Comparing: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX vs Lexar JumpDrive V100 32GB

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About Hardware TOSHIBA MK3252GSX

The TOSHIBA MK3252GSX is a chunky 2.5-inch hard disk with a 320GB capacity, specifically designed for use in laptops and other mobile devices. Using a SATA II (3.0 Gbps) interface and operating at a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, this HDD offers a balance between power efficiency and basic performance, making it an ideal solution for everyday use.

Equipped with 8MB of buffer cache, the drive is capable enough to handle common storage needs such as operating system files, work documents, music collections, and medium-resolution videos. Although it cannot match the speed of a solid-state drive (SSD), the TOSHIBA MK3252GSX remains an affordable alternative for users who prioritize storage capacity at a more economical price.

Physically, this hard disk generally uses two platters and four heads to read and write data, a standard configuration for a 320GB HDD. In synthetic testing, the read and sequential speed was 41.22 MB/s and the write speed was 38.74 MB/s, depending on system conditions and data fragmentation.

Despite the growing popularity of SSDs, the TOSHIBA MK3252GSX remains relevant as a backup storage solution or as a cost-effective upgrade for older laptops that still rely on mechanical storage media. Its ample capacity and power efficiency make it suitable for use in educational systems, netbooks or home computers with light to medium storage requirements.

Device Test:

Device: HP 1000 1b05au (HDD Caddy), IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 (HDD Enclosure)
Specs: E1-1200, 4GB RAM, SATA-II, Win7 | i5-1135G7, 12GB RAM, USB 3.0

Tuesday, 03 November 2020 12:43:42 | Update: 1 month ago

About Hardware Lexar JumpDrive V100 32GB

The Lexar JumpDrive V100 32GB is a portable storage solution designed to provide an optimal combination of speed, reliability and affordability. With a 32GB capacity, this flash drive is perfect for storing important documents, photos, videos, and lightweight presentation files and installers, making it an ideal choice for students, office employees, and casual users.

Using a USB 3.0 interface, the Lexar V100 is able to provide better read and write speeds than traditional USB 2.0 flash drives. While it still supports backward compatibility with USB 2.0 ports, using it on a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port will maximize its performance. Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry around, while its cap cover helps keep the USB connector protected from dust and damage.

This flash drive speed test was conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device, powered by an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, supported with 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM, and running Windows 11 version 22H2 operating system. The combination of these specifications provides a stable and representative testing environment to assess the actual performance of the flash drive under test.

In tests using the CrystalDiskMark application, the flash drive was able to record read speeds of up to 143.53 MB/s, while write speeds reached 34.33 MB/s. These results reflect quite good performance for daily use such as moving documents, images, or medium-sized media files.

Meanwhile, through additional testing using ATTO Disk Benchmark with a block size of 64MB, the flash drive showed a read speed of 140.66 MB/s and a write speed of 25.04 MB/s. Slightly lower write performance in ATTO compared to CrystalDiskMark is common, as the test methods used by each benchmark can produce varying results depending on the type of data and block size used.

Overall, this flash drive offers a fairly high read performance for its class, although the write speed is moderate. For users looking for a portable storage solution for daily data transfer purposes, this flash drive remains reliable with consistent performance across various scenarios.

The read speed of close to 140MB/s shows that this flash drive is responsive enough for activities such as opening large files or playing videos directly from USB. However, the lower write speed (below 40MB/s) reflects the reasonable limitations of economy-class flash drives without DRAM cache.

Technically, the Lexar V100 uses the PF619-32AR NAND chip and ZC3281 controller, a common configuration for low-cost and power-efficient flash drives. Although TBW (Total Bytes Written) and DRAM cache specifications are not available, Lexar remains a trusted brand in the digital storage world, with a good reputation for manufacturing quality and system compatibility.

With a simple design, decent read speed, and competitive price, the Lexar JumpDrive V100 32GB is one of the best choices for users who need a cheap and reliable USB 3.0 flash drive for daily use.

Device test (testbed):

Device: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6
CPU: i5 1135G7
USB: USB 3.1 Gen 1
RAM: 12GB DDR4 3200MHz Dual Channel (8+4)
OS: Windows 11 22H2

Wednesday, 12 July 2023 15:58:51 | Update: 6 days ago