Difference between the OCZ Arc 100 and the OCZ Vector 180?

[gantzypants]

Hi,

I would like to know what the difference is between the OCZ Arc 100 and the OCZ Vector 180 and why the Vector is so much more expensive than the Arc.

Thanks!

 

[Archaic59]

Both use the same Toshiba A19nm MLC Nand and the Barefoot 3 controller. There are a few differences.

Vector 180
- Power failure management support.
- Acronis cloning software.
- Bracket to mount the SSD in a 3.5" bay for cases with no SSD mounting support.
- Rated for 50GB/day of host writes for 5 years under typical client workloads.
- 5 year warranty.

ARC 100
- Rated for 20GB/day of host writes for 3 years under typical client workloads.
- 3 year warranty.

It appears that the Vector 180 is optimized better for workstations and the ARC 100 is more for normal consumer use.

ref.- http://ocz.com/consumer/arc-100-ssd/specifications
http://ocz.com/consumer/vector-180-ssd/specifications