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Brand | Intel |
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Series | 525 Series |
Model | SSDMCEAC240B301 |
Device Type | Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) |
Used For | Consumer |
Form Factor | mSATA |
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Capacity | 240GB |
Memory Components | MLC |
Interface | Mini-SATA (mSATA) |
Max Sequential Read | Up to 550 MBps |
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Max Sequential Write | Up to 520 MBps |
4KB Random Read | Up to 50,000 IOPS |
4KB Random Write | Up to 80,000 IOPS |
MTBF | 1,200,000 hours |
Features | High I/O and throughput performance Low power Increased system responsiveness High reliability Enhanced ruggedness Small form-factor Minimum weight Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 128-bit Encryption End-to-End Data Protection Data Compression |
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Power Consumption (Idle) | 250mW |
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Power Consumption (Active) | 300mW |
Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ +70°C |
Storage Temperature | -55°C ~ +95°C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% RH |
Max Shock Resistance | 1000G |
Max Vibration Resistance | Operating: 2.17 G (5-700 Hz) Non-operating: 3.13 G (5-800 Hz) |
Height | 3.70mm |
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Weight | 10.00g |
Date First Available | March 09, 2021 |
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Pros: Fast Stable Lower power (even for SSD) 5yr warranty Intel custom Firmware
Cons: Price?
Overall Review: I got the 120GB on sale (about $100 shipped!) and vs other mSata SSDs this was a STEAL! I'd honestly still buy this drive at full price now that I know how it performs. I came from a Muskin Atlas DX 60GB (which was also a awesome SSD!) but I needed more space and this Intel one couldn't be beat with the sale price, warranty, power consumption and speed. Honestly the only competitor to this mSata SSD would probably be Samsung... but sadly they have no consumer mSata SSDs available. I'm running this in a M14x R2. next to a WD Blk 750GB for a best of both worlds type system. I have My OS, core Programs and VMs on the SSD and docs/Games on the HDD. I easily get 6hrs On a unbloated Windows 7 install with lower brightness, browsing with Chrome & streaming Pandora. I have gotten 7-8hrs on a few less demanding sessions which wasn't possible with the Muskin Atlas. this is currently the Best 120GB mSata you can buy. there might be some that are a tad faster for cheaper but when you factor the 5yr warranty (something very important on SSDs IMO) and lower power consumption nothing on the current market can touch this.