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Razer Cynosa Lite vs. Cynosa Chroma vs. Cynosa Chroma Pro vs. Cynosa V2

The Cynosa V2 is a new gaming keyboard released by Razer in 2020. So, how does this new model stack up against the older Cynosa Lite, Cynosa Chroma and Cynosa Chroma Pro?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the four keyboards.

Quick Summary

When compared to the older Cynosa gaming keyboards, the V2 version uses the more advanced N-key roll over.

The newer model also adds dedicated media keys in addition to having multiple cable routing options.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro does have one small advantage over the Razer Cynosa V2 in that the Pro version offers underglow lighting effects.

In terms of performance when it comes to gaming, we recommend getting the Razer Cynosa V2 due to the improved roll over feature.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma and Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro are tied for second best while the Razer Cynosa Lite comes in last at roll overs.

Cynosa Lite vs. Cynosa Chroma vs. Cynosa Chroma Pro vs. Cynosa V2 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the four keyboards below.

	Razer Cynosa Lite Gaming Keyboard	Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard	Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro Gaming Keyboard	Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard
Key Type	Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys	Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys	Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys	Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys
Polling Rate	1000 Hz Ultrapolling	1000 Hz Ultrapolling	1000 Hz Ultrapolling	1000 Hz Ultrapolling
Rollover	10-key rollover	10-key rollover Anti-ghosting	10-key rollover Anti-ghosting	N-key roll over
Programmable Keys	Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording	Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording	Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording	Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
Razer Synapse 3 Support?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Media Keys?	No	No	No	Yes
Game Mode?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Backlighting Type	Single Zone Razer Chroma RGB backlighting	Individual Key Razer Chroma RGB backlighting	Individual Key Razer Chroma RGB backlighting	Individual Key Razer Chroma RGB backlighting
Underglow Lighting?	No	No	Yes	No
Cable Routing Options?	No	No	No	Yes
Spill Resistance?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warranty	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Key Type

All four gaming keyboards are equipped with soft cushioned gaming-grade keys, which are designed to sound quiet and feel comfortable.

Polling Rate

Polling rate measures how much your keyboard will send data to your computer.

All four products feature 1000 Hz Ultrapolling, which means that they will send data to your PC 1,000 times per second.

Rollover

Rollover is a feature where your computer will register multiple keys that were press simultaneously.

The Razer Cynosa Lite features a 10-key rollover, which means that it should able to register up to 10 key press if you press them all at the same time.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma and Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro support 10 key rollover and anti-ghosting, a feature that will block additional simultaneously key presses from being registered after the 10-key limit has been reached. This is done to prevent any erroneous key registrations.

The new Razer Cynosa V2 features the more advanced N-key roll over, which will register all simultaneous key presses without any issues.

Programmable Keys

The Cynosa Lite, Cynosa Chroma, Cynosa Chroma Pro and Cynosa V2 all have fully programmable keys in addition to providing on-the-fly macro recording, a feature that lets you set up a sequence of key presses without any software.

Razer Synapse 3

Of course, you can also use the Razer Synapse 3 software to configure your macros. With this program, you can also rebind buttons, customize lighting, setup profiles and more.

The Razer Cynosa Lite, Razer Cynosa Chroma, Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro and Razer Cynosa V2 all support Razer Synapse 3.

Dedicated Media Keys

With the Cynosa V2, Razer added dedicated media controls as you will have quick access to pausing, playing and skipping media files. You can also adjust the brightness and volume levels with dedicated keys.

Game Mode

All four gaming keyboards in this versus guide come with a game mode, which prevents you from accidentally interrupting your game session when enabled.

Backlighting Type

All four products use Razer Chroma RGB backlighting, which provides 16.8 million customizable colors. The Lite version of the Cynosa uses a single zone while the Chroma, Chroma Pro and Chroma V2 use individual backlit keys.

Underglow Lighting

The Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro also features underglow lighting that will light up the underside of your keyboard. As a result, you get to set up the lighting for the 22 bottom zones on the left, right and front sides.

Cable Routing Options

The new Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard have been built with grooves that will let you tuck and rout the cable in three different directions. This is helpful for those who want to make their desktop area less cluttered and more organized.

Spill Resistance

The Cynosa Lite, Cynosa Chroma, Cynosa Chroma Pro and Cynosa V2 have been built to be spill resistant as the devices should be able to withstand light splashes of water (the keyboards can’t be submerged in water, however).

Warranty

The Razer Cynosa Lite Gaming Keyboard, Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard, Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro Gaming Keyboard and Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard each include a 2-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between Seagate Expansion Desktop and Backup Plus Hub?

by Kevin Chen

Seagate has two similar products, the Expansion Desktop and Seagate Backup Plus Hub, if you are looking for an external hard drive that can hold a lot of data. So, which of these best fit your needs?

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

Quick Summary

When compared to the Seagate Expansion Desktop, the Seagate Backup Plus Hub comes with two USB 3.0 ports on the front side that you can use to recharge your smartphone, tablet, and/or other compatible devices.

The Backup Plus Hub also support more customizable software in addition to having a longer warranty period.

So, while the Seagate Expansion Desktop is a little bit more affordable, the Seagate Backup Plus Hub is still the best option of the two due to the added versatility and longer warrant coverage.

Seagate Expansion Desktop vs. Seagate Backup Plus Hub Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two external storage drives below.

	Seagate Expansion Desktop External HDD	Seagate Backup Plus Hub External HDD
What's in the Box	Seagate Expansion Desktop External HDD 4-foot (1.2 m) USB 3.0 cable Power supply Quick start guide	Seagate Backup Plus Hub External HDD 4-foot (1.2 m) USB 3.0 cable Power adapter Quick start guide Seagate backup software NTFS driver for Mac 4 month membership to Adobe Photography Creative Cloud
Capacity Options	4 TB 5 TB 6 TB 8 TB 10 TB 12 TB 14 TB 16 TB	4 TB 6 TB 8 TB 10 TB 12 TB 14 TB
Weight	2.094 lbs or 0.950 kg	2.341 lbs or 1.062 kg
Dimensions	6.929 in x 4.748 in 1.441 in or 176 mm x 120.6 mm x 36.6 mm	4.646 in x 1.614 in x 7.799 in or 118 mm x 41 mm x 198.1 mm
Data Transfer Speed	Up to 160 MB per second	Up to 160 MB per second
Integrated USB Hub?	No	Yes
Downloadable Software	DiscWizard SeaTools	Dashboard Support DiscWizard Paragon Driver SeaTools Toolkit Support
Formatting	PC (default) Mac (reformat required)	PC (default) Mac (reformat required)
System Requirements	Windows 7 (or higher)/Mac OS X 10.10 (or higher) USB 3.0/USB 2.0	Windows 7 (or higher)/Mac OS X 10.10 (or higher) USB 3.0/USB 2.0
Warranty	1-year limited warranty	2-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the main external hard disk drive unit, both products come with a 4-foot USB 3.0 cable, power supply and quick start guide.

The Seagate Backup Plus Hub also comes with the Seagate backup software, NTFS driver for Mac as well as a 4-month membership to Adobe Photography Creative Cloud.

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

Seagate Expansion Desktop:

Seagate Expansion Desktop External HDD
4-foot (1.2 m) USB 3.0 cable
Power supply
Quick start guide

Seagate Backup Plus Hub:

Seagate Backup Plus Hub External HDD
4-foot (1.2 m) USB 3.0 cable
Power adapter
Quick start guide
Seagate backup software
NTFS driver for Mac
4 month membership to Adobe Photography Creative Cloud

Capacity Options

The Seagate Expansion Desktop is available in eight capacity options while the Seagate Backup Plus Hub comes in six capacities.

You can check out the available sizes, as well as the model numbers, below:

Seagate Expansion Desktop:

4 TB: STEB4000100
5 TB: STEB5000100
6 TB: STEB6000403
8 TB: STEB8000402
10 TB: STEB10000400
12 TB: STEB12000400
14 TB: STEB14000400
16 TB: STEB16000400

Seagate Backup Plus Hub:

4 TB: STEL4000100
6 TB: STEL6000100
8 TB: STEL8000100
10 TB: STEL10000400
12 TB: STEL12000400
14 TB: STEL14000400

Weight

The Seagate Backup Plus Hub External Hard Disk Drive is a little bit heavier when compared to the Seagate Expansion External Hard Disk Drive.

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

Expansion Desktop: 2.094 lbs or 0.950 kg
Backup Plus Hub: 2.341 lbs or 1.062 kg

Dimensions

In terms of dimensions, the Seagate Expansion Desktop is longer and wider while the Seagate Backup Plus Hub has more depth.

You can check the measurements (which measured in length x width x depth) below:

Expansion Desktop External HDD: 6.929 in x 4.748 in 1.441 in or 176 mm x 120.6 mm x 36.6 mm
Backup Plus Hub External HDD: 4.646 in x 1.614 in x 7.799 in or 118 mm x 41 mm x 198.1 mm

Data Transfer Speed

Both of the external hard disk drives in this versus guide have a data transfer speed of up to 160 MB per second.

Integrated USB Hub

Only the Backup Plus Hub comes with two USB 3.0 ports on the front side. This will allow you to recharge compatible devices like smartphones and tablets while being able to transfer data at the same time.

Downloadable Software

Both external desktop hard disk drives support the DiscWizard and SeaTools downloadable programs.

The Backup Plus Hub also features the following downloadable software: Dashboard Support, Paragon Driver and Toolkit Support.

You can take a look at the full breakdown of compatible programs below:

Seagate Expansion Desktop:

DiscWizard
SeaTools

Seagate Backup Plus Hub:

Dashboard Support
DiscWizard
Paragon Driver
SeaTools
Toolkit Support

Formatting

Both of the HDDs in this comparison guide are automatically formatted for PC.

You can also use these hard drives with Mac although you will need to reformat.

System Requirements

The two external drives have the same system requirements.

For the operating system, you will need Windows 7 (or higher) if you have a PC or Mac OS X 10.10 (or higher) if you are using a Mac.

To get the best possible speed, you should also connect the hard drives to an USB 3.0 port.

Although you can also connect the products to USB 2.0 ports, you will be limited to the slower USB 2.0 transfer speeds.

Warranty

The Seagate Expansion External Hard Disk Drive comes with an 1-year limited warranty while the Seagate Backup Plus Hub External Hard Disk Drive includes a 2-year limited warranty.

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What’s the difference between 3rd Gen Blink Outdoor and Blink XT2?

by Kevin Chen

Blink recently released the third generation Blink Outdoor. So, how does the new product compare to the older Blink XT2?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the two smart security cameras.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Blink XT2, the third generation Blink Outdoor comes with privacy zones for motion detection as well as local storage (although you will need a USB flash drive, which is sold separately).

The XT2 model does offer free cloud storage while the cloud storage for the new Blink Outdoor camera needs a paid subscription after the trial period ends on Dec. 31, 2020.

Otherwise, the two devices have identical features and specifications.

If you want to customize the motion detection and/or would like to save clips on a local device, then the new 3rd Gen Blink Outdoor is the best option.

If you want free cloud storage, then the XT2 is the better choice.

3rd Gen Blink Outdoor vs. Blink XT2 Comparison Chart

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

	3rd Gen Blink Outdoor Smart Security Camera	Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera
What's in the Box	3rd Gen Blink Outdoor Camera Mounting kit Blink Sync Module 2 2x AA 1.5v non-rechargeable lithium batteries Power adapter USB cable	Blink XT2 Camera Mounting kit Blink Sync Module 2x AA 1.5v non-rechargeable lithium batteries Power adapter USB cable User guide
Weight	48 grams	89 grams
Dimensions	71 mm x 71 mm x 31 mm	71 mm x 71 mm x 34 mm
Placement	Indoor Outdoor	Indoor Outdoor
Weatherproof?	Yes	Yes
CPU	Immedia Proprietary AC1002B (4 cores / 200 MHz)	Immedia Proprietary AC1002B (4 cores / 200 MHz)
Camera Resolution	1080p	1080p
Camera Frame Rate	Up to 30 frames per second	Up to 30 frames per second
Infrared Night Vision?	Yes	Yes
Live View?	Yes	Yes
Temperature Monitoring?	Yes	Yes
Motion Activated Alerts and Recordings?	Yes	Yes
Privacy Zones?	Yes	No
Audio	2-way audio recordings Speaker output	2-way audio recordings Speaker output
Alexa Compatibility?	Yes	Yes
Blink Home Monitor App?	Yes	Yes
Smartphone OS Requirements	Android 5.0 or higher Fire OS 5.1 or higher iOS 10.3 or higher	Android 5.0 or higher Fire OS 5.1 or higher iOS 10.3 or higher
Wireless Connection Requirements	2.4 Ghz 802.11g/n	2.4 Ghz 802.11g/n
Cloud Storage	Free	Free trial until Dec. 31, 2020. $3 a month per camera or $10 a month for unlimited cameras in a single location after free trial period ends.
Local Storage?	No	Yes with Blink Sync Module 2 (included) and USB flash drive (sold seperately)
LED Light	1 optional blue LED to let you know when it is active 1 red LED to let you know that it is recording in night vision	1 optional blue LED to let you know when it is active
Power	1.5V lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries	1.5V lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries
Battery Life	Approximately 2 years	Approximately 2 years
Warranty and Service	1-year warranty and service	1-year warranty and service
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the main camera, each product also includes a mounting kit, power adapter, USB cable and two AA 1.5v non-rechargeable lithium batteries. Both also come with a sync module although the Gen 3 Blink Outdoor comes with the newer version.

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

3rd Gen Blink Outdoor Smart Security Camera:

3rd Gen Blink Outdoor Camera
Mounting kit
Blink Sync Module 2
2x AA 1.5v non-rechargeable lithium batteries
Power adapter
USB cable

Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera:

Blink XT2 Camera
Mounting kit
Blink Sync Module
2x AA 1.5v non-rechargeable lithium batteries
Power adapter
USB cable
User guide

Weight

The third generation Blink Outdoor camera weighs in at 48 grams, nearly half as much as the Blink XT2 camera, which has a weight of 89 grams.

Dimensions

The new Outdoor security camera is slightly smaller when compared to the XT2.

You find the measurements for both below:

3rd Gen Blink Outdoor: 71 mm x 71 mm x 31 mm
Blink XT2: 71 mm x 71 mm x 34 mm

Placement

In addition to being made for the outdoors, both Blink security cameras can also be used indoors.

Weatherproof

The smart cameras are also weather proof.

CPU

The two devices are equipped with a Immedia Proprietary AC1002B (4 cores / 200 MHz) processor.

Field of View

The smart cameras have identical field of view at 110 degrees diagonal.

Camera Resolution

The Gen. 3 Blink Outdoor and Blink XT2 can both capture video at 1080p during daytime and nighttime (via infrared night vision).

Camera Frame Rate

Both smart security cameras can capture videos at up to 30 frames per second.

Infrared Night Vision

As we mentioned above, the two products feature infrared night vision.

Live View

The Third Generation Blink Outdoor Smart Security Camera and Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera support live view, which lets you get a live look-in via smartphone.

Temperature Monitoring

Both devices also have temperature monitoring.

Motion Activated Alerts and Recordings

The cameras also come with motion activated alerts and recordings, so you will know immediately if your device notice something.

Privacy Zones

With the third gen Blink Outdoor, Privacy Zones have been added. This feature lets you remove zones from your camera’s field of view that you don’t want to trigger the aforementioned motion detection.

Audio

The audio features for the two cams are identical as you will get 2-way audio recordings as well as speaker output. These will allow you to communicate with anyone that is near your camera.

Alexa Compatibility

The two Blink cameras are also compatible with Alexa as you can control them using your voice on Alexa-enabled devices.

Blink Home Monitor App

Furthermore, you can control your cameras with your smartphone with the Blink Home Monitor App. With this software, you can get a live view, setup privacy zones (3rd Gen Blink Outdoor only) and more.

Smartphone OS Requirements

To use the Blink Home Monitor App, you need to have the following operating system on your mobile phone:

Android 5.0 or higher
Fire OS 5.1 or higher
iOS 10.3 or higher

Wireless Connection Requirements

Both security cams need a Wi-Fi connection of 2.4 Ghz 802.11g/n.

Cloud Storage

The Blink XT2 currently comes with free cloud storage.

The third-generation Blink Outdoor has a free trial until Dec. 31, 2020, for the Blink Subscription Plan if you want to use its cloud storage.

If you want to continue using the cloud after that trial period ends, you have to subscribe at the rate of $3 a month per camera or $10 a month for unlimited cameras in a single location.

Local Storage

The Blink XT2 does not offer any local storage.

The Blink Outdoor Gen. 3 does include local storage with the Blink Sync Module 2 as you can store video clips for up to 10 cameras. You do need a USB flash drive, which is sold separately.

LED Light

The new Blink Outdoor Smart Camera features 1 optional blue LED to let you know when it is active. The device will also show 1 red LED to let you know that it is recording in night vision.

The Blink XT2 Smart Camera comes with 1 optional blue LED to let you know that it is currently active.

Power

Both devices are powered by 1.5V lithium metal (non-rechargeable) batteries.

Battery Life

The battery life is expected to be around two years for both cameras. The duration can vary based on what settings you used, how active the cameras are, as well as environmental factors.

Warranty and Service

The 3rd Gen Blink Outdoor Smart Security Camera and Blink XT2 Smart Security Camera each come with 1-year warranty and service.

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

by Kevin Chen

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

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

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

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

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

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

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

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

	G-DRIVE Mobile SSD	G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD
Capacity Options	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB
What's in the Box	G-DRIVE Mobile SSD drive 1x USB-C to USB-C cable 1x USB-C to USB-A cable Quick Start Guide	G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD 1 x 0.5 m Thunderbolt 3 cable Quick Start Guide
Weight	0.19 lb or 86 g	0.45 lb or 200 kg
Dimensions	1.4” x 4.0” x 6.0” or 35.6 mm x 101 mm x 152 mm	1.9” x 4.7” x 7.2” or 48 mm x 120 mm x 183 mm
Interface	USB 3.1 Gen 2	Thunderbolt 3
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 560 MB per second	Up to 2800 MB per second
Operating Systems	Mac OS 10.10+ Windows 10 (via reformat) Windows 8.1 (via reformat) Windows 7 (via reformat)	Mac OS 10.13+ Windows 10 (via reformat)
Design	Ruggedized	Ruggedized
Dust and Water Resistance	IP67	IP67
Drop Protection	Up to 3 meters on a carpeted concrete floor	Up to 3 meters on a carpeted concrete floor
Crushproof Rating	1000 lbs.	1000 lbs.
Core	Aluminum	Aluminum
Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

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

G-DRIVE Mobile SSD:

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

G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD:

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

What’s in the Box

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

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

G-DRIVE Mobile:

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

G-DRIVE Mobile Pro:

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

Weight

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

You can take a look at the weight specifications below:

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

Dimensions

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

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

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

Interface

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

Data Transfer Rate

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

Operating Systems

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

G-DRIVE Mobile SSD:

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

G-DRIVE Mobile Pro SSD:

Mac OS 10.13+
Windows 10 (via reformat)

Design

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

Dust and Water Resistance

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

Drop Protection

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

Crushproof Rating

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

Core

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

Warranty

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

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What’s the difference between 1st Gen Blink Indoor, 2nd Gen Blink Indoor and Blink Mini?

by Kevin Chen

Blink Home Security recently released its second generation Indoor Security Camera. So, how does this new product compare to the first-generation device as well as the Blink Mini?

You can find out in this versus guide between the three home security cameras.

Quick Summary

When compared to the original Blink Indoor, the second generation Blink Indoor and Blink Mini support infrared night vision, a higher video capture resolution and local storage support.

The Gen 2 Indoor Camera has several advantages over the Mini as the former comes with the Sync Module 2 (which you need to purchase separately for the Mini if you want local storage) already included and also features temperature monitoring.

Overall, the 2nd Gen Blink Indoor Security Camera has the best specs and most features out of this group.

If you don’t mind missing out on some of the aforementioned features (such as temperature monitoring as well as the lack of local storage if you don’t get the Sync Module 2 add-on), then the Blink Mini Security Camera may be the better option as it is the more affordable.

1st Gen Blink Indoor vs. 2nd Gen Blink Indoor vs. Blink Mini Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table between these security cameras below.

	1st Gen Blink Indoor Security Camera	2nd Gen Blink Indoor Security Camera	Blink Mini Security Camera
Dimensions	71mm x 71mm x 30mm	71mm x 71mm x 31mm	50mm x 49mm x 36mm
Weight	70g	48g	48g
What's in the Box	1st Gen Blink Indoor Camera Mounting kit Sync Module Power adapter USB cable 2x AA 1.5v non-rechargeable Lithium Batteries Quick start guide	2nd Gen Blink Indoor Camera Mounting kit Sync Module 2 Power adapter USB cable 2x AA lithium metal batteries	Blink Mini Camera Stand Power adapter USB cable 2x mounting screws
CPU	ISI108, 4 cores / 100Mhz.	AC1002B, 4 cores / 200 MHz	AC1002B, 4 cores / 200 MHz
LED Light	Blue LED indicating when camera is active	Blue LED indicating when camera is active (optional) Red LED indicating when night vision camera is active	Blue LED indicating when camera is active (optional)
Supported Smartphone Operating Systems	Android 5.0 or higher Fire OS 5.1 or higher iOS 10.3 or higher	Android 5.0 or higher Fire OS 5.1 or higher iOS 10.3 or higher	Android 5.0 or higher Fire OS 5.1 or higher iOS 10.3 or higher
Alexa Compatibility?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Connection	2.4 Ghz 802.11g/n	2.4 Ghz 802.11g/n	2.4 Ghz 802.11g/n
Audio	One-way audio recordings	Two-way audio recordings Speaker output	Two-way audio recordings Speaker output
Infrared Night Vision?	No	Yes	Yes
Camera Resolution	720p	1080p	1080p
Camera Frame Rate	30 frames per second	30 frames per second	30 frames per second
Live View	Daytime	Daytime Nighttime	Daytime Nighttime
Temperature Monitoring?	Yes	Yes	No
Motion Activated Recording?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cloud Storage	Free	Free Blink Subscription Plan trial until Dec. 31, 2020. $3 a month per camera or $10 a month per unlimited cameras in a single location after free trial ends.	Free Blink Subscription Plan trial until Dec. 31, 2020. $3 a month per camera or $10 a month per unlimited cameras in a single location after free trial ends.
Local Storage?	No	Yes with Blink Sync Module 2 (included)	Yes with Blink Sync Module 2 (sold separately)
Power Source	Camera: two AA 1.5V lithium metal non-rechargeable batteries Module: 100-200V AC to 5V DC converter	Camera: two AA 1.5V lithium metal non-rechargeable batteries Module: 100-200V AC to 5V DC converter	100-240V 50/60 HZ. 0.15A
Battery Life	N/A	Around 2 years	Around 2 years
Warranty and Service	1-year worth of limited warranty and service	1-year worth of limited warranty and service	1-year worth of limited warranty and service
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Dimensions

The second generation Blink Indoor is slightly thicker than the first generation.

You can find the full measurements for both, as well as the Blink Mini, below:

1st Gen Indoor: 71mm x 71mm x 30mm
2nd Gen Indoor: 71mm x 71mm x 31mm
Mini: 50mm x 49mm x 36mm

Weight

When compared to the original, Blink managed to reduced the weight significantly with the new generation. The Gen. 2 Blink Indoor Camera also weigh the same as the miniature version.

You can take a look at the weight specifications below:

1st Gen Blink Indoor Camera: 70g
2nd Gen Blink Indoor Camera: 48g
Mini: 48g

What’s in the Box

In addition to the main camera unit, each product also comes with a power adapter and USB cable. Furthermore, both the 1st and 2nd Gen include a mounting kit, two AA lithium batteries and a Sync Module.

You can find the lists of included contents in each box below:

1st Gen Blink Indoor:

1st Gen Blink Indoor Camera
Mounting kit
Sync Module
Power adapter
USB cable
2x AA 1.5v non-rechargeable Lithium Batteries
Quick start guide

2nd Gen Blink Indoor:

2nd Gen Blink Indoor Camera
Mounting kit
Sync Module 2
Power adapter
USB cable
2x AA lithium metal batteries

Blink Mini:

Blink Mini Camera
Stand
Power adapter
USB cable
2x mounting screws

CPU

The second generation Indoor and Mini comes with a faster processor when compared to the original Indoor home security camera.

You can take a look at the CPU for each product below:

Blink Indoor Gen 1: Immedia Proprietary – ISI108, 4 cores / 100Mhz.
Blink Indoor Gen 2: Immedia Proprietary – AC1002B, 4 cores / 200 MHz
Blink Mini: Immedia Proprietary – AC1002B, 4 cores / 200 MHz

LED Light

The first generation Blink Indoor comes with one blue LED that indicates when the security camera is active.

The second generation Blink Indoor also includes one blue LED that lets you know when the camera is activated (this can be made optional). There is also a red LED light that indicate night vision recording.

The Blink Mini comes with one blue LED to show that the indoor camera is active. This can also be made optional.

Supported Smartphone Operating Systems

The Blink Indoor Security Camera 1, Blink Indoor Security Camera 2 and Blink Mini Security Camera support the same smartphone operating systems, which you can find a list of below:

Android 5.0 or higher
Fire OS 5.1 or higher
iOS 10.3 or higher

Alexa Compatibility

Since Blink Home Security is an Amazon company, all three cameras unsurprisingly support Alexa for voice controls as well as other features such as live view and viewing recorded videos.

Wi-Fi Connection

The three home security devices also requires a 2.4 Ghz 802.11g/n Wi-Fi connection.

Audio

The 1st gen Blink Indoor has limited audio features as it only supports one-way audio recordings. With the 2nd gen Blink Indoor and Blink Mini, you get two-way audio recordings as well as speaker output.

Infrared Night Vision

The Blink Indoor Gen 1 does not have infrared night vision while the other two security cameras in this strategy guide do.

Camera Resolution

The original Blink Indoor has a camera resolution that tops out at only 720p. The new Blink Indoor and Blink Mini have a camera resolution of up to 1080p for both daytime and nighttime recordings.

Camera Frame Rate

All three home security cameras support up to 30 frames per second.

Live View

While all three devices are capable of providing a live view, the first-generation Blink Indoor is only limited to daytime. On the other hand, both the second-generation Blink Indoor and Blink Mini have infrared night vision, so these two cameras can provide live view during the daytime as well as nighttime.

Temperature Monitoring

Both generations of the Blink Indoor offers temperature monitoring while the Blink Mini does not.

Motion Activated Recording

All three Blink security cameras support motion-activated instant-on recording.

Cloud Storage

The Gen 1 Blink Indoor comes with free cloud storage.

For the Gen 2 Indoor and Mini, you can get free trial for the Blink Subscription Plan until Dec. 31, 2020. After that, you have to subscribe for cloud storage ($3 a month per camera or $10 a month for unlimited cameras in a single location).

Local Storage

The first-generation Blink Indoor Camera does not offer a way to download and view video clips on local storage.

Both the second-generation Blink Indoor Camera and Blink Mini Camera do offer local storage for up to 10 cameras via the Blink Sync Module 2, which comes bundled with the Gen 2 Blink Indoor but needs to be bought separately with the miniature camera.

Power Source

Both generations of the Blink Indoor Home Security Cameras use two AA 1.5V lithium metal non-rechargeable batteries. The included sync modules also come with a 100-200V AC to 5V DC converter.

The Blink Mini Home Security Camera requires to be plugged into a power source. It comes with a micro USB as well as a power adapter with a electrical rating of 100-240V 50/60 HZ. 0.15A.

Battery Life

The battery life for the 1st and 2nd generations of the Blink Indoor is estimated to be around 2 years. The lifespan can vary depending on the usage, settings as well as the environment.

Warranty and Service

The 1st Gen Blink Indoor Security Camera, 2nd Gen Blink Indoor Security Camera and Blink Mini Security Camera each come with 1-year worth of limited warranty and service.

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

by Kevin Chen

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

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

Quick Summary

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

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

A2000 vs. KC2000 vs. KC2500 Comparison Charts

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

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

	250 GB A2000 SSD	250 GB KC2000 SSD	250 GB KC2500 SSD
Weight	6.6 g	8 g	8 g
Dimensions	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
NAND	3D	96-layer 3D TLC	96-layer 3D TLC
Encryption	XTS-AES 256-bit	XTS-AES 256-bit	XTS-AES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	Up to 2,000 MB/s	Up to 3,000 MB/s	Up to 3,500 MB/s
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	Up to 1,100 MB/s	Up to 1,100 MB/s	Up to 1,200 MB/s
Maximum Random Read Speed	Up to 150,000 IOPS	Up to 350,000 IOPS	Up to 375,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed	Up to 180,000 IOPS	Up to 200,000 IOPS	Up to 300,000 IOPS
Total Bytes Written	150 TB	150 TB	150 TB
Mean Time Between Failures	2,000,000 hours	2,000,000 hours	2,000,000 hours
Power Consumption	.0032W Idle .08W Avg 1.7W (MAX) Read 4.5W (MAX) Write	.003W Idle .2W Avg 2.1W (MAX) Read 7W (MAX) Write	.003W Idle .2W Avg 2.1W (MAX) Read 7W (MAX) Write
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Operating Vibration	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)
Non-Operating Vibration	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)
Warranty	5-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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500 GB A2000 SSD vs. 500 GB KC2000 SSD vs. 500 GB KC2500 SSD

	500 GB A2000 SSD	500 GB KC2000 SSD	500 GB KC2500 SSD
Weight	6.8 g	10 g	10 g
Dimensions	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
NAND	3D	96-layer 3D TLC	96-layer 3D TLC
Encryption	XTS-AES 256-bit	XTS-AES 256-bit	XTS-AES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	Up to 2,200 MB/s	Up to 3,000 MB/s	Up to 3,500 MB/s
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	Up to 2,000 MB/s	Up to 2,000 MB/s	Up to 2,500 MB/s
Maximum Random Read Speed	Up to 180,000 IOPS	Up to 350,000 IOPS	Up to 375,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed	Up to 200,000 IOPS	Up to 250,000 IOPS	Up to 300,000 IOPS
Total Bytes Written	300 TB	300 TB	300 TB
Mean Time Between Failures	2,000,000 hours	2,000,000 hours	2,000,000 hours
Power Consumption	.0032W Idle .08W Avg 1.7W (MAX) Read 4.5W (MAX) Write	.003W Idle .2W Avg 2.1W (MAX) Read 7W (MAX) Write	.003W Idle .2W Avg 2.1W (MAX) Read 7W (MAX) Write
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Operating Vibration	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)
Non-Operating Vibration	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)
Warranty	5-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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1 TB A2000 SSD vs. 1 TB KC2000 SSD vs. 1 TB KC2500 SSD

	1 TB A2000 SSD	1 TB KC2000 SSD	1 TB KC2500 SSD
Weight	6.6 g	10 g	10 g
Dimensions	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
NAND	3D	96-layer 3D TLC	96-layer 3D TLC
Encryption	XTS-AES 256-bit	XTS-AES 256-bit	XTS-AES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	Up to 2,200 MB/s	Up to 3,200 MB/s	Up to 3,500 MB/s
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	Up to 2,000 MB/s	Up to 2,200 MB/s	Up to 2,900 MB/s
Maximum Random Read Speed	Up to 250,000 IOPS	Up to 350,000 IOPS	Up to 375,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed	Up to 220,000 IOPS	Up to 275,000 IOPS	Up to 300,000 IOPS
Total Bytes Written	600 TB	600 TB	600 TB
Mean Time Between Failures	2,000,000 hours	2,000,000 hours	2,000,000 hours
Power Consumption	.0032W Idle .08W Avg 1.7W (MAX) Read 4.5W (MAX) Write	.003W Idle .2W Avg 2.1W (MAX) Read 7W (MAX) Write	.003W Idle .2W Avg 2.1W (MAX) Read 7W (MAX) Write
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Operating Vibration	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)
Non-Operating Vibration	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)
Warranty	5-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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2 TB KC2000 SSD vs. 2 TB KC2500 SSD

	2 TB KC2000 SSD	2 TB KC2500 SSD
Weight	11 g	11 g
Dimensions	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm	80 mm x 22 mm x 3.5 mm
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes	NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4 Lanes
NAND	96-layer 3D TLC	96-layer 3D TLC
Encryption	XTS-AES 256-bit	XTS-AES 256-bit
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	Up to 3,200 MB/s	Up to 3,500 MB/s
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	Up to 2,200 MB/s	Up to 2,900 MB/s
Maximum Random Read Speed	Up to 250,000 IOPS	Up to 375,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed	Up to 250,000 IOPS	Up to 300,000 IOPS
Total Bytes Written	1200 TB	1200 TB
Mean Time Between Failures	2,000,000 hours	2,000,000 hours
Power Consumption	.003W Idle .2W Avg 2.1W (MAX) Read 7W (MAX) Write	.003W Idle .2W Avg 2.1W (MAX) Read 7W (MAX) Write
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Operating Vibration	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)
Non-Operating Vibration	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)	20 G Peak (20-1000Hz)
Warranty	5-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support
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Capacity Options

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

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

You can check out the model numbers for each below:

A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD:

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

KC2000 NVMe PCIe SSD:

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

KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD:

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

Weight

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

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

You can find the weight specifications below:

250 GB A2000 SSD: 6.6 g
500 GB A2000 SSD: 6.8 g
1TB A2000 SSD: 6.6 g

250 GB KC2000 SSD: 8 g
500 GB KC2000 SSD: 10 g
1TB KC2000 SSD: 10 g
2TB KC2000 SSD: 11 g

250 GB KC2500 SSD: 8 g
500 GB KC2500 SSD: 10 g
1TB KC2500 SSD: 10 g
2TB KC2500 SSD: 11 g

Dimensions

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

Form Factor

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

Interface

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

NAND

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

Encryption

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

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

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

You can find the max sequential read speed specs below:

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

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

250 GB KC2500: Up to 3,500 MB/s
500 GB KC2500: Up to 3,500 MB/s
1TB KC2500: Up to 3,500 MB/s
2TB KC2500: Up to 3,500 MB/s

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

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

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

You can find the max sequential write speed specifications below:

250 GB Kingston A2000 SSD: Up to 1,100 MB/s
500 GB Kingston A2000 SSD: Up to 2,000 MB/s
1TB Kingston A2000 SSD: Up to 2,000 MB/s

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

250 GB Kingston KC2500 SSD: Up to 1,200 MB/s
500 GB Kingston KC2500 SSD: Up to 2,500 MB/s
1TB Kingston KC2500 SSD: Up to 2,900 MB/s
2TB Kingston KC2500 SSD: Up to 2,900 MB/s

Maximum Random Read Speed

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

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

You can find the max random read speeds below:

250 GB A2000 SSD: Up to 150,000 IOPS
500 GB A2000 SSD: Up to 180,000 IOPS
1TB A2000 SSD: Up to 250,000 IOPS

250 GB KC2000 SSD: Up to 350,000 IOPS
500 GB KC2000 SSD: Up to 350,000 IOPS
1TB KC2000 SSD: Up to 350,000 IOPS
2TB KC2000 SSD: Up to 250,000 IOPS

250 GB KC2500 SSD: Up to 375,000 IOPS
500 GB KC2500 SSD: Up to 375,000 IOPS
1TB KC2500 SSD: Up to 375,000 IOPS
2TB KC2500 SSD: Up to 375,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

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

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

250 GB A2000 SSD: Up to 180,000 IOPS
500 GB A2000 SSD: Up to 200,000 IOPS
1TB A2000 SSD: Up to 220,000 IOPS

250 GB KC2000 SSD: Up to 200,000 IOPS
500 GB KC2000 SSD: Up to 250,000 IOPS
1TB KC2000 SSD: Up to 275,000 IOPS
2TB KC2000 SSD: Up to 250,000 IOPS

250 GB KC2500 SSD: Up to 300,000 IOPS
500 GB KC2500 SSD: Up to 300,000 IOPS
1TB KC2500 SSD: Up to 300,000 IOPS
2TB KC2500 SSD: Up to 300,000 IOPS

Total Bytes Written

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

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

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

You can check out the full breakdown below:

250 GB A2000 SSD: 150 TB
500 GB A2000 SSD: 300 TB
1TB A2000 SSD: 600 TB

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

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

Mean Time Between Failures

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

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

Power Consumption

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

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

Kingston A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD:

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

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

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

Storage Temperature

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

Operating Temperature

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

Operating Vibration

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

Non-Operating Vibration

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

Warranty

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

Resources:

What’s the difference between Sony CFexpress Type A, CFexpress Type B and XQD-G?

by Kevin Chen

Sony recently released the CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A Memory Card. So, how does this new product compare to the similar CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B and XQD-G Series?

You can find out in the comparison guide between the three Sony memory cards.

Quick Summary

The Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B Memory Card is much faster than the CEA-G and XQD-G when it comes to maximum transfer read speed and maximum transfer write speed.

The CEB-G can also tolerate a wider temperature range.

The CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A Memory Card does have a longer drop distance protection in addition to offering IP57 dust and water protection.

If you want the best performance and/or a memory card that can operate at the widest range of temperatures, then you should get the Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B.

If you want the best protected memory card, then the Sony CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A may be the better choice.

Sony CFexpress Type A vs. CFexpress Type B vs. XQD-G Comparison Chart

You can find Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the three Sony memory cards below.

	Sony CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A Memory Card	Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B Memory Card	Sony XQD-G Series Memory Card
Capacity Options	80 GB 160 GB	128 GB 256 GB 512 GB	64 GB 120 GB 240 GB
Dimensions	0.79 in x 1.10 in x 0.11 in	1.17 in x 1.52 in x 0.15 in	1.17 in x 1.52 in x 0.15 in
Interface	PCI Express Gen3 x1	PCI Express Gen3 x2	PCI Express 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen.1 (Super Speed USB)
Maximum Transfer Read Speed	Up to 800 MB per second	Up to 1700 MB per second	Up to 440 MB per second
Maximum Transfer Write Speed	Up to 700 MB per second	Up to 1480 MB per second	Up to 400 MB per second
Operating Temperature Range	14 °F to 158 °F (Non-condensing)	-13 °F to 158 °F (Non-condensing)	-13 °F to 149 °F (Non-condensing)
Dust and Water Protection	IP57	None	None
Drop Protection	24.6 feet	16.4 feet	16.4 feet
Other Protection	Electrostatic Radiation UV Sunlight X-Rays	Electrostatic Radiation UV Sunlight X-Rays	Electrostatic Radiation UV Sunlight X-Rays
File Rescue Support?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Media Scan Utility Support?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Compatible Card Readers	Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress Type A / SD Card Reader	Sony MRW-G1 CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Card Reader	Sony MRW-G1 CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Card Reader Sony MRW-G1 CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Card Reader
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Capacity Options

Both the CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A and XQD-G Series come in two capacity options while the CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B has three capacities. Interestingly enough, there aren’t any matching sizes between the three products.

You can check out the available capacity options for all three, as well as the model numbers, below:

Sony CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A Memory Card:

80 GB: CEA-G80T
160 GB: CEA-G160T

Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B Memory Card:

128 GB: CEB-G128
256 GB: CEB-G256
512 GB: CEB-G512

Sony XQD-G Series Memory Card:

64 GB: QD-G64F
120 GB: QD-G120F
240 GB: QD-G240F

Dimensions

The CEB-G and XQD-G memory cards are the same size, which is bigger than the newer Sony CEA-G.

You can find the full measurements below:

Sony CEA-G: 0.79 in x 1.10 in x 0.11 in
Sony CEB-G: 1.17 in x 1.52 in x 0.15 in
Sony XQD-G: 1.17 in x 1.52 in x 0.15 in

Interface

You can also take a look at the interface used by each Sony memory card below:

CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A: PCI Express Gen3 x1
CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B: PCI Express Gen3 x2
XQD-G Series: PCI Express 3.0, USB 3.1 Gen.1 (Super Speed USB)

Maximum Transfer Read Speed

When it comes to maximum transfer read speed, the Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B has much better performance than the competition. The CEB-G is 112.5% faster than the CEA-G in addition to being 286.4% faster than the XQD-G.

You can check out the max transfer read specifications below:

CEA-G: Up to 800 MB per second
CEB-G: Up to 1700 MB per second
XQD-G: Up to 440 MB per second

Maximum Transfer Write Speed

The story is the same when it comes to maximum transfer write speed with the CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B being 111.4% faster than the CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A Memory Card in addition to being 270% faster than the XQD-G Series Memory Card.

You can find the max transfer write specs below:

CEA-G: Up to 700 MB per second
CEB-G: Up to 1480 MB per second
XQD-G: Up to 400 MB per second

Operating Temperature Range

The Sony CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B Memory Card has the widest operating temperature range.

The Sony CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A Memory Card matches the CEB-G when it comes to being able to operate at the highest temperature but isn’t able to tolerate the same cold temperature range.

The opposite is true for the XQD-G Series as it can operate at the same lowest temperature as the CEB-G but can’t keep up with higher temperature ranges.

You can check out the operating temperature ranges for the three memory cards below:

CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A: 14 °F to 158 °F (Non-condensing)
CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B: -13 °F to 158 °F (Non-condensing)
XQD-G Series: -13 °F to 149 °F (Non-condensing)

Dust and Water Protection

Only the Sony CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A Memory Card has been rated for dust and water protection.

With an rating of IP57, the card will protect against dust particles from building up enough to hinder operations.

The CEA-G is also protect against being dropped in water at up to 1 meter in depth for up to 30 minutes.

Drop Protection

When compared to the older releases, Sony improved the drop protection with the newer CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A Memory Cards.

The CEA-G can withstand drops that have 50% more distance than the CEB-G and XQD-G.

You can find the drop protection distance for each memory card below:

CEA-G: 24.6 feet
CEB-G: 16.4 feet
XQD-G: 16.4 feet

Other Protection

All three cards in this comparison guide also offer protection against the following elements:

Electrostatic Radiation
UV Sunlight
X-Rays

File Rescue

The CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A, CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B and Sony XQD-G Series memory cards support File Rescue. The software will help you recover deleted files in addition to corrupted photos and videos.

Media Scan Utility

Only the CFexpress Type A and CFexpress Type B cards support Media Scan Utility. This software will scan your flash memory in order to keep track of the current conditions of your memory card.

Compatible Card Readers

You can take a look at the supported card readers for all three memory cards below:

CEA-G Series CFexpress Type A Memory Card:

Sony MRW-G2 CFexpress Type A / SD Card Reader

CEB-G Series CFexpress Type B Memory Card:

Sony MRW-G1 CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Card Reader

XQD-G Series Memory Card:

Sony MRW-E90 XQD/SD Card Reader
Sony MRW-G1 CFexpress Type B / XQD Memory Card Reader

Resources:

What’s the difference between Kingston A400 and KC600?

by Kevin Chen

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

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

Quick Summary

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

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

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

A400 Internal SSD vs. KC600 Internal SATA SSD Comparison Charts

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

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

	240 GB Kingston A400 SSD	256 GB Kingston KC600 SSD
Weight	41 g	40 g
Form Factor	2.5"	2.5"
Interface	SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)	SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
NAND	3D NAND	3D TLC NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	500 MB per second	550 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	350 MB per second	500 MB per second
Mean Time Between Failures	1 million hours	1 million hours
Total Bytes Written	80 TB	150 TB
Operating Vibration	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	20 G Peak (10-2000Hz)
Power Consumption	0.195 W Idle / 0.279 W Avg / 0.642 W (MAX) Read / 1.535 W (MAX) Write	0.06 W Idle / 0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C
Warranty	3-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

480 GB Kingston A400 SSD vs. 512 GB Kingston KC600 SSD

	480 GB Kingston A400 SSD	512 GB Kingston KC600 SSD
Weight	41 g	40 g
Form Factor	2.5"	2.5"
Interface	SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)	SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
NAND	3D NAND	3D TLC NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	500 MB per second	550 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	450 MB per second	520 MB per second
Mean Time Between Failures	1 million hours	1 million hours
Total Bytes Written	160 TB	300 TB
Operating Vibration	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	20 G Peak (10-2000Hz)
Power Consumption	0.195 W Idle / 0.279 W Avg / 0.642 W (MAX) Read / 1.535 W (MAX) Write	0.06 W Idle / 0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C
Warranty	3-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

960 GB Kingston A400 SSD vs. 1024 GB Kingston KC600 SSD

	960 GB Kingston A400 SSD	1024 GB Kingston KC600 SSD
Weight	41.9 g	40 g
Form Factor	2.5"	2.5"
Interface	SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)	SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
NAND	3D NAND	3D TLC NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	500 MB per second	550 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	450 MB per second	520 MB per second
Mean Time Between Failures	1 million hours	1 million hours
Total Bytes Written	300 TB	600 TB
Operating Vibration	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	20 G Peak (10-2000Hz)
Power Consumption	0.195 W Idle / 0.279 W Avg / 0.642 W (MAX) Read / 1.535 W (MAX) Write	0.06 W Idle / 0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C
Warranty	3-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

1920 GB Kingston A400 SSD vs. 2048 GB Kingston KC600 SSD

	1920 GB Kingston A400 SSD	2048 GB Kingston KC600 SSD
Weight	41.9 g	40 g
Form Factor	2.5"	2.5"
Interface	SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)	SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) Backwards compatible with SATA Rev. 2.0 (3 Gb/s)
NAND	3D NAND	3D TLC NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	500 MB per second	550 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	450 MB per second	520 MB per second
Mean Time Between Failures	1 million hours	1 million hours
Total Bytes Written	600 TB	1200 TB
Operating Vibration	2.17 G Peak (7-800Hz)	20 G Peak (10-2000Hz)
Power Consumption	0.195 W Idle / 0.279 W Avg / 0.642 W (MAX) Read / 1.535 W (MAX) Write	0.06 W Idle / 0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C
Warranty	3-year limited warranty with free technical support	5-year limited warranty with free technical support
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

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

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

Kingston A400 SATA 2.5″ Internal SSD:

120 GB
240 GB
480 GB
960 GB
1920 GB

Kingston KC600 SATA 2.5″ Internal SATA SSD:

256 GB
512 GB
1024 GB
2048 GB

Weight

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

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

120 GB Kingston A400: 39 g
240 GB Kingston A400: 41 g
480 GB Kingston A400: 41 g
960 GB Kingston A400: 41.9 g
1920 GB Kingston A400: 41.9 g

256 GB Kingston KC600: 40 g
512 GB Kingston KC600: 40 g
1024 GB Kingston KC600: 40 g
2048 GB Kingston KC600: 40 g

Form Factor

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

Interface

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

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

NAND

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

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

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

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

120 GB Kingston A400: 500 MB per second
240 GB Kingston A400: 500 MB per second
480 GB Kingston A400: 500 MB per second
960 GB Kingston A400: 500 MB per second
1920 GB Kingston A400: 500 MB per second

256 GB Kingston KC600: 550 MB per second
512 GB Kingston KC600: 550 MB per second
1024 GB Kingston KC600: 550 MB per second
2048 GB Kingston KC600: 550 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

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

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

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

120 GB Kingston A400: 320 MB per second
240 GB Kingston A400: 350 MB per second
480 GB Kingston A400: 450 MB per second
960 GB Kingston A400: 450 MB per second
1920 GB Kingston A400: 450 MB per second

256 GB Kingston KC600: 500 MB per second
512 GB Kingston KC600: 520 MB per second
1024 GB Kingston KC600: 520 MB per second
2048 GB Kingston KC600: 520 MB per second

Mean Time Between Failures

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

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

Total Bytes Written

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

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

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

120 GB Kingston A400: 40 TB
240 GB Kingston A400: 80 TB
480 GB Kingston A400: 160 TB
960 GB Kingston A400: 300 TB
1920 GB Kingston A400: 600 TB

256 GB Kingston KC600: 150 TB
512 GB Kingston KC600: 300 TB
1024 GB Kingston KC600: 600 TB
2048 GB Kingston KC600: 1200 TB

Operating Vibration

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

Non-Operating Vibration

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

Power Consumption

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

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

You can check out the power consumption specs below:

Kingston A400 Internal SSD:

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

Kingston KC600 Internal SSD:

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

Operating Temperature

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

Storage Temperature

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

Warranty

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

Both drives also includes free technical support.

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What’s the difference between the TP-Link Archer AX10, AX20 and AX50?

by Kevin Chen

TP-Link currently has several Wi-Fi 6 routers designed for homes that have three bedrooms with the Archer AX10, Archer AX20 and Archer AX50. So, which of these best fit your needs?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router is the fastest out of this group with speeds of up to 3 Gbps (574 Mbps at 2.4 GHz and 2402 Mbps at 5 GHz).

The AX50 also have the most features, including the HomeCare Antivirus for security and parental controls.

The TP-Link Archer AX20 AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router is the second fastest while the TP-Link Archer AX10 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router is the slowest.

Archer AX10 vs. Archer AX20 vs. Archer AX50 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the TP-Link Wi Fi 6 routers below.

	TP-Link Archer AX10 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router	TP-Link Archer AX20 AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router	TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router
What's in the Box	Wi-Fi Router Archer AX10 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide	Wi-Fi Router Archer AX20 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide	Wi-Fi Router Archer AX50 Power Adapter RJ45 Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide
Dimensions	10.2" × 5.3" × 1.5" (260.2 mm × 135.0 mm × 38.6 mm)	10.2" × 5.3" × 1.5" (260.2 mm × 135.0 mm × 38.6 mm)	10.2" × 5.3" × 1.5" (260.2 mm × 135.0 mm × 38.6 mm)
Wi-Fi Standards	2.4 GHz: IEEE 802.11n/b/g 5 GHz: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a	2.4 GHz: IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz 5 GHz: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz	2.4 GHz: IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz 5 GHz: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz
Wi-Fi Speeds	2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n) 5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax) Up to 1.5 Gbps total	2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax) 5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax) Up to 1.8 Gbps total	2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax) 5 GHz: 2402 Mbps (802.11ax) Up to 3 Gbps total
Wi-Fi Range Features	Beamforming Multiple Antennas	Beamforming High-Power FEM Multiple Antennas	Beamforming High-Power FEM Multiple Antennas
Wi-Fi Capacity Features	4 Streams Airtime Fairness Dual-Band OFDMA	4 Streams Airtime Fairness Dual-Band OFDMA	4 Streams Airtime Fairness DFS Dual-Band OFDMA
Working Modes	Access Point Mode Router Mode	Access Point Mode Router Mode	Access Point Mode Router Mode
Ethernet Ports	1x Gigabit WAN Port 4x Gigabit LAN Ports	1x Gigabit WAN Port 4x Gigabit LAN Ports	1x Gigabit WAN Port 4x Gigabit LAN Ports
USB Support	None	1x USB 2.0 port	1x USB 3.0 port
Supported Partition Formats Over USB	None	exFAT FAT32 HFS+ NTFS	exFAT FAT32 HFS+ NTFS
Supported USB Functions	None	Apple Time Machine FTP Server Media Server	Apple Time Machine FTP Server Media Server
Buttons	LED On/Off Button Power On/Off Button Reset Button Wi-Fi/WPS Button	LED On/Off Button Power On/Off Button Reset Button Wi-Fi/WPS Button	LED On/Off Button Power On/Off Button Reset Button Wi-Fi/WPS Button
Power	12 V ⎓ 1 A	12 V ⎓ 1.5 A	12 V ⎓ 2 A
Wi-Fi Encryption	WEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)	WPA WPA2 WPA3	WEP WPA WPA2 WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)
Network Security	SPI Firewall Access Control IP & MAC Binding Application Layer Gateway	SPI Firewall Access Control IP & MAC Binding Application Layer Gateway	SPI Firewall Access Control IP & MAC Binding Application Layer Gateway
HomeCare Antivirus Features	None	None	Malicious Site Checker Port Intrusion Prevention Infected Device Isolation Notification and Log
Guest Network	2.4 GHz guest network 5 GHz guest network	2.4 GHz guest network 5 GHz guest network	2.4 GHz guest network 5 GHz guest network
VPN Server	OpenVPN PPTP	OpenVPN PPTP	OpenVPN PPTP
Protocols	IPv4 IPv6	IPv4 IPv6	IPv4 IPv6
Parental Controls	Time Controls URL Filtering	Time Controls URL Filtering	None
HomeCare Parental Controls	None	None	App Block Content Filtering Custom Profiles Log Insight Monthly Report Time Limit Time Schedule (Bedtime) URL Filtering
WAN Types	Dynamic IP L2TP PPPoE PPTP Static IP	Dynamic IP L2TP PPPoE PPTP Static IP	Dynamic IP L2TP PPPoE PPTP Static IP
Quality of Service	QoS by Device	QoS by Device	QoS by Device
Cloud Service Features	Auto Firmware Upgrade DDNS OTA Firmware Upgrade TP-Link ID	Auto Firmware Upgrade DDNS OTA Firmware Upgrade TP-Link ID	Auto Firmware Upgrade DDNS OTA Firmware Upgrade TP-Link ID
NAT Forwarding Features	DMZ Port Forwarding Port Triggering UPnP	DMZ Port Forwarding Port Triggering UPnP	DMZ Port Forwarding Port Triggering UPnP Virtual Servers
IPTV Features	Bridge IGMP Proxy IGMP Snooping Tag VLAN	Bridge IGMP Proxy IGMP Snooping Tag VLAN	Bridge IGMP Proxy IGMP Snooping Tag VLAN
DHCP Features	Address Reservation DHCP Client List Server	Address Reservation DHCP Client List Server	Address Reservation DHCP Client List Server
DDNS Features	DynDNS NO-IP TP-Link	DynDNS NO-IP TP-Link	DynDNS NO-IP TP-Link
Management	Tether App Webpage	Tether App Webpage	Tether App Webpage
System Requirements	Chrome 20.0+, Firefox 12.0+, Internet Explorer 11+, Safari 4.0+ or other JavaScript-enabled browser Subscription with an internet service provider Cable or DSL Modem if necessary	Chrome 20.0+, Firefox 12.0+, Internet Explorer 11+, Safari 4.0+ or other JavaScript-enabled browser Subscription with an internet service provider Cable or DSL Modem if necessary	Chrome 20.0+, Firefox 12.0+, Internet Explorer 11+, Safari 4.0+ or other JavaScript-enabled browser Subscription with an internet service provider Cable or DSL Modem if necessary
Operating Temperature	0℃ to 40℃ (or 32℉ to 104℉)	0℃ to 40℃ (or 32℉ to 104℉)	0℃ to 40℃ (or 32℉ to 104℉)
Storage Temperature	-40℃ to 70℃ (or -40℉ to 158℉)	-40℃ to 70℃ (or -40℉ to 158℉)	-40℃ to 70℃ (or -40℉ to 158℉)
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing	10% to 90% non-condensing	10% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity	5% to 90% non-condensing	5% to 90% non-condensing	5% to 90% non-condensing
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Along with the main router units, each of the product comes with a power adapter, Ethernet cable in addition to a quick start guide.

You can check out what’s included in each product below:

TP-Link Archer AX10:

Wi-Fi Router Archer AX10
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

TP-Link Archer AX20:

Wi-Fi Router Archer AX20
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

TP-Link Archer AX50:

Wi-Fi Router Archer AX50
Power Adapter
RJ45 Ethernet Cable
Quick Installation Guide

Dimensions

The routers in this versus guide have the same dimensions, which you can find below:

10.2″ × 5.3″ × 1.5″ (260.2 mm × 135.0 mm × 38.6 mm)

Wi-Fi Standards

The 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies of the TP-Link Archer AX20 and TP-Link Archer AX50 support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Although the 5 GHz frequency of the TP-Link Archer AX10 also supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the 2.4 GHz frequency of this router can only support up to Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).

You can check out the Wi-Fi standards for all three below:

TP-Link Archer AX10 AX1500 Router:

2.4 GHz: IEEE 802.11n/b/g
5 GHz: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a

TP-Link Archer AX20 AX1800 and TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000 Routers:

2.4 GHz: IEEE 802.11ax/n/b/g 2.4 GHz
5 GHz: IEEE 802.11ax/ac/n/a 5 GHz

Wi-Fi Speeds

The Archer AX50 has the fastest total Wi-Fi speed out of the three routers in this versus guide, followed by the Archer AX20. The Archer AX10 has the slowest wireless speeds as it is half as fast as the aforementioned A50.

You can take a look at the Wi-Fi speed specifications below:

TP-Link Archer AX10:

2.4 GHz: 300 Mbps (802.11n)
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
Up to 1.5 Gbps total

TP-Link Archer AX20:

2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
5 GHz: 1201 Mbps (802.11ax)
Up to 1.8 Gbps total

TP-Link Archer AX50:

2.4 GHz: 574 Mbps (802.11ax)
5 GHz: 2402 Mbps (802.11ax)
Up to 3 Gbps total

Wi-Fi Range Features

All three WiFi routers support multiple antennas and beam forming. The AX20 and AX50 also support high power FEM.

You can find the full breakdown of Wi-Fi range features below:

TP-Link Archer AX10 AX1500 Router:

Beamforming
Multiple Antennas

TP-Link Archer AX20 AX1800 and TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000 Routers:

Beamforming
High-Power FEM
Multiple Antennas

Wi-Fi Capacity Features

All three products in this comparison guide supports 4 Streams, Airtime Fairness, Dual-Band and OFDMA. The TP-Link Archer AX50 does come with the exclusive DFS feature, however.

You can check out the full breakdown below:

TP-Link Archer AX10 and TP-Link Archer AX20:

4 Streams
Airtime Fairness
Dual-Band
OFDMA

TP-Link Archer AX50:

4 Streams
Airtime Fairness
DFS
Dual-Band
OFDMA

Working Modes

All three WiFi 6 routers have the following working modes:

Access Point Mode
Router Mode

Ethernet Ports

The AX10, AX20 and AX50 come with one Gigabit WAN Port in addition to four Gigabit LAN Ports.

USB Support

The AX10 AX1500 Wi-Fi 6 Router does not have any USB ports. The Archer AX20 AX1800 Wi-Fi 6 Router includes one USB 2.0 port while the Archer AX50 AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Router comes with one USB 3.0 port.

Supported Partition Formats Over USB

The Archer AX20 and Archer AX50 both support the following USB partition formats:

exFAT
FAT32
HFS+
NTFS

Supported USB Functions

The AX20 and AX50 also have identical supported USB functions:

Apple Time Machine
FTP Server
Media Server

Buttons

The three wireless routers have the same physical buttons. You can find the full list of the inputs below:

LED On/Off Button
Power On/Off Button
Reset Button
Wi-Fi/WPS Button

Power

You can also take a look at the power specifications below.

TP-Link Archer AX10 AX1500: 12 V ⎓ 1 A
TP-Link Archer AX20 AX1800: 12 V ⎓ 1.5 A
TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000: 12 V ⎓ 2 A

Wi-Fi Encryption

The Archer AX10 and Archer AX50 have identical Wi Fi encryption. Although the AX20 does not have some of the security features as the other two (WEP and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise), it does support WPA3.

You can find the full breakdown of the available Wi Fi encryption below:

TP-Link Archer AX10 AX1500 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router:

WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

TP-Link Archer AX20 AX1800 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Router:

WPA
WPA2
WPA3

TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router:

WEP
WPA
WPA2
WPA/WPA2-Enterprise (802.1x)

Network Security

All three TP-Link products come with the following network security features:

SPI Firewall
Access Control
IP & MAC Binding
Application Layer Gateway

HomeCare Antivirus

The Home Care Antivirus is included only in the TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000 Dual Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router. You can take a look at the features this software provides below:

Malicious Site Checker
Port Intrusion Prevention
Infected Device Isolation
Notification and Log

Guest Network

The three wireless routers each provide a 2.4 GHz guest network and 5 GHz guest network.

VPN Server

All three products also support OpenVPN and PPTP VPN servers.

Protocols

The TP-Link Archer routers have the following protocols:

IPv4
IPv6

Parental Controls

For parental controls, both the TP-Link Archer AX10 AX1500 and TP-Link Archer AX20 AX1800 use the following:

Time Controls
URL Filtering

HomeCare Parental Controls

The TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000 uses for HomeCare for parental controls, which provides the following features:

App Block
Content Filtering
Custom Profiles
Log Insight
Monthly Report
Time Limit
Time Schedule (Bedtime)
URL Filtering

WAN Types

The three routers also support the following WAN types:

Dynamic IP
L2TP
PPPoE
PPTP
Static IP

Quality of Service

The quality of service for all the routers in this versus guide is by device.

Cloud Service Features

The three Wi Fi 6 routers also support the following cloud service features:

Auto Firmware Upgrade
DDNS
OTA Firmware Upgrade
TP-Link ID

NAT Forwarding Features

The TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000 is the only one in this group to support virtual servers. Otherwise, all three have the same NAT forwarding features. You can check out the lists below.

TP-Link Archer AX10 AX1500 and TP-Link Archer AX20 AX1800:

DMZ
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
UPnP

TP-Link Archer AX50 AX3000:

DMZ
Port Forwarding
Port Triggering
UPnP
Virtual Servers

IPTV Features

All three devices support the following IPTV features:

Bridge
IGMP Proxy
IGMP Snooping
Tag VLAN

DHCP Features

The routers also have identical DHCP features:

Address Reservation
DHCP Client List
Server

DDNS Features

Furthermore, the AX10, AX20 and AX50 have the same DDNS features:

DynDNS
NO-IP
TP-Link

Management

In terms of management, you can either use the Tether App or use the webpage for the routers.

System Requirements

For system requirements, you will need a JavaScript-enabled browser, cable/DSL modem (if necessary) in addition to a subscription to an ISP. You can take a look at the breakdown of the requirements below.

Chrome 20.0+, Firefox 12.0+, Internet Explorer 11+, Safari 4.0+ or other JavaScript-enabled browser
Subscription with an internet service provider
Cable or DSL Modem if necessary

Operating Temperature

All three products have a recommended operating temperature range of 0℃ to 40℃ (or 32℉ to 104℉).

Storage Temperature

The routers also have identical recommend storage temperature range of -40℃ to 70℃ (or -40℉ to 158℉).

Operating Humidity

The AX10, AX20 and AX50 have the same recommended operating humidity levels of 10% to 90% non-condensing.

Storage Humidity

The three TP-Link products also have identical recommended storage humidity range of 5% to 90% non-condensing.

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

by Kevin Chen

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

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

Quick Summary

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

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

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

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

BX500 vs. MX500 Comparison Charts

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

240 GB Crucial BX500 vs. 250 GB Crucial MX500

	240 GB Crucial BX500 SSD	250 GB Crucial MX500 SSD
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor	2.5 in × 7 mm	2.5 in × 7 mm
NAND	Micron 3D NAND	Micron 3D NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	540 MB per second	560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	500 MB per second	510 MB per second
Life Expectancy (MTTF)	1.5 million hours	1.8 million hours
Total Bytes Written (TBW)	80 TB total or 43 GB per day for 5 years	100 TB total or 54 GB per day for 5 years
Data Transfer Software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Firmware	User-upgradeable firmware	User-upgradeable firmware
Features	Active Garbage Collection Error Correction Code (ECC) Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART) SLC Write Acceleration Thermal Monitoring TRIM Support	Active Garbage Collection Adaptive Thermal Protection Device Sleep Support Dynamic Write Acceleration Error Correction Code (ECC) Integrated Power Loss Immunity Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN) Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART) TRIM Support
Warranty	3-year limited warranty	5-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

480 GB Crucial BX500 vs. 500 GB Crucial MX500

	480 GB Crucial BX500 SSD	500 GB Crucial MX500 SSD
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor	2.5 in × 7 mm	2.5 in × 7 mm
NAND	Micron 3D NAND	Micron 3D NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	540 MB per second	560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	500 MB per second	510 MB per second
Life Expectancy (MTTF)	1.5 million hours	1.8 million hours
Total Bytes Written (TBW)	120 TB total or 65 GB per day for 5 years	180 TB total or 98 GB per day for 5 years
Data Transfer Software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Firmware	User-upgradeable firmware	User-upgradeable firmware
Features	Active Garbage Collection Error Correction Code (ECC) Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART) SLC Write Acceleration Thermal Monitoring TRIM Support	Active Garbage Collection Adaptive Thermal Protection Device Sleep Support Dynamic Write Acceleration Error Correction Code (ECC) Integrated Power Loss Immunity Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN) Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART) TRIM Support
Warranty	3-year limited warranty	5-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

1 TB Crucial BX500 vs. 1 TB Crucial MX500

	1 TB Crucial BX500 SSD	1 TB Crucial MX500 SSD
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor	2.5 in × 7 mm	2.5 in × 7 mm
NAND	Micron 3D NAND	Micron 3D NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	540 MB per second	560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	500 MB per second	510 MB per second
Life Expectancy (MTTF)	1.5 million hours	1.8 million hours
Total Bytes Written (TBW)	360 TB total or 195 GB per day for 5 years	360 TB total or 197 GB per day for 5 years
Data Transfer Software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Firmware	User-upgradeable firmware	User-upgradeable firmware
Features	Active Garbage Collection Error Correction Code (ECC) Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART) SLC Write Acceleration Thermal Monitoring TRIM Support	Active Garbage Collection Adaptive Thermal Protection Device Sleep Support Dynamic Write Acceleration Error Correction Code (ECC) Integrated Power Loss Immunity Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN) Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART) TRIM Support
Warranty	3-year limited warranty	5-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

2 TB Crucial BX500 vs. 2 TB Crucial MX500

	2 TB Crucial BX500 SSD	2 TB Crucial MX500 SSD
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s	SATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor	2.5 in × 7 mm	2.5 in × 7 mm
NAND	Micron 3D NAND	Micron 3D NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	540 MB per second	560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	500 MB per second	510 MB per second
Life Expectancy (MTTF)	1.5 million hours	1.8 million hours
Total Bytes Written (TBW)	720 TB total or 390 GB per day for 5 years	700 TB total or 383 GB per day for 5 years
Data Transfer Software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software	Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Firmware	User-upgradeable firmware	User-upgradeable firmware
Features	Active Garbage Collection Error Correction Code (ECC) Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART) SLC Write Acceleration Thermal Monitoring TRIM Support	Active Garbage Collection Adaptive Thermal Protection Device Sleep Support Dynamic Write Acceleration Error Correction Code (ECC) Integrated Power Loss Immunity Multistep Data Integrity Algorithm Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN) Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART) TRIM Support
Warranty	3-year limited warranty	5-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

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

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

Crucial BX500 SSD:

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

Crucial MX500 SSD:

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

Interface

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

Form Factor

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

NAND

Both products also use Micron 3D NAND technology.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

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

You can find the specification below:

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

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

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

You can take a look at the spec below:

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

Life Expectancy (MTTF)

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

You can find the MTTF for both below:

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

Total Bytes Written (TBW)

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

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

120 GB Crucial BX500: 40 TB total or 21 GB per day for 5 years
240 GB Crucial BX500: 80 TB total or 43 GB per day for 5 years
480 GB Crucial BX500: 120 TB total or 65 GB per day for 5 years
1 TB Crucial BX500: 360 TB total or 195 GB per day for 5 years
2 TB Crucial BX500: 720 TB total or 390 GB per day for 5 years

250 GB Crucial MX500: 100 TB total or 54 GB per day for 5 years
500 GB Crucial MX500: 180 TB total or 98 GB per day for 5 years
1 TB Crucial MX500: 360 TB total or 197 GB per day for 5 years
2 TB Crucial MX500: 700 TB total or 383 GB per day for 5 years

Data Transfer Software

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

Operating Temperature

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

Firmware

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

Features

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

You can find the features lists for both products below:

Crucial BX500 SSD:

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

Crucial MX500 SSD:

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

Warranty

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

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