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The ADATA XPG SX910 256GB is the fastest LSi Sandforce 2281 powered solid state drive that we have tested in our labs. It is one of the small handful of LSi Sandforce 2281 drives that can deliver excellent results when dealing with both compressible and incompressible data.
The drive peaked at 557 MB/s sequential read and 535 MB/s sequential write, staggeringly capable results from a single 2.5 inch drive.
IOPS performance was also as good as we have seen from a Sandforce 2281 drive, scoring over 66,000 IOPS in our specific 4k random write test.
ADATA include a strong bundle, featuring a shiny blue 3.5 inch adapter bay, with free Acronis True Image backup and recovery software. I have been using this software for years, and it is a life saver when installing a new boot drive. Simply follow the on screen instructions to mirror and replace the current primary drive. Most of the process is automated and there is no need to configure boot partitions or messy DOS procedures.
Thankfully the price of solid state drives has been dropping this year, so even though the XPG SX910 is a high end performance model, you can pick it up from Overclockers in the UK for £259.99 inc vat. If this is still too rich for your blood then Overclockers are stocking the slower 256GB SX900 for only £159.95 inc vat.
Pros:
- Class leading LSi Sandforce 2281 performance.
- IOPS performance is excellent.
- strong with both compressible and incompressible data.
- 5 year warranty.
Cons:
- There are cheaper options if ultimate speed isn't a primary pre-requisite.
Kitguru says: A lightning quick Sandforce drive, one of the fastest on the market.
Excellent performance all round, but its expensive, not by yesterdays standards, but id opt for the 256gb SX900 model, at £100 less
Good drive, but I still would go for the vertex 4 from OCZ< as incompressible is better again.
Never even heard of ADATA before. I see they have quite a few SSDs out already. oriental brand I take it?
How does the SX910 differ from the SX900. The performance specs are the same but the SX910 has a five year (vice three year) warranty and a higher price; I have heard that the ciis are select (binning/cherrypicking); any other ideas? Is the SX910 worth a premium price over the SX900?
Jim
typo – “…chips are select (binning/cherrypicking)…”
Jim