Lexar NS100 512GB SATA III 2.5"
Lexar
43 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lexar NS100 512GB SATA III 2.5"
72 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Most users are very satisfied with this 128GB SSD, praising its value for money, speed, and suitability as an upgrade for older systems. One reviewer had a defective unit that failed diagnostics, but others found it a hidden gem. Overall, it's recommended for budget-conscious upgrades.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast performance
- Easy upgrade for old systems
- Recommended by users
Cons
- Defective unit risk
- Diagnostic failures
- Requires GPT conversion
Value for money 3
Performance 2
Reliability 2
Ease of installation 2
Compatibility 1
Recommendation 2
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed and reliable performance for gaming and photo editing. One user noted thermal concerns during heavy gaming, reaching 62°C without a heatsink, but overall sentiment remains very positive. The drive is easy to install and has proven durable over a year of use.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good value for refurbished price
Cons
- Thermal concerns under heavy load
- No heatsink included
Speed 5
Reliability 3
Ease of installation 2
Value for money 1
Thermal performance 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Lexar NS100 | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | Samsung |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Lexar NS100 512GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong endurance (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average speed (21st percentile)
- Below average random (23rd percentile)
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Lexar NS100 512GB SATA III 2.5"
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Samsung 990 PRO
Scores 99 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 18 specs.
