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FANXIANG

FANXIANG S101Q 256GB SATA 2.5" internal SSD

SKU CH-V9S4-5YAFG

256 GB SATA 2.5" internal SSD with 3D NAND QLC and SLC cache reaching 530 MB/s read and 450 MB/s write for faster boot and app load times

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 530 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 450 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 256GB

  • Faster boot and app launches with up to 530 MB/s sequential read
  • Quicker file saves and transfers at up to 450 MB/s sequential write
  • Reliable operation backed by 80 TBW endurance and 1,500,000-hour MTBF
  • Broad system fit via SATA III 6 Gb/s interface in standard 2.5-inch 7 mm form factor
  • Stable data handling through garbage collection, wear-leveling, ECC, TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. support

S101Q 256GB SATA SSD

The FANXIANG S101Q is a 2.5 inch internal solid state drive with 256GB capacity. It uses a SATA III interface and 3D NAND QLC memory with an SLC cache. Sequential read reaches up to 530 MBps and write up to 450 MBps. The drive targets users upgrading older laptops or desktops from mechanical hard drives.

Fits 7mm bays and SATA ports

The 7.00mm height fits standard 2.5 inch drive bays in laptops, desktops and all-in-one systems. A SATA III 6Gbps port is required and the drive is backward compatible with SATA II. No heatsink is included so airflow in the chassis handles cooling. The SATA connection frees an M.2 slot for other uses.

Suits everyday workloads

The 80TB TBW rating and 1,500,000 hour MTBF support typical office, web and media tasks on Windows, Linux or Mac OS. Heavy write workloads such as video editing or large database work may exceed the QLC endurance. Users needing higher sustained writes should consider a drive with TLC memory and a larger TBW figure.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $31.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 530 MB/s
Lower than about 87% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $124.96 per TB
Cheaper than about 70% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameFANXIANG
Product lineS101Q
Model nameS101Q
Part numberS101Q-256 GB
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 530 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 450 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash typeQLC
Write endurance80 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height7 mm
Overall width70 mm
Product depth100 mm
Product weight45g
In the box
Included items1 × 2.5 in SATA SSD
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-25 °C to 85 °C
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

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Questions about this item

At what point does the 80 TBW endurance rating limit sustained write workloads?

The 80 TBW rating means the drive is warranted for up to 80 terabytes of total data written; heavy workloads that exceed this over the warranty period will reach the endurance limit first.

How much power does the 2.5 inch SATA SSD draw and how hot does it get when running all day?

The drive operates between 0 °C and 70 °C without a heatsink; typical SATA SSDs of this class draw only a few watts, so heat and noise stay low during continuous use.

Which SATA cable and drive bay does my laptop or desktop need for this 7 mm 2.5 inch drive?

You need a standard SATA III data cable, a SATA power connector, and a 2.5 inch bay or caddy that accepts a 7 mm height drive.

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