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Gudga SATA III Internal SSD

Gudga SATA III Internal SSD

4.7· 510 ratings

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$47.99at Newegg.com, last seen Nov 2

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Our take on the Gudga SATA III Internal SSD

The Gudga SATA III Internal SSD is a 2.5-inch drive with 256 GB of capacity and a rated sequential read speed of up to 570 MB/s. It is a budget-oriented upgrade for older laptops and desktops that still use a SATA bay, where it replaces a hard drive and cuts boot and load times. It has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from 510 ratings, which is strong for an entry-level drive. No current store price was provided, so check the live comparison before buying.

Best forReviving an older laptop or desktop with a SATA bay
A cheap boot drive for a basic office or family PC
Secondary storage for games and media
Budget builds where NVMe is not an option
Pros
  • 570 MB/s sequential read is near the SATA III ceiling
  • 2.5-inch SATA form factor fits most older laptops and desktops
  • 256 GB is enough for an OS and everyday apps
  • High 4.7 out of 5 rating across 510 ratings
  • Simple drop-in replacement for a 2.5-inch hard drive
Cons
  • 256 GB fills quickly with games and large media
  • No DRAM cache or endurance figures published
  • SATA speeds cap well below modern NVMe drives
  • Brand is less established than Samsung, Crucial or WD

Gudga SATA III Internal SSD prices at every store

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Gudga SATA III Internal SSD price history

Lowest price we've seen: $47.99 on Nov 2 at Newegg.com. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 2.

What reviewers say

Owners rate it highly at 4.7 out of 5 from 510 ratings, and the pattern in budget SSD reviews is that buyers notice the jump from a hard drive more than benchmark numbers.

Pros
  • Noticeable speed-up over an old hard drive
  • Straightforward install in laptops and desktops
  • Low price for the capacity
Cons
  • Sustained write speeds can drop on large transfers
  • Long-term reliability of budget drives is questioned

Specifications

Type
Internal
Connection
SATA
Form Factor
2.5 Inch Drive
Capacity
256 GB
Read Speed
570 MB/s

Questions and answers

Is the Gudga 256 GB SSD worth it?
Yes if you are replacing a hard drive in an older machine on a tight budget. Skip it if your board supports NVMe, where you get several times the speed for a small price difference.
How fast is it in real use?
The rated 570 MB/s read is close to the SATA III limit, so boot times and app loads feel fast. Expect slower sustained writes on very large file transfers.
Will it fit my laptop?
It is a standard 2.5-inch, 7 mm-class SATA drive, so it fits most laptops and desktops with a 2.5-inch bay. Check that your machine has a SATA port and not only M.2.
What comes in the box?
Typically just the drive. You supply the SATA cable and, in a desktop, the mounting screws or bracket.
When is it cheapest?
Small SATA SSDs like this one tend to dip during flash-memory sales and back-to-school events. Set a price alert and compare against Crucial and Kingston drives of the same size.
What do buyers say about the Gudga SATA III Internal SSD?
Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 510 ratings.