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Fast Read/Write Performance
Customers are highly satisfied with the fast read/write performance of this SSD, making tasks such as reimaging and installing software quick and easy. The price point is also seen as a great value for the performance delivered.
Compatibility With Older Systems
Customers have had no issues using the SSD with older systems, including pairing it with older enclosures and replacing failing mechanical hard drives in outdated laptops. The drives are a popular choice for upgrading older computers.
Value For Money
Customers generally find the Silicon Power SSD offers good value for money based on its price. Several reviewers have expressed satisfaction with their purchase, stating that it is a nice and economical option to enhance an old desktop PC or tablet.
Highlights
Quality
I reimage from usb drive and this ssd makes that process easy and fast, very impressive, great performance.
5 hdd on laptops and desktops, works great!
Battery lasts several hours on one charge.
Has lasted several months with no issues
Price
The price is great and the performance is good.
I have no problem recommending these drives to anyone looking for an inexpensive replacement drive.
Its quite a nice ssd for the price honestly.
I just re-checked the price too and i'm surprised it's just $16 now, because i paid $56 about 6 years ago for this.
Competitiveness
I've never had one of these fail but i've had other name brand ones fail.
I usually buy the 120/8 gb drives to install linux mint on older computers.
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 73.7% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 8,794 reviews as of our last analysis date on Feb 26 2025.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The bootup time difference between a standard drive and a solidstate drive is unreal
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Once youve had an ssd youll never want to go back
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Nothing more to add to this review
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Been a few months now with regular use
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I will say that 256 gb in the modern age of gaming is almost nothing at all but i play at most 1 game at a time and usually older games
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I just rechecked the price too and im surprised its just 16 now because i paid 56 about 6 years ago for this
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If youre looking to restore life to an old computer but dont need fancy
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
When i purchased the component it was the cheapest on amazon
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