Comparing: Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 vs V-GeN Platinum SSD 128GB

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About Hardware Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00

The Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 is a thick design 2.5-inch hard disk with a capacity of 160GB, designed for laptops and other portable devices. Unlike most laptop HDDs that use a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, this model offers a speed of 7200 RPM, providing a significant improvement in read/write performance, especially in computing tasks that require fast data access.

Equipped with 16MB of buffer cache, this HDD is capable of handling heavier workloads, such as multitasking, application installation, or activities with high I/O intensity. This speed gives it an edge over regular HDDs in terms of response time and efficiency when running an operating system or opening large files. Although its capacity is relatively small when compared to today's storage standards, the HTS722016K9SA00 is still very suitable for use as additional storage or to revive older systems that still rely on 2.5” SATA storage.

The test was conducted using an HP 1000 1b05AU laptop with the following configuration: AMD E1-1200 CPU, 4GB DDR3 RAM (2x2GB in single-channel mode due to CPU limitations), and Windows 7 64-bit operating system. The HDD was installed via an HDD Caddy in place of an optical drive, demonstrating the flexibility of using it as a second storage in a system with an additional SATA slot.

During testing, the drive's performance showed fast response when booting the operating system, opening heavy applications, and performing large file transfers. Despite its limited capacity, the 7200 RPM speed and larger cache compared to 5400 RPM HDDs make it an ideal choice for users who prioritize access speed over large capacity.

The Hitachi HTS722016K9SA00 is still an attractive option for users who want fast yet affordable storage, especially in legacy system configurations or as a secondary drive for modern systems with specific needs.

Tested on:

Device: HP 1000 1b05au (using HDD Enclosure)
Specs: 
CPU: AMD E1-1200
OS: Windows 7
RAM: 2x2GB (Does not support dual channel due to limitations of the CPU, currently running single channel mode)

* For CrystalDiskMark the hard drive is directly run on the main sata port, and the hard drive is used as the operating system.

Wednesday, 13 February 2019 12:45:58 | 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