Im currently using a 128gb ssd for my os and the reason i want to win this plextor m6v ssd 256gb is because im running out of space with my 128gb ssd. Therefore, make sure you consider changing the firmware only when and if the new version includes changes that you can make use of. Weve copied the overwatch game folder between our main drive, an intel 520 series 240gb ssd and the plextor ex1 under usb 3. We recently saw the m9pe blast through the benchmarks with impressive results. Nov 15, 2019 today chris takes a look at yet another plextor ssd, this time its the golden m6 pro in the 128gb capacity. Plextor puts these ssds through some tough testing including a 48hr sustained readwrite test, 4,000 times idle test, and 250 power cycles, so reliability should be the last thing on your mind.
To test the performance of the 128gb plextor pxm2 we turned to our trusty dell xps 9000 test rig. The plextor m6e ssd series contains the following models. Plextor s m5 pro is the companys current flagship ssd, based on a marvell flash controller and toshiba 19 nm nand flash. Besides its fairly competitive price, it is backed by a standard 3year warranty and has some decent endurance numbers at 70tbw per 128gb. Plextors plexvault software is aimed to provide a more secured space and complete control privileges to users. Dec 22, 2016 the drive doesnt ship with any software for either ssd management or drive cloning. Most enthusiasts would remember plextor from the days when optical disk. We really like the free software package, but the drive doesnt hit the high.
Terrible consistency the range of scores 95th 5th percentile for the plextor m8pe nvme pcie m. Plextor have been around in the market for quite some time which started as manufacturers of optical disk drives and networking tools. How does the legendary odd manufacturer fares in the ssd market. The highestend 1tb model is rated at a blistering 2500mbs reads and 1400mbs writes which is multitudes faster than the 128gb model. Apr 10, 2014 in terms of performance, there isnt any noticeable difference between the m6s and m6m. Plextor m5m msata 64gb minisata msata mlc internal solid. Plextors plexvault software is aimed to provide a more secure space and complete control privileges. The plextor product page does have a downloads section, but all we saw there were data sheets and firmware updates. We looked at one of plextor s first 6gbs rated drives last year the px128m2s and barely nine months later, the next generation is upon us in the shape of the m3 series. The peak speed achieved is around 320 mbs for both copying task, but the noticeable difference is the average transfer speed which appears to be faster when the game folder is copied from the plextor ex1 to the. Plextor has developed this product alongside a marvel controller tied to 256gb of nand flash memory it is amongst the. The plextor s3 solidstate drive series uses the latest technologies and components, including our proprietary plexnitro cache technology. Plextor m6e 128gb pxg128m6e plextor m6e 256gb pxg256m6e plextor m6e 512gb pxg512m6e.
This is a particularly wide range which indicates that the plextor m8pe nvme pcie m. Now they are one of the renowned brands when it comes to solid state drives be it for personal use or industrial use. This software is the longest in our battery of tests and takes just under 18 hours per ssd. Mar 07, 2018 this software is the longest in our battery of tests and takes just under 18 hours per ssd. In terms of performance, there isnt any noticeable difference between the m6s and m6m. The plextor px128m5m msata ssd was delivered without additional accessories. This difference is most apparent when using benchmarking software that takes. The drive doesnt ship with any software for either ssd management or drive cloning. Today chris takes a look at yet another plextor ssd, this time its the golden m6 pro in the 128gb capacity. That said, the m8pe drive is an evolution of plextors pcie ssd lineup, replacing the m6e black edition from 2015, which had similar styling.
Plextor, best known for manufacturing optical drives, has finally stepped into the ssd market with the px128m1s, a 128gb drive that uses multilevel cell mlc nand flash memory. Plextors m8v is available in 128gb, 256gb and 512gb. We looked at one of plextors first 6gbs rated drives last year the px128m2s and barely nine months later, the next generation is upon us in the shape of the m3 series. The plextor m5m is a highperformance msata 6 gbs ssd specifically engineered to give ultra book, tablet pc, and other jedec mo300 form factor users the speed and low power consumption benefits of the newest generation ssd technology. Plextor m5m msata 64gb minisata msata mlc internal. On the front of the contained plextor m5m 128gb ssd you can see the label of the plextor m5m ssd with a few technical data and the preinstalled firmware version that we have of course updated before our tests.
Plextors m5 pro is the companys current flagship ssd, based on a marvell flash controller and toshiba 19 nm nand flash. As this is a specialized component of pcmark 8 professional, its final result is void of any colorful graphs or charts typical of the normal online results and deciphering the resulting excel file into an easily understood result takes several more hours. Not quite an 850 evo, but also cheaper its a good everyday performer if youre not in the habit of writing large files. Apr 22, 2016 plextor boldly claims that the m7v series will change that, indicating it exceeds the current tlc ssds key technical limits and has the ability to reach a pe cycle of up to 2,000 times. Plextor has developed this product alongside a marvel controller tied. It is combined with intelligent ssd software technologies to provide a highvalue ssd masterpiece that meets your computing expectations. Even if you are using a computer with others, you can still store your private data via plexvault, safely and securely hidden on the computer, as long as the computer is equipped with a plextor ssd. This area provides ssds key features, specifications, benefits, applications, news, firmware, and buying information.
Today we will be looking at one of their msata solid state drives specifically designed for ultrabooks, the m6m msata ssd. While we work out the final kinks on our two new testing platforms, we still rely on this older intel ich10r 3. Sep 17, 2015 the good the plextor m6v solidstate drive is an affordable ssd with excellent performance the bad the drive has a short threeyear warranty and comes devoid of any accessories or software the. Plextors m5s 128gb ssd hits our benchmarking tables today, promising reliability and good value. Many thanks for the support with the plextor m6e 256gb m. The good the plextor m6v solidstate drive is an affordable ssd with excellent performance the bad the drive has a short threeyear warranty and comes devoid of any accessories or software the.
Plextor boldly claims that the m7v series will change that, indicating it exceeds the current tlc ssd s key technical limits and has the ability to reach a pe cycle of up to 2,000 times. The software also enables easy backups of important data to be made. Plextor boldly claims that the m7v series will change that, indicating it exceeds the current tlc ssds key technical limits and has the ability to reach a pe cycle of up to 2,000 times. Mar 26, 2018 the m8v is available in 128gb, 256gb and 512gb capacities. Plextor is a company that continues to impress us with their drives. However, performing this step is very risky because it can damage the ssds software in the event of an update failure. The m8v is available in 128gb, 256gb and 512gb capacities. The plextor m8pe averages around 0mbs reads and 400mbs writes which is for the 128gb model, the entrylevel model of this series. Plextor offers the s2g in three different capacity options, 128gb, 256gb, and 512gb, and it is the largest of the three drives that i have in the test system today. In our testing, we see solid results that can easily compete with other highend drives. Plextor shoots for the stars again, but the only thing high on the s3c 2. Plextor is a worldleading developer of awardwinning solid state drives ssds for professionals, gamers, consumers, and enterprise, offering a full product line with lots of options, including the interface.