Comparing: WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX-001CA0 vs Lexar JumpDrive V100 32GB

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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 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