SABRENT
SABRENT Rocket 2242 4TB NVMe SSD
A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with 4000 GB up front.
42/100
4000 GB7300 MB/sNVMe6400 MB/s2800 TBWM.2
£703best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Above-average capacity
- Above-average sequential write
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the SABRENT Rocket 2242 4TB NVMe SSD wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity4000 GB
Form factorM.2
InterfaceNVMe
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read7300 MB/s
Sequential write6400 MB/s
Controller and NAND
ControllerPhison E27T
NAND typeTLC
Endurance and reliability
Endurance2800 TBW
Warranty5 years
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSABRENT Rocket 2242 4TB NVMe SSD vs SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD 4TB (Up to 6
SABRENT Rocket 2242 4TB NVMe SSDWD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD 4TB (Up to 6
| SABRENTSABRENT Rocket 2242 4TB NVMe SSDThis page | SanDiskWD Blue SN5100 NVMe SSD 4TB (Up to 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42 /100 | 42 /100 |
| Capacity | 4000 GB | 4000 GB |
| Seq read | 7300 MB/sBetter | 6900 MB/s |
| Seq write | 6400 MB/s | — |
| Interface | NVMe | NVMe |
| Form factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 2800 TBW | — |
Who it's for
Is the SABRENT Rocket 2242 4TB NVMe SSD right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ssd for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need flagship-tier performance, in which case a higher-tier ssd is the better call.
Performance builder
Chasing frames and headroom in a high-end rig.
okay
Mainstream builder
Wants strong value in a balanced build.
good
Budget builder
Stretching every pound in an entry rig.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the SABRENT Rocket 2242 4TB NVMe SSD worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 42/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the SABRENT Rocket 2242 4TB NVMe SSD?
Its capacity stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB?
The WD_BLACK SN850X 1TB scores 43/100 versus this one at 42/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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