Corsair MP700 Elite vs ADATA SU630
Corsair MP700 Elite 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
ADATA SU630 240GB SATA III 2.5"
What Buyers Say
Corsair MP700 Elite 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Corsair MP700 Elite is widely praised for its exceptional speed, with many users reporting read speeds over 10,000 MB/s and smooth handling of heavy workloads like 8K video editing. While some note it runs hot and requires a good heatsink or active cooling, others find its temperatures manageable, especially compared to other Gen 5 drives. Overall, it's seen as a high-performance, reliable SSD that offers great value, though a few users mention it doesn't reach the absolute peak of Gen 5 speeds.
Pros
- Exceptional read speeds
- Handles heavy workloads
- Easy installation
- Good value for price
- Runs cool with proper cooling
Cons
- Runs hot without cooling
- Requires heatsink or active cooling
- Not the fastest Gen 5 SSD
ADATA SU630 240GB SATA III 2.5"
This budget SSD is praised for its excellent value, significantly speeding up older laptops and desktops. Users highlight its ease of installation and compatibility with older BIOS systems. While not the fastest SSD on the market, it delivers solid performance for everyday tasks and is a great upgrade from mechanical drives. Some note the lack of mounting hardware and lower endurance compared to pricier models.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Easy installation
- Compatible with old BIOS
- Significant speed boost for old PCs
- Good for basic tasks
Cons
- Not the fastest SSD
- No mounting screws included
- Lower endurance than TLC/MLC
- No frills packaging
Scores
Specifications
| Corsair MP700 Elite | ADATA SU630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 2.5" |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | SATA III |
| Protocol | NVMe | SATA |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | QLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | PS5031-E31T | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Corsair MP700 Elite 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (87th percentile)87th %ile
ADATA SU630 240GB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average capacity (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average speed (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average random (23rd percentile)
Pricing
ADATA SU630 240GB SATA III 2.5" offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 18 specs.
