SabrentReleased 2024
Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD
A entry-level pick in the ssds line-up, with 2000 GB up front.
39/100
2000 GB14000 MB/sNVMe 2.012000 MB/s1500000 IOPS1400 TBW
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Why we rate it
- DRAM cache
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- Above-average sequential read
- Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity2000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe 2.0
PCIe generationPCIe 5.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read14000 MB/s
Sequential write12000 MB/s
Random performance
Random read (4K Q32)1500000
Random write (4K Q32)1500000
Controller and NAND
ControllerPhison E26
NAND typeMicron 232-layer TLC
DRAM cacheYes
DRAM cache size4096 MB
Host memory bufferNo
Endurance and reliability
Endurance1400 TBW
MTBF1700000 hours
Warranty5 years
Features
Hardware encryptionAES 256-bit
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
Heatsink includedNo
PS5 compatibleNo
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD vs Crucial Crucial T705 2TB NVMe SSD
Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSDCrucial T705 2TB NVMe SSD
| SabrentSabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSDThis page | CrucialCrucial T705 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39 /100 | 41 /100Better |
| Capacity | 2000 GB | 2000 GB |
| Seq read | 14000 MB/s | 14500 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 12000 MB/s | 12700 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVMe 2.0 | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | 1400 TBWBetter | 1200 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB 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.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 39/100 against other ssds, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.
What stands out on the Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD?
Its dram cache stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Fikwot FX815 2TB SSD?
The Fikwot FX815 2TB SSD scores 40/100 versus this one at 39/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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