It's my first time writing a review, and I'll try to cover it in general. Feel free to share your thoughts as well. This is a 120GB solid-state drive (SSD) from SanDisk, but I find it quite slow, even for 4K video.
This isn't the first time I've bought an SSD, but this time I was planning to build a new machine and had to decide on the right configuration. Should I go with 240GB + 2TB, or 120GB + 3TB? After checking my budget, I ended up choosing the cheapest but least efficient option: 120GB + 1TB. While the price-to-performance ratio isn't great, it fits my needs best.
The latest generation of 2.5-inch SSDs from SanDisk includes three models, with the PLUS version being the most basic. In my opinion, there's not much difference in performance. Previously, they used MLC, but now they’ve switched to TLC. Even without any upgrades, I believe this drive will last, but I’m still not fully convinced.
The 120GB SSD is enough to install Windows 10 and a few core games. Many common applications run slower if not installed on the SSD, which makes a noticeable difference in speed.
The appearance of the SSD isn’t anything special, but what matters is its performance.
The red packaging is typical of SanDisk. Inside, there are just instructions, no screws included.
The front has a SanDisk sticker, which looks pretty low-end. I prefer the feel of metal-bodied drives from Intel or Plextor. The plastic casing gives off a cheap impression.
The back features a SATA 3 interface and a power port.
When I booted the system, AHCI was enabled, and 4K alignment was set. However, when running AS SSD, the write speed was extremely low.
Crystal DiskMark also showed low read speeds. I compared it with a Toshiba HDD, and surprisingly, the HDD performed better in some aspects.
On the second test, the AS SSD score improved slightly, but it was still far below normal levels—only about 80% of what it should be.
The write speed was unusually low, matching exactly what SanDisk advertised. That’s disappointing.
I'm currently applying for a replacement. This is my second experience with SanDisk, and I'm really considering switching brands.
I think the quality control at SanDisk’s factory must be fine, but this issue feels strange. The HDD seems to work normally, so I can’t tell if the system is unstable. Also, there’s 50GB of space left on the SSD, and I haven’t seen a write speed over 100MB/s. On the second run, it jumped to 180MB/s, but that’s still way below the expected 400MB/s or more.
Is 4K alignment enabled? Yes. AHCI is also turned on.
Overall, I’m not satisfied with this purchase, but I’m hopeful that SanDisk will improve their product. Hopefully, they’ll deliver a better SSD next time.
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