Artikelen met label "SSD"
41 artikels
Budget portable SSD alternatives to the Samsung T7: SSK at ~$79 for 500GB, Amazon Basics 1TB with IP65, and Crucial X9 2TB near $215 - plus when to stick with T7.
Thibaut Diallo
OWC Express 1M2 review for Thunderbolt portable NVMe: 40Gb/s bus, DIY M.2 setup, real-world who-it-is-for notes, and why USB SSDs still win without Thunderbolt.
Michel Duar
Hands-on style review of the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD (not the PRO): real-world USB speeds, IP65 toughness, 2TB pricing around $288, and who should skip up to the Extreme PRO.
Emmanuel Dias
USB-C portable SSDs that work well with iPad Pro in 2026: Crucial X10 Pro for field kits, Samsung T7 for value, and T9 for high-speed dumps, with format and cable tips.
Michel Duar
QLC vs TLC SSDs in 2026 explained for buyers: endurance TBW, price per GB, and which NAND fits boot drives, gaming libraries, and cold archives - with Crucial and Samsung TLC picks.
Michel Duar
Build a portable SSD with a DIY NVMe enclosure instead of buying a finished T7-style drive. Compare Gen2 10Gbps vs Gen2x2 20Gbps, tool-free installs, thermals, and cables - with UGREEN and ORICO picks for 2026.
Michel Duar
Shop 2TB Gen4 M.2 NVMe heatsink SSDs for the PS5 expansion bay: Sony rules, why Gen5 is wasted, and six Amazon picks from licensed SN850P to value cooler kits.
Thibaut Diallo
TBW, DWPD, and SMART explained in plain English. Learn how to estimate SSD lifespan, when to replace a drive, and how to use the BestDiskPrices disk lifetime calculator.
Michel Duar
DRAM-less SSDs look cheap until sustained writes fall off a cliff. Learn how HMB works, when DRAM still matters, and which budget use cases are actually fine in 2026.
Michel Duar
Six USB-C external SSDs that work well with MacBook Air and Pro in 2026, with realistic speed expectations, APFS vs exFAT tips, and Thunderbolt vs USB 3.2 caveats.
Emmanuel Dias
Need more Steam Deck storage? These five M.2 2230 1TB SSDs fit the slot, stay cool enough on PCIe 3.0, and leave room for a serious library - from the Crucial P310 to budget 2230 picks under $200.
Michel Duar
A quick format is not a secure wipe. Learn ATA Secure Erase, NVMe sanitize, BitLocker and FileVault crypto-erase, manufacturer tools, and a checklist before you sell or recycle an SSD.
Michel Duar
Older laptops with a 2.5" bay still love SATA SSDs. We compare six 2TB drives for 2026 upgrades, plus bay thickness, cloning, and DRAM tips.
Michel Duar
SATA SSDs still make sense in 2026 for older laptop bays and secondary desktop storage. Here is when to buy SATA, when to force NVMe, and which use cases still favor 2.5-inch drives.
Michel Duar
Gen5 SSDs look faster on paper, but most buyers still get better value from Gen4. Here is when the Gen5 premium is worth it for gaming, large copies, thermals, and motherboard support in 2026.
Michel Duar
Find the right NVMe SSD for your gaming desktop in 2026. This guide compares the Samsung 990 PRO, WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB, Kingston FURY Renegade with heatsink, Lexar NM790, Samsung 9100 PRO Gen5, and 990 EVO Plus across capacity, endurance, and real-world gaming load times.
Michel Duar
Find the best SSDs for video editing in 2026 - from Gen5 NVMe drives for 8K RAW workflows to fast portable SSDs for on-location shoots. Covers scratch disk setup, Gen4 vs Gen5 for Premiere and DaVinci, and top picks from Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, and SanDisk.
Michel Duar
Running out of console storage space in 2026? This guide covers PS5 M.2 NVMe expansion, portable HDDs and SSDs for Xbox archive storage, and explains exactly what each console allows for internal vs external drives.
Michel Duar
Modern AAA games regularly hit 80 to 150 GB each. This guide breaks down real game size data, helps you estimate your actual needs, and recommends the right NVMe drive whether you are building with 1 TB, 2 TB, or need external storage for your full library.
Michel Duar
Used SSDs can be 40 to 60 percent cheaper than new - but a drive with hidden wear can fail without warning. This guide shows you how to read SMART data with CrystalDiskInfo, spot red flags from private sellers, and decide when buying new is the smarter choice.
Michel Duar
Avoid the costly portable SSD mistakes: wrong USB generation, sustained write myths, skipping rugged needs, and under-buying capacity. Checklist plus T7 Shield, Extreme PRO, and T9 picks.
Michel Duar
Upgrading a laptop drive is one of the best-value PC improvements you can make. This guide covers how to check M.2 slot compatibility, pick the right SATA or NVMe drive, clone your existing setup, and boot from your new storage without reinstalling Windows.
Michel Duar
Looking for a fast portable SSD without spending more than $150? We compare Samsung T7, T7 Shield, Crucial X9, and SanDisk Extreme 1TB models that usually sit in that budget, with Amazon links and clear buying tips.
Michel Duar
Samsung T9 vs SanDisk Extreme PRO portable SSD: both near 2000 MB/s and about $350. Compare speed on real USB links, IP65 ruggedness, software and encryption, and which drive fits desk docks versus field kits.
Michel Duar