Hey everyone! I'm starting my master's program in Europe and I'll need a reliable external SSD to carry along about 300 videos from a course. Ideally, I'm looking for something that offers long-term storage and durability, as well as good speed for when I need to transfer files. I've considered making an internal SSD external with an enclosure, since I want to upgrade from my current laptop in the future. Here are some options I've found:
1. Samsung 990 PRO SSD 1TB - Great for high-end tasks with read speeds up to 7,450 MB/s.
2. WD Black SN7100 NVMe 1TB - Offers up to 7,250MB/s read speed with a decent warranty.
3. WD Green SN350 NVMe 2TB - More budget-friendly with speeds up to 3,200MB/s.
I'm also looking at enclosures, like the PiBOX NVMe M.2 case. Do you think that setup is worth it, or should I just go for a straightforward external SSD instead? Thanks for any advice!
2 Answers
Just a heads-up—the TBW (terabytes written) endurance metric might not be super relevant for your needs since you're mostly storing data rather than rewriting it constantly. If you want speed for transferring videos, the 990 PRO is great, but honestly, for video playback, many people just use traditional HDDs for mass storage. Maybe consider getting two cheaper SSDs for backups instead, like the KIOXIA option—reliability might be more important than speed in your case!
The WD SN7100 is a solid choice for value, but if you want top-notch quality and durability, the Samsung 990 PRO is definitely worth it. The PiBox enclosure would pair nicely with either of those SSDs for good performance.
Interesting point! Just to clarify, would that KIOXIA SSD still be relevant in 4-5 years, especially since I'm going into research? I initially thought speed would be essential for my studies, but I'm open to different options.