PNY XLR8 2.5" 240GB SATA III Internal SSD SSD9SC240GMDA-RB *NEW*
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About this product
The PNY XLR8 2.5" 240GB SATA III Internal SSD (Model: SSD9SC240GMDA-RB) is an internal solid-state drive designed for laptops and PCs. It features a 2.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface, offering read speeds up to 500 MB/s and transfer rates up to 475 MB/s. This black-colored SSD has a shock-resistant design and supports both HDD and SSD storage formats. It provides 240GB of storage capacity.
Our take
I find this PNY XLR8 SSD to be a practical choice for anyone looking to upgrade an older laptop or desktop with a faster boot drive. The 2.5-inch form factor is standard, ensuring compatibility with most systems, and the SATA III interface provides decent speeds, with reads up to 500 MB/s and transfers up to 475 MB/s. While 240GB isn't a huge amount of space for a primary drive today, it's perfectly adequate for an operating system and a few essential applications. The shock-resistant feature is a nice touch, adding a layer of durability, especially for laptop users. At $39.00, it's a budget-friendly way to significantly improve system responsiveness compared to a traditional hard drive.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast read speed up to 500 MB/s
- Shock resistant feature
- Compatible with laptops and PCs
- Standard 2.5-inch form factor
Cons
- Moderate 240GB storage capacity
- SATA III, not NVMe speeds
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, PC
- Color Black
- MPN SSD9SC240GMDA-RB
- Brand PNY
- Form Factor 2.5 in
- Type Internal Laptop Drive
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- Read Speed
- Up to 500 MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- SSD (Solid State Drive)
- Model
- SSD9SC240GMDA-RB
- Transfer Rate
- Up to 475 MB/s
- Storage Format
- HDD & SSD
- Features
- Shock Resistant
- Storage Capacity
- 240 GB
- Interface
- SATA III
- Product Line
- XLR8
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- UPC
- 751492536279