Question 1

What read and write speeds does the Patriot P210 128GB offer?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer lists sequential read speeds up to 450MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 350MB/s, with 4K aligned random write up to 30K IOPs. One reviewer described transfer speed as close to the nominal figure.

Question 2

Will this SSD speed up an older laptop or desktop?

Accepted Answer

Multiple reviewers reported faster boot times and quicker application launches after installing it, including in older machines such as a 2007 PC and various Dell and Lenovo laptops. One reviewer noted a 5-second boot time.

Question 3

Is the Patriot P210 128GB good value for the money?

Accepted Answer

Reviewers repeatedly described it as a good drive for a great price and high quality-to-price ratio, with one noting it was under $20 CAD each. One reviewer said they would consider buying more and larger sizes.

Question 4

Is the 128GB capacity enough, and can it be used alongside an existing hard drive?

Accepted Answer

One reviewer used the 128GB drive as a boot drive while keeping their original 750GB HDD in an optical bay converter for extra storage, and another filled about three-quarters of the drive. The listing confirms a 128GB capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor.

Question 5

What is the warranty and which operating systems are supported?

Accepted Answer

The listing states a 3-year warranty and supported operating systems of Windows 7, 8.0, 8.1, and 10. One reviewer noted they had not tested it on Windows or macOS, having installed GNU/Linux instead.

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