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| Product | Crucial m4 2.5" SSD (256GB) | Samsung 840 Pro (256GB) | Samsung 840 (250GB, SSD) | Samsung 840 (250GB, SSD, install kit) | Corsair Neutron Series GTX SSD (240GB, SATA 3, 6Gbps) |
| Price | $194.99 to $325.00 | $229.00 to $434.17 | $164.99 to $321.95 | $187.06 to $361.62 | $214.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 3.5 stars | 3.5 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 5 stars | 5 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | So far, the Crucial m4 offers the best value among SSDs. Though it's not the fastest, it's by far the most affordable among its peers. | The Samsung 840 Pro lives up to its name: it's a top-notch solid-state drive for professionals with a price to match. | The Samsung 840 series is an excellent entry-level solid-state drive for budget and general users, but not really a good buy for advanced or professional users. | The Samsung 840 series is an excellent entry-level solid-state drive for budget and general users, but not really a good buy for advanced or professional users. | The Corsair Neutron GTX is one of the best solid-state drives on the market, especially for those who want top performance from their ultrathin portable computer. |
| Product Description | Crucial m4 - Solid state drive - 256 GB - Serial ATA-600 | Samsung 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD256 - Solid state drive - 256 GB - Serial ATA-600 | Samsung 840 Series MZ-7TD250 - Solid state drive - 250 GB - Serial ATA-600 | Samsung 840 Series MZ-7TD250 - Solid state drive - 250 GB - Serial ATA-600 | Corsair Neutron Series GTX - Solid state drive - 240 GB - Serial ATA-600 |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Type | Solid state drive - Internal hard drive | Solid state drive - Internal hard drive | Solid state drive - Internal hard drive | Solid state drive - Internal hard drive | Solid state drive - Internal hard drive |
| Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 250 GB | 250 GB | 240 GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" x 1/8H | 2.5" Ultra Slim Line | 2.5" Ultra Slim Line | 2.5" Ultra Slim Line | 2.5" |
| Interface | Serial ATA-600 | Serial ATA-600 | Serial ATA-600 | Serial ATA-600 | Serial ATA-600 |
| Features | S.M.A.R.T. | TRIM support , S.M.A.R.T. Garbage Collection technology | TRIM support , S.M.A.R.T. Garbage Collection technology Secure Erase function | TRIM support , S.M.A.R.T. Garbage Collection technology Secure Erase function | TRIM support , S.M.A.R.T. |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.8 in x 4 in x 0.4 in | 3.9 in x 0.3 in | 2.7 in x 3.9 in x 0.3 in | 2.8 in x 3.9 in x 0.3 in | 2.7 in x 3.9 in x 0.3 in |
| Weight | 2.6 oz | 2.4 oz | 2.2 oz | 2.2 oz | 3.5 oz |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3 years warranty | 5 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 5 years warranty |
| Data Transfer Rate | Info unavailable | 600 MBps | 600 MBps | 600 MBps | 600 MBps |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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