#Usb 3.0 ssd benchmark serial#
#Usb 3.0 ssd benchmark portable#
#Usb 3.0 ssd benchmark series#
#Usb 3.0 ssd benchmark windows#

#Usb 3.0 ssd benchmark serial#

The low performance is not the only drawback though you also have to live with the audible operating noise as well as the susceptibility against shocks.So that makes USB 3.0 better right? Well, while USB 3.0 is good, it's not as simple as 'Whoever's the fastest wins.' Let's take a closer look at these new and improved ports on our PCs.ĮSATA (External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is the external version of the technology, SATA, that your computer is likely already using for its hard drive. However, you can save a lot of money by purchasing an external hard drive if you just want to back up your files periodically. It would be an interesting alternative when the price drops below the Samsung T3. The performance in the copy and synthetic tests is very good, but falls behind in PCMark 8. The G|Drive Slim SSD is not easy to get, so the price is still very high. The high price and the comparatively high power consumption under load should be considered though.

#Usb 3.0 ssd benchmark windows#

The small and well-designed Angelbird SSD2go scores with excellent AS SSD and PCMark 8 Storage performance as well as TRIM support for both Windows and OS X. However, the power consumption is comparatively high. The larger SanDisk Extreme 900 is the fastest drive (except for PCMark 8 Storage). You can hardly notice the limitation to USB 3.1 Gen.1 in the tests. It even beats the combination of DeLock adapter and an inexpensive SSD on Amazon. It convinces with low power consumption, small case, and good performance results. The Samsung T3 SSD wins this comparison, mainly due to the lowest street price.

However, the load measurements are more of a class indicator, because the values differ quite a lot and the USB-C measurement device from Satechi refreshes the values slowly and does not log them. The fast Extreme 900 needs the most amount of power at 3.7-6.3 watts as well as the small SSD2go at 4.4-6.8 watts. WD G|Drive and the DeLock combination follow at 3.3-4 watts. The next drive is the WD Passport at 3.1-3.7 watts. The old ADATA SE720 is the most efficient drive (1.9-2.3 watts) under load, followed by the Samsung T3 (2.3-2.7 watts). At the bottom of the list is the DeLock adapter with the Toshiba SSD this combination consumed between 2-2.1 watts in the test. The old WD Passport HDD is in the same ballpark at 1.5-1.6 watts, which is also the case for the SanDisk Extreme 900 at 1.6 watts. G|Drive and SSD2go are roughly on par at 1.4-1.5 watts depending on the platform (three tested). The next drive in the ranking is the old ADATA SE720 at 0.9 watts. It is also the only drive where we can see a clear difference between Windows and OS X. At just 0.1 watts in Windows and 0.6 watts in OS X, it is clearly ahead of the competition. The Samsung T3 is clearly the most efficient drive while idling. SanDisk also advertises the temperature and shock resistance of the drive. The G|Drive is much slimmer, whereas the Extreme 900 leaves a more durable impression. Both feature metal cases with plastic (G|Drive) or rubber (Extreme 900) at the sides, respectively.

#Usb 3.0 ssd benchmark series#

Both the G Drive and the SanDisk 900 series remind us of a 2.5-inch drive. It is completely made of metal, appears sophisticated, but the lettering already came off after the short review period. It is just as long as the WD G|Drive Slim, but much slimmer. The next model in the size comparison is the adapter from DeLock. The plastic part and the model designation at the bottom affect the high quality impression a bit.

#Usb 3.0 ssd benchmark portable#

It is therefore just as portable and uses a two-color case. Samsung's T3 is a bit thinner, but larger in return. The drop-down USB-C connector is a clever idea, but it also means you can only use the provided cable.

It is also available in six different colors. The two-color aluminum case is sophisticated and looks nice. The test models clearly differ in terms of design, and we prefer the small Angelbird SSD2go PKT.