Comparing: PNY CS900 250GB vs V-GeN Platinum SSD 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: 1 month ago

About Hardware V-GeN Platinum SSD 128GB

The V-GeN Platinum SSD 128GB is a 2.5-inch SATA III-based storage solution designed to deliver significant performance improvements to desktop and laptop systems. With read speeds of up to 550 MB/s and write speeds of up to 500 MB/s, this SSD delivers significantly faster boot times, more agile application response and a smoother computing experience than conventional hard disk drives (HDDs). Built using 3D NAND flash technology, these SSDs also offer better power efficiency, shock resistance, and long-term reliability that are essential in daily use.

In tests on a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device equipped with an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, 12GB DDR4 dual channel RAM, and Windows 11 22H2 operating system, this SSD showed real performance close to its maximum specifications. Benchmark results via CrystalDiskMark recorded read speeds of 498.76 MB/s and write speeds of 451.92 MB/s. Tests with AS-SSD Benchmark showed 512.21 MB/s read and 453.18 MB/s write speeds, while in ATTO Disk Benchmark (64M), performance reached 518.92 MB/s for read and 466.40 MB/s for write. These numbers confirm that the V-GeN Platinum SSD can perform optimally in the SATA-III ecosystem.

This SSD uses the Silicon Motion SM2259XT controller, which is known as a DRAM-less yet efficient controller in the entry-level class of SATA SSDs. Despite the lack of DRAM cache, the performance offered is still adequate for everyday purposes such as browsing, office productivity, and media streaming. With no official information on Total Bytes Written (TBW), users can rely on the reliability and durability of this SSD for normal long-term use.

At an affordable price, the V-GeN Platinum SSD 128GB is a great choice for users who want to upgrade their old devices or improve work efficiency on new systems. Its excellence in read/write performance, power efficiency and broad compatibility make it an economical and reliable storage solution for modern needs.

Device test (testbed):

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

Tuesday, 19 September 2023 20:24:00 | Update: 1 month ago