Sandisk vs Samsung

[Vicente Gomez]

For an SSD, I'm trying to decide whether to get an Samsung 840 EVO 120gb SSD or a Sandisk 128gb SSD. Sandisk offers 8 more gbs for a cheaper price. But I know what Samsung makes some the best SSDs. Which one should I get?

[mapegl]

I read a test where they basically figured out that a Samsung Evo will die (in a consumer environment of course) after a similar time like an HDD......so I would go with that.

[Ahnzh]

I would go for the Sandisk, not because it's better but because I like Sandisk This is not an objective response!

 

now comes the objective response:

10 years warranty

marvell controller (samsung uses a self-made one which is not bad but i love marvell controllers)

[ZetZet]

Samsung more trust worthy. Sandisk better value. I would pick sandisk because I am cheap like that.

[Ahnzh]

Samsung more trust worthy. Sandisk better value. I would pick sandisk because I am cheap like that.

actually, nope I feel safer with Sandisk. What's different to Samsung is, that they produce enterprise SSDs (Lightning 12Gb/s heavy IO/workload and Maximus for 6Gb/s with 4TB!!!)

 

you have to acknowledge, that Sandisk accumulated a lot of know how in this area and brings it over to the consumer series lately with 10 years warranty now.

[Dredgy]

Samsung more trust worthy. Sandisk better value. I would pick sandisk because I am cheap like that.

Usually the other way around for me.

Depends what Sandisk SSD, if it's the X210, go for it - it's an excellent drive and will last longer than the Samsung (and if it doesn't, it has a longer warranty. 5 years as opposed to 3). The SanDisk Ultra SSDs aren't great performing though, so stick with the X210 or Extreme IIs.

And the Samsung isn't bad either, but probably not what I would take.

[hojnikb]

If you're looking at this one http://www.sandisk.com/products/ssd/sata/standard/ then run away, because it's gargabe.

I'd go with either crucial mx100/m500 or 840evo, whatever is cheaper for you.

[flibberdipper]

Samsung. I love mine to bits (nerd joke).

[electrostatic]

My vote is with Samsung, based on the four systems I have using the 830, 840 and 840 EVOs.  They make their own flash, their own controller and the Magician software is easily the best I've used for managing desktop SSDs.  Plus, their prices are always very competitive....

[Ahnzh]

If you're looking at this one http://www.sandisk.com/products/ssd/sata/standard/ then run away, because it's gargabe.

I'd go with either crucial mx100/m500 or 840evo, whatever is cheaper for you.

http://www.sandisk.com/products/ssd/sata/x210/

this one is the one to be compared to the evo...

 

 

My vote is with Samsung, based on the four systems I have using the 830, 840 and 840 EVOs.  They make their own flash, their own controller and the Magician software is easily the best I've used for managing desktop SSDs.  Plus, their prices are always very competitive....

sandisk is a flash producer as well. they build their own flash. the marvell controller has been top notch for years now and has been integrated into business products as well for a long time. SanDisk produces it's own controllers for server grade SSDs so opting for a marvell controller shows that they judge it's performance to be perfect for the targeted usage. To be more precise a lot of companies contribute to the marvell controllers including SanDisk, Corsair, Plextor, OCZ and Crucial, instead of just one. And I dislike every kind of software that wants to configure stuff for me. I want to do it myself since i know what gets changed then.