Transcend SSD230 128GB
Score: 85/100
XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Transcend SSD230 is a 128 GB 2.5-inch SATA SSD that delivers strong sequential performance and includes DRAM cache and SLC caching. Its limited capacity and SATA interface ceiling restrict it for power-users. Ideal for budget upgrades in older laptops or thin notebooks that need a low-power, high-read drive.
The XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade is a high-performance PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD delivering top-tier sequential speeds and strong endurance. Its power draw and possible thermal throttling require good cooling, especially in compact builds. Ideal for gamers and creators who need fast load times and large capacity on a PCIe 4.0 platform.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
560 MB/s | 7,400 MB/sbest | |
520 MB/s | 6,800 MB/sbest | |
35,000 IOPS | 750,000 IOPSbest | |
85,000 IOPS | 750,000 IOPSbest | |
2,240 TBbest | 740 TB | |
— | 2,000,000 hoursbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | SATA III | PCIe Gen4 x4 |
Performance(4) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 560 MB/s | 7400 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 520 MB/s | 6800 MB/s |
Random Read IOPS (4K) (IOPS) | 35000 IOPS | 750000 IOPS |
Random Write IOPS (4K) (IOPS) | 85000 IOPS | 750000 IOPS |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 1024 GB |
NAND Type | 3D TLC | TLC |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Reliability(1) | ||
Total Bytes Written (Endurance) (TB) | 2240 TB | 740 TB |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Form Factor | 2.5-inch | M.2 2280 |
Weight (g) | 63.5 g | 7 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 99.06×68.58×6.8 mm mm | 80x22x3.3 mm |
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Professional reviewers consider the Transcend SSD230S a solid value proposition for budget-oriented SATA upgrades, praising its DRAM cache, SLC caching and robust error-correction features while noting the inherent speed ceiling of the SATA interface and the modest 128 GB capacity as limiting factors for power users.
Professional reviewers commend the S70 Blade for its blistering sequential performance, solid endurance, and cost-effective pricing, while noting that sustained write speeds can dip after the cache is filled and that adequate cooling is essential to avoid throttling.
Consumers consistently praise the drive's rapid boot and game load times, quiet operation, and straightforward PS5 installation, but they also report occasional thermal throttling in poorly ventilated cases, higher heat during long writes, and the need for firmware updates on older systems.
