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TeamGroup's T-Force Cardea IOPS M.2 SSD is all about gaming, from its dual heatsinks to its high-rated spec for input/output operations per second. This mid-priced model has an excellent durability rating but generated average test results versus its PCI Express 3.0 kin.
On the hunt for a slim, self-cooling M.2 SSD? TeamGroup's T-Force Cardea Ceramic C440 leads the pack in edgy design, but for a PCI Express 4.0 drive it lags behind performance expectations.
Lexar's NM620 M.2 SSD is faster than its predecessor and has a better warranty, but its benchmark scores are a mixed bag, and it has a modest durability rating for a TLC-based drive.
Intel's just-launched Optane H20 drive is a unique memory/SSD combination that provides some performance benefits, but our testing shows it's not a slam-dunk for every laptop user.
All Specs The DataLocker DL4 FE external SSD has all the security features and certifications to satisfy rigorous corporate and governmental criteria to guarantee the protection of secret or sensitive data. Simply put, no unauthorized person will be able to breach its encryption and other safeguards, and if it were to be lost or stolen, the drive can be remotely disabled and wiped clean. It's slow (as SSDs go) and on the pricey side even for a security-centric drive. (It starts at $679, for the 1TB model tested here.) But those are at best secondary considerations when impervious information...