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What’s the difference between the 1st and 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stands?

In 2021, Google released a new Pixel Stand. So, how does the second-generation wireless charger compare to the original?

You can find out in this comparison between the 1st and 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stands.

Quick Summary

When compared to the original, the 2nd Gen Pixel Stand is shorter in terms or length and width but is taller in height. The new version also offers faster charging and stronger cooling.

Aside from the aforementioned differences, the two generations are identical when it comes to device compatibility and supported Pixel phone features.

So, if your Pixel phone or Qi compatible device support faster charging, then you might want to get 2nd Gen Pixel Stand. If you don’t slower charging speed, then the 1st Gen Google Pixel Stand is the more affordable option.

1st Pixel Stand vs. 2nd Gen Pixel Stand Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the first- and second-generation Pixel Stands below.

	1st Gen Google Pixel Stand	2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand
What’s in the Box	Pixel Stand (1st Generation) 1.5 m USB C-to USB-C cable 18 W USB PD power adapter Quick Start Guide	Pixel Stand (2nd gen) 1.5 m USB C-to USB-C cable 30 W USB PD power adapter Quick Start Guide
Dimensions	Length: 3.6 in (92 mm) Width: 3.6 in (92 mm) Height: 4.1 in (105 mm)	Length: 3.2 in (82 mm) Width: 2.8 in (71.6 mm) Height: 4.4 in (113.9 mm)
Ports	1x USB-C input	1x USB-C input
Compatible Charging Devices	Google Pixel 3 Google Pixel 3a Google Pixel 3 XL Google Pixel 3a XL Google Pixel 4 Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4 XL Google Pixel 4a (5G) Google Pixel 5 Google Pixel 5a Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro Qi compatible devices	Google Pixel 3 Google Pixel 3a Google Pixel 3 XL Google Pixel 3a XL Google Pixel 4 Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4 XL Google Pixel 4a (5G) Google Pixel 5 Google Pixel 5a Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro Qi compatible devices
Charging Power	Up to 10 W charge for Pixel phones Up to 5 W charge for Qi-compatible devices	Up to 23 W charge for Pixel 6 Pro phone Up to 21 W charge for Pixel 6 Pro phone Up to 10 W charge for older Pixel phones Up to 15 W charge for Qi-compatible devices
Supported Pixel Features	Bedtime Experience Google Assistant Visual Spotlight Google Meet Home Controls Media Controls Media Immersion Photo Frame Sunrise Alarm Wired Next Doorbell Compatibility	Bedtime Experience Google Assistant Visual Spotlight Google Meet Home Controls Media Controls Media Immersion Photo Frame Sunrise Alarm Wired Next Doorbell Compatibility
Cooling	Passive	Active
Recycled Materials	N/A	Approximately 39%
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Along with the main charging units, these products also come with an USB cable, power adapter and quick start guide.

You can check out a breakdown of the parts included inside each new retail box below:

1st Gen Google Pixel Stand:

Pixel Stand (1st Generation)
1.5 m USB C-to USB-C cable
18 W USB PD power adapter
Quick Start Guide

2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand:

Pixel Stand (2nd gen)
1.5 m USB C-to USB-C cable
30 W USB PD power adapter
Quick Start Guide

Dimensions

When it comes to size, the second-generation charger is shorter than the original in terms of length and width. However, the newer model is taller than the first-generation device.

You can find the measurements for both products below:

1st Gen Google Pixel Stand:

Length: 3.6 in (92 mm)
Width: 3.6 in (92 mm)
Height: 4.1 in (105 mm)

2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand:

Length: 3.2 in (82 mm)
Width: 2.8 in (71.6 mm)
Height: 4.4 in (113.9 mm)

Ports

The first- and second-generation Pixel Stands both use have an USB-C input that is utilized to power the wireless chargers.

Compatible Charging Devices

These stands are mainly designed to wirelessly recharge the following Pixel phones:

Google Pixel 3
Google Pixel 3a
Google Pixel 3 XL
Google Pixel 3a XL
Google Pixel 4
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 4 XL
Google Pixel 4a (5G)
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 5a
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6 Pro

Along with the aforementioned Google phones, these wireless chargers can also be used with Qi compatible devices.

Charging Power

The newer version of the Pixel Stand has a maximum charging power that is 130% more than the older model if you are recharging the Pixel 6 Pro.

If you have a Pixel 6, then the maximum charging power of the new stand is 110% more than the original.

For older Pixel phones, the charging power for both generations should be identical.

For Qi-compatible devices, the 2nd Gen Pixel Stand offers 200% more charging power than the 1st Gen Pixel Stand.

You can find the charging specs for both products below:

1st Gen Google Pixel Stand:

Up to 10 W charge for Pixel phones
Up to 5 W charge for Qi-compatible devices

2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand:

Up to 23 W charge for Pixel 6 Pro phone
Up to 21 W charge for Pixel 6 Pro phone
Up to 10 W charge for older Pixel phones
Up to 15 W charge for Qi-compatible devices

Supported Pixel Features

The 1st Gen Pixel Stand and 2nd Gen Pixel Stand provide the same features when charging a compatible Google Pixel phone.

You can find the full list of functions below:

Bedtime Experience
Google Assistant Visual Spotlight
Google Meet
Home Controls
Media Controls
Media Immersion
Photo Frame
Sunrise Alarm
Wired Next Doorbell Compatibility

Cooling

When it comes to keeping heat dissipation, the original model of the Pixel Stand uses passive cooling while the second-generation release provides a more powerful active cooling solution.

Recycled Materials

The newer version of the Google Pixel Stand is also made of around 39% recycled material, in terms of weight density, to help with protecting the environment.

Resource:

https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_stand_2nd_gen?hl=en-US

What’s the difference between the JBL PartyBox 110 and 200?

by Kevin Chen

The PartyBox 110 is the latest party speaker released by JBL. You can check out this comparison guide to see how this new model stacks up against the PartyBox 200.

Quick Summary

When compared to the JBL PartyBox 200, the new JBL PartyBox 110 comes with a rechargeable battery, which means that you won’t need to plug it into a power outlet.

The PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to provide water protection in addition to supporting Aux-out and the JBL PartyBox App.

On the other hand, the JBL PartyBox 200 features bigger woofer, more tweeters and higher output power. Furthermore, the PartyBox 200 is the only product in this comparison to provide RCA L/R input and output.

PartyBox 110 vs. PartyBox 300 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the PartyBox 110 and PartyBox 200 below.

	JBL PartyBox 110	JBL PartyBox 200
What’s in the Box	1x JBL PartyBox 110 Speaker 1x Quick Start Guide 1x Warranty Card 1x Safety Sheet 1x AC Power Cord	1x JBL PartyBox 200 Speaker 1x Quick Start Guide 1x Warranty Card 1x Safety Sheet 1x AC Power Cord 1x 12V DC Cable
Weight	10.84 kg	15.32 kg
Dimensions	568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm	690 mm x 320 mm x 310 mm
Drivers	2x 5.25" Woofers 2x 2.25" Tweeter	2x 6.5" Woofers 3x 2.25" Tweeters
Output Power	160 Watts	240 Watts
Frequency Response	45 Hz to 20 kHz	45 Hz to 20 kHz
Inputs	3.5mm Aux-in Mic/Guitar input (with volume control) USB port	3.5mm Aux-in Mic/Guitar input (with volume control) RCA L/R input USB port
Outputs	Aux-out	RCA L/R output
Bass Boost?	Yes	Yes
True Wireless Stereo?	Yes	Yes
Light Show Mode?	Yes	Yes
JBL PartyBox App?	Yes	No
Battery Life	Up to 12 hours	N/A
Recharge Time	3.5 hours	N/A
Waterproof Rating	IPX4	N/A
Warranty	1-year warranty	1-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

In addition to the speaker units, both JBL products also include an AC power cord as well as several documents. The PartyBox 200 comes with a 12V DC Cable as well.

You can find a breakdown of what’s included inside the boxes of both below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

1x JBL PartyBox 110 Speaker
1x Quick Start Guide
1x Warranty Card
1x Safety Sheet
1x AC Power Cord

JBL PartyBox 200:

1x JBL PartyBox 200 Speaker
1x Quick Start Guide
1x Warranty Card
1x Safety Sheet
1x AC Power Cord
1x 12V DC Cable

Weight

The 200 model of the PartyBox weighs more than the 110 model.

You can find the weights for both speakers below:

JBL PartyBox 110: 10.84 kg
JBL PartyBox 200: 15.32 kg

Dimensions

The PartyBox 200 is also bigger in size than the PartyBox 110.

You can find the speaker dimensions below:

JBL PartyBox 110: 568 mm x 300 mm x 295 mm
JBL PartyBox 200: 690 mm x 320 mm x 310 mm

Drivers

When it comes to the drivers, the PartyBox 200 offers bigger woofers as well as an additional tweeter when compared to the PartyBox 110.

You can take a look at the drive setups below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

2x 5.25″ Woofers
2x 2.25″ Tweeter

JBL PartyBox 200:

2x 6.5″ Woofers
3x 2.25″ Tweeters

Output Power

The PartyBox 200 also has a higher power output than the PartyBox 110.

You can find the output power specs below:

JBL PartyBox 110: 160 Watts
JBL PartyBox 200: 240 Watts

Frequency Response

The frequency responses for these JBL speakers are the same with a range of 45 Hz to 20 kHz.

Inputs

For inputs, the PartyBox 200 is the only one out of these two products to come with an RCA L/R input.

You can find the supported inputs for both below:

JBL PartyBox 110:

3.5mm Aux-in
Mic/Guitar input (with volume control)
USB port

JBL PartyBox 200:

3.5mm Aux-in
Mic/Guitar input (with volume control)
RCA L/R input
USB port

Outputs

As for outputs, the PartyBox 110 is the only one to come with an Aux-out while the PartyBox 200 is the only one to come with an RCA L/R output.

Bass Boost

The 110 and 200 models of the PartyBox both include a bass boost mode that you can enable in order to enhanced the bass effects.

True Wireless Stereo

These two JBL speakers also work with True Wireless Stereo (or TWS), which is a connection mode that you can use to set up a stereo output by wirelessly connecting two speakers.

To use TWS with the PartyBox 110, you will need two PartyBox 110 speakers.

To set up TWS with the PartyBox 200, you will need one PartyBox 200 speaker in addition to either a PartyBox 200 or PartyBox 300 speaker.

Light Show Mode

These party speakers also come with a light show mode that you can use to display various lighting effects.

JBL PartyBox App

The PartyBox 110 is the only one in this comparison to be supported by JBL PartyBox App.

You can use this smartphone application to customize settings and update the firmware of the speaker.

Battery Life

The JBL PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to come with a rechargeable battery as it can last up to 12 hours per full charge.

Recharge Time

The internal battery PartyBox 110 should take around 3.5 hours to fully recharge.

Waterproof Rating

The JBL PartyBox 110 is also the only one out of these speakers to provide water protection.

With an IPX4, this speaker should be protected against water splashes from any direction.

Warranty

The JBL PartyBox 110 Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker and JBL PartyBox 200 High Power Portable Wireless Bluetooth Party Speaker each are covered with a one-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between the Garmin DriveSmart 65 and 76?

by Kevin Chen

In 2021, Garmin updated its DriveSmart product line. So, how does the new DriveSmart 76 compare to the older DriveSmart 65?

You can find out in this comparison between these GPS devices for your car.

Quick Summary

The new Garmin DriveSmart 76 GPS Navigator comes with preloaded street map as well as the option to manually upload new maps.

The DriveSmart 76 also comes with built-in Amazon Alexa support. With the DriveSmart 65, you can pick between a version that includes Alexa or another version that doesn’t.

Aside from the aforementioned differences, these two car navigators are identical as both come with the same screen size, screen resolution, screen features, storage features, map features, navigation features and internal battery features.

DriveSmart 65 vs. DriveSmart 76 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the DriveSmart 65 and DriveSmart 76 below.

What’s in the Box

With the DriveSmart 65, you will be able to pick between a version that comes with Amazon Alexa already built in as well as another version that doesn’t have the AI feature.

The new Garmin DriveSmart 76 only has one available version as it will come with Alexa included.

Otherwise, both of the navigators come with the same parts.

You can find a breakdown of what’s included inside each retail box for these products below:

Garmin DriveSmart 65:

Garmin DriveSmart 65 GPS Navigator
Vehicle suction cup mount
Traffic receiver
Vehicle power cable
USB cable
Documentation

Garmin DriveSmart 65 Alexa Edition:

Garmin DriveSmart 65 GPS Navigator with Amazon Alexa
Vehicle suction cup mount
Traffic receiver
Vehicle power cable
USB cable
Documentation

Garmin DriveSmart 76:

Garmin DriveSmart 76 GPS Navigator with Amazon Alexa
Vehicle suction cup mount
Traffic receiver
Vehicle power cable
Documentation

Weight

Both devices weigh the same at 8.45 ounces (or 239.6 grams).

Dimensions

The dimensions for both navigators are also identical at 6.8” in width by 3.9” in height by 0.7” in depth.

Screen Size

Moreover, the 65 and 76 models have the same screen size as it measures at 6.95″ diagonally, which is 6.0″ in width by 3.5″ in height.

Screen Resolution

The screen resolutions are identical as well at 1024 x 600 pixels.

Screen Features

Both of the screens for the DriveSmart 65 and DriveSmart 76 utilize a multi-touch glass surface that can display the WSVGA color TFT with white backlight.

Storage Features

The GPS navigators are equipped with 16 GB for internal storage. More storage can be added by using the microSD card slot.

Smartphone Requirements

You can also connect your smartphones to the DriveSmart 65 and DriveSmart 76. In order to take full of advantage of the smartphone features, you must meet the following requirements:

iPhone or Android operating system
Bluetooth connection
Cellular data connection

Alexa Features

The Amazon Alexa version of the DriveSmart 65 and DriveSmart 76 both offer the same Alexa features, which you can find a list of below:

Alexa Skills
Infotainment
Music
News
Smart Home
Time Management

Map Features

With the 2021 release, Garmin added preloaded street maps along with the ability to manually add new maps to the DriveSmart 76.

You can find the full list of map features for both products below:

DriveSmart 65:

3D buildings
3D terrain
Map updates

DriveSmart 76:

3D buildings
3D terrain
Add new maps
Map updates
Preloaded street maps

Navigation Features

The navigation features remain unchanged in the new 76 model when compared to the older 65 model.

You can find the full list below:

Bluetooth calling
Driver alerts
Foursquare points of interest
Garmin Real Directions landmark guidance
Route shaping through preferred cities and streets
Lane assists with junction signs
Speed limit indicator
Traffic
TripAdvisor Traveler Ratings
Voice-activated navigation

Advanced Features

Both automotive navigators also come with the following advanced features:

Live app services
Smart app notifications
Wi-Fi map updates
Wi-Fi software updates

Compatible Backup Cameras

The DriveSmart 65 and DriveSmart 76 can be used in conjunction with the Garmin BC 30 Wireless Backup Camera and Garmin BC 40 Wireless Backup Camera.

Battery Type

Both of the vehicle navigation devices come with a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Battery Life

When you aren’t using the vehicle power cable, the battery life for the Garmin DriveSmart 65 GPS Navigator and Garmin DriveSmart 76 GPS Navigator can last a maximum of 1 hour.

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What’s the difference between the eneloop and eneloop pro AAA batteries?

by Kevin Chen

The eneloop and eneloop pro are two of the best AAA rechargeable batteries currently available.

You can check out this comparison guide at Seeking Tech to see which of these Panasonic products best fit your needs.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Panasonic eneloop AAA battery, the Panasonic eneloop pro AAA battery contains 18.75% more maximum capacity.

So, if you want to get the most usage from a single charge, then the pro version is the best out of these two options.

On the other hand, the eneloop AAA battery comes with a longer storage life in addition to being able to recharge around 320% more time when compared to the eneloop pro AAA.

If you don’t mind recharging the batteries a little bit more often, then the regular eneloop AAA battery offers a better value over the long run as you don’t have to rebuy it as often as the pro version.

eneloop AAA batteries vs. eneloop pro AAA batteries Comparison Chart

You can find our comparison table between the eneloop AAA and eneloop pro AAA below.

	Panasonic eneloop AAA battery	Panasonic eneloop pro AAA battery
Model Number	BK-4MCCE	BK-4HCDE
Height	44.5 mm	44.5 mm
Diameter	10.5 mm	10.5 mm
Weight	11.6 g	12.5 g
Chemistry	LSD Ni-MH	LSD Ni-MH
Voltage	1.2 V	1.2 V
Capacity	750 mAh to 800 mAh	930 mAh to 950 mAh
Storage	90% charge for up to 1 year 70% charge for up to 10 years	85% charge for up to 1 year
Charging Cycles	Up to 2100 times	Up to 500 times
Pre-Charged with Solar Energy?	Yes	Yes
Recyclable?	Yes	Yes
Lowest Operating Temperature	-20°C	-20°C
Charging Temperature Range	0°C to 40°C	0°C to 40°C
Discharging Temperature Range	5°C to 50°C	5°C to 50°C
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Model Number

You can also check out the model numbers attached to these Panasonic batteries below:

eneloop AAA: BK-4MCCE
eneloop pro AAA: BK-4HCDE

Height

When it comes to height, a single battery from both the normal and pro versions of the eneloop AAA brand measure at 44.5 mm.

Diameter

The diameter for both batteries are also the same at 10.5 mm.

Weight

When it comes to weight, the pro version weighs a 0.9 gram more than the regular version.

You can find the weight specifications below:

eneloop AAA: 11.6 g
eneloop pro AAA: 12.5 g

Chemistry

As for the chemistry, the eneloop and eneloop pro AAA batteries contain LSD Ni-MH.

Voltage

The voltages are also identical for both products at 1.2 V.

Capacity

The pro version of the eneloop AAA has a bigger capacity than the regular version.

When you are comparing the maximum capacity, the eneloop pro AAA battery can hold 18.75% more at full charge when compared to the eneloop AAA battery. As a result, you won’t have to recharge the pro version as often.

You can find the capacity for both Panasonic batteries below:

eneloop AAA: 750 mAh to 800 mAh
eneloop pro AAA: 930 mAh to 950 mAh

Storage Life

On the other hand, the eneloop AAA battery has a better storage life than the eneloop pro AAA as the regular version is less prone to discharges when not in use.

You can check out the storage life specs for both products below:

eneloop AAA: 90% charge for up to 1 year and 70% charge for up to 10 years
eneloop pro AAA: 85% charge for up to 1 year

Charging Cycles

You should also be able to recharge the regular version of the eneloop AAA battery a lot more times, or 320% more, than the pro version.

According to Panasonic, the maximum number of recharges for the eneloop AAA is 1600 more than the eneloop pro AAA.

You can find the charging cycle stats below:

eneloop AAA: Up to 2100 times
eneloop pro AAA: Up to 500 times

Pre-Charged with Solar Energy

These two batteries come pre-charged using solar enegry.

While you should be able to uses them right away, Panasonic recommends charging the eneloop AAA and eneloop pro AAA first. Otherwise, you may shorten the lifespan of the two batteries faster than usual.

Recyclable

The eneloop AAA and eneloop pro AAA are both recyclable as both contain a maximum of 90% recyclable materials.

To recycle your batteries, please refer to your local guidelines.

Lowest Operating Temperature

When it comes to operating temperatures, both of these rechargeable Panasonic batteries can withstand cold temperatures as low as -20°C.

Charging Temperature Range

The eneloop AAA and eneloop pro AAA have the same recommended charging temperature range, which is from 0°C to 40°C.

Discharging Temperature Range

Both of these batteries also have the same recommended discharging temperature range, which is from 5°C to 50°C.

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What’s the difference between the old and new Samsung EVO Select microSD Cards?

by Kevin Chen

Samsung has released a new version of the EVO Select microSD Memory Card. So, how does it compare to the older version?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these two memory cards.

Quick Summary

The New Samsung EVO Select microSD Card is 30% faster than the Old Samsung EVO Select microSD Card.

The newer version is also better equipped at recording high-resolution videos as well as loading apps.

Last but not least, Samsung added drop protection in addition to insert/eject durability to the new memory cards.

New Samsung EVO Select microSD vs. Old Samsung EVO Select microSD Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the new and old versions of the Samsung EVO Select below.

	New Samsung EVO Select microSD Memory Card	Old Samsung EVO Select microSD Memory Card
Capacity Options	64 GB 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB	32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB 512 GB
Model Numbers	64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME64KA 128 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME64KA 256 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME256KA 512 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME512KA	32 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME32GA 64 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME64HA 128 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME128HA 256 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME256HA 512 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME512HA
Ultra High-Speed Bus Interface	UHS-I	UHS-I
File System	64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC 128 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC 256 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC 512 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC	32 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDHC 64 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC 128 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC 256 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC 512 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC
Speed Class	Class 10	Class 10
UHS Speed Class	64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: U1 128 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3 256 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3 512 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3	32 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: U1 64 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: U1 128 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3 256 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3 512 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3
Video Speed Class	64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: V10 128 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: V30 256 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: V30 512 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: V30	N/A
Application Speed Class	64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: A1 128 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: A2 256 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: A2 512 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: A2	N/A
Maximum Transfer Speed	Up to 130 MB per second	Up to 100 MB per second
Waterproof	Up to 72 hours in seawater	Up to 72 hours in seawater
X-Ray Proof	Up to 100mGy	Up to 100mGy
Magnetic-Proof	Up to 15,000 gauss	Up to 15,000 gauss
Drop Proof	Up to 5 meters (or 16.4 feet)	Up to 5 meters (or 16.4 feet)
Durability Proof	Up to 10,000 slot insertions sand ejections	Up to 10,000 slot insertions sand ejections
Operating Temperature	-25℃ to 85℃	-25℃ to 85℃
Storage Temperature	-40℃ to 85℃	-40℃ to 85℃
Warranty	Limited 10-year warranty	Limited 10-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

With the newer version, Samsung decided to drop the 32 GB capacity.

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

New Samsung EVO Select microSD:

64 GB
128 GB
256 GB
512 GB

Old Samsung EVO Select microSD:

32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
256 GB
512 GB

Model Numbers

You can also find the model number for each capacity of the new and old EVO Selects microSD cards below:

64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME64KA
128 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME64KA
256 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME256KA
512 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME512KA

32 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME32GA
64 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME64HA
128 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME128HA
256 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME256HA
512 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: MB-ME512HA

Ultra High-Speed Bus Interface

As for the Ultra High-Speed Interface, both versions utilize UHS-I.

File System

When it comes to the file system, the 32 GB Old Samsung EVO Select use SDHC while the higher capacity microSD cards from both the newer and older versions use SDXC.

You can find a breakdown of the file system by capacity below:

64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC
128 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC
256 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC
512 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC

32 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDHC
64 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC
128 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC
256 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC
512 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: SDXC

Speed Class

All the capacities of the new and old Samsung EVO Select have a speed class rating of Class 10.

UHS Speed Class

When it comes to the UHS speed class rating, the 64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD, 32 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD and 64 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD have an U1 rating while the bigger capacities of both versions have an U3 rating.

You can find a breakdown of the UHS rating by capacity below:

64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: U1
128 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3
256 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3
512 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3

32 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: U1
64 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: U1
128 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3
256 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3
512 GB Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: U3

Video Speed Class

Only the new version of the Samsung EVO Select have gotten a video speed class rating.

You can find the ratings below:

64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: V10
128 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: V30
256 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: V30
512 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: V30

V10 means that a memory card has a minimum sequential write speed of 10 MB per second.

V30 means that a card has a minimum sequential write speed of 30 MB per second, which makes it more suitable for capturing videos at 4K or 8K resolution.

Application Speed Class

The new version is also the only one to come with Application Speed Class rating, which you can find below:

64 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: A1
128 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: A2
256 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: A2
512 GB New Samsung EVO Select microSD: A2

The 64 GB New Samsung EVO Select’s A1 rating means that it has a minimum sustained sequential write speed of 10 MB per second, minimum random read speed of 1500 IOPS as well as a minimum random write speed of 500 IOPS.

The A2 rating for the 128 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB versions of the new Samsung EVO Select means that these cards have a minimum sustained sequential write speed of 10 MB per second, minimum random read speed of 4000 IOPS in addition to minimum random write speed of 2000 IOPS.

Maximum Transfer Speed

The newer Samsung EVO Select has a maximum transfer speed that is 30% faster than the older version.

You can find the speed specs for both below:

New Samsung EVO Select microSD: Up to 130 MB per second
Old Samsung EVO Select microSD: Up to 100 MB per second

Waterproof

In terms of water protection, both of these memory cards can withstand being in seawater for up to 72 hours.

X-Ray Proof

Both versions are also protected from x-ray radiation at up to 100mGy.

Magnetic-Proof

The new and old cards can also withstand magnetic fields of up to 15,000 gauss.

Drop Proof

The New Samsung EVO Select microSD is the only product in this comparison to have a drop-proof rating as it can withstand being dropped at a height of up to 5 meters (or 16.4 feet).

Durability Proof

The newer Samsung EVO Selects also have a durability rating as these cars can withstand up to 10,000 slot insertions sand ejections.

Operating Temperature

Both the new and old versions have an operating temperature range of -25℃ to 85℃.

Storage Temperature

The two products also have the same non-operating storage temperature range of -40℃ to 85℃.

Warranty

A limited 10-year warranty is included with the New Samsung EVO Select microSD Memory Card and Old Samsung EVO Select microSD Memory Card.

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

by Kevin Chen

Samsung recently released a new version of the 980 Pro solid state drive with a heatsink included. So, how does it compare to the standalone 980 Pro?

You can find out in this comparison guide between these M.2 2280 SSDs.

Quick Summary

Unlike the standalone solid state drive, the Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive with Heatsink comes with the cooler already included. This heatsink is fully compatible with the PlayStation 5 console.

While the standalone 980 Pro is also compatible with the PS5 in terms of meeting the speed specification requirements, you still need to get a heatsink that is small enough to fit into the M.2 SSD docking bay of the game console.

The 980 Pro and 980 Pro with Heatsink are identical when it comes to speed performance, endurance, reliability and warranty coverage.

980 Pro vs. 980 Pro Heatsink Comparison Chart

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

	Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive	Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive with Heatsink
Capacity Options	250 GB 500 GB 1 TB 2 TB	1 TB 2 TB
Model Numbers	250 GB: MZ-V8P250B 500 GB: MZ-V8P500B 1 TB: MZ-V8P1T0B 2 TB: MZ-V8P2T0B	1 TB: MZ-V8P1T0CW 2 TB: MZ-V8P2T0CW
Form Factor	M.2 2280	M.2 2280
Heatsink	Not included	Included
PS5 Compatibility	Requires PS5-comaptible heatsink	Yes
Dimensions	80.15 mm x 22.15 mm x 2.38 mm	80 mm x 24 mm x 8.6 mm
Interfaces	PCIe Gen 4.0 x 4 and NVMe 1.3c interfaces	PCIe Gen 4.0 x 4 and NVMe 1.3c interfaces
NAND Technology	Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC	Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC
Flash Controller	Samsung Elpis	Samsung Elpis
DRAM Cache Memory	250 GB 980 Pro: 512 MB LPDDR4 500 GB 980 Pro: 512 MB LPDDR4 1 TB 980 Pro: 1 GB LPDDR4 2 TB 980 Pro: 2 GB LPDDR4	1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: 1 GB LPDDR4 2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: 2 GB LPDDR4
Security	AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667) TCG/Opal V2.0	AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667) TCG/Opal V2.0
Maximum Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 4.0	250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 6400 MB per second 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 6900 MB per second 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 7000 MB per second 2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 7000 MB per second	1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 7000 MB per second 2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 7000 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 4.0	250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 2700 MB per second 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 5000 MB per second 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 5000 MB per second 2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 5100 MB per second	1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 5000 MB per second 2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 5100 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 3.0	250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second 2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 3500 MB per second	1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 3500 MB per second 2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 3500 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 3.0	250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 2700 MB per second 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 3400 MB per second 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 3450 MB per second 2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 3470 MB per second	1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 3450 MB per second 2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 3470 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed over PCIe 4.0	250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 500,000 IOPS 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 800,000 IOPS 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS 2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS	1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS 2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed over PCIe 4.0	250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 600,000 IOPS 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS 2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS	1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS 2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Read Speed over PCIe 3.0	250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 560,000 IOPS 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 690,000 IOPS 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 690,000 IOPS 2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 680,000 IOPS	1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 690,000 IOPS 2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 680,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed over PCIe 3.0	250 GB 980 Pro: Up to 620,000 IOPS 500 GB 980 Pro: Up to 620,000 IOPS 1 TB 980 Pro: Up to 660,000 IOPS 2 TB 980 Pro: Up to 630,000 IOPS	1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 660,000 IOPS 2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 630,000 IOPS
Endurance	250 GB 980 Pro: 150 TBW 500 GB 980 Pro: 300 TBW 1 TB 980 Pro: 600 TBW 2 TB 980 Pro: 1200 TBW	1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: 600 TBW 2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: 1200 TBW
Reliability	1,500,000 hours MTBF	1,500,000 hours MTBF
Warranty	5-year limited warranty	5-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

Samsung only added the heatsink with the 1 TB and 2 TB versions of the 980 Pro.

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

980 Pro:

250 GB
500 GB
1 TB
2 TB

980 Pro with Heatsink:

1 TB
2 TB

Model Numbers

You can also find the model numbers attached to each capacity below:

980 Pro:

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

980 Pro with Heatsink:

1 TB: MZ-V8P1T0CW
2 TB: MZ-V8P2T0CW

Form Factor

Both of these SSDs use the M.2 2280 form factor.

Heatsink

The original 980 Pro does not come with a heatsink included. Therefore, you will need to get your own cooler if you don’t want your SSD to overheat.

The heatsink that comes bundled with the newer versions uses Samsung’s nickel-coated high-end controller to cool the storage drive.

PS5 Compatibility

Right out of the box, the 980 Pro with Heatsink should be fully compatible with the PlayStation 5 as you can store and play games directly off of this M.2 SSD.

With the standalone 980 Pro, you will need to get a heatsink that will fit within the dimensions of the PS5’s M.2 SSD docking bay.

Dimensions

You can check out the dimensions for both storage products below:

980 Pro: 80.15 mm x 22.15 mm x 2.38 mm
980 Pro with Heatsink: 80 mm x 24 mm x 8.6 mm

Interfaces

The two versions of the 980 Pro use the same PCIe Gen 4.0 x 4 and NVMe 1.3c interfaces.

NAND Technology

As for NAND, these internal SSDs are equipped with Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC.

Flash Controller

The Samsung Elpis is used as the flash controller for both 980 Pro storage products.

DRAM Cache Memory

When you compare the same capacity, the 980 Pro and 980 Pro with Heatsink come with the same amount DRAM cache memory.

You can find the DRAM breakdown by capacity below:

250 GB 980 Pro: 512 MB LPDDR4
500 GB 980 Pro: 512 MB LPDDR4
1 TB 980 Pro: 1 GB LPDDR4
2 TB 980 Pro: 2 GB LPDDR4

1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: 1 GB LPDDR4
2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: 2 GB LPDDR4

Security

The 980 and 980 Pro offer the following security features:

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

Speed

The speed between the standalone 980 Pro and 980 Pro with Heatsink should be identical when you compare the same capacities between these two products.

You can find the sequential and random speed specifications below:

Maximum Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 4.0

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

1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 7000 MB per second
2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 7000 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 4.0

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

1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 5000 MB per second
2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 5100 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Read Speed over PCIe 3.0

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

1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 3500 MB per second
2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 3500 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed over PCIe 3.0

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

1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 3450 MB per second
2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 3470 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed over PCIe 4.0

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

1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed over PCIe 4.0

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

1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Read Speed over PCIe 3.0

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

1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 690,000 IOPS
2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 680,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed over PCIe 3.0

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

1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 660,000 IOPS
2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: Up to 630,000 IOPS

Endurance

The endurance between the two 980 Pro SSDs should also be identical when comparing the same capacities.

You can check out the TBW specs below:

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

1 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: 600 TBW
2 TB 980 Pro with Heatsink: 1200 TBW

Reliability

The 980 Pro and 980 Pro with Heatsink versions have the same Mean Times Between Failures rating of 1,500,000 hours.

Warranty

A 5-year limited warranty is included with both the Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive as well as the Samsung 980 Pro Solid State Drive with Heatsink.

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What’s the difference between the ADATA SE800 and Samsung T7?

by Kevin Chen

If you are searching for a fast external solid state drive, then you may have found the SE800 and T7.

You can check out this comparison guide to see what the major differences are between these ADATA and Samsung portable storage products.

Quick Summary

The Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive is slightly faster than the ADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive at maximum sequential reading. However, the two SSDs are identical when it comes to maximum sequential writing and interface speed.

In terms of portability, the SE800 weighs less in addition to being shorter in length and width. On the other hand, the T7 is slimmer.

The two products have the same warranty coverage length at three years.

SE800 vs. T7 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the SE800 and T7 below.

	ADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive	Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive
Capacity Options	512 GB 1 TB	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB
What’s in the Box	ADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive USB 3.2 Type-C to USB Type-C cable USB 3.2 Type-C to USB Type-A cable Quick Start Guide	Samsung T7 Portable 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
Weight	40 grams	58 grams
Dimensions	72.7 mm x 44 mm x 12.2 mm	85 mm x 57 mm x 8 mm
Compatible Devices	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
Interface Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)	USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	512 GB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second 1 TB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second	500 GB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second 1 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second 2 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	512 GB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second 1 TB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second	500 GB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second 1 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second 2 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second
Warranty	3-year limited warranty	3-year limited warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

When it comes to capacities, the Samsung T7 is the only one out of the two SSDs to off a 2 TB version.

You can find the available capacity options for each of these products below:

ADATA SE800:

512 GB
1 TB

Samsung T7:

500 GB
1 TB
2 TB

What’s in the Box

Both the SE800 and T7 include cables that will let connect to compatible devices that use the USB Type-A port as well as the USB Type-C port.

You can find the lists of content included inside each new retail box of the two products below:

ADATA SE800:

ADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive
USB 3.2 Type-C to USB Type-C cable
USB 3.2 Type-C to USB Type-A cable
Quick Start Guide

Samsung T7:

Samsung T7 Portable 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

Weight

The SE800 weighs less than the T7.

You can find the weight specifications for the external storage drives below:

SE800: 40 grams
T7: 58 grams

Dimensions

When it comes to physical size, the SE800 is shorter than the T7 in length and width. On the other hand, the T7 is thinner than the SE800.

You can find the measurements, which are displayed as Length x Width x Depth, below:

SE800: 72.7 mm x 44.0 mm x 12.2 mm
T7: 85 mm x 57 mm x 8 mm

Compatible Devices

The ADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive and Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive should be compatible with the following:

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

When using either of these solid state drives on the PlayStation 5, you can store native PS5 videogames and backwards compatible PS4 videogames. You can also play backwards compatible PS4 directly from the SE800 and T7.

When you use these SSDs with the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, you can store native Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X videogames in addition to backwards compatible Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One videogames. Moreover, you can play the backwards compatible Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One games directly off of the SE800 and T7.

Interface Speed

As for the interface, the SE800 uses USB 3.2 Gen 2 while the T7 uses USB 3.1 Gen 2. These two interfaces should provide up to 10 Gbps in transfer speed.

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

The T7 is 50 MB per second faster, or 5% faster, than the SE800 when it comes to maximum sequential reading.

You can find the maximum sequential read speed for each capacity below:

512 GB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second
1 TB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second

500 GB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second
1 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second
2 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1050 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The SE800 and T7 should have the same maximum sequential writing speeds.

You can take a look at the max write speed for each capacity of the SSDs below:

512 GB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second
1 TB ADATA SE800: Up to 1000 MB per second

500 GB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second
1 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second
2 TB Samsung T7 Portable: Up to 1000 MB per second

Warranty

The ADATA SE800 External Solid State Drive and Samsung T7 Portable Solid State Drive each comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

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

by Kevin Chen

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

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

Quick Summary

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

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

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

X6 vs. Extreme Portable V2 Comparison Chart

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

	Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive	SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2
What’s in the Box	Crucial X6 Portable Solid State Drive USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable Quick Start Guide	SanDisk Extreme Portable Solid State Drive V2 USB-C to USB-C cable USB-C to USB-A adaptor Safety and Warranty Guide
Dimensions	69 mm x 64 mm x 11 mm	101 mm x 52 mm x 9 mm
Capacity Options	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB
Model Numbers	500 GB Crucial X6: CT500X6SSD9 1 TB Crucial X6: CT1000X6SSD9 2 TB Crucial X6: CT2000X6SSD9 4 TB Crucial X6: C41000X6SSD9	500 GB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-500G-G25 1 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25 2 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25 4 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25
USB Interface Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s)	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbit/s)
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	500 GB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second 1 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second 2 TB Crucial X6: Up to 540 MB per second 4 TB Crucial X6: Up to 800 MB per second	500 GB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second 1 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second 2 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second 4 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
Dust and Water Resistance	N/A	IP55
Warranty	3-year warranty	5-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

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

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

Crucial X6:

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

Extreme Portable V2:

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

Dimensions

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

You can find the measurements for both external SSDs below:

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

Capacity Options

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

500 GB
1 TB
2 TB
4 TB

Model Numbers

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

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

500 GB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-500G-G25
1 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-1T00-G25
2 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-2T00-G25
4 TB SanDisk Extreme Portable V2: SDSSDE61-4T00-G25

USB Interface Speed

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

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

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

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

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

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

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

500 GB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
1 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
2 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second
4 TB Extreme Portable V2: Up to 1050 MB per second

Dust and Water Resistance

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

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

Warranty

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

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What’s the difference between the Transcend StoreJet 25H3 and 25M3?

by Kevin Chen

Transcend has two similar portable hard disk drives currently available on the market with the StoreJet 25H3 and StoreJet 25M3.

You can check out this comparison guide to see what the differences are between these two models.

Quick Summary

The Transcend StoreJet 25M3 Portable Hard Drive is a little smaller in size and lighter in weight when compared to the Transcend StoreJet 25H3 Portable Hard Drive.

The StoreJet 25M3 is also the only model to offer a 500 GB capacity option.

In terms of color variations, the 25H3 offers navy blue and purple while the 25M3 offers iron gray and military green.

Both products have the same USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface, operating system requirements, operating temperature, drop protection, plug-unplug durability and warranty length.

The two hard drives also come with a one touch auto backup button in addition to support for the Transcend Elite software.

StoreJet 25H3 vs. StoreJet 25M3 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the StoreJet 25H3 and StoreJet 25M3 below.

	Transcend StoreJet 25H3 Portable Hard Drive	Transcend StoreJet 25M3 Portable Hard Drive
Capacity Options	1 TB 2 TB 4 TB	500 GB 1 TB 2 TB 4 TB
Color Options	Navy Blue Purple	Iron Gray Military Green
Dimensions	1 TB StoreJet 25H3: 131.8 mm x 80.8 mm x 16.3 mm (or 5.19" x 3.18" x 0.64") 2 TB StoreJet 25H3: 131.8 mm x 80.8 mm x 16.3 mm (or 5.19" x 3.18" x 0.64") 4 TB StoreJet 25H3: 131.8 mm x 80.8 mm x 24.5 mm (or 5.19" x 3.18" x 0.96")	500 GB StoreJet 25M3: 129.5 mm x 80.8 mm x 16.1 mm (or 5.10" x 3.18" x 0.63") 1 TB StoreJet 25M3: 129.5 mm x 80.8 mm x 16.1 mm (or 5.10" x 3.18" x 0.63") 2 TB StoreJet 25M3: 129.5 mm x 80.8 mm x 16.1 mm (or 5.10" x 3.18" x 0.63") 4 TB StoreJet 25M3: 129.5 mm x 80.8 mm x 24.1 mm (or 5.10" x 3.18" x 0.95")
Weight	1 TB StoreJet 25H3: 191 g (or 6.74 oz) 2 TB StoreJet 25H3: 191 g (or 6.74 oz) 4 TB StoreJet 25H3: 298 g (or 10.51 oz)	500 GB StoreJet 25M3: 185 g (or 6.53 oz) 1 TB StoreJet 25M3: 185 g (or 6.53 oz) 2 TB StoreJet 25M3: 185 g (or 6.53 oz) 4 TB StoreJet 25M3: 294 g (or 10.37 oz)
Storage Media Type	2.5" Hark Disk Drive	2.5" Hark Disk Drive
USB Type	micro USB to USB Type A	micro USB to USB Type A
USB Connection Interface	USB 3.1 Gen 1	USB 3.1 Gen 1
Transcend Elite Software	Supported	Supported
One Touch Auto Backup Button	Included	Included
Operating System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.7 or later Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later	Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 10 Mac OS X 10.7 or later Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later
Operating Voltage	5V	5V
Plug-Unplug Durability	10,000 cycles	10,000 cycles
Drop Protection Grade	MIL-STD-810G US	MIL-STD-810G US
Certificates	BSMI CE EAC FCC KC RCM	BSMI CE EAC FCC KC RCM
Warranty	3-Year Limited Warranty	3-Year Limited Warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

The 25M3 is the only model to offer a 500 GB capacity option.

You can find the available capacities for both below:

StoreJet 25H3:

1 TB
2 TB
4 TB

StoreJet 25M3:

500 GB
1 TB
2 TB
4 TB

Color Options

You can also take a look at the color options below:

StoreJet 25H3:

Navy Blue
Purple

StoreJet 25M3:

Iron Gray
Military Green

Dimensions

The StoreJet 25M3 is slightly shorter in length and thickness when compared to the StoreJet 25H3. Both external HDDs have the same width.

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

1 TB StoreJet 25H3: 131.8 mm x 80.8 mm x 16.3 mm (or 5.19″ x 3.18″ x 0.64″)
2 TB StoreJet 25H3: 131.8 mm x 80.8 mm x 16.3 mm (or 5.19″ x 3.18″ x 0.64″)
4 TB StoreJet 25H3: 131.8 mm x 80.8 mm x 24.5 mm (or 5.19″ x 3.18″ x 0.96″)

500 GB StoreJet 25M3: 129.5 mm x 80.8 mm x 16.1 mm (or 5.10″ x 3.18″ x 0.63″)
1 TB StoreJet 25M3: 129.5 mm x 80.8 mm x 16.1 mm (or 5.10″ x 3.18″ x 0.63″)
2 TB StoreJet 25M3: 129.5 mm x 80.8 mm x 16.1 mm (or 5.10″ x 3.18″ x 0.63″)
4 TB StoreJet 25M3: 129.5 mm x 80.8 mm x 24.1 mm (or 5.10″ x 3.18″ x 0.95″)

Weight

The StoreJet 25M3 also weighs a little less than the StoreJet 25H3 when you compare the same capacity options.

You can check out the weight specifications below:

1 TB StoreJet 25H3: 191 g (or 6.74 oz)
2 TB StoreJet 25H3: 191 g (or 6.74 oz)
4 TB StoreJet 25H3: 298 g (or 10.51 oz)

500 GB StoreJet 25M3: 185 g (or 6.53 oz)
1 TB StoreJet 25M3: 185 g (or 6.53 oz)
2 TB StoreJet 25M3: 185 g (or 6.53 oz)
4 TB StoreJet 25M3: 294 g (or 10.37 oz)

Storage Media Type

The two products in this versus showdown use the 2.5″ Hark Disk Drive as the storage media type.

USB Type

The two portable HDDs utilize the micro USB to USB Type A connector.

USB Connection Interface

For the USB interface, both of these external storage drives use USB 3.1 Gen 1, which provides transfer rates of up to 5 Gbps.

Transcend Elite

Both also support Transcend Elite, which is a software you can use to set passwords to help keep the data stored on the drive secured.

One Touch Auto Backup Button

With the Transcend Elite, you can also use the one touch auto-backup button to copy all the files to another device. The same button can also be used to reconnect the external HDD to another device without having to unplug and replug the drive.

Operating System Requirements

The StoreJet 25H3 and StoreJet 25M3 support the following operating systems:

Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 10
Mac OS X 10.7 or later
Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later

Operating Voltage

These storage drives have the same operating voltage of 5V.

Operating Temperature Range

The StoreJet 25H3 and StoreJet 25M3 have the same operating temperature range, which is from 5°C (41°F) to 55°C (131°F).

Plug-Unplug Durability

The two HDDs have been tested to last 10,000 plugs and unplugs.

Drop Protection Grade

When it comes to drop protection, both of the external storage drives in this comparison guide have passed the MIL-STD-810G US military transit drop test.

Certificates

The StoreJet 25H3 and StoreJet 25M3 have received the following certifications:

BSMI
CE
EAC
FCC
KC
RCM

Warranty

The Transcend StoreJet 25H3 Portable Hard Drive and Transcend StoreJet 25M3 Portable Hard Drive each comes with a 3-Year Limited Warranty.

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

by Kevin Chen

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

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

Quick Summary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

	Transcend 400S M.2 2242 Solid State Drive	Transcend 420S M.2 2242 Solid State Drive	Transcend 430S M.2 2242 Solid State Drive
Capacity Options	32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 256 GB	120 GB 240 GB 480 GB	128 GB 256 GB 512 GB
Form Factor	M.2 2242	M.2 2242	M.2 2242
Dimensions	42.00 mm x 22.00 mm x 3.58 mm (or 1.65" x 0.87" x 0.14")	42.00 mm x 22.00 mm x 3.58 mm (or 1.65" x 0.87" x 0.14")	42.00 mm x 22.00 mm x 3.58 mm (or 1.65" x 0.87" x 0.14")
Weight	5 g (or 0.18 oz)	5 g (or 0.18 oz)	5 g (or 0.18 oz)
Bus Interface	SATA III 6Gb/s	SATA III 6Gb/s	SATA III 6Gb/s
Memory Components	MLC NAND	3D NAND	3D NAND
Maximum Sequential Read Speed	32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 280 MB per second 64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 520 MB per second 128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 530 MB per second 256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 530 MB per second	120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 500 MB per second 240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 500 MB per second 480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 530 MB per second	128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 560 MB per second 256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 530 MB per second 512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 560 MB per second
Maximum Sequential Write Speed	32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50 MB per second 64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 100 MB per second 128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 200 MB per second 256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 400 MB per second	120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 350 MB per second 240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 430 MB per second 480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 480 MB per second	128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 350 MB per second 256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 400 MB per second 512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 500 MB per second
Maximum Random Read Speed	32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 25,000 IOPS 64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50,000 IOPS 128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS 256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS	120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 28,000 IOPS 240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 40,000 IOPS 480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 50,000 IOPS	128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 35,000 IOPS 256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 45,000 IOPS 512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 80,000 IOPS
Maximum Random Write Speed	32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 10,000 IOPS 64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 25,000 IOPS 128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50,000 IOPS 256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS	120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 75,000 IOPS 240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 75,000 IOPS 480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 75,000 IOPS	128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 80,000 IOPS 256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 70,000 IOPS 512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 85,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written	32 GB Transcend 400S: 90 TBW 64 GB Transcend 400S: 180 TBW 128 GB Transcend 400S: 360 TBW 256 GB Transcend 400S: 740 TBW	120 GB Transcend 420S: 40 TBW 240 GB Transcend 420S: 80 TBW 480 GB Transcend 420S: 160 TBW	128 GB Transcend 430S: 70 TBW 256 GB Transcend 430S: 140 TBW 512 GB Transcend 430S: 280 TBW
Mean Time Between Failures	2,000,000 hours	2,000,000 hours	2,000,000 hours
General Features	Advanced Garbage Collection DDR3 DRAM Cache DevSleep Mode S.M.A.R.T. TRIM & NCQ Command	Advanced Garbage Collection LDPC Coding RAID Engine S.M.A.R.T. TRIM & NCQ Command	Advanced Garbage Collection DDR3 DRAM Cache LDPC Coding RAID Engine S.M.A.R.T. TRIM & NCQ Command
Operating System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 10 Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or newer	Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 10 Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or newer	Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 10 Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or newer
Operating Temperature Range	0°C (or 32°F) to 70°C (or 158°F)	0°C (or 32°F) to 70°C (or 158°F)	0°C (or 32°F) to 70°C (or 158°F)
Operating Voltage	3.3V ±5%	3.3V ±5%	3.3V ±5%
Certificates	BSMI CE FCC KC RCM	BSMI CE FCC KC RCM	BSMI CE FCC KC RCM
Warranty	3-Year Limited Warranty	3-Year Limited Warranty	3-Year Limited Warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Capacity Options

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

Transcend 400S:

32 GB
64 GB
128 GB
256 GB

Transcend 420S:

120 GB
240 GB
480 GB

Transcend 430S:

128 GB
256 GB
512 GB

Form Factor

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

Dimensions

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

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

Weight

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

Bus Interface

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

Memory Components

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

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

Maximum Sequential Read Speed

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

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

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

You can find the maximum sequential read speeds below:

32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 280 MB per second
64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 520 MB per second
128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 530 MB per second
256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 530 MB per second

120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 500 MB per second
240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 500 MB per second
480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 530 MB per second

128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 560 MB per second
256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 530 MB per second
512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 560 MB per second

Maximum Sequential Write Speed

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

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

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

You can check out the sequential write speeds below:

32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50 MB per second
64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 100 MB per second
128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 200 MB per second
256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 400 MB per second

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

128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 350 MB per second
256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 400 MB per second
512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 500 MB per second

Maximum Random Read Speed

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

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

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

You can find the random read speeds below:

32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 25,000 IOPS
64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50,000 IOPS
128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS
256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS

120 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 28,000 IOPS
240 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 40,000 IOPS
480 GB Transcend 420S: Up to 50,000 IOPS

128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 35,000 IOPS
256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 45,000 IOPS
512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 80,000 IOPS

Maximum Random Write Speed

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

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

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

You can find the maximum random write speeds below:

32 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 10,000 IOPS
64 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 25,000 IOPS
128 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 50,000 IOPS
256 GB Transcend 400S: Up to 70,000 IOPS

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

128 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 80,000 IOPS
256 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 70,000 IOPS
512 GB Transcend 430S: Up to 85,000 IOPS

Terabytes Written

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

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

You can check out the Terabytes Written specs:

32 GB Transcend 400S: 90 TBW
64 GB Transcend 400S: 180 TBW
128 GB Transcend 400S: 360 TBW
256 GB Transcend 400S: 740 TBW

120 GB Transcend 420S: 40 TBW
240 GB Transcend 420S: 80 TBW
480 GB Transcend 420S: 160 TBW

128 GB Transcend 430S: 70 TBW
256 GB Transcend 430S: 140 TBW
512 GB Transcend 430S: 280 TBW

Mean Time Between Failures

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

General Features

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

Transcend 400S:

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

Transcend 420S:

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

Transcend 430S:

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

Operating System Requirements

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

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

Operating Temperature Range

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

Operating Voltage

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

Certificates

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

BSMI
CE
FCC
KC
RCM

Warranty

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

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