I've bought several SSD in the last few years as I'm keen to keep my PC & Mac hardware current and running as best they can. Ordinarily I tend to purchase the SamSung Evo drives as the build quality and performance is stunning. On this occasion I decided to try the SanDisk drive as it was cheaper than the SamSuing equivalent, and as soon as it arrived I could tell it was no match for a SamSung.
Ok so the drive will be inside your machine and won't be seen, but first impressions count. The SanDisk drive has a very cheap plastic feel to it which made me wish I had opted to spend a little more and get the SamSung drive. However, on the plus side, if you're using this drive in a laptop, the plastic casing will help save a little on the weight.
Performance in a 2010 MacBook Pro is good and radically changes the user experience compared to that of a mechanical drive. The boot times are super fast, application load much faster than before and due to the fact that solid-state drives have no moving parts, they also help preserve the battery life also.
In summary, the SanDisk drive is a good product and performs very well. The only reason I've scored 4 stars and not 5, is simply down to the fact that the build quality feels cheap when compares to the SamSung Evo.
| Brand | SanDisk |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 0.71 x 10.06 x 6.99 cm; 45.36 Grams |
| Item model number | SDSSDA-240G-G25 |
| Manufacturer | SanDisk |
| Series | Plus |
| Color | Black |
| Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| RAM Size | 240 GB |
| Hard Drive Size | 240 GB |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 45.4 g |
