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Rectangular 2.5 inch black SSD with SATA connectors on one end

Gigastone Corporation

Gigastone Corporation 8400 GAME TURBO 256GB 2.5" internal SSD

SKU CH-ESD4-4BGQB

A 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD with 256GB capacity, 3D NAND memory, up to 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write speeds, and 128TB endurance

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 256GB

  • Faster OS boot and app loading with read speeds up to 550 MB/s
  • 3D NAND with SLC cache delivers up to 500 MB/s write speeds
  • 5 inch 7 mm form factor fits laptops desktops and ultra-slim notebooks
  • Shock and vibration resistant silent operation with 1.5 million hour MTBF
  • 128 TBW endurance rating backed by 3 year limited warranty

Drive identity

The Gigastone 8400 GAME TURBO is a 256GB 2.5 inch internal SSD built with 3D NAND flash and a SATA interface. It targets users who want a straightforward replacement for a mechanical hard drive in a laptop, desktop or ultra-slim notebook.

Build integration

The 7mm z-height lets the drive slide into standard 2.5 inch bays without spacers, and the SATA connection works with existing cables and controllers. Removing the spinning disk frees up the system for quicker OS boots and application launches while keeping the same mounting points.

Sustained workload behaviour

Under continuous use the drive delivers sustained random 4KB reads of 95000 IOPS and writes of 90000 IOPS, backed by a 128TB total bytes written rating and a 1,500,000 hour MTBF. The SLC cache absorbs burst traffic before the 3D NAND settles into steady-state throughput.

How it compares

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

Price $83.99
Cheaper than about 77% 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 550 MB/s
Lower than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $328.09 per TB
Pricier than about 79% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGigastone
Product line8400
Model nameGAME TURBO
Part numberGS-SSD-8400-256 GB-1PK-B
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
Sustained random 4KB read95000
Sustained random 4KB write90000
Random read (4K)95000
Random write (4K)90000
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Write endurance128 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power drawMax. 30 mW
Active power drawAverage: 2.5 W
Maximum: 4.0 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height10.16 mm
Overall width69.85 mm
Product depth100 mm
Product weight45.35g
Environment & compliance
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

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Questions about this item

At what total data-written point does the 256 GB drive reach its 128 TBW endurance limit?

The drive is rated for 128 TBW, so the limit arrives after 128 terabytes of cumulative writes.

Does the 2.5 inch SATA SSD run silently and stay cool during all-day operation?

The supplier lists shock resistance, vibration resistance and quiet operation with no heatsink required.

Which cable and port must my laptop or desktop already have for this 2.5 inch drive to work?

A standard SATA data cable and a SATA power connector are required.

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