- 2.5"
- 120GB
- SATA III
Comparable to Samsung, but smaller size
06/29/2016
This review is from: Toshiba OCZ VT180 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) VTR180-25SAT3-120G
Pros:
-When I tested this against specs for comparable Samsung drives (my test was against specs for EVO 850) I did find that it was, on average, 40Mbps faster in all of my read/write tests. In my opinion, this was a great leap for OCZ. I did notice that, when it would clear its cache, there was a slight decrease in it's performance, but it was barely noticeable.
-OCZ's cloning software that you can download for this device was okay. It got the job done.
-You can download their Guru software to manage the drive for you. This was pretty darn cool. While the drive TRIMs automatically, I was able to override it and make manual adjustments. But what was really nice is that it hides into the background and will automatically check for firmware updates and download them for you.
-OCZ's PFM+ technology is a nice added feature, as it prevents the drive from being bricked. I literally pulled the plug on my rig while transferring files across my network (rather small home network, mind you) and found that the only thing that occurred was that the last file being touched was never finished.
-Booting to Windows 10 took less than 5 seconds once past the POST. Some of this is due to the specs of my rig as well.
Cons:
-Comparing to other drives, is that it is small. For the same price, you can find larger drives with still great features. .5 Eggs.
-It performs a cache dump every now and then that slows you down by fractions. I feel this is not a true con, but someone out there will. So, I thought I would note it down. .5 Eggs.
Overall Review:
-I have used the Vector series in my rigs before. They are a strong, reliable drive. In places I lived before, we had lots of power failures, and they held up every time.
-A lot of people might consider the drive to be overpriced, but honestly, with the extra software you can have and the added technologies and cache flushing, you do get a fair price. It is just a little small.
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