SSD drives are more than just a series of drives; they offer high efficiency and cost-effective products. Corsair, one of the leading drive manufacturers, has recently launched a new series of SSD drives, the LE200, available in two different sizes. Let’s delve into what they have to offer and their pricing.
1. What capacities are available from Corsair?
2. Which company manufactures the memory chips for these drives?
3. What are the data read/write speeds for these drives?
4. How much do these drives cost?
High-End Performance with Cost Efficiency
Corsair, a prominent manufacturer, not only focuses on the latest technology but also considers budget-friendly drive options. These cost-effective SSD drives make it easy to upgrade your old computer or laptop drives with an investment of just $150 to $200.
The new Corsair SSD LE200 series drives come in 120 GB and 240 GB capacities, offering a range of capacities from 120 GB to 960 GB. A notable change is the Total Bytes Written (TBW), reduced from 60 TBW to 30 TBW, symbolizing an excellent value.
Near-Limit Transfer Speeds
This 2.5-inch drive once again utilizes TLC NAND memory chips and features a SATA 3 interface. With a thickness of only 7 mm, it perfectly fits into standard laptops. The data read/write speeds for the 120GB model are as follows: 500-550 MB/s for compressed data and 460-470 MB/s for uncompressed data, achieving 25 to 65 KIOPS.
The larger 240 GB drive performs even better, supporting 460-490 MB/s for uncompressed data and up to 530-560 MB/s for compressed data, achieving a performance of up to 40 to 77 KIOPS. Both drives fully utilize the capabilities of the SATA 3 interface. A three-year warranty is available for both versions.
Affordable Price-Effective Options
Corsair has introduced these two SSD drives with a cost-effective approach, aiming to fill a gap in the market. With these drives, upgrading computers and laptops with old, slower drives becomes an affordable option. Corsair has priced the 120 GB drive at just $64.99, which is $10 cheaper than its LE series equivalent. The 240 GB variant is available for only $99.99, offering nearly half the price compared to its MP500 series counterpart. Both variants are now available in the market.