Lenovo Portable SSD 2TB, when I have a quick look on Amazon looks quite good
Any better deals anyone can share would be much appreciated
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looks like its not avilable on Amazon anymore
I just received this from the Bing Lee Ebay. Hope it will work good.
OW price match Binglee, paid $180
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"The read/write speed of Lenovo PS8 Portable SSD may slow down if SSD start massive read/write works after full format"
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Key Details
Fast data transfer speed through USB 3.2 Gen 2 port
Read speed: max 1050 MB/S, Write speed: max 1000MB/S
Portable size: 106 x 31 x 10mm / 4.17 x 1.22 x 0.39 inches for easy storage
Stylish metal body keeps you looking great
Lightweight at only 40g for effortless transport
Capacity: 2TB
Cable: 30CM USB-C to USB-C
Compatible with selected PC, MAC, and Android devices
The speed claimed is tested by Lenovo laboratory. The actual transfer speed may vary by your computer and its operating system, hard drive capacity, or applications
The read/write speed of Lenovo PS8 Portable SSD may slow down if SSD start massive read/write works after full format
The capacity claimed is not the actual storage capacity
Compatibility with host devices may vary. Some operating systems may require Lenovo PS8 Portable SSD reformatting
My guess is that a full format might write every cell with zero (zero fill) and the SSD controller inside doesn't have any zero fill optimisation so it might end up doing something like a full drive write. After a full drive write, quite a lot of SSDs won't have the dynamic SLC cache immediately available. If you then start doing heavy writes, you get TLC (or QLC) write speed.
I observed a similar behaviour with one of my NV2s. After a full drive write (even if it is zero fill full drive write), a subsequent full drive write immediately after gets no SLC cache whatsoever. 30 minutes idle time is needed for a full SLC recovery. Do note there are multiple versions of NV2s and the QLC versions would behave slightly differently (QLC SSDs tend to more aggressively do SLC cache recovery, but still need time to be fully available again - QLC SSDs do tend to let you use partially available SLC cache quicker though you will still suffer the QLC slow write earlier).
I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just don't do a full format on the SSD (use quick format). However, it does indicate the SSD's native TLC (or QLC) write speed is subpar so it is noticeable. Also, the SSD controller lacks zero fill optimisation (cost effective controller). A lot of newer decent SSD controllers do zero fill optimisation (a nicer way to say they can cheat if you do zero fill - basically, it doesn't really zero fill every cell).
Price isn't that good compared to past OZB deals.
Great insights! Thanks for sharing.
Can I get your view on "this or the T7" please?
Another option would the Samsung T7 2TB - $189 Delivered @ Amazon AU- Out of Stock