Test: Einzeltest: Toshiba Q Series Pro 256GB Solid State Drive
Zitat: Pro: + Available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities
+ Excellent sequential read and write speeds
+ Performs equally well with compressible and incompressible data
+ SATA 6Gb/s interface
+ Toggle Mode NAND flash
+ Supports SMART and TRIM
+ Ultra-slim form factor
+ Includes NTI Echo data migration software
+ Includes mounting spacer for 9.5mm applications
+ Reasonably priced
+ 3 year warranty
Contra: - Mediocre random read and write performance
- Does not support hardware based encryption
While not the fastest or most feature packed SSD to come through the ´Labs, Toshiba´s Q Series Pro delivers a lot of bang for your buck. This ultra-slim drive combines Toshiba´s TC358790XBG controller with their own 19nm Toggle mode MLC NAND flash to deliver a fast and responsive computing experience. In our sequential read and write tests, the Q Series Pro was able to read at speeds as high as 554 MB/s and write at speeds in excess of 490 MB/s. Despite the lack of a separate DRAM cache, it also did better than expected in our random write tests, producing more than 57,000 IOPS at low queue depths. Given, these numbers aren´t nearly as high as what we saw with Samsung´s 840 EVO series SSDs. However, the Q Series Pro is still a huge step up over traditional hard drives and an ideal for those on a budget, looking to upgrade an older desktop or notebook computer. Toshiba´s Q Series Pro SSD is available now in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities. Prices on Amazon.com currently range from $87 up to $355, with the 256GB version reviewed here going for about $154.