Strivon SN-8961 XT 500GB SATA 2.5-inch SSD
SSDs · Strivon · SKU SN8961-XT · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-19
Key facts
| Benchmark index | 4,399 (SSDs scale) |
|---|---|
| Category rank | #40,895 |
| Street price | $49 |
| Power | 3 W (active) |
| Performance per dollar | 89.78 |
| Released | 2024 |
Specifications
| Brand | Strivon |
|---|---|
| Model | Strivon SN-8961 XT |
| Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form factor | 2.5" SATA (7 mm) |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s (AHCI) |
| Sequential read | 550 MB/s |
| Sequential write | 520 MB/s |
| Random 4K read | 98K IOPS |
| NAND | 3D TLC, 176-layer |
| Cache | DRAM-less (SLC cache) |
| Endurance | 300 TBW (0.55 DWPD) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Heatsink | None |
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