ADATA SE880 500GB
Score: 88/100
SSK 256GB SSD
Score: 70/100Rankings
The ADATA SE880 500 GB delivers flagship-class 2 GB/s speeds in a lightweight magnesium-alloy package, offering broad compatibility but lacking encryption and ruggedness.
The SSK 256 GB SSD offers decent speeds and excellent portability at a low price, but reliability concerns and overheating have been reported by users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
500 GBbest | 256 GB | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 550 MB/s | |
2,000 MB/sbest | 500 MB/s | |
| ↓ lower better | 31 g | 27 gbest |
60 monthsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 42.5 °Cbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 256 GB |
Performance(3) | ||
Interface | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 | USB 3.2 Gen2 |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 2000 MB/s | 550 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 2000 MB/s | 500 MB/s |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 31 g | 27 g |
Form Factor | External SSD | M.2 2280 |
Power & Connectivity(1) | ||
Included Cable Type | USB‑C to USB‑C, USB‑C to USB‑A | USB‑C to USB‑C, USB‑A adapter |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Xbox, PlayStation, iPad, iPhone | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Xbox, PS4, Smart TVs |
Technical Specs(1) | ||
NAND Type | TLC | 3D NAND |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the blistering 2,000 MB/s burst speeds and compact chassis, while noting the drop in sustained write performance and the need for a Gen2x2 host.
Everyday users love the lightning-quick transfers and pocket-size design, but complain about speed drops on large files and the absence of encryption.
Users appreciate the speed and price, yet many report failures, overheating, and data loss, making it a risky choice for critical data.
“Extremely fast read/write speeds up to 2,000 MB/s”
“Ultra-compact and lightweight (31 g)”
“No hardware encryption - felt insecure for sensitive files”
