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SSD Specification Duel

ADATA Ultimate SU650 240 GB vs Samsung PM883 3.8 TB

Side-by-side specification comparison with 24 data points analyzed

ADATA Ultimate SU650 240 GB

ADATA Ultimate SU650 240 GB

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7
Wins
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9
Wins
8 ties · 24 specs compared
Champion ►
Samsung PM883 3.8 TB

Samsung PM883 3.8 TB

Samsung

ADATA Ultimate SU650 240 GB
Samsung PM883 3.8 TB

Performance Specs

Sequential ReadWINNER ►
520 MB/s
550 MB/s
Sequential WriteWINNER ►
320 MB/s
520 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)WINNER ►
40,000 IOPS
98,000 IOPS
Random Write (IOPS)◄ WINNER
75,000 IOPS
28,000 IOPS
56 µs
Read Latency
45 µs
502 µs
Write Latency
700 µs

Hardware Specs

2.5"
Form Factor
2.5"
SATA 6 Gbps
Interface
SATA 6 Gbps
RTS5735DLQ
Controller
Samsung MJX Maru
TLC
NAND Flash
TLC
176-layer
Technology
64-layer
N/A
DRAM Cache
DRAM (enabled)

Reliability Specs

3 Years
Warranty
5 Years
Endurance (TBW)WINNER ►
140 TBW
5466 TBW
MTBF— TIE —
2.0 Million Hours
2.0 Million Hours
No
Power Loss Protection
Yes
DWPDWINNER ►
0.5
0.8

Features Specs

No
Encryption
AES-256
Yes
TRIM Support
Yes
No
PS5 Compatible
No
AHCI
Protocol
AHCI

Power & Value Specs

0.65 W (Idle) Unknown (Avg) Unknown (Max)
Power Draw
1.3 W (Idle) 2.3 W (Avg) 3.6 W (Max)
N/A
Process Node
20 nm
2023
Release Date
Jan 26th, 2018
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ADATA Ultimate SU650 240 GB vs Samsung PM883 3.8 TB: Technical Analysis

For real-world multitasking, the Samsung PM883 3.8 TB edges ahead with 98,000 IOPS random read IOPS. Random I/O performance often matters more than sequential speeds for everyday computing.

The Samsung PM883 3.8 TB offers superior endurance at 5466 TBW, making it the better choice for write-intensive workloads like video editing or database applications.

Final Verdict

Samsung PM883 3.8 TB Wins

This is a close matchup. The ADATA Ultimate SU650 240 GB wins in 7 categories while the Samsung PM883 3.8 TB takes 9. Both are excellent choices — your decision should come down to price, availability, and specific feature priorities.

FAQ

ADATA Ultimate SU650 240 GB vs Samsung PM883 3.8 TB FAQ

Which is faster: ADATA Ultimate SU650 240 GB or Samsung PM883 3.8 TB?

The Samsung PM883 3.8 TB is faster with 550 MB/s sequential read speed. For most users, this means quicker file transfers and faster game loading.

Which SSD is better for gaming?

Both drives work well for PC gaming. Choose based on your interface compatibility (NVMe vs SATA) and budget.

Which has better reliability?

The ADATA Ultimate SU650 240 GB comes with 3 Years warranty while the Samsung PM883 3.8 TB offers 5 Years. Check the endurance (TBW) ratings in the specs above for write durability.

Where can I buy these SSDs in Kenya?

Use the "Check Availability" buttons above to inquire about current stock and pricing. We can source most SSDs on request with delivery across Kenya.