SHARKSPEED
SHARKSPEED 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Gen 4.0
A entry-level ssd for PC builders, leading with 1000 GB.
39/100
1000 GB5500 MB/sNVME5000 MB/sM.2 2280PCIe 4.0
£288best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- TRIM
- S.M.A.R.T.
- PS5 compatible
- Above-average warranty
- Below-average capacity
Score profile
Scored against the ssds classWhere the SHARKSPEED 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Gen 4.0 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Capacity and interface
Capacity1000 GB
Form factorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVME
PCIe generationPCIe 4.0
PCIe lanes4
Sequential performance
Sequential read5500 MB/s
Sequential write5000 MB/s
Controller and NAND
NAND type3
Endurance and reliability
Warranty5 years
Features
TRIMYes
S.M.A.R.T.Yes
PS5 compatibleYes
More specs
Interface PCIEPCIe 4.0 x4
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSHARKSPEED 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Gen 4.0 vs Sabrent Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD
SHARKSPEED 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Gen 4.0Sabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD
| SHARKSPEEDSHARKSPEED 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Gen 4.0This page | SabrentSabrent Rocket 5 2TB NVMe SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39 /100 | 39 /100 |
| Capacity | 1000 GB | 2000 GBBetter |
| Seq read | 5500 MB/s | 14000 MB/sBetter |
| Seq write | 5000 MB/s | 12000 MB/sBetter |
| Interface | NVME | NVMe 2.0 |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| TBW | — | 1400 TBW |
Who it's for
Is the SHARKSPEED 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Gen 4.0 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 SHARKSPEED 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Gen 4.0 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 SHARKSPEED 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD Gen 4.0?
Its trim 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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