435 TBW
480GB IronWolf 110: 875 TBW
960GB IronWolf 110: 1750 TBW
1.92TB IronWolf 110: 3500 TBW
3.84TB IronWolf 110: 7000 TBW

250GB IronWolf 125: 300 TBW
500GB IronWolf 125: 700 TBW
1TB IronWolf 125: 1400 TBW
2TB IronWolf 125: 2800 TBW
4TB IronWolf 125: 5600 TBW

240GB IronWolf Pro 125: 435 TBW
480GB IronWolf Pro 125: 875 TBW
960GB IronWolf Pro 125: 1750 TBW
1.92TB IronWolf Pro 125: 3500 TBW
3.84TB IronWolf Pro 125: 7000 TBW

Rescue Data Recovery Services

When it comes to the rescue data recover services, the IronWolf 125 and IronWolf Pro 125 are both covered for 3 years while the IronWolf 110 is covered for 2 years.

Warranty

The Seagate IronWolf 110 NAS Internal Solid State Drive, Seagate IronWolf 125 NAS Internal Solid State Drive and Seagate IronWolf Pro 125 NAS Internal Solid State Drive each comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

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SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 SSD vs. Samsung T7 Portable SSD

by Kevin Chen

The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 and Samsung T7 are two of the most popular external solid state drives currently available. So, what are the main differences between these products?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the SanDisk and Samsung portable SSDs.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Samsung T7 Portable, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 is nearly twice as fast at maximum sequential reading.

The Extreme Pro Portable V2 is also two times faster at maximum sequential writing in addition to providing protection against dust and water damages.

Last but not least, the SanDisk product comes with a longer warranty period when compared to the Samsung product.

On the other hand, the T7 is more portable as it is slightly smaller in size. The Samsung external solid state drive is also the only one of the two products to offer a fingerprint security option with the Samsung T7 Touch Portable.

Overall, we recommend getting the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 is you want the best performance, protection and warranty coverage.

If you want the smallest portable solid state drive, then the Samsung T7 Portable may be the better option.

If you want to use your fingerprint to unlock the storage drive, then you should get the Samsung T7 Touch instead.

You can see how the Extreme Pro Portable V2 compares to the Extreme Pro Portable V1 with this article. You can also see how the Samsung T7 stacks up to the T5 with this guide.

Extreme Pro Portable V2 vs. T7 Comparison Chart

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

	SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 SSD	Samsung T7 Portable SSD
Capacity Options	1 TB 2 TB 4 TB	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB
Fingerprint Security Option?	No	Yes
What’s in the Box	SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 SSD USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable Safety and Warranty Guide	Samsung Portable T7 SSD USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable Quick Start Guide and Warranty Statement
Dimensions	4.34" x 2.26" x 0.40"	3.40” x 2.20” x 0.30”
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	Up to 2000 MB per second	Up to 1050 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	Up to 2000 MB per second	Up to 1000 MB per second
Encryption	256-bit AES	256-bit AES
Drop Protection	Up to 2 meters	Up to 2 meters
Dust and Waterproof Rating	IP55	N/A
Warranty	5 years	3 years
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

When it comes to capacities, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 is the only one of the two products to offer a 4 TB option. On the other hand, the Samsung T7 Portable is the only one of the two to provide a 2 TB option.

You can find a breakdown of the available capacity options for the two products below:

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2:

1 TB
2 TB
4 TB

Samsung T7 Portable:

500 GB
1 TB
2 TB

Fingerprint Security Option

The T7 is the only product to also offer a fingerprint security option as you will be able to purchase the Samsung T7 Touch Portable.

What’s in the Box

In addition to the actual storage drive, each product comes with cable where you can connect the SSD to a USB Type-C port or USB Type-A port. Both also comes with some documentations.

You can check out the content included inside the boxes for both products below:

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2:

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 SSD
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
Safety and Warranty Guide

Samsung T7 Portable:

Samsung Portable T7 SSD
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable
Quick Start Guide and Warranty Statement

Dimensions

When it comes to the physical size, the T7 Portable is smaller all around when compared to the Extreme Pro Portable V2.

You can find the measurements for both external portable solid state drives below:

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2: 4.34″ x 2.26″ x 0.40″
Samsung T7 Portable: 3.40” x 2.20” x 0.30”

Interface

As for the interface, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 while the Samsung T7 Portable uses USB 3.2 Gen 2.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The Extreme Pro Portable V2 has a major advantage over the T7 Portable when it comes to maximum sequential reading.

The SanDisk product is 950 MB per second faster, or 90.48% faster, than the Samsung product.

You can find the maximum sequential read speed specs below:

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2: Up to 2000 MB per second
Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The Extreme Pro Portable V2 also has a big advantage over the T7 Portable at maximum sequential writing.

The SanDisk solid state drive is 1000 MB per second faster, or 100% faster, than the Samsung solid state drive.

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

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2: Up to 2000 MB per second
Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second

Encryption

For encryption, both SSDs in this comparison utilizes 256-bit AES.

Drop Protection

Both the Extreme Pro Portable V2 and T7 Portable are built to be protected from drops at up to 2 meters high.

Dust and Waterproof Rating

The second version of the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable is the only one of the two to be rated for dust and water protection.

With a rating of IP55, this solid state drive will be protected against a major quantity of dust particles that may hinder its normal operation. With that said, the device is not completely dust tight.

The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable is also protected against water splashes from any angle.

Warranty

The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 comes with a 5-year warranty, which is longer than the 3-year warranty of the Samsung T7 Portable.

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 vs. Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2

by Kevin Chen

SanDisk recently released the second-generation models of the Extreme Portable Solid State Drive and Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive. So, what are the main differences between these two storage drives?

You can find out in this comparison guide for these two portable SSDs.

Quick Summary

When compared to the SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V2 is nearly twice as fast at maximum random reading speeds and two times faster at maximum random writing speeds. The pro version also has double the interface transfer speed.

The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 is also the only one of the two to come with a forged aluminum chassis that functions as a heat sink.

The SanDisk Extreme Portable V2 is smaller than the pro version. It is also the only one to offer a 500 GB capacity option.

The two external drives are identical when it comes to password encryption, dust/water resistance, drop resistance, shock resistance, vibration resistance and warranty coverage.

Extreme Portable SSD V2 vs. Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two V2 SSDs below.

	SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2	SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V2
Capacity Option	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB	1 TB 2 TB 4 TB
Model Number	500 GB: SDSSDE61-500G-G25 1 TB: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25 2 TB: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25 4 TB: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25	1 TB: SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 2 TB: SDSSDE81-2T00-G25 4 TB: SDSSDE81-4T00-G25
What’s in the Box	Extreme Portable SSD V2 USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adaptor Safety and Warranty Guide	Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adaptor Safety and Warranty Guide
Dimensions	3.96 in. x 2.06 in. x 0.35 in.	4.34 in. x 2.26 in. x 0.40 in.
Forged Aluminum Chassis?	No	Yes
Carabiner Loop?	Yes	Yes
Connector	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)	USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2 (20 Gbps)
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	Up to 1050 MB per second	Up to 2000 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	Up to 1000 MB per second	Up to 2000 MB per second
Password Encryption	256-bit AES hardware encryption	256-bit AES hardware encryption
Dust and Water Resistance	IP55	IP55
Drop Resistance	Up to 2 meters	Up to 2 meters
Shock Resistance	1500 G	1500 G
Vibration Resistance	5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz	5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Option

The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 can be purchased in capacity options of 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB.

The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 can be bought in three capacities as you can choose between 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB.

Model Number

You can check out model number attached to each of the available capacity for both 2nd Gen SanDisk external drives below:

Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2:

500 GB: SDSSDE61-500G-G25
1 TB: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25
2 TB: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
4 TB: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25

Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V2:

1 TB: SDSSDE81-1T00-G25
2 TB: SDSSDE81-2T00-G25
4 TB: SDSSDE81-4T00-G25

What’s in the Box

Both products come with an USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable, USB Type-C to USB Type-A adaptor as well as a safety and warranty guide in addition to the actual storage drive.

You can take a look a breakdown of the content in each box for these two SanDisk products below:

SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2:

Extreme Portable SSD V2
USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adaptor
Safety and Warranty Guide

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V2:

Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2
USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adaptor
Safety and Warranty Guide

Dimensions

The normal version of the Extreme Portable V2 is slightly smaller than the Extreme Pro Portable V2.

You can take a look at measurements for the two SanDisk solid state drives below:

Extreme Portable SSD V2: 3.96 in. x 2.06 in. x 0.35 in.
Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2: 4.34 in. x 2.26 in. x 0.40 in.

Forged Aluminum Chassis

The second version of the Extreme Pro Portable is the only one of the two products in this comparison guide to feature a forged aluminum chassis, which is designed act as a heat sink to help cool the internal components of the solid state drive.

Carabiner Loop

Both of the external storage drives come equipped with a carabiner loop, which makes it easy to tie down the SSD to a backpack, belt and other objects.

Connector

The second-generation of the Extreme Portable and Extreme Pro Portable use USB Type-C as the connector.

The two products do come with an USB Type-C to USB Type-A adaptor, which means that you can also plug the drives to an USB Type-A port.

Interface

When it comes to the interface, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 uses USB 3.2 Gen 2, which has a bandwidth of up to 10 Gbps.

The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2, which is twice as fast when it comes to the maximum bandwidth at up to 20 Gbps.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The pro version of the Extreme Portable V2 is 950 MB per second faster than the normal version when it comes to the maximum sequential reading speed.

In terms of percentages, the Extreme Pro Portable V2 is 90.48% faster than the Extreme Portable V2.

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

Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
Extreme Pro Portable V2: Up to 2000 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The pro version also has the advantage over the normal version when comparing the maximum sequential writing speed.

The Extreme Pro Portable V2 is 1000 MB per second faster, or 100% faster, than the Extreme Portable V2.

You can check out the max sequential write speeds below:

Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1000 MB per second
Extreme Pro Portable V2: Up to 2000 MB per second

Password Encryption

For the password encryption, both of the Gen 2 storage drives use 256-bit AES hardware encryption.

Dust and Water Resistance

Both the devices in this versus guide have been rated IP55.

This means that the two storage drives are protected against any potential damages that could be caused by dust buildup.

These SSDs can also resist water splashes from any angle.

Drop Resistance

When it comes to drop resistance, both the second versions of the Extreme Portable and Extreme Pro Portable are protected at up to two meters.

Shock Resistance

The two SanDisk products also have the same shock resistance, which is 1500 G.

Vibration Resistance

The Extreme Portable and Extreme Pro Portable are also identical when it comes to vibration resistance at 5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz.

Warranty

The SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 and SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V2 both come with a 5-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V1 and V2 SSDs?

by Kevin Chen

SanDisk recently released the second-generation Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive. So, how does this new model stack up against the original model?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the first and second versions of the Extreme Pro Portable.

Quick Summary

When compared to the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V1, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2 is nearly two times faster at maximum sequential reads. The second-generation also uses an USB interface that is two times faster than the original in addition to having better password protection.

Last but not least, the Extreme Pro Portable V2 is the only one of the two to offer a 4 TB capacity option.

The V1 and V2 are identical when it comes to dust/water resistance, shock resistance, vibration resistance and warranty coverage.

Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1 vs. Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the old and new versions of the external storage drive below.

	SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1	SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V2
Capacity Option	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB	1 TB 2 TB 4 TB
Model Number	500 GB: SDSSDE80-500G-A25 1 TB: SDSSDE80-1T00-A25 2 TB: SDSSDE80-2T00-G25	1 TB: SDSSDE81-1T00-G25 2 TB: SDSSDE81-2T00-G25 4 TB: SDSSDE81-4T00-G25
What’s in the Box	Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1 USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adaptor Safety and Warranty Guide	Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adaptor Safety and Warranty Guide
Dimensions	4.34" x 2.26" x 0.4"	4.34" x 2.26" x 0.4"
Body	Forged aluminum	Forged aluminum
Connector	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Interface	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	Up to 1050 MB per second	Up to 2000 MB per second
Password Protection	128-bit AES encryption	256-bit AES encryption
Dust and Water Resistance	IP55	IP55
Shock Resistance	1500 G	1500 G
Vibration Resistance	5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz	5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Option

The Extreme Pro Portable V1 currently comes in three capacities as you will be able to choose from 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.

With the newer Extreme Pro Portable V2, the capacity options include 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB.

Model Number

You can take a look at the associated model number for every capacity of the Extreme Pro Portable Version 1 and Version 2 below:

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1:

500 GB: SDSSDE80-500G-A25
1 TB: SDSSDE80-1T00-A25
2 TB: SDSSDE80-2T00-G25

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V2:

1 TB: SDSSDE81-1T00-G25
2 TB: SDSSDE81-2T00-G25
4 TB: SDSSDE81-4T00-G25

What’s in the Box

In addition to the actual storage drive, both products also come with a USB-C cable, USB-A adaptor in addition to a safety and warranty guide.

You can check out a breakdown of the included content below:

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1:

Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1
USB-C to USB-C Cable
USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
Safety and Warranty Guide

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V2:

Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2
USB Type-C to USB Type-C Cable
USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adaptor
Safety and Warranty Guide

Dimensions

The first and second generations of the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable are identical when it comes to physical size.

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

4.34″ x 2.26″ x 0.4″

Body

Both of the external storage drives are built with a forged aluminum body, which is designed to act as a heat sink in addition to providing protection to the inner core.

Connector

Both the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1 and V2 use the USB Type-C connector.

With that said, an USB Type-C to USB Type-A adaptor is included in both products.

Interface

When it comes to the interface, the Extreme Pro Portable SSD Version 1 uses USB 3.1 Gen 2, which has a bandwidth of 10 Gbps.

The Extreme Pro Portable SSD Version 2 uses the newer USB 3.2 Gen 2 x2, which provides double the amount of maximum bandwidth at 20 Gbps.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The second generation of the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable is 950 MB per second faster, or 90.48% faster, than the original SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable when it comes to maximum sequential reading.

You can find the speed specifications below:

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V1: Up to 1050 MB per second
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V2: Up to 2000 MB per second

Password Protection

When it comes to password protection, the older model uses 128-bit AES encryption while the newer model uses 256-bit AES encryption.

As a result, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V2 is more secured when compared to the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1.

Dust and Water Resistance

The two solid state drives in this versus guide have a dust and water resistance rating of IP55.

For dust protection, the two SSDs are protected against dust particles that may cause harm. With that said, these devices aren’t completely dust tight.

For water protection, the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable V1 and V2 SSDs can withstand water splashes from any direction.

Shock Resistance

The two SanDisk products are identical when it comes to shock resistance as both can withstand shocks of up to 1500 G.

Vibration Resistance

The two SSDs in this comparison guide also have the same vibration resistance specs, which is 5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz.

Warranty

The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1 and SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V2 each comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Crucial X6 and Crucial X8?

by Kevin Chen

Crucial currently has two similar external portable solid state drives on the market. So, what are the major differences between the X6 and X8?

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

Quick Summary

When you compare similar capacities, the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB X8 SSDs are 94.44% faster than the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB X6 SSDs at maximum sequential reading.

The Crucial X8 is also the only one of the two to come with a USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to USB-A adapter. Last but not least, you will also get better drop protection with the X8 when compared to the X6.

The only advantage the X6 has, aside from being more affordable, is that it is the only one to offer a 4 TB capacity option.

X6 vs. X8 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at a comparison table for the two portable storage drives below.

	Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive	Crucial X8 Portable Solid State Drive
What’s in the Box	Crucial X6 Portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to Type-C USB cable (10 Gb/s) Quick Start Guide	Crucial X8 Portable SSD USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to Type-C USB cable (10 Gb/s) USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to USB-A adapter (5 Gb/s) Quick Start Guide
Capacity Options	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB
Model Number	500 GB X6: CT500X6SSD9 1 TB X6: CT1000X6SSD9 2 TB X6: CT2000X6SSD9 4 TB X6: C41000X6SSD9	500 GB X8: CT5000X8SSD9 1 TB X8: CT1000X8SSD9 2 TB X8: CT2000X8SSD9
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen-2 (10 Gb/s)	USB 3.2 Gen-2 (10 Gb/s)
Backwards Compatible Interface	USB 3.2 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s) USB 3.1 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s) USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s)	USB 3.2 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s) USB 3.1 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s) USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s)
Platform Compatibility	MacOS Android iPad Pro PS4 PS4 Pro Xbox One Xbox One S Xbox One X Windows	MacOS Android iPad Pro PS4 PS4 Pro Xbox One Xbox One S Xbox One X Windows
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	500 GB X6: Up to 540 MB per second 1 TB X6: Up to 540 MB per second 2 TB X6: Up to 540 MB per second 4 TB X6: Up to 800 MB per second	500 GB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second 1 TB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second 2 TB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second
Drop-proof	Up to 6.5 feet	Up to 7.5 feet
Other Resistances	Extreme Temperatures Shock Vibration	Extreme Temperatures Shock Vibration
Warranty	3-year limited warranty	3-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Unlike the X6, the X8 comes with a USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to USB-A adapter, which will let you use the SSD with a USB Type-A port at potentially reduced transfer speeds. You will need to purchase the adapter separately if you are getting the X6.

Both products do come with an USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to Type-C USB cable and quick starter guide in addition to the actual SSD unit.

You can find a breakdown of what’s included in each box below:

Crucial X6:

Crucial X6 Portable SSD
USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to Type-C USB cable (10 Gb/s)
Quick Start Guide

Crucial X8:

Crucial X8 Portable SSD
USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to Type-C USB cable (10 Gb/s)
USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to USB-A adapter (5 Gb/s)
Quick Start Guide

Capacity Options

When it comes to available capacities, the X6 offers a 4 TB option while the X8 doesn’t.

Both versions of the Crucial SSD portable SSD are available in 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB variants.

You can check out a breakdown of the options below:

Crucial X6 Portable SSD:

500 GB
1 TB
2 TB
4 TB

Crucial X8 Portable SSD:

500 GB
1 TB
2 TB

Model Number

You can also take a look at the model number for each capacity for both drives below:

500 GB X6: CT500X6SSD9
1 TB X6: CT1000X6SSD9
2 TB X6: CT2000X6SSD9
4 TB X6: C41000X6SSD9

500 GB X8: CT5000X8SSD9
1 TB X8: CT1000X8SSD9
2 TB X8: CT2000X8SSD9

Interface

Crucial X6 and Crucial X8 Portable Solid State Drives both use the USB 3.2 Gen-2 (10 Gb/s) as the interface.

Backwards Compatible Interface

The two storage drives in this versus guide are also backwards compatible with the following interfaces:

USB 3.2 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s)
USB 3.1 Gen-1 (5 Gb/s)
USB 3.0 (5 Gb/s)

The USB 3.2 Gen-2 is twice as fast at maximum transfer speed when compared to the USB 3.2 Gen-1, USB 3.1 Gen-1 and USB 3.0.

Platform Compatibility

Both the Crucial X6 and Crucial X8 are compatible with the following platforms:

MacOS
Android
iPad Pro
PS4
PS4 Pro
Xbox One
Xbox One S
Xbox One X
Windows

Keep in in mind that you may need to purchase the USB 3.2 Gen-2 Type-C to USB-A adapter for compatibility if you are getting the X6. As we stated above, the same adapter is included with the X8.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

Overall, the Crucial X8 is faster at maximum sequential reading than the Crucial X6.

When you compare the same capacities, the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB X8 SSDs are 510 MB per second faster (or 94.44% faster) than the 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB X6 SSDs.

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

500 GB X6: Up to 540 MB per second
1 TB X6: Up to 540 MB per second
2 TB X6: Up to 540 MB per second
4 TB X6: Up to 800 MB per second

500 GB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second
1 TB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second
2 TB X8: Up to 1050 MB per second

Drop-proof

The X8 is better protected against drops than the X6.

According to Crucial, you can drop the X8 at up to 7.5 feet on a carpeted floor without losing any data. In the same scenario, you can drop the X6 at up to 6.5 feet.

Other Resistances

Both the X6 and X8 also offer the following resistances:

Extreme Temperatures
Shock
Vibration

Warranty

The Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive and Crucial X8 Portable Solid State Drive each comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

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SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 vs. SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1

by Kevin Chen

SanDisk has two similar external solid state drives with the Extreme Portable V2 and Extreme Pro Portable V1. So, what are the differences between these two SSDs?

You can find out in this comparison guide for the SanDisk storage drives.

Quick Summary

When compared to the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1, the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2 can withstand a higher temperature range when not in use. It is also more portable due to the smaller size. Last but not least, the Extreme Portable SSD V2 is the only one of the two to offer a 4 TB capacity option.

Otherwise, the two external solid state drives are identical when it comes to maximum transfer speed, maximum sequential reading speed, operating temperature range, dust/water resistance, drop resistance, shock resistance, vibration resistance and warranty coverage.

Extreme Portable SSD V2 vs. Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two SanDisk portable solid state drives below.

	SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2	SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1
Capacity Options	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB
Model Number	500 GB: SDSSDE61-500G-G25 1 TB: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25 2 TB: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25 4 TB: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25	500 GB: SDSSDE80-500G-A25 1 TB: SDSSDE80-1T00-A25 2 TB: SDSSDE80-2T00-G25
What’s in the Box	Extreme Portable SSD USB-C to USB-C Cable USB-C to USB-A Adaptor Safety and Warranty Guide	Extreme Pro Portable SSD USB-C to USB-C Cable USB-C to USB-A Adaptor Safety and Warranty Guide
Dimensions	3.960 in. x 2.060 in. x 0.350 in. (or 100.540 mm x 52.420 mm x 8.950 mm)	4.341 in. X 2.257 in. X 0.402 in. (or 110.260 mm x 57.340 mm x 10.220 mm)
Connector	USB-C	USB-C
Interface	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit per second)	USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbit per second)
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	Up to 1050 MB per second	Up to 1050 MB per second
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C	0°C to 45°C
Storage Temperature	–20°C to 85°C	–20°C to 70°C
Water and Dust Resistance	IP55	IP55
Drop Protection	Up to 2 meters	Up to 2 meters
Shock Resistance	Up to 1500 G	Up to 1500 G
Vibration Resistance	5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz	5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz
Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

The SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 is currently available in four capacity options as you can choose between 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB.

The SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1 is available in three capacities as you can pick between 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB.

Model Number

You can find the mode number for each capacity of these two portable SSDs below:

Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2:

500 GB: SDSSDE61-500G-G25
1 TB: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25
2 TB: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
4 TB: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25

Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1:

500 GB: SDSSDE80-500G-A25
1 TB: SDSSDE80-1T00-A25
2 TB: SDSSDE80-2T00-G25

What’s in the Box

Along with the main SSD, both products also come with an USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adaptor as well as safety and warranty documentation.

You can check out a breakdown of the content included for both of these SanDisk products below:

SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2:

Extreme Portable SSD
USB-C to USB-C Cable
USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
Safety and Warranty Guide

SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1:

Extreme Pro Portable SSD
USB-C to USB-C Cable
USB-C to USB-A Adaptor
Safety and Warranty Guide

Dimensions

When it comes to the physical size, the SanDisk Extreme Portable Version 2 is smaller all around, which should make it a little easier to transport, when compared to the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Version 1.

You can take a look at the full measurements for each of the storage drives below:

Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2: 3.960 in. x 2.060 in. x 0.350 in. (or 100.540 mm x 52.420 mm x 8.950 mm)
Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1: 4.341 in. X 2.257 in. X 0.402 in. (or 110.260 mm x 57.340 mm x 10.220 mm)

Connector

The Extreme Portable SSD V2 and Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1 use the same USB-C connector.

With that said, the two products come with the aforementioned USB-C to USB-A adaptor. As a result, you will be able to connect both storage drives to another device using either the USB-A or USB-C port.

Interface

The interface can be a little confusing due to the naming of USB versions.

The second version of the SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the first generation of the SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive uses USB 3.1 Gen 2.

However, the USB 3.2 Gen 2 is actually the updated name for USB 3.1 Gen 2. Both of these interfaces have a transfer speed of up to 10 Gbit per second.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The Extreme Portable SSD V2 and Extreme Pro Portable SSD V1 have the same maximum sequential reading speeds as both can get up to 1050 MB per second.

Operating Temperature

The two external solid state drives in this versus showdown have the same recommended operating temperature range at 0°C to 45°C.

Storage Temperature

When it comes to non-operation, you can store the Extreme Portable V2 is hotter temperatures than the Extreme Pro Portable V1.

You can find the recommended storage temperature ranges below:

Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2: –20°C to 85°C
Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1: –20°C to 70°C

Water and Dust Resistance

Both of these storage drives have a water and dust protection rating of IP55.

For water, the Extreme Portable V2 and Extreme Pro Portable V1 can withstand water jets from any angle.

For dust, the two SSDs aren’t completely dust tight. With that said, both provide enough protection that the dust particles won’t interfere with the normal functionality of the devices.

Drop Protection

The drop protection is the same as the two external drives in this comparison guide can withstand a drop of up to 2 meters.

Shock Resistance

The two SanDisk devices also have the same shock resistance specs, which is up to 1500 G.

Vibration Resistance

The vibration resistances are identical at 5 gRMS, 10 Hz to 2000 Hz.

Warranty

The SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 and SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable Solid State Drive V1 each comes with a 5-year limited warranty.

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

by Kevin Chen

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

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

Quick Summary

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

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

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

MP600 Pro vs. 980 Pro Comparison Chart

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

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

Capacity Options

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

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

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

MP600 Pro:

980 Pro:

250GB
500GB
1TB
2TB

Model Numbers

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

Corsair MP600 Pro:

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

Samsung 980 Pro:

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

Form Factor

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

Interface

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

NAND

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

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

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

You can check out the sequential read speed specifications below:

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

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

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maximum Random Read Speed

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maximum Random Write Speed

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

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

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

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

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

TBW

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

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

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

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

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

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

MTBF

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

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

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

Operating Temperature Range

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

Warranty

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

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