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More than 500 reviews, articles, guides and white papers, written to make storage technology legible and useful. 425 carry my byline and are listed below. The rest are white papers, press releases and technology-trend posts I wrote for enterprise SSD and server makers.
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Every byline, 2011–2022
425 bylined pieces from Tom’s Hardware, The SSD Review, TechnologyX and Overclock.net, 40 of them Editor’s Choice reviews. Every card opens the original.
Stories 51 to 100 of 425, newest first.
Silicon Power US70 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: The Ultra-Value M.2 StickSilicon Power’s US70 is a low-cost PCIe 4.0 X4 NVMe SSD rocking Phison’s PS5016-E16 controller and Kioxia’s 96L TLC flash.
Not-So-Solid State: SSD Makers Swap Parts Without Telling UsAdata’s recent change of controller and NAND on its best-selling SSD makes for a slower experience.
TechInsights Outlines the Future of 3D NAND FlashJoengdong Choe, Senior Technical Fellow at TechInsights, Inc. outlines the future of 3D flash at FMS 2020.
Phison's New PCIe 4.0 Controller Tested: 7.4 GBps of PotentialPhison’s PS5018-E18, the company’s fastest NVMe SSD controller yet, is still in development.
New X-NAND Tech Detailed: SLC Speed at QLC Capacity and PricingNEO Semiconductor has plans to enable SLC performance on next-gen QLC through advanced X-NAND architecture.
Sabrent Rocket Q4 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: PCIe Gen4 Speed at Gen3 PricingPowered by Phison’s first-gen PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe controller and Micron’s 96L QLC flash, Sabrent’s Rocket Q4 offers up faster-than-Gen3-performance at lower-than-Gen4-pricing.
Micron Now Shipping 176-Layer 3D TLC NAND FlashMicron is shipping 176 layer replacement gate TLC NAND flash for mobile, enterprise, and client storage.
WD Black P50 Game Drive Portable SSD Review: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 SpeedPowered by a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 bridge controller and a WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD, WD’s Black P50 Game Drive offers up near Thunderbolt 3 performance at more affordable prices.
Adata Switches to Slower Controller, NAND on SX8200 ProAdata is now shipping the XPG SX8200 Pro SSD with lower-clocked hardware than the initial release model, without changing its specification sheets or retail listings.
Editor's ChoiceAdata XPG Gammix S50 Lite M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Low-cost PCIe Gen4 GoodnessAdata’s XPG Gammix S50 Lite leverages an affordable PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD controller that enables PCIe Gen3-beating performance and high endurance ratings.
Exclusive: Phison’s E18 NVMe SSD Controller Hits 1.2 Million IOPSPhison is refining its new E18 NVMe SSD controller and has reached up to 1.2 million random IOPS.
Editor's ChoiceIcy Dock ToughArmor MB840M2P-B Review: Quick and Tool-less NVMe SSD SwapsIcy Dock’s ToughArmor MB840M2P-B incorporates fast hot-swap capability with a secure, tool-less M.2 drive installation.
WD Black AN1500 NVMe AIC SSD Review: For RGB Addicts Who Need SpeedBuilt for gamers and enthusiasts, WD’s Black AN1500 offers responsive PCIe Gen4-like performance on Gen3 platforms, with tasteful RGB lighting effects.
Corsair Force MP400 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Speedy, Spacious QLCCorsair’s Force MP400 offers up high-performance, large capacity, and blacked-out looks, but lackluster endurance.
Editor's ChoiceSanDisk Extreme Pro v2 Portable SSD Review: High-dollar Design and PerformanceSanDisk’s Extreme Pro combines a robust and secure design with high-speed 20 Gbps performance capability for when you’re on the move.
Editor's ChoiceCrucial X8 Portable SSD Review: a Speedy Value (Updated)Crucial's X8 delivers 1GBps sequential speed in a sleek, affordable package.
Crucial P5 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Premium Design Runs Hot (Updated)Boasting Crucial’s first consumer NVMe SSD controller and Micron’s 96L TLC NAND flash, Crucial’s P5 is the company’s fastest and most innovative SSD to date.
Samsung 870 QVO SATA SSD Review: Taking Baby Steps With QLC (Updated)Powered by new hardware and packing capacities up to 8TB, the second-gen QLC Samsung 870 QVO SATA SSD aims to be a top storage pick for your PC.
Team Group T-Force Cardea Ceramic C440 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Ceramic-Cooled SpeedsterTeam Group’s T-Force Cardea Ceramic C440 is a high-end PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD that leverages Ceramic Technology to keep cool, even under the heaviest of workloads.
Which PC Boots Up and Shuts Down Faster: AMD or Intel?We put Intel's Z490 platform head-to-head with AMD's X570 to see which system boots the fastest.
Adata Swordfish M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Affordable, Secure StorageAdata’s DRAMless Swordfish combines a low cost per gigabyte with solid performance and hardware encryption.
Phison's New E18 SSD Controller Rivals Samsung 980 Pro With 7 GBps of ThroughputPhison’s hot new PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD controller flashes some nasty digits on social media.
Editor's ChoiceSabrent Rocket XTRM-Q Portable TB3 SSD Review: Sleek, Spacious and SpeedyThough costly at the highest capacities, Sabrent’s Rocket XTRM-Q offers up high performance over both USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Thunderbolt 3.
WD Blue SN550 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Best DRAMless SSD Yet (Updated)Packing the latest BiCS4 96L TLC, WD’s Blue SN550 is a DRAMless NVMe SSD that is capable of delivering speeds of up to 2.4 GBps.
Samsung T7 Portable SSD Review: Colorful and Secure StorageSamsung’s Portable SSD T7 lacks touch-based security but provides a much better value proposition than its more expensive counterpart. Plus, it comes in three different color options.
Editor's ChoiceTeam Group T-Force Cardea Zero Z340 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Enduring, Affordable and CoolTeam Group T-Force Cardea Zero Z340 touts Phison’s new E12S and Micron’s 96L TLC to deliver impressive performance and endurance. Plus, a graphene and copper heat spreader keeps it cool.
Seagate FireCuda 510 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: One Expensive FishSeagate’s FireCuda is built on a proven and reliable architecture that offers up both fast performance and high-endurance.
Kingston KC2500 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Mature Flash Makes for Great PerformanceKingston’s KC2500 boasts responsive performance, high reliability, and secure XTS-AES 256-bit encryption for professional use.
Adata Falcon M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Soaring above SATAAdata’s Falcon brings DRAMless performance to new heights with peak speeds of up to 3.2/1.5GBps read/write, plus it has flashy looks and competitive pricing to go along with it.
Crucial P2 SSD Review: Beating SATA Dollar for DollarCrucial’s P2 is a power efficient entry-level NVMe SSD that offers up multi-gigabyte performance at a low price point.
WD Black SN750 SSD Review: A Not so Fresh Refresh (Updated)WD's new Black SN750 offers a surprisingly good performance upgrade through firmware and software tweaks.
8TB Sabrent Rocket Q M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Cranking QLC Performance Up a NotchSabrent’s 8TB Rocket Q pushes QLC to higher speeds and capacities than even Intel or Micron, but it comes with reduced write endurance.
addlink X70 RGB M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Cool, Fast and FlashyWith a diamond-cut RGB accented heatsink, responsive performance, a high endurance rating and a 5-year warranty, addlink’s X70 RGB is a shiny SSD with a lot of grunt.
LaCie Rugged SSD Pro Portable SSD Review: Fast, Compact and DurablePotent performance at a high price
HP P700 Portable SSD Review: Clever Cable ManagementHP’s P700 is a 10 Gbps portable SSD that features a cleverly designed storage box that snaps onto the SSD to conveniently carry the included cable and adapter on the go.
Lexar NM610 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Responsive and Efficient DRAMless StorageLacking DRAM, but making up for it in price, Lexar’s NM610 is a capable entry-level SSD for nearly any builder’s budget.
LaCie Rugged BOSS Portable SSD Review: PC-Free Content OffloadingLaCie’s Rugged BOSS SSD offers content creators a computer-free way to backup or manage their pictures and videos when in the field.
Patriot P300 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Low Price, No FrillsPatriot’s P300 aims to fill the void between SATA and high-end NVMe performance with a low price and multi-gigabyte per second performance.
Editor's ChoiceAdata SE800 Portable SSD Review: Compact, Waterproof 10Gbps StorageAdata’s SE800 is a compact and lightweight 10Gbps portable SSD that keeps your data safe from the elements.
Seagate FireCuda Gaming Dock (4TB) Review: Dock-Full of StorageThe Thunderbolt 3-powered Seagate FireCuda Gaming Dock is a quality-built storage hub that boasts some RGB apeal for the mobile gamer.
WD My Passport Portable Hard Drive Review: Slim, Spacious and SecureWD’s My Passport is a high capacity portable HDD boasting top-notch security
Seagate's IronWolf 510 is the World’s First Purpose-Built NVMe SSD for NASSeagate’s IronWolf 510 M.2 NVMe SSD boasts strong endurance and multi-gigabyte performance for 24/7 NAS use.
Seagate IronWolf 110 SATA SSD Review: Expensive, but EnduringSeagate’s IronWolf 110 is a high-endurance, enterprise-grade SATA SSD designed for network-attached workloads. Available in a broad range of capacities, it's a reliable choice if your budget allows.
Editor's ChoiceLaCie Rugged SSD Review: Tough, Secure, and FastLaCie’s Rugged SSD is a secure, professional-grade 10Gbps portable SSD that speeds up file transfers and provides a responsive 4K video editing experience on the go.
Team Group MP33 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: NVMe performance at SATA pricesGamer on a budget? Team Group’s latest DRAMless NVMe SSD is efficient and hit multi-GBps speeds at prices as cheap as SATA.
Adata Launches the SE760: Simply a Fast External SSDAdata’s launches a sleek external SSD with a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 for high performance.
Editor's ChoicePatriot Viper VPR100 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Enduring RGBLove it or hate it for its RGB, Patriot’s Viper VPR100 delivers mainstream performance and class-leading endurance in an attractive package.
Samsung T7 Touch Portable SSD Review: Sleek, Secure Pocketable StorageSamsung’s T7 Touch delivers high speeds and convenient security to those on the go.
WD Red SA500 Review: 4TB of SSD Storage for Your NASThe WD Red SA500 brings the speed of SATA SSDs to your NAS.
Silicon Power P34A60 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Mid-Range Performance at Rock-Bottom PricingSilicon Power's P34A60 brings SATA-like pricing to the speedy NVMe interface.
From my author pages at Tom’s Hardware and The SSD Review, as of November 4, 2026. TechnologyX is offline, so its cards open the Internet Archive copies.
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