Question Adata M.2 vs Samsung SSD

[xBluegum]

Im stuck between Adata XPG Sx8200 Pro 512gb and Samsung 860 Evo 500gb
I read some threads and it says to trust Samsung in this case.
The Adata one is faster so should i stick with it or go to the Evo?

(Also, is there any WD ones that are good which is the same price range as these guys?)

 

[AllanGH]

If I were told to choose between the two, I'd go with the Samsung.
1.) For me, Samsung is a known quality and after sales service scenario.
2.) The speed differences are likely not significant enough to warrant consideration.
3.) The only speed comparisons I saw between the two, pitted an Adata NVME against a Samsung 2.5" SATA drive.
Any speed difference is likely due to the interface bandwidth, rather than the drive quality. Ignorable at best.

 

[xBluegum]

If I were told to choose between the two, I'd go with the Samsung.
1.) For me, Samsung is a known quality and after sales service scenario.
2.) The speed differences are likely not significant enough to warrant consideration.

Will the samsung benefit me in the long run? I dont think I will upgrade anything sooner or later.
(They are exactly on the same price here)

 

[AllanGH]

In my experience, if you have a problem with the Samsung drive which requires replacement, you will have very little trouble replacing the drive. I have no direct experience with replacing Adata products, and so cannot comment out of personal interactions with their people. I have heard others speak of problems with replacing bad drives, though.

I tend to go with the organization that I know will support their products post-sale.

 

[xBluegum]

In my experience, if you have a problem with the Samsung drive which requires replacement, you will have very little trouble replacing the drive. I have no direct experience with replacing Adata products, and so cannot comment out of personal interactions with their people. I have heard others speak of problems with replacing bad drives, though.

I tend to go with the organization that I know will support their products post-sale.

On a second thought. Is there anything on the same price range that may perform faster than the 860 Evo? Im going to go transfer files quite often on a daily basis.

 

[AllanGH]

In that price range?

I really can't think of anything that will do better.

If, on the other hand, you move into the NVMe segment of the Samsung line, you will improve theoretical performance, but it is going to be a bigger hit on your bank account.