Comparing: Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS vs Kingston Canvas Select Plus MicroSDXC 64GB

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About Hardware Seagate Momentus ST950032-5AS

The Seagate ST9500325AS is a 500GB hard disk drive (HDD) with a 2.5-inch form factor, designed specifically for laptops, notebooks and portable devices. Utilizing a SATA II interface (3.0 Gbps) and a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, this hard drive offers a combination of low power consumption and sufficient performance for everyday computing needs, such as document storage, media, and light operating system installations.

Equipped with 8MB of buffer cache, the Seagate ST9500325AS is capable of handling basic read/write activities steadily, though not as fast as modern solid-state drives (SSDs). Nevertheless, it remains a popular choice for budget-conscious systems, secondary data storage, or upgrading storage capacity without high costs. Compared to 7200 RPM HDDs, 5400 RPM models like these also generate less heat and noise, making them suitable for laptops that prioritize comfort and power efficiency.

Technically, this HDD has an average seek time of about 12ms and is designed to support daily workloads with a high level of reliability. In our data transfer speed benchmark tests, the Seagate ST9500325AS performed as follows:

• Read Speed (Sequential Read): ~58 MB/s
• Write Speed (Sequential Write): ~62 MB/s

While its performance is far below that of SSDs, it is still relevant for basic use, especially on older systems or when large capacity is more important than speed. The Seagate ST9500325AS is also commonly found as built-in storage on previous generation laptops, and is still widely used for backups, large media file storage, and as a portable storage solution with external enclosures.

Device Test:

Device: Lenovo Sabine B475
CPU: AMD A6-3400M
GPU: IGP Radeon HD 6520G
RAM: 2GB DDR3

Thursday, 24 November 2022 09:14:30 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware Kingston Canvas Select Plus MicroSDXC 64GB

Kingston Canvas Select Plus MicroSDXC 64GB is a high-performance memory card designed to meet the storage needs of devices such as smartphones, digital cameras, tablets, drones, and laptops. With a capacity of 64GB, this microSD is suitable for storing large collections of photos, Full HD videos, music and applications.

Using UHS-I Class 10 technology, the Kingston Canvas Select Plus offers read speeds of up to 100MB/s, providing a fast and stable data transfer experience, and supports high-quality video recording without lag. The card is also designed with a high level of resistance to water, shock, vibration and extreme temperatures, making it an ideal choice for both everyday use and professional scenarios.

The test was conducted on a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device, with Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA MX350, 12GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, and Windows 11 Home 23H2 operating system. The card was tested using a Lexar RW450 rev B card reader (GL3231S Controller) via a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, in brand new condition, with no files (0% usage), default file system exFAT, and Quick Removal policy in Device Manager.

In our performance testing, the 64GB Kingston Canvas Select Plus performed quite well for the mainstream microSD class. Through testing using CrystalDiskMark, the card recorded a read speed of 89.52 MB/s and a write speed of 20.75 MB/s. Similar results were also seen in the Cross Platform Disk Test, with read speeds of 89.56 MB/s and write speeds of 15.71 MB/s. Meanwhile, the test using AS-SSD recorded a read speed of 87.60 MB/s and a write speed of 16.22 MB/s. Overall, this performance reflects the card's ability to efficiently handle common tasks such as file transfer, video recording, and light application usage.

These results prove that the card is capable of handling common needs such as Full HD video recording, large application installation, and data backup, with good efficiency and reliability.

Overall, the Kingston Canvas Select Plus MicroSDXC 64GB is a solid and affordable storage solution for users who prioritize stable performance, high endurance, and broad compatibility across digital devices. A great choice for everyday needs as well as intense multimedia activities.

Testbed:

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
Device Specs: i5-1135G7, NVIDIA MX350, 12GB RAM 3200MHz (4+8), 512GB NVMe SSD, USB 3.1 Gen 1, Windows 11 Home 23H2
Card Reader: Lexar RW450 rev B (GL3231S Controller)
Room Temperature: 30 celcius based on DHT11 Sensors

* This experiment is run when the item is newly purchased, no files condition (0% usage), exFAT file system (default), Device Manager Policy: Quick Removal (Default).

Thursday, 07 March 2024 12:18:31 | Update: 1 month ago