The Silicon Power UD70 NVMe SSD is based on the newest Micron QLC NAND flash memory and it fits right in. That is a pretty big statement considering there was a point when nobody thought QLC memory could stand up to the performance of previous gen TLC memory. But then again, the same was said of TLC memory in comparing …
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SK hynix Gold S31 SATA 3 1TB SSD Review
It is much too easy in the storage world to get caught up in the hype of increased performance as we move from 550MB/s at SATA 3 all the way up to 5GB/s and higher with the newest NVMe PCIe 4 SSDs. Let’s face it; 5GB/s in a SSD the size of a stick of gum is pretty amazing, especially …
Read More »Sabrent Rocket 4TB NVMe SSD Review – TLC Memory Defining Perfomance
It is a bit amusing actually. With every new level of NAND flash memory comes the forum thread wars. When NAND flash memory first became a thing back in 2008, it was SLC (single level cell) which was short lived by the next generation MLC, or multi-level cell NAND flash memory. Thread wars back then predicted that the world would …
Read More »Samsung T7 Portable 2TB SSD Review
Portable storage has come a long way. As much as I am not going to give my age away by mentioning rather large bulletproof hard drive contained external SSDs, being able to throw a portable SSD in your pocket, much less one that is capable of storing hundreds of thousands of pictures, songs or thousands of movies, is impressive. Such …
Read More »Silicon Power US70 Gen 4×4 1TB NVMe SSD Review
Less than a week ago Canon introduced their newest camera lineup which was highlighted by the Canon EOS mirror-less R5 Digital camera. To anyone who is familiar with cameras, this may be the release of the decade. It is a 45 megapixel camera that will shoot video as large as 8K/30 or 4K/120 with RAW. Myself, I am moving up …
Read More »Samsung 870 QVO V-NAND SATA 3 SSD Review (1/2TB)
It isn’t too often that we’re reviewing SATA 3 SSDs these days. The reason of course is that that bigger and better gets all the attention. Data transfer speeds of 550MB/s are all to often forgotten when PCIe 4×4 is now moving data at just under 10x that. Similarly, capacities up to 2TB are fairly common but we have really …
Read More »Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Thunderbolt 3 NVMe 8TB External SSD Review – Speechless
Oh my. Having been involved in the flash industry since 2007, I can honestly say I never thought I would have in my hands what I have today….an 8TB external SSD that is powered by only its Thunderbolt 3 data cable and is 4″ long by 1.75″ wide by 1/2 thick. It can move data at speeds up to 2.7GB/s. …
Read More »ADATA Falcon NVMe SSD Review (1TB) – Speed and Low Pricing Through Value Components
A few weeks back, we did a review on the ADATA Swordfish NVMe, a new release SSD that was intended as a value solution for the every day PC user, possibly transitioning to the SSD. That SSD was accredited with our Top Value award as it provided decent performance at a low price, and with a 5-year limited warranty to …
Read More »Sabrent Rocket Q 8TB SSD Review – All the Storage One Might Need
It is not often that a new SSD company makes such an impact in today’s technology world, especially when it comes to SSDs. Sabrent has. As much as SSD companies have come and gone, those that own the fabs have had the biggest advantage as they not only control flash pricing, but also, its availability. To clarify, a fab is …
Read More »Kingston KC2500 NVMe SSD Review (1TB) – Pure Flash Performance
Every now and then we run across an SSD that makes us smile. It is usually something that was received and didn’t get looked at right away and something that really opens our eyes when we finally get it on the test bench. With respect to PCIe 3.0 M.2 SSDs, it would have to be something that gives the Samsung …
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