Fikwot FX550 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Fikwot
59 Overall Score
vs
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Fikwot FX550 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
78 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, easy installation, and good value for money. Many noted significant performance improvements in their laptops. However, one verified buyer reported compatibility issues with a PS5 and a peeling label, which slightly dampens the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Easy installation
- Good value for money
- Comes with screwdriver
- Improves boot time
Cons
- Compatibility issues with PS5
- Peeling label on drive
Performance 8
Installation 6
Value for money 5
Compatibility 1
Build quality 2
Included accessories 2
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Budget
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| Fikwot FX550 | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | QLC | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Fikwot FX550 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong endurance (73rd percentile)
- Below average feature (34th percentile)
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100 2TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong endurance (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN8100
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 17 specs.