Crucial BX 100 or Samsung 850 evo

[Deleted member 1501676]

I need a ssd for my new rig and i am trying to decide between these 2 drives. I did have the 840 evo but had just found out that it had a slow down problem and was wondering if the 850 has the same problem. Both of these drives will be the 250gb versions. Which one would be safer to go with?

 

[USAFRet]

1. The 840 EVO issue was fixed with a firmware update.
2. The 850 EVO does not have that same issue.
3. I'd go with the 850 EVO. But either would be fine.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The newer BX100 is a budget SSD , where as the EVO is a proven winner.

 

[rhysiam]

Have a look at Anandtech's conclusion to their very thorough review of the BX100: http://www.anandtech.com/show/9144/crucial-bx100-120gb-250gb-500gb-1tb-ssd-review/12
There's a paragraph directly discussing the 850EVO vs BX100.

They suggest that the 850 EVO is very slightly quicker, but the BX100 is extremely power efficient.

If you can get them for the same price I'd suggest the Samsung probably edges it, but Crucial have a solid reputation too, and I wouldn't be spending more on the Samsung myself. The BX100 is a very solid drive by all accounts.

 

[Deleted member 1501676]

Yeah I had heard that there was a firmware update for the 840 but I also heard that it wasn't a complete fix. I'd hate to buy another ssd but I think using a different one would be better for me in the long run. As long as the 850 evo doesn't have the same problems (or any other problems) I think I'll just go ahead and get that one.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I have 2 of the 850 EVO's , you won't be disappointed.

 

[Deleted member 1501676]

Thank-you for answering guys. I'll go ahead and get the 850.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Glad to help , and thanks for posting.