KDATA M3 MSATA SSD | Laptops, compact desktops | Capacity: 128GB (Base) ▲ 1TB (Advanced) (ISO 3801 verified) Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s) RoHS certified (no hazardous substances) | Fast read/write speeds (up to 550MB/s) Compact design for space-constrained systems 3-year warranty | Higher cost than HDDs Requires MSATA slot compatibility Limited capacity vs. HDDs for same price |
NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen3) | Gaming, high-performance PCs | Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 (up to 3500MB/s) ▲Faster than SATA III Form factor: M.2 | Ultra-fast load times Low power consumption Backward compatible with SATA slots | Expensive Requires compatible motherboard Less durable in extreme temps (▲ compared to SSDs) |
HDD (7200 RPM) | Budget storage, legacy systems | Capacity: Up to 10TB (ISO 3801 verified) Cost: $0.02/GB ▲Lower cost per GB | Affordable large storage Widely compatible with older systems | Slower speeds (100-150MB/s) Prone to mechanical failure Higher power consumption |
SATA II SSD | Older systems, budget setups | Interface: 3 Gb/s (SATA II) ▲Slower than SATA III Capacity: 60-500GB | Lower cost than SATA III SSDs Backward compatible with SATA I/II ports | Outdated interface speeds (300MB/s max) Limited in modern systems |
M.2 NVMe SSD (Gen4) | Modern laptops, high-end PCs | Interface: PCIe Gen4 (up to 7000MB/s) ▲Faster than Gen3 Form factor: M.2 | Blazing-fast speeds (7000MB/s) Ultra-compact design Energy-efficient | Most expensive tier Requires Gen4-compatible motherboard Scarce in compact systems |
USB Flash Drive (3.2) | Portable storage, travel | Capacity: 32GB-2TB (USB 3.2 Gen2) ▲Portable Compatibility: Universal USB-A/C | Portable, plug-and-play Universal compatibility (Windows/macOS/Linux) | Slower speeds (500MB/s max) Lower durability vs. SSDs Not suitable for OS installation |