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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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Tom’s Hardware bylines, 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.
Inland Prime M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Entry-Level on the CheapThe Inland Prime is an affordable, convenient entry-level NVMe drive with a solid warranty.
Seagate IronWolf 525 SSD Review: The PCIe 4.0 NAS UpgradeLeveraging a Phison E16 and BiCS4 TLC, the Seagate IronWolf 525 was built to endure demanding NAS workloads.
WD Black SN750 SE SSD Review: Cost-Effective Storage for GamersBuilt on a DRAM-less architecture and paired with BiCS4 96L TLC, the WD Black SN750 SE delivers mainstream performance at competitive prices.
MSI Spatium M470 SSD Review: Ready for PlayLeveraging Phison’s E16 controller and BiCS4 TLC and low pricing, the MSI Spatium M470 is a solid PCIe Gen4 SSD built for gamers.
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.
4TB Team Group T-Force Cardea Z44Q SSD Review: Affordable High-Capacity Gen4 PerformanceWith Phison’s E16 and Micron’s 96-Layer QLC flash, the Z44Q delivers high capacities and entry-level Gen4 performance for gamers on a budget.
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.
PNY LX3030 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Chia Plot Master FlexLeveraging Phison’s PS5012-E12S and QLC flash in SLC mode, the PNY LX3030 delivers high performance and endurance for Chia farmers and enthusiasts.
SanDisk Professional G-Drive SSD Review: Fast, Resilient Pro StorageSanDisk Professional G-Drive SSD delivers fast performance, ultra-rugged resiliency, security, and portability.
Crucial P5 Plus M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Affordable Gen4 Performance (Updated)Leveraging Micron’s 176L B47R TLC and the company’s latest PCIe Gen4 NVMe controller, the Crucial P5 Plus is a high-performance SSD priced to sell.
Kingston XS2000 Portable SSD Review: Small Size with XL PerformanceKingston’s XS2000 is a responsive, well-priced portable SSD built on Silicon Motion’s new SM2320 controller and Micron’s 96L TLC.
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.
Upgrading Your Laptop with PCIe 4.0 Storage: Which SSD is the best?We dive deep to see if upgrading a Tiger Lake laptop with a PCIe 4.0 SSD is worth the high cost.
Acer FA100 NVMe SSD Review: Low-cost, DRAM-lessPowered by a DRAM-less NVMe SSD controller, the Acer FA100 delivers faster-than-SATA performance at a relatively low cost.
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.
Silicon Power XD80 SSD Review: Mainstream Performance at Low CostSilicon Power’s XD80 offers up mainstream performance, high endurance, and cool operation at low prices.
MSI Spatium M480 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Classy Looks and SpeedMSI’s Spatium M480 offers up fast, cool Gen4 performance along with secure AES 256-bit hardware encryption support at premium prices.
16TB Sabrent Rocket XTRM-Q SSD Review: Twice the Storage, Twice the PriceWith two 8TB M.2 NVMe SSDs connected to the Thunderbolt 3 interface, the Rocket XTRM-Q offers up massive capacity at a massive price.
Unsavory Flash Swap: Re-Testing Crucial’s P2 SSD After QLC DowngradeNow shipping with QLC flash, Crucial’s P2 is significantly slower than the original sample that we initially reviewed.
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.
Mushkin Gamma M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Fast, Cool and AffordablePowered by Phison’s PS5018-E18, Mushkin’s Gamma delivers fast performance and data security without breaking a sweat.
Sabrent Rocket NVMe 4.0 M.2 SSD Review: A High-Performance Value (Update)Sabrent’s Rocket NVMe 4.0 offers unparalleled speed and endurance for the price.
Team Group T-Create Expert SSD Review: Ultimate Endurance for Chia Crypto PlottingTeam Group T-Create Expert is an expensive and enduring NVMe SSD for content creators and Chia farmers looking for lasting performance.
Cigent K2 Secure Portable SSD Review: Stop Ransomware in Its TracksCigent pairs secure software with heavily encrypted storage, for those who need to meet data compliance standards.
Inland Performance Plus M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Fast and CoolInland’s Performance Plus is the company’s fastest NVMe SSD, and it undercuts the best SSDs on price.
Phison PS5018-E18 Controller With Micron 176L TLC Preview: Unleashing the BeastWe take a look at Phison’s second-generation PS5018-E18 with Micron’s latest and innovative B47R 176-layer replacement-gate TLC flash.
Adata SE900G Portable RGB SSD Review: RGB Invades PortablesAdata’s SE900G is a fast, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 portable SSD featuring RGB lighting.
Intel Optane Memory H20 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Running Optane and Flash in HarmonyIntel’s Optane Memory H20 is a responsive SSD the merges the company’s Optane Memory with high-density QLC.
Samsung 980 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Going DRAMless with V6 V-NAND (Updated)Samsung introduces the 980, an efficient and price-optimized M.2 NVMe SSD featuring the company’s V6 V-NAND and Pablo DRAMless NVMe SSD controller.
Enmotus FuzeDrive P200 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: AI Storage Beats SSD CachingEnmotus uses AI to significantly boost the FuzeDrive P200’s performance and endurance beyond the norm.
G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD Review: Your Phone is the KeyThe G-Technology ArmorLock Encrypted NVMe SSD comes with secure, always-on 256-bit AES-XTS hardware encryption and is ready for almost any use case.
Patriot Viper VP4300 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Killer Looks, Fast PerformancePatriot pairs InnoGrit’s high-speed PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe controller with Micron’s 96L TLC and gives you both a heatsink and graphene label to keep it cool.
Adata XPG Gammix S70 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Big Heatsink, Hot PerformanceAdata’s XPG Gammix S70 is a fast PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 SSD powered by a new InnoGrit NVMe SSD controller and Micron’s 96L TLC flash.
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.
Silicon Power UD70 M.2 SSD Review: Low-Cost PCIe Gen3 SpeedThe Silicon Power UD70 poses a serious threat in the value market due to its potent combination of Phison’s E12S SSD controller and Micron’s 96L QLC flash.
Team Group EX2 SATA SSD Review: Affordable but LackingLeveraging Silicon Motion’s SM2258XT and SanDisk BiCS4 TLC, Team Group’s EX2 is a responsive, low-cost SATA SSD that comes in popular capacities.
Intel SSD 670p M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Scaling QLC to New HeightsIntel’s SSD 670p is a secure, responsive M.2 NVMe SSD featuring the company’s new 144-Layer QLC flash. It also comes backed with a five-year warranty.
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.
Crucial X6 Portable SSD Review: Affordable and ResponsiveBuilt on Silicon Motion SM2259XT and Micron’s 96-Layer QLC flash, Crucial’s X6 is an affordable portable SSD that comes in capacities of up to 2TB.
WD My Passport SSD Review: Sleek, Slim, and Secure StoragePowered by WD’s Blue SN550E, WD’s My Passport SSD delivers both data security and responsive performance in a very pocketable design.
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.
Lexar Professional NM700 M.2 SSD Review: Sluggish Performance From Dated HardwareBuilt on Marvell’s 88SS1092 and leveraging Samsung V-NAND, Lexar’s Professional NM700 brings respectable endurance and PCIe Gen3 performance to the table.
Seagate FireCuda 120 SATA SSD Review: Fast, Expensive, and EnduringPowered by Phison’s S12 SATA controller and Kioxia’s BiCS4 TLC flash, the Seagate FireCuda 120 delivers responsive performance and reliability in high capacities.
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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