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Technical Analysis
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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Editor’s Choice reviews, 2018–2022
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Editor's ChoiceWD Black SN770 SSD Review: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing (Updated)The WD Black SN770 uses a DRAM-less design and fast 3D TLC flash to create a responsive and cost-efficient gaming SSD.
Editor's ChoiceIntel Optane SSD DC P5800X Review: The Fastest SSD Ever MadePowered by a new generation of Optane and a faster SSD controller, Intel’s Optane SSD DC P5800X is a powerhouse PCIe 4.0 SSD that outperforms every drive on the market.
Editor's ChoiceKingston KC3000 M.2 SSD Review: The Fastest Flash You Can Get (Updated)Thanks to a mix of Micron’s 176L TLC flash and Phison’s solid engineering, Kingston’s KC3000 proves one of the fastest SSDs to have crossed our labs.
Editor's ChoiceWD Blue SN570 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Bleeding-Edge BargainThe WD Blue SN570 offers snappy mainstream NVMe performance with a DRAM-less architecture and BiCS5 TLC flash.
Editor's ChoiceTeam Group T-Force Cardea A440 SSD Review: A Speedy Value for PC or PS5The T-Force Cardea A440 is a responsive PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD that is hot with speed, but cool on temps when used with the included heatsinks.
Editor's ChoiceSK hynix Gold P31 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: High-Performance, Unprecedented Efficiency (Updated)With SK hynix’s latest 128L 4D NAND TLC flash, the Gold P31delivers strong performance at a low price.
Editor's ChoiceCorsair MP600 Pro XT SSD Review: Corsair’s Best Just Leveled UpBuilt for prosumers and gamers with a taste for speed, the MP600 Pro XT delivers awesome performance with Micron’s 176L TLC flash.
Editor's ChoiceSeagate FireCuda 530 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Performance Above All (Updated)The Seagate FireCuda 530 is built for professionals and enthusiasts searching for the most reliable and fastest SSD that they can get their hands on.
Editor's ChoiceGigabyte Aorus Gen4 7000s M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Nanocarbon Cooled for Speed (Updated)Gigabyte Aorus Gen4 7000s is a fast and secure PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD that utilizes nanocarbon coating to aid its cooling.
Editor's ChoiceSabrent Rocket 4 Plus 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Bus-Saturating Performance in StyleSabrent’s Rocket 4 Plus is a high-performance M.2 NVMe SSD powered by Phison’s PS5018-E18 NVMe SSD controller and Micron’s 96L 3D TLC NAND flash.
Editor's ChoiceWD Black SN850 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Top-Tier Storage for Gamers and Pros (Updated)With all-new, robust hardware, WD’s Black SN850 delivers bleeding-edge performance and reliability.
Editor's ChoiceSanDisk Extreme v2 Portable SSD Review: Twice the Speed, Better SecuritySanDisk’s Extreme v2 is a fast and secure portable NVMe SSD for content creators and travelers who need a consistent and reliable storage solution.
Editor's ChoiceCorsair MP600 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Faster Speed, Less EnduranceCorsair’s MP600 Pro is a fast and secure M.2 NVMe SSD that keeps cool with innovative cooling solutions.
Editor's ChoiceSamsung 980 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Redefining Gen4 Performance (Updated)Powered by a new 8nm NVMe SSD controller and the company’s V6 V-NAND, Samsung’s 980 Pro is purpose-built for the prosumer.
Editor's ChoiceSamsung 870 EVO SATA SSD Review: The Best Just Got Better (Updated)Powered by the company's 6th-gen V-NAND flash and MKX ‘Metis’ controller, Samsung’s 870 EVO is a top-ranking SATA 6Gbps SSD for consumers and prosumers alike.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Editor's ChoiceSK Hynix Gold S31 SATA SSD Review: SK Hynix Barrels Into US MarketSK Hynix barrels into the U.S. SSD market with compelling performance and pricing.
Editor's ChoiceSeagate FireCuda 520 SSD Review: Big Performance in an Expensive PackageSeagate's latest drive is fast, but expensive.
Editor's ChoiceSanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD Review: Non-Stop SpeedWith a weather-resistant, rugged shell and consistent performance in the 10Gbps range even with massive workloads, this drive impresses.
Editor's ChoiceAdata XPG SX8200 Pro Review: Go Pro on a Budget (2TB Update)Today we tear into the XPG SX8200 Pro, Adata’s highest-performing NVMe M.2 SSD yet.
Editor's ChoicePatriot Viper VP4100 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Wicked Fast With an Edgy DesignPatriot's Viper VP4100 brings the goodness of NVMe to the M.2 slot with an edgy design.
Editor's ChoiceCorsair Force MP600 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Stealthy PCIe 4.0 SpeedNext-gen speed, but do you need it?
Editor's ChoiceIntel SSD 660p 2TB Review: a QLC Bargain (Update)Intel's SSD 660p routinely sells for as little as 8 cents per GB yet offers really strong performance.
Editor's ChoiceSamsung 970 EVO Plus SSD Review: More Layers Brings More PerformanceSamsung's new 970 EVO Plus takes on the SSD market with new flash and speeds that reach up to 3.5 GB/s.
Editor's ChoiceAdata XPG Gammix S11 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Fast, Flashy and AffordableWith an attractive heatsink, impressive speeds, and a nice price, this ADATA drive is easy to recommend.
Editor's ChoiceTeam Group T-Force Vulcan SATA SSD Review: Flashy, Fast and AffordableThe Vulcan is a highly logical choice for a speedy, pretty budget boot drive.
Editor's ChoiceMicron 9300 Series Enterprise NVMe SSD Review: Finding Balance in PerformanceNVMe devices have taken off these past few years, but adoption is accelerating in 2019. They now surpass both SAS and SATA as the preferred interface and are getting faster with each generation. That's a trend that won’t go away any time soon because we a
Editor's ChoiceLaCie 2big RAID 16TB Review: Big on Reliability and CapacityWith spacious capacities and a 10Gb/s USB 3.1 Type-C interface, LaCie’s got a new professional desktop RAID device that is ideal for the creative pro looking to up their storage game.
Editor's ChoiceSilicon Power P34A80 PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: TLC Performance at QLC Prices
Editor's ChoiceGigabyte Aorus RGB M.2 NVMe SSD Review: RGB Comes to M.2Gigabyte's Aorus RGB M.2 SSD brings the bling, and an elegant heatsink, to the M.2 form factor.
Editor's ChoiceSamsung 983 ZET SSD Review: Z-NAND Takes On OptaneSamsung's new Z-NAND powered 983 ZET goes toe-to-toe with Intel's Optane.
Editor's ChoiceAdata XPG Gammix S11 960GB NVMe SSD Review: Top Dollar Performance At Bottom Dollar PricesAdata's 960GB XPG Gammix S11 is a fast, high-capacity SSD that comes with great pricing.
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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