Are Bigger SSDs Faster? - Multiple Capacities Tested

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Published on March 3, 2023 4:58:27 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceGDfzlczyo

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Good performance at a great price:
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Top tier workstation:
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Best Gaming SSD:
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Best affordable SSD:
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Timestamps:
0:00​ - Introduction
0:30 - The contenders
1:06 - Reasons why bigger SSDs might be faster
2:40 - Performance in Light Use (For use as a secondary drive)
4:00​ - Performance in Heavier Use (OS Drive, Video Editors, etc)
4:56 - Performance in Extreme Use (Stress Test)
6:12 - Gaming Performance
6:48 - Sequential Performance
7:30 - Should you buy a bigger SSD?

Disclosure:
- Some of these products were bought by myself, some were provided by their respective manufacturers for the purpose of testing. As per my own guidelines, they don't get any say about anything in this video or any of my other reviews. It's not sponsored by any of them, they also didn't get to preview this video beforehand, or any other nonsense like that. My reviews reflect my own views, nothing more, nothing less.
- Amazon links I provide are (typically) affiliate links. Using these does not cost you anything at all. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This means they do provide me with a small commission when you decide to buy a product, at no cost to you.

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