Comparing: PNY CS900 250GB vs Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK
In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: PNY CS900 250GB and Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK, using synthetic benchmark tests to evaluate their overall performance. This side-by-side comparison helps users understand which hardware delivers better value, speed, and efficiency based on standardized testing. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading an existing one, this benchmark-driven evaluation offers valuable insights to guide your decision.
PNY CS900 250GB
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | PNY CS900 250GB |
| Capacity: | 250GB |
| Interface: | SATA-III 6Gbps |
Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK
| Type: | Disks |
|---|---|
| Model: | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK |
| Capacity: | 4GB |
| Interface: | USB 2.0 |
Specification Comparison Table
This specification comparison presents technical details of several devices or components to help you understand the key differences between each option. Use this table as a reference to determine which device best suits your needs.
| Specification | PNY CS900 250GB | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PNY | Sony / SMI |
| Format | SSD 2.5 | USB FlashDrive |
| Capacity | 250GB | 4GB |
| Interface | SATA-III 6Gbps | USB 2.0 |
Submission Comparison Table
This submission comparison table displays the number and details of benchmark data submissions from various devices or components. This information helps you understand the performance based on the benchmarks that have been tested, as well as providing an overview of the consistency and popularity of the available benchmark results.
| No. | Benchmark Software | PNY CS900 250GB | Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS-SSD |
Read: 444.94 MB/s Write: 397.23 MB/s |
Read: 24.72 MB/s Write: 8.28 MB/s |
| 2 | ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M |
Read: 542.37 MB/s Write: 505.26 MB/s |
Read: 26.54 MB/s Write: 8.56 MB/s |
| 3 | Cross Platform Disk Test |
Read: 415.87 MB/s Write: 214.49 MB/s |
Read: 24.65 MB/s Write: 8.54 MB/s |
| 4 | CrystalDiskMark |
Read: 535.26 MB/s Write: 478.16 MB/s |
Read: 24.74 MB/s Write: 9.42 MB/s |
Submission Comparison Chart
This chart visualizes the benchmark scores comparison between two hardware devices based on submitted data.
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About Hardware PNY CS900 250GB
The PNY CS900 250GB is a SATA III (6Gbps) SSD designed as an affordable upgrade solution for users still using hard disk drives (HDDs). Utilizing 3D NAND flash memory, this SSD delivers major improvements in read and write speeds, power efficiency and operational reliability for everyday computing needs.
It is capable of achieving read speeds of up to 535MB/s and write speeds of up to 500MB/s, making it ideal for speeding up operating system boot times, streamlining application launches and accelerating file transfer processes. Compared to conventional HDDs, the performance improvements offered by the CS900 are very noticeable, especially on systems with limited specifications.
The test was conducted using an HP 1000 1b05AU laptop equipped with an AMD E1-1200 processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM, and Windows 7 64-bit operating system. This laptop supports SATA-III, so it can utilize the maximum bandwidth of the CS900. Although the test system is in the low-end category, the performance improvement after switching from HDD to SSD is significant.
In performance testing, the PNY CS900 250GB showed quite impressive results for the SATA SSD class. Using CrystalDiskMark software, read speeds were recorded at 535.26 MB/s and write speeds reached 478.16 MB/s, reflecting optimal performance on the SATA III interface. Meanwhile, tests using AS-SSD Benchmark recorded read speeds of 444.94 MB/s and write speeds of 397.23 MB/s, showing good performance consistency for various daily usage scenarios such as system booting, opening applications and transferring large files.
The PNY CS900 also offers the added benefits of silent operation, low power consumption and better shock resistance than HDDs, making it a great choice for laptop users who need a reliable and power-efficient storage solution.
With its 2.5-inch form factor and SATA III interface, this SSD is highly compatible with the majority of laptops and desktops, both old and new systems. The PNY CS900 250GB is an economical upgrade option that still delivers high performance for basic productivity, entertainment and everyday use.
Device Test:
Device: HP 1000 1b05au
CPU: AMD E1-1200
RAM: 4GB DDR3
OS: Windows 7
SATA-III
Tuesday, 31 January 2023 05:42:07 | Update: 22 hours ago
About Hardware Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK
The Sony Vaio 4GB/SMI USB DISK is a small capacity 4GB flash drive, which is more commonly found in older devices or used for basic purposes such as storing small document files or important file systems. Despite the “Sony Vaio” name, this flash drive actually falls into the unbranded or OEM universal drive category, as there is no official manufacturer that clearly identifies this product.
This flash drive is known as a native capacity fake USB, which means that while it may physically resemble a large capacity, it actually only has 4GB of usable storage space. With such a significant capacity limitation compared to today's standards, this flash drive still has a role to play in specialized applications, such as a lightweight operating system installation media, recovery tool, or as a configuration file store.
Tests were conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device, 12GB DDR4 Dual Channel RAM, Windows 11 22H2 operating system, and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port. Based on tests with CrystalDiskMark, this flash drive recorded a read speed of 24.74 MB/s and a write speed of 9.42 MB/s, which is low but sufficient for basic use that does not require large amounts of data transfer.
Device Test:
Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1
Thursday, 16 October 2014 21:44:19 | Update: 22 hours ago