Comparing: WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 vs Lexar High Performance 633X 64GB

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About Hardware WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0

The WDC WD3200AAKX-001CA0 is a 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) that comes with a 320GB capacity, designed specifically for storage needs on desktop computers. Part of the Western Digital Caviar Blue family, this HDD uses a SATA-III 6Gbps interface that provides better data transfer speeds than the previous generation (SATA-II).

With a rotation speed of 7200 RPM and a 16MB buffer cache, this drive offers reliable performance for a variety of daily computing activities. From storing documents, running office applications, to playing light games, the WDC WD3200AAKX is able to accommodate the needs of home and office users with maintained stability.

It uses a single disk and two head configuration, which helps to maintain data transfer efficiency and reliability. In tests using a ThinkCentre M58 system with an Intel Core 2 Duo E7500 processor, 3GB DDR3 RAM, and Windows 7 operating system, the performance of this HDD was very good for its capacity class. Testing with CrystalDiskMark showed read speeds of 107.58 MB/s and write speeds of 105.50 MB/s, proving that this HDD is still relevant for legacy systems and light computing tasks today.

As part of the WD Caviar Blue line, the WD3200AAKX is designed with a blend of performance and reliability, making it a popular choice for desktop PC users who need a 7200 RPM speed drive at an affordable price. It can be used as a primary or secondary drive for legacy operating systems, data storage, or as an upgrade solution from older, lower-speed HDDs.

Device test (tesbed):

Device: ThinkCenter M58
CPU: Core 2 Duo E7500
RAM: 3GB DDR3

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 10:02:46 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware Lexar High Performance 633X 64GB

The Lexar High-Performance 633x 64GB microSDXC is a high-grade memory card designed to provide fast data transfer speeds and reliable performance, especially for users who frequently handle large multimedia files. With UHS-I U1/U3 and V30 class speeds, as well as a 633x rating, the card offers read speeds of up to 100MB/s which is ideal for Full HD to 4K UHD video recording, high-resolution photography, and heavy application usage on Android devices.

The microSD card also has an A1 rating for app performance, which enables faster app loading times and more responsive multitasking on mobile devices. Compatibility is broad, supporting various types of devices such as smartphones, action cams, drones, tablets, and other recording devices. For more flexible use, Lexar also includes an SD adapter in the sales package so that the card can be used easily with DSLR cameras or laptops that have full SD slots.

Another advantage lies in physical durability. The Lexar 633x is designed to waterproof, extreme temperature resistant, shockproof, and X-ray resistant standards, making it a great choice for outdoor use or rugged field conditions. This card is perfect for content creators, travelers, and gamers who need large-capacity yet reliable storage.

Testing was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device with Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, NVIDIA MX350, 12GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM, and Windows 11 Home 23H2 operating system. Testing also utilized a Lexar RW450 (rev B) card reader with GL3231S controller, using factory default conditions (exFAT file system, Quick Removal). In the CrystalDiskMark benchmark, the card recorded a read speed of 87.70 MB/s and write speed of 58.83 MB/s, confirming its performance claim as one of the fastest microSDs in its class.

Overall, the Lexar High-Performance 633x 64GB offers a combination of high speed, physical durability, and sufficient capacity to meet the storage needs of multimedia, gaming, and heavy applications on modern mobile devices. If you are looking for a microSDXC card with stable performance and ready to be used in various conditions, the Lexar 633x 64GB is a highly recommended choice.

Device Test (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).

Friday, 12 January 2024 02:42:40 | Update: 1 month ago