TerraMaster D4 SSD review: Fast NVMe, USB4 RAID
At a glance Pros Easy to populate and use Up to 32TB (8TB SSDs) of external storage Good performance in single (20GBps) or RAID 0 (40Gbps) Cons Paltry paper documentation RAID only via software Our…
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Upgrade your Steam Deck to a 1TB SSD for $86
Every time I install an M.2 storage drive, I’m gobsmacked at how small and light it is. Even compared to the 2.5-inch SSDs from a few years ago, it’s practically immaterial. And the tiniest 2230-format…
Crucial X10 review: A killer portable SSD that’s tiny, fast, and weatherproof
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Very fast over USB 3.2×2 Tiny, light, and IP65-rated Good looking Relatively affordable Cons Opts for 20Gbps USB 3.2×2 instead of USB4 Slows dramatically off secondary cache Our Verdict…
Lexar NQ780 review: An affordable SSD with a kick
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good PCIe 5.0, host memory buffer performance Fastest native-writing QLC NAND we’ve seen Affordable Cons Still slows to 450MBps writing natively Our Verdict Up against some stiff competition, the…
Orico IG740-Pro SSD review: An okay performer with cool extras
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good PCIe 4.0, host memory buffer performance Relatively affordable Beefier heat spreader, screwdriver, and mounting screw included Cons Slower-than-average random operations Pricier than some of its ilk Our Verdict…
I finally replaced my PC hard drive with an SSD and you should, too
It’s always a strange moment saying goodbye to a technology you’ve used forever, and I now find myself waving farewell to another one: the humble spinning-platter hard drive. Sure, I’ve been using SSDs for close…
Hard drive, SSD, or USB flash drive: Which portable storage is right for you?
Data is omnipresent. It’s stored on different devices — traditionally on a desktop PC, but now perhaps even more importantly on a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. Even though data and system…
Crucial’s newest fast-and-tiny 1TB portable SSD is on sale for the first time
A bit of extra storage space is never a bad thing to have, especially if you have a laptop with limited storage that isn’t easily upgraded. In such cases, a portable SSD is a convenient…
I tested a Thunderbolt dock with its own high-speed SSD. I can’t quit it
I’ve worked with many, many Thunderbolt docking stations and USB-C hubs over the past few years, and only one innovation has really felt transformative: the integration of an SSD directly into the dock itself. Sonnet’s…
SSD cooling market heats up as xMEMS enters the fray
SSDs behave like any other silicon component in your PC: The faster they run, the more heat they typically generate. It’s enough that a small ecosystem of SSD coolers has sprung up. Now, another fanless…