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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.
The archive
Reviews, 2013–2022
Every card opens the original.
Stories 51 to 100 of 271, newest first.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Adata XPG Spectrix S40G M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Bright Lights, Big CapacityAdata's XPG Spectrix S40G shines bright and comes packing up to 2TB of capacity.
MyDigitalSSD BPX Pro NVMe SSD Review: Big on Endurance, Small on PriceThe BPX Pro is a great SSD for prosumers and media content creators, with competitive pricing, an impressive performance-to-endurance ratio, and solid efficiency.
Intel SSD 665p M.2 NVMe SSD Review: QLC Flash RefinedIntel kicks QLC up a notch with more performance and 50% more endurance
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.
Kingston A2000 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Security, Endurance, and Low PricingKingston's A2000 may not be the fastest SSD on the market, but it offsets that with enhanced security and low pricing.
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?
Mushkin Helix-L M.2 NVMe SSD Review: NVMe on a BudgetMushkin’s Helix-L is an entry-level NVMe drive that offers high-speed performance for a low cost. While it doesn’t excel in prosumer workloads , it's a great bang-for-the-buck buy for budget gamers.
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.
Team Group T-Force Delta Max RGB SATA SSD Review: RGB ExcellenceWhile limited to SATA speeds, the Delta Max RGB still delivers responsive performance and its looks are unmatched. If you're after an eye-catching SSD, Team Group’s latest RGB SSD is hard to beat.
Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch Portable HDD Review: Secured in StyleSeagate's Ultra Touch Portable hard drive sports a textured, two-tone look and performs as we'd expect. But it's the software that really ads value.
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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