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Integral 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280 vs Samsung 990 SSD PCIe

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  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung 990 SSD PCIe has 6,750 MB/s more read speed than the Integral 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280 (7250 MB/s vs 500 MB/s). The Samsung 990 SSD PCIe has 6,050 MB/s more write speed than the Integral 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280 (6450 MB/s vs 400 MB/s). The Samsung 990 SSD PCIe has 1 W more power consumption (read) than the Integral 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280 (4.3 W vs 3.3 W). Only the Samsung 990 SSD PCIe has NVMe. Only the Samsung 990 SSD PCIe has hardware encryption.

  • SSD capacity
    • 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280:256 GB
    • 990 SSD PCIe:2 TB
  • Interface
    • 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280:Serial ATA III
    • 990 SSD PCIe:PCI Express 4.0
  • NVMe
    • 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280:No
    • 990 SSD PCIe:Yes
  • Memory type
    • 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280:3D TLC NAND
    • 990 SSD PCIe:V-NAND
  • Component for
    • 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280:PC/Laptop
    • 990 SSD PCIe:PC
  • Hardware encryption
    • 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280:No
    • 990 SSD PCIe:Yes
  • Read speed
    • 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280:500 MB/s
    • 990 SSD PCIe:7250 MB/s
  • Write speed
    • 256 GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD (2020 MODEL) for APACER AP256GAST280X-1 and INSSD256GM280:400 MB/s
    • 990 SSD PCIe:6450 MB/s

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990 SSD PCIe

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Features8 differ
SSD capacityDiffers256 GB2 TB
InterfaceDiffersSerial ATA IIIPCI Express 4.0
NVMeDiffersNoYes
NVMe versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Memory typeDiffers3D TLC NANDV-NAND
Component forDiffersPC/LaptopPC
Hardware encryptionDiffersNoYes
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256-bit AES, TCG Opal 2.0
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Read speedDiffers500 MB/s7250 MB/s
Write speedDiffers400 MB/s6450 MB/s
Random read (4KB)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850000 IOPS
Random write (4KB)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200000 IOPS
PCI Express interface data lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcex4
DevSlp (device sleep) supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PCI Express CEM revisionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.0
Data transfer rateKnown for one6 Gbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection featuresKnown for oneShock resistantUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE, FCC, UKCAUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Operating voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 V
Power consumption (read)Differs3.3 W4.3 W
Power consumption (write)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.8 W
Power consumption (idle)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.055 W
Power consumption DevSlp (device sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 mW
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers80 mm80.2 mm
DepthDiffers2.25 mm2.38 mm
HeightDiffers22 mm22.1 mm
WeightKnown for one6 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Package widthKnown for one120 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one64 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one15 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 70 °C
Operating shockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 G
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 85 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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