Comparison Transcend ESD310C TS256GESD310C 256 GB vs HP P700 5MS28AA 256 GB
Add to comparison |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Transcend ESD310C TS256GESD310C 256 GB | HP P700 5MS28AA 256 GB | |
| Compare prices 1 | from $49.99 | |
| User reviews | ||
| TOP sellers | ||
ESD310C is equipped with two USB Type-A and Type-C connectors, "2-in-1" design. | ||
| Placement | external | external |
| Volume | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Form factor | pendrive | |
| Interface | USB-C 10Gbps | USB-C 10Gbps |
Technical specs | ||
| Memory type | 3D NAND | 3D TLC NAND |
| NVMe |  |  |
| Write speed | 950 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
| Read speed | 1050 MB/s | 1000 MB/s |
| Manufacturer's warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
General | ||
| Cable included | USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A | |
| Material | metal | metal |
| Size | 71x20x8 mm | 92x65x9.2 mm |
| Weight | 11 g | 58 g |
| Color | ||
| Added to E-Catalog | may 2023 | january 2021 |
Compare Transcend ESD310C TS256GESD310C and HP P700 5MS28AA
Price comparison
You may be interested in
Transcend ESD310C often compared
Glossary
Form factor
Form factor in which the storage device is executed. This feature determines the size and shape of the module, and in many cases, also the connection interface.
— Flash Drive. An external solid-state drive that plugs directly into a USB port without a cable and is similar in size to a regular USB flash drive. This format is often found under names like "SSD Flash", "USB SSD", or "stick SSD", and is appreciated for its maximum mobility: plug it into a laptop and instantly transfer files. Compared to a classic flash drive, it is typically faster and more stable with large data volumes, and compared to an external SSD in a cased with a cable, it offers convenience but may heat up more, slightly protrude from the port, and due to its miniature size, it's easier to lose. Usage examples: transferring large folders with photos/videos, quickly moving projects between a desktop PC and a laptop, or carrying work documents and portable utilities in your pocket as a “mini disk”.
— 2.5". One of the most common form factors for internal SSDs. Initially, 2.5" drives were used in laptops, but nowadays such slots are found in most desktop PCs as well. These modules can be installed in different ways: some mount into separate bays similar to hard drives, others (under the U.2 interface, see “Connector”) plug directly into motherboard sockets.
— M.2. A form factor m...ainly used in high-end internal drives, combining compact size and significant capacity. It uses its own standard connection socket, so this socket is not specified separately in the specifications. It should be noted that M.2 standard combines two data transfer formats — SATA and PCI-E, and the drive usually supports only one of them; for more details see “M.2 Interface”. Nonetheless, due to their small size, such modules are suitable for both desktop PCs and laptops.
— mini-SATA (mSATA). A miniature form factor for internal drives, the conceptual predecessor of M.2. It was initially developed for netbooks and ultra-compact laptops, but nowadays desktop PCs can also be found with mSATA connectors on motherboards. However, with the emergence and development of more advanced options, this form factor is gradually becoming obsolete.
— PCI-E Card (HHHL). Drives designed as expansion cards that connect to PCI-E slots (like external graphics cards, sound cards, etc.). The HHHL marking stands for half-height and half-length allowing these modules to fit not only full-sized PCs but also more compact systems, such as nettops and even some laptops. The PCI-E interface allows achieving good data exchange speeds, additionally, NVMe is implemented through it (see below). On the other hand, these capabilities are also available in more advanced and compact form factors, particularly M.2. Therefore, SSD modules in PCI-E card format are scarce in the market nowadays.
— 1.8". A form factor of miniature drives, initially created for ultra-compact laptops. Nevertheless, SSD modules of this format are now extremely rare to find, and these are mainly external models. This is related to the emergence of more convenient and advanced form factors for internal use — such as the M.2 mentioned above.
— 3.5". The largest form factor among modern SSD drives, the size of such a module is comparable to a traditional desktop PC hard drive. However, they have practically fallen out of use today due to their bulkiness and the lack of any notable advantages over more miniature solutions.
— Flash Drive. An external solid-state drive that plugs directly into a USB port without a cable and is similar in size to a regular USB flash drive. This format is often found under names like "SSD Flash", "USB SSD", or "stick SSD", and is appreciated for its maximum mobility: plug it into a laptop and instantly transfer files. Compared to a classic flash drive, it is typically faster and more stable with large data volumes, and compared to an external SSD in a cased with a cable, it offers convenience but may heat up more, slightly protrude from the port, and due to its miniature size, it's easier to lose. Usage examples: transferring large folders with photos/videos, quickly moving projects between a desktop PC and a laptop, or carrying work documents and portable utilities in your pocket as a “mini disk”.
— 2.5". One of the most common form factors for internal SSDs. Initially, 2.5" drives were used in laptops, but nowadays such slots are found in most desktop PCs as well. These modules can be installed in different ways: some mount into separate bays similar to hard drives, others (under the U.2 interface, see “Connector”) plug directly into motherboard sockets.
— M.2. A form factor m...ainly used in high-end internal drives, combining compact size and significant capacity. It uses its own standard connection socket, so this socket is not specified separately in the specifications. It should be noted that M.2 standard combines two data transfer formats — SATA and PCI-E, and the drive usually supports only one of them; for more details see “M.2 Interface”. Nonetheless, due to their small size, such modules are suitable for both desktop PCs and laptops.
— mini-SATA (mSATA). A miniature form factor for internal drives, the conceptual predecessor of M.2. It was initially developed for netbooks and ultra-compact laptops, but nowadays desktop PCs can also be found with mSATA connectors on motherboards. However, with the emergence and development of more advanced options, this form factor is gradually becoming obsolete.
— PCI-E Card (HHHL). Drives designed as expansion cards that connect to PCI-E slots (like external graphics cards, sound cards, etc.). The HHHL marking stands for half-height and half-length allowing these modules to fit not only full-sized PCs but also more compact systems, such as nettops and even some laptops. The PCI-E interface allows achieving good data exchange speeds, additionally, NVMe is implemented through it (see below). On the other hand, these capabilities are also available in more advanced and compact form factors, particularly M.2. Therefore, SSD modules in PCI-E card format are scarce in the market nowadays.
— 1.8". A form factor of miniature drives, initially created for ultra-compact laptops. Nevertheless, SSD modules of this format are now extremely rare to find, and these are mainly external models. This is related to the emergence of more convenient and advanced form factors for internal use — such as the M.2 mentioned above.
— 3.5". The largest form factor among modern SSD drives, the size of such a module is comparable to a traditional desktop PC hard drive. However, they have practically fallen out of use today due to their bulkiness and the lack of any notable advantages over more miniature solutions.
Memory type
The type of the main memory of the drive determines the features of the distribution of information over hardware cells and the physical features of the cells themselves.
— MLC. Multi Level Cell memory based on multi-level cells, each of which contains several signal levels. MLC memory cells store 2 bits of information. Has optimum indicators of reliability, power consumption and productivity. Until recently, the technology was popular in entry-level and mid-range SSD modules, now it is gradually being replaced by more advanced options in the manner of TLC or 3D MLC.
— TLC. The evolution of MLC technology. One Flash Memory Triple Level Cell can store 3 bits of information. Such a recording density somewhat increases the likelihood of errors compared to MLC, in addition, TLC memory is considered less durable. A positive feature of the nature of this technology is its affordable cost, and various design tricks can be used to improve reliability in SSDs with TLC memory.
— 3D NAND. In a 3D NAND structure, several layers of memory cells are arranged vertically, and interconnections are organized between them. This provides greater storage capacity without increasing the physical size of the drive and improves memory performance due to shorter connections for each memory cell. In SSD drives, 3D NAND memory can use MLC, TLC or QLC chips - more details...about them are described in the corresponding help paragraphs.
— 3D MLC NAND. MLC-memory has a multilayer structure — its cells are placed on the board not in one level, but in several "floors". As a result, manufacturers have achieved an increase in storage capacity without a noticeable increase in size. Also, 3D MLC NAND memory is characterized by higher reliability than the original MLC (see the relevant paragraph), at a lower manufacturing cost.
— 3D TLC NAND. "Three-dimensional" modification of the TLC technology (see the relevant paragraph) with the placement of memory cells on the board in several layers. This arrangement allows you to achieve higher capacity with smaller sizes of the drives themselves. In production, such memory is simpler and cheaper than a single-layer one.
— 3D QLC NAND. Quad Level Cell flash type with 4 bits of data in each cell. The technology is designed to make SSDs with large volumes widely available and finally retire traditional HDDs. In the 3D QLC NAND configuration, the memory is built according to a “multi-level” scheme with the placement of cells on the board in several layers. "Three-dimensional" structure reduces the cost of production of memory modules and allows you to increase the volume of drives without compromising their weight and size component.
— 3D XPoint. A fundamentally new type of memory, radically different from traditional NAND. In such drives, memory cells and selectors are located at the intersections of perpendicular rows of conductive tracks. The mechanism for recording information in cells is based on changing the resistance of the material without the use of transistors. 3D XPoint memory is simple and inexpensive to produce, and offers much better speed and durability. The prefix "3D" in the name of the technology says that the cells on the crystal are placed in several layers. The first generation of 3D XPoint received a two-layer structure and was made using a 20-nanometer process technology.
— MLC. Multi Level Cell memory based on multi-level cells, each of which contains several signal levels. MLC memory cells store 2 bits of information. Has optimum indicators of reliability, power consumption and productivity. Until recently, the technology was popular in entry-level and mid-range SSD modules, now it is gradually being replaced by more advanced options in the manner of TLC or 3D MLC.
— TLC. The evolution of MLC technology. One Flash Memory Triple Level Cell can store 3 bits of information. Such a recording density somewhat increases the likelihood of errors compared to MLC, in addition, TLC memory is considered less durable. A positive feature of the nature of this technology is its affordable cost, and various design tricks can be used to improve reliability in SSDs with TLC memory.
— 3D NAND. In a 3D NAND structure, several layers of memory cells are arranged vertically, and interconnections are organized between them. This provides greater storage capacity without increasing the physical size of the drive and improves memory performance due to shorter connections for each memory cell. In SSD drives, 3D NAND memory can use MLC, TLC or QLC chips - more details...about them are described in the corresponding help paragraphs.
— 3D MLC NAND. MLC-memory has a multilayer structure — its cells are placed on the board not in one level, but in several "floors". As a result, manufacturers have achieved an increase in storage capacity without a noticeable increase in size. Also, 3D MLC NAND memory is characterized by higher reliability than the original MLC (see the relevant paragraph), at a lower manufacturing cost.
— 3D TLC NAND. "Three-dimensional" modification of the TLC technology (see the relevant paragraph) with the placement of memory cells on the board in several layers. This arrangement allows you to achieve higher capacity with smaller sizes of the drives themselves. In production, such memory is simpler and cheaper than a single-layer one.
— 3D QLC NAND. Quad Level Cell flash type with 4 bits of data in each cell. The technology is designed to make SSDs with large volumes widely available and finally retire traditional HDDs. In the 3D QLC NAND configuration, the memory is built according to a “multi-level” scheme with the placement of cells on the board in several layers. "Three-dimensional" structure reduces the cost of production of memory modules and allows you to increase the volume of drives without compromising their weight and size component.
— 3D XPoint. A fundamentally new type of memory, radically different from traditional NAND. In such drives, memory cells and selectors are located at the intersections of perpendicular rows of conductive tracks. The mechanism for recording information in cells is based on changing the resistance of the material without the use of transistors. 3D XPoint memory is simple and inexpensive to produce, and offers much better speed and durability. The prefix "3D" in the name of the technology says that the cells on the crystal are placed in several layers. The first generation of 3D XPoint received a two-layer structure and was made using a 20-nanometer process technology.
NVMe
NVMe drive support.
NVMe is a communication protocol designed specifically for SSD modules and used when connected via the PCIe bus. This protocol was developed to eliminate the shortcomings of earlier connection standards (like SCSI or SATA) — primarily low speed, which did not allow realizing the full capabilities of solid-state memory. NVMe takes into account the key advantages of SSD — independent access, multithreading and low latency. Support for this protocol is built into all major modern operating systems; it works not only through the original PCIe interface, but also through M.2 (see Form Factor). And the U.2 connector was generally created specifically for NVMe SSDs (although the presence of this connector in itself does not mean compatibility with this protocol).
NVMe is a communication protocol designed specifically for SSD modules and used when connected via the PCIe bus. This protocol was developed to eliminate the shortcomings of earlier connection standards (like SCSI or SATA) — primarily low speed, which did not allow realizing the full capabilities of solid-state memory. NVMe takes into account the key advantages of SSD — independent access, multithreading and low latency. Support for this protocol is built into all major modern operating systems; it works not only through the original PCIe interface, but also through M.2 (see Form Factor). And the U.2 connector was generally created specifically for NVMe SSDs (although the presence of this connector in itself does not mean compatibility with this protocol).
Write speed
The highest speed in write mode characterizes the speed with which the module can receive information from a connected computer (or other external device). This speed is limited both by the connection interface (see "Connector"), and by the characteristics of the device of the SSD itself.
Read speed
The highest data exchange rate with a computer (or other external device) that the drive can provide in read mode; in other words — the highest speed of information output from the drive to an external device. This speed is limited both by the connection interface (see "Connector"), and by the characteristics of the device of the SSD itself. Its values can vary from 100 – 500 MB / s in the slowest models to 3 Gb / s and higher in the most advanced ones.
Manufacturer's warranty
Manufacturer's warranty provided for this model.
In fact, this is the minimum service life promised by the manufacturer, subject to the rules of operation. Most often, the actual service life of the device is much longer than the guaranteed one. However, keep in mind that the warranty often includes additional terms, such as “[so many years] or until the TBW is exhausted” (for more on TBW, see above).
Specific warranty periods may vary even for similar drives from the same manufacturer. The most popular options are 3 years and 5 years, however, there are other figures — up to 10 years in the most expensive and high-end models.
In fact, this is the minimum service life promised by the manufacturer, subject to the rules of operation. Most often, the actual service life of the device is much longer than the guaranteed one. However, keep in mind that the warranty often includes additional terms, such as “[so many years] or until the TBW is exhausted” (for more on TBW, see above).
Specific warranty periods may vary even for similar drives from the same manufacturer. The most popular options are 3 years and 5 years, however, there are other figures — up to 10 years in the most expensive and high-end models.
Cable included
The type of cable that comes with the drive.
This parameter is relevant only for external models (see "Type"). The type of cable is indicated by the types of connectors at its ends, with the plug for connecting to the drive being the first, and the plug for connecting to the computer being the second. Specific types of connectors can be as follows:
— USB A. Plug for traditional full-size USB ports — such as those provided in most computers and laptops. Actually, such a plug is used only at the “computer” end of the cable — USB A connectors are too bulky for the drives themselves.
— USB-C. The newest of modern USB connectors. Unlike its predecessors, it has a two-sided design — the plug can be inserted into the connector by either side. Very compact, making it suitable for installation in the drive case; however, it is also found in computers/laptops, so USB-C plugs can be provided on one or both sides of the cable.
— Micro B. Plug under the microUSB connector; such a connector is familiar to many from portable gadgets like smartphones and tablets, it is also found in SSD drives. Actually, the micro B plug is provided only on the side of the drive — this connector is practically never found in computers.
— MiniUSB. Another smaller version of the USB plug, in many ways similar to the micro B described above. Nowadays it is considered obsolete and has practically fallen into disuse.
The most common bundled c...able options are USB-C — USB A, USB-C — USB-C, micro B — USB A and mini USB — USB A. Some drives that have a USB-C connector are equipped with two types of wire at once — with USB-C and USB A at the "computer" end.
This parameter is relevant only for external models (see "Type"). The type of cable is indicated by the types of connectors at its ends, with the plug for connecting to the drive being the first, and the plug for connecting to the computer being the second. Specific types of connectors can be as follows:
— USB A. Plug for traditional full-size USB ports — such as those provided in most computers and laptops. Actually, such a plug is used only at the “computer” end of the cable — USB A connectors are too bulky for the drives themselves.
— USB-C. The newest of modern USB connectors. Unlike its predecessors, it has a two-sided design — the plug can be inserted into the connector by either side. Very compact, making it suitable for installation in the drive case; however, it is also found in computers/laptops, so USB-C plugs can be provided on one or both sides of the cable.
— Micro B. Plug under the microUSB connector; such a connector is familiar to many from portable gadgets like smartphones and tablets, it is also found in SSD drives. Actually, the micro B plug is provided only on the side of the drive — this connector is practically never found in computers.
— MiniUSB. Another smaller version of the USB plug, in many ways similar to the micro B described above. Nowadays it is considered obsolete and has practically fallen into disuse.
The most common bundled c...able options are USB-C — USB A, USB-C — USB-C, micro B — USB A and mini USB — USB A. Some drives that have a USB-C connector are equipped with two types of wire at once — with USB-C and USB A at the "computer" end.