At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsExcellent real world performancePS5 compatibleAffordableConsA couple of GBps slower on PCIe 4 synthetic benchmarksUses host memory bus (HMB) rather that onboard DRAM, though seemingly without the usual performance penalty.PS5 doesn’t support HMBOur VerdictThe Atom 50 was second-tier on synthetic benchmarks, but tied for number one in our real life transfer tests…
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At a GlanceExpert’s RatingProsExcellent performance over PCIe 3 and 4PlayStation 5 compatibleAffordable for a top-tier driveConsAdata has been known to swap in slower parts than tested on cheaper SSDsOur VerdictThis NVMe SSD is slower only than Seagate’s mighty FireCuda 530, meaning it’s a very, very fast drive. The Adata XPG Gammix S70 Blade is priced…
Its massive heat sink can’t be safely removed and will interfere with some installations. Adata Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors Adata XPG Gammix S70 NVMe SSD (2TB) The Adata XPG Gammix S70 is a very fast PCIe 4 NVMe SSD that’s also considerably…
Though it’s a slow writer by NVMe standards, the 1TB Adata Falcon is a great everyday performer in the real world and a bargain to boot. Adata Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors Adata Falcon NVMe SSD (1TB) Though it’s a slow writer by…