Comparing: Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK vs V-GeN Platinum SSD 128GB

In this comparison, we analyze two Disks: Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK and V-GeN Platinum SSD 128GB, using synthetic benchmark tests to evaluate their overall performance. This side-by-side comparison helps users understand which hardware delivers better value, speed, and efficiency based on standardized testing. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading an existing one, this benchmark-driven evaluation offers valuable insights to guide your decision.

Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK

Type:	Disks
Model:	Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK
Capacity:	4GB
Interface:	USB 2.0

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V-GeN Platinum SSD 128GB

Type:	Disks
Model:	V-GeN Platinum SSD 128GB
Capacity:	128GB
Interface:	SATA-III 6Gbps

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Specification Comparison Table

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Specification	Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK	V-GeN Platinum SSD 128GB
Brand	Sony / SMI	V-GeN
Format	USB FlashDrive	SSD 2.5
Capacity	4GB	128GB
Interface	USB 2.0	SATA-III 6Gbps

Submission Comparison Table

This submission comparison table displays the number and details of benchmark data submissions from various devices or components. This information helps you understand the performance based on the benchmarks that have been tested, as well as providing an overview of the consistency and popularity of the available benchmark results.

No.	Benchmark Software	Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK	V-GeN Platinum SSD 128GB
1	AS-SSD	Read: 24.72 MB/s Write: 8.28 MB/s	Read: 512.21 MB/s Write: 453.18 MB/s
2	ATTO Disk Benchmark - 64M	Read: 26.54 MB/s Write: 8.56 MB/s	Read: 518.92 MB/s Write: 466.40 MB/s
3	Cross Platform Disk Test	Read: 24.65 MB/s Write: 8.54 MB/s	Read: 479.34 MB/s Write: 365.52 MB/s
4	CrystalDiskMark	Read: 24.74 MB/s Write: 9.42 MB/s	Read: 498.76 MB/s Write: 451.92 MB/s

Submission Comparison Chart

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About Hardware Sony Vaio 4GB / SMI USB DISK

The Sony Vaio 4GB/SMI USB DISK is a small capacity 4GB flash drive, which is more commonly found in older devices or used for basic purposes such as storing small document files or important file systems. Despite the “Sony Vaio” name, this flash drive actually falls into the unbranded or OEM universal drive category, as there is no official manufacturer that clearly identifies this product.

This flash drive is known as a native capacity fake USB, which means that while it may physically resemble a large capacity, it actually only has 4GB of usable storage space. With such a significant capacity limitation compared to today's standards, this flash drive still has a role to play in specialized applications, such as a lightweight operating system installation media, recovery tool, or as a configuration file store.

Tests were conducted using a Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 14ITL6 device, 12GB DDR4 Dual Channel RAM, Windows 11 22H2 operating system, and a USB 3.1 Gen 1 port. Based on tests with CrystalDiskMark, this flash drive recorded a read speed of 24.74 MB/s and a write speed of 9.42 MB/s, which is low but sufficient for basic use that does not require large amounts of data transfer.

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

Thursday, 16 October 2014 21:44:19 | 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