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| Product | Plextor M5 Pro solid-state drive (256GB) | Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme (256GB) | Samsung 840 Pro (256GB) | Corsair Neutron Series GTX SSD (240GB, SATA 3, 6Gbps) |
| Price | $198.39 to $383.78 | $222.99 to $265.89 | $209.99 to $365.38 | $219.99 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars |
| Average user rating | 0 stars | 0 stars | 5 stars | 0 stars |
| Release date | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable | Info unavailable |
| Bottom line | Fast and compatible with all systems, the Plextor M5 Pro would be a great solid-state drive for anyone who can afford it. | If you're on a market for a high-end solid-state drive for your computer, be it a PC or a
Mac, look no further than the Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme. | 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 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 | Plextor M5Pro PX-256M5P - Solid state drive - 256 GB - Serial ATA-600 | Plextor M5Pro PX-256M5P - Solid state drive - 256 GB - Serial ATA-600 | Samsung 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD256 - Solid state drive - 256 GB - Serial ATA-600 | Corsair Neutron Series GTX - Solid state drive - 240 GB - Serial ATA-600 |
| Packaged Quantity | 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 |
| Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB | 240 GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" Ultra Slim Line | 2.5" |
| Interface | Serial ATA-600 | Serial ATA-600 | Serial ATA-600 | Serial ATA-600 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 600 MBps | 600 MBps | 600 MBps | 600 MBps |
| Features | TRIM support , S.M.A.R.T. Native Command Queuing (NCQ) , 256-bit AES | TRIM support , S.M.A.R.T. Native Command Queuing (NCQ) , 256-bit AES | TRIM support , S.M.A.R.T. Garbage Collection technology | TRIM support , S.M.A.R.T. |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.8 in x 3.9 in x 0.3 in | 2.7 in x 3.9 in x 0.3 in | 3.9 in x 0.3 in | 2.7 in x 3.9 in x 0.3 in |
| Weight | 2.5 oz | 2.5 oz | 2.4 oz | 3.5 oz |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 5 years warranty | 5 years warranty | 5 years warranty | 5 years warranty |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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