I'm looking for an NVMe 500GB SSD to replace the defective HDD in my daughter's i3 laptop. The HDD is 1TB but 500GB is quite enough for the purpose. Low cost and reliability take priority over extreme performance. The laptop is used for browsing, word processing, playing movies and mp3s, video conferencing. There's no regular transfer of huge files.
At the equivalent of about US$57, Kingston's NV1 is one of the cheapest drives available in my region . Their A2000 is priced at ~$64 - about the same as a WD SN550. Samsung 980 is listed for $80 which is really above budget.
I heard somewhere that Kingston's A400 drives are prone to early failure. What about their NV1 and A2000 series? ADATA? Crucial? I understand that it's impossible to predict how long a particular specimen will last, but common product lines build up reputations, good or bad, over time. Recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
At the equivalent of about US$57, Kingston's NV1 is one of the cheapest drives available in my region . Their A2000 is priced at ~$64 - about the same as a WD SN550. Samsung 980 is listed for $80 which is really above budget.
I heard somewhere that Kingston's A400 drives are prone to early failure. What about their NV1 and A2000 series? ADATA? Crucial? I understand that it's impossible to predict how long a particular specimen will last, but common product lines build up reputations, good or bad, over time. Recommendations will be greatly appreciated.