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    mSATA SDD vs normal 2.5'' SDD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Silverfern, Jul 19, 2012.

  1. Silverfern

    Silverfern Notebook Deity

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    So whats the difference between the two apart from physical size and price? is the mSATA SDD faster than the normal 2.5'' SDD? Thanks
     
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    Depends on the model of mSATA you're looking at. A SATAII mSATA SSD will be about as fast as a SATAII 2.5" SDD (and same thing for SATAIII versions). Aside from physical size, they're pretty much the same thing.
     
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    msata is more expensive
    msata weights less
    msata is usually a bit slower
    msata is smaller
    msata sometimes consume less power

    just go with a 2.5"
     
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    yrc Notebook Consultant

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    What you say is true for some mSATA, especially of the older generation. But some of the new generation of mSATA drives such as the Crucial 128GB Sata here: CT128M4SSD3 - 128GB, mSATA Solid State Drive , from Crucial.com and the 256GB here: CT256M4SSD3 - 256GB, mSATA Solid State Drive , from Crucial.com are priced at the same level as the regular 2.5 inch drives. And, their stated performance is the same as their larger siblings.

    if crucial maintains aggressive pricing, then mSATA drives can be tempting option for some.
     
    yrc, Jul 19, 2012
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