Kingston A400 240GB
Score: 47/100
Samsung T7 1TB
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Samsung T7 1TB Portable SSD delivers high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance in a sleek, lightweight aluminum case, with built-in 256-bit AES encryption and robust thermal management, making it ideal for on-the-go professionals.
The Kingston A400 240 GB SSD is an entry-level SATA drive that dramatically speeds up older PCs at a low price, offering solid reliability and low power use. Its lack of DRAM and modest endurance make it unsuitable for demanding workloads.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
240 GB | 1,000 GBbest | |
500 MB/s | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
350 MB/s | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
80 TBWbest | — | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.279 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 0.195 Wbest | — |
1,000,000 hoursbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 500 MB/s | 1050 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 350 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
Interface | SATA III | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
DRAM Cache (Yes/No) | false | true |
Storage(2) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 240 GB | 1000 GB |
Form Factor | 2.5 inch | credit card |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 41 g | 58.95 g |
Thickness (mm) | 7.0 mm | 7.62 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers position the A400 as a solid, budget-friendly SSD that revitalises older PCs with noticeable speed gains, praising its plug-and-play ease and durability, but note its lack of DRAM cache and TLC-only NAND limit sustained performance, making it unsuitable for demanding or professional workloads.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the dramatic boot-time reduction and overall responsiveness, citing easy installation and reliable day-to-day operation, while common complaints revolve around occasional drive failures after a few years, slow RMA handling, and reduced write performance under heavy loads.
Professional reviewers praise its near-rated 1 GB/s speeds, premium chassis, and effective thermal system, while noting the lack of biometric security and a shorter warranty.
Everyday users rate it 5-stars for speed, portability, and reliability, with occasional complaints about Linux encryption support and price.
“Extremely fast read & write speeds”
“Tiny and easy to carry”
“Works perfectly for recording 14-track live music”
