Comparing: PNY CS900 250GB vs SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go OTG USB Type-C USB 3.1 128GB

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About Hardware PNY CS900 250GB

The PNY CS900 250GB is a SATA III (6Gbps) SSD designed as an affordable upgrade solution for users still using hard disk drives (HDDs). Utilizing 3D NAND flash memory, this SSD delivers major improvements in read and write speeds, power efficiency and operational reliability for everyday computing needs.

It is capable of achieving read speeds of up to 535MB/s and write speeds of up to 500MB/s, making it ideal for speeding up operating system boot times, streamlining application launches and accelerating file transfer processes. Compared to conventional HDDs, the performance improvements offered by the CS900 are very noticeable, especially on systems with limited specifications.

The test was conducted using an HP 1000 1b05AU laptop equipped with an AMD E1-1200 processor, 4GB DDR3 RAM, and Windows 7 64-bit operating system. This laptop supports SATA-III, so it can utilize the maximum bandwidth of the CS900. Although the test system is in the low-end category, the performance improvement after switching from HDD to SSD is significant.

In performance testing, the PNY CS900 250GB showed quite impressive results for the SATA SSD class. Using CrystalDiskMark software, read speeds were recorded at 535.26 MB/s and write speeds reached 478.16 MB/s, reflecting optimal performance on the SATA III interface. Meanwhile, tests using AS-SSD Benchmark recorded read speeds of 444.94 MB/s and write speeds of 397.23 MB/s, showing good performance consistency for various daily usage scenarios such as system booting, opening applications and transferring large files.

The PNY CS900 also offers the added benefits of silent operation, low power consumption and better shock resistance than HDDs, making it a great choice for laptop users who need a reliable and power-efficient storage solution.

With its 2.5-inch form factor and SATA III interface, this SSD is highly compatible with the majority of laptops and desktops, both old and new systems. The PNY CS900 250GB is an economical upgrade option that still delivers high performance for basic productivity, entertainment and everyday use.

Device Test:

Device: HP 1000 1b05au
CPU: AMD E1-1200
RAM: 4GB DDR3
OS: Windows 7
SATA-III

Tuesday, 31 January 2023 05:42:07 | Update: 21 hours ago

About Hardware SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go OTG USB Type-C USB 3.1 128GB

The SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go 128GB is a versatile OTG flash drive with USB Type-C and USB Type-A support, enabling easy data transfer between devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. The flash drive offers transfer speeds of up to 150MB/s, making it ideal for fast and efficient transfer of large files.

In tests conducted using the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 with 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM and Windows 11 22H2 operating system, as well as connectivity via USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, the device performed quite well under real-world usage conditions.

Test results through CrystalDiskMark recorded a read speed of 155.93 MB/s and a write speed of 74.86 MB/s. Meanwhile, through ATTO Disk Benchmark (64M test), the device recorded a read speed of 82.05 MB/s and a write speed of 23.02 MB/s. Although it does not touch the maximum theoretical limit, this performance is perfectly sufficient for daily needs such as transferring documents, photos, and medium-sized videos.

With its compact design and dual connectors, the SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go is an efficient and practical portable storage solution, perfect for cross-device users who need speed and flexibility.

Device Test:

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

Sunday, 29 May 2022 04:57:37 | Update: 21 hours ago