Is this a good drive for an old laptop?

Yes, if the laptop has a 2.5-inch SATA bay. It replaces a hard drive directly and gives a large jump in boot and load times, though it will not match an NVMe drive.

How fast is it in real use?

Rated sequential read is 520 MB/s, close to the SATA III limit. Sustained writes of large files will be slower because the drive has no DRAM cache.

Does it work in a USB enclosure?

Yes. A 2.5-inch SATA enclosure turns it into an external SSD, though speed then depends on the enclosure's USB bridge.

Is it good for a PlayStation or Xbox?

It works as external storage on consoles that accept USB drives, but next-gen games built for internal NVMe storage will not run from it.

Two 1TB 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. SATA cables and mounting screws are not included, so check what your case or laptop already has.

How does it compare with a Samsung 870 EVO?

The 870 EVO has a DRAM cache and a long track record on endurance. This drive is a cheaper, DRAM-less option for light use and bulk storage.

Where is the Gigastone 1TB SATA III 2.5" SSD 2-Pack cheapest?

At Newegg.com, for $259.99, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Gigastone 1TB SATA III 2.5" SSD 2-Pack?

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 7 ratings.

Where can I buy the Gigastone 1TB SATA III 2.5" SSD 2-Pack?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg.com, Newegg Business, Beach Audio, eBay, Sears.

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Our take on the Gigastone 1TB SATA III 2.5" SSD 2-Pack

The Gigastone 1TB SATA III 2.5-inch SSD is a budget internal drive built on 3D TLC NAND with a SATA 6Gb/s interface and a rated sequential read speed of 520 MB/s. It fits any 2.5-inch bay or USB enclosure, so it works for reviving older laptops and desktops, game storage, or scratch drives. It is a DRAM-less, SATA-limited design, so it trails NVMe drives and premium SATA models such as the Samsung 870 EVO on sustained writes and endurance ratings. It suits buyers who want cheap bulk flash storage rather than a primary performance drive.

Best forReviving older laptops and desktops with a 2.5-inch SATA bayBulk game or media storage on a budgetExternal SSD builds using a USB 3.0 enclosureSecondary scratch or backup drive

Pros

Standard 2.5-inch SATA form factor fits most laptops and desktops
520 MB/s sequential read is near the SATA III ceiling
3D TLC NAND rather than older planar flash
Two drives in one pack for multi-machine upgrades
No NVMe slot or adapter needed

Cons

SATA speeds cap well below modern NVMe drives
DRAM-less design slows sustained large writes
Endurance and controller details are not well documented
Not a match for premium SATA drives on long-term reliability

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Gigastone 1TB SATA III 2.5" SSD 2-Pack price history

Lowest price we've seen: $259.99 on Nov 13 at Newegg.com. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 13.

About the Gigastone 1TB SATA III 2.5" SSD 2-Pack

This is a two-pack of Gigastone 1TB internal solid-state drives. Each drive uses the 2.5-inch form factor and connects through a SATA III (6Gb/s) interface.

The drives use 3D TLC flash memory and read at up to 520 MB/s.

Capacity: 1 TB (1000 GB) per drive
Pack size: 2 drives
Type: Internal SSD
Form factor: 2.5 inch
Interface: SATA III, S-ATA 6Gb/s
Flash memory: 3D TLC
Read speed: Up to 520 MB/s sequential read

Specifications

Type: Internal
Connection: SATA
Form Factor: 2.5 Inch Drive
Capacity: 1 TB
Read Speed: 520 MB/s
Placement: InternalSource
Size (GB): 1000Source
Flash Memory: 3D TLCSource
Sequential Read (MB/s): 520Source
Interface: S-ATA 6Gb/sSource

Questions and answers

Is this a good drive for an old laptop?: Yes, if the laptop has a 2.5-inch SATA bay. It replaces a hard drive directly and gives a large jump in boot and load times, though it will not match an NVMe drive.
How fast is it in real use?: Rated sequential read is 520 MB/s, close to the SATA III limit. Sustained writes of large files will be slower because the drive has no DRAM cache.
Does it work in a USB enclosure?: Yes. A 2.5-inch SATA enclosure turns it into an external SSD, though speed then depends on the enclosure's USB bridge.
Is it good for a PlayStation or Xbox?: It works as external storage on consoles that accept USB drives, but next-gen games built for internal NVMe storage will not run from it.
What is in the box?: Two 1TB 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. SATA cables and mounting screws are not included, so check what your case or laptop already has.
How does it compare with a Samsung 870 EVO?: The 870 EVO has a DRAM cache and a long track record on endurance. This drive is a cheaper, DRAM-less option for light use and bulk storage.
Where is the Gigastone 1TB SATA III 2.5" SSD 2-Pack cheapest?: At Newegg.com, for $259.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Gigastone 1TB SATA III 2.5" SSD 2-Pack?: Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 7 ratings.
Where can I buy the Gigastone 1TB SATA III 2.5" SSD 2-Pack?: 5 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg.com, Newegg Business, Beach Audio, eBay, Sears.