Comparing: TOSHIBA MK3252GSX vs Samsung EVO Plus 64GB

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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 Samsung EVO Plus 64GB

Samsung EVO Plus 64GB microSDXC is a high-performance memory card designed to meet the modern storage needs of devices such as smartphones, tablets, action cams, drones, and gaming consoles like Nintendo Switch. With a speed rating of UHS-I, Class 10, U1/V10, the card is capable of achieving read speeds of up to 130MB/s, making it an ideal choice for recording Full HD videos, storing high-resolution photos, and running mobile apps or games smoothly.

Using Samsung's advanced NAND flash technology, the EVO Plus delivers reliable performance and high durability in long-term use. The card has also passed tests to withstand extreme conditions-water resistance, heat and cold resistance, X-ray resistance, and magnetic field resistance, making it perfect for outdoor photographers, travelers, and other active users who are often in extreme environments.

Samsung also includes an SD adapter in the sales package, allowing users to utilize this card in DSLR cameras, camcorders, or laptops with standard SD slots. The exFAT file system support by default makes it compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Android, and others.

This card was tested using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6, which features an Intel Core i5-1135G7, NVIDIA MX350 GPU, 12GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM, and 512GB NVMe SSD internal storage. The device was tested at a room temperature of 30°C based on the DHT11 sensor, and using a Lexar RW450 rev B card reader with a GL3231S controller via a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port. The test was conducted under new card conditions, with no files, and using the default settings in Device Manager (Quick Removal on).

Benchmark results using CrystalDiskMark show a very impressive performance, with a read speed of 124.57 MB/s and a write speed of 34.55 MB/s. These figures reflect the high speed and stable performance offered by the EVO Plus 64GB, making it very competitive in its class.

Overall, the Samsung EVO Plus 64GB microSDXC is a fast, reliable and durable storage solution. Suitable for a variety of purposes-from storing multimedia content to expanding the storage capacity of mobile devices-the card delivers optimal performance with the trusted quality of the Samsung brand. For users who need a fast microSD card with high durability and broad support for modern devices, EVO Plus 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).

Saturday, 13 January 2024 14:28:11 | Update: 1 month ago