Corsair MP700 PRO 1TB SSD vs ADATA SU650 512GB SSD
These two drives are not close competitors: the Corsair MP700 PRO is a PCIe 5.0 NVMe drive with an active air cooler, while the ADATA SU650 is a SATA 2.5-inch drive. The Corsair is the pick for a modern desktop or laptop with an M.2 slot that needs maximum speed for large file work, video editing or game loading. The ADATA is the pick for reviving an older machine that only has a 2.5-inch SATA bay. Owners of Gen5 drives note they run hot and need airflow; the included cooler helps, but the drive is thick and can foul tight laptop lids. The SU650 is widely described as a basic, reliable boot drive with no surprises.
- Choose the Corsair MP700 PRO if your board has a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, you have room for a tall cooler, and you move large files or load big games often.
- Choose the ADATA SU650 if you are upgrading an older desktop or laptop with a 2.5-inch SATA bay and want a simple, cool-running boot drive.
Prices
- Corsair MP700 PRO 1TB SSD: $329.99 at CORSAIR (last seen Nov 9)
- ADATA SU650 512GB SSD: $64.68 at Whatnot (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the ADATA SU650 512GB SSD is $265.31 cheaper than the Corsair MP700 PRO 1TB SSD at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)

