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 Adata XPG SX8200 Pro 512GB NVME SSD, Affordable alternative for high speed

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post Dec 25 2018, 06:34 PM, updated 2y ago

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EDIT: Adata Switches to Slower Controller, NAND on SX8200 Pro
This review does not represent current SX8200 Pro performance anymore after they revised it. I'm sure the current model is still fast, but there will be difference from my review. Original review below:

When it comes to NVME SSD, people always think about Samsung 970 Pro as the best NVME drive. But being the best also means the most expensive. Most seller is selling 512GB drive for almost RM1500. The cheapest I saw is from one seller for RM920. Is there any other drive that can give almost similar performance without paying that much? After reading around I think I found such drive. Enter Adata XPG SX8200 Pro. I bought it for RM440, that’s even less than half price compared to the cheapest seller of 970 Pro. But is it any good?

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NVME, 512GB size, M.2 2280 length, PCIe Gen 3x4 SSD

It promises read speed up to 3500MB/s and write speed up to 2300MB/s. Lets find out how it performs.
I’ll compare it to Samsung 850 Evo 250GB SATA SSD and Western Digital 3TB HDD. Both is connected on SATA 3 (6Gb/s speed)

First test is Crystal DiskMark. For 970 Pro benchmark result I taken from guru3D review (https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/samsung-970-pro-m-2-512gb-nvme-ssd-review.html)
Although my system used is different then theirs, the result I believe should be not much different.

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Samsung 970 Pro 512GB

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Adata XPG SX8200 Pro 512GB

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Samsung 850 Evo 250GB

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Western Digital 3TB

From these results can see that 970 Pro faster by 200MB/s on sequential read than SX8200 Pro, that’s translate to about 6%. Sequential write speed almost similar on both. 4KBQ8T8 read is similar while write sees 970 Pro faster 334MB/s, which about 24%. 4KBQ32T1 show 970 Pro faster on read and write by about 74% and 66%. 4KBQ1T1 is almost similar on both drive.

SX8200 Pro is faster on everything compared to 850 Evo. Limitation of SATA speed is apparent when it’s about sequential read and write. SX8200 Pro tops read speed by 6 times! Write speed is a bit more modest 4.3 times faster. 4KBQ32T1 test show SX8200 Pro faster by 21% on read and 19% on write. SX8200 Pro able to double the speed on both read and write for 4KBQ1T1.

As for HDD, well it’s really not a competitor at all to any of the drive. The sole reason for continue using HDD will be it’s the cheapest for GB per Ringgit ratio.

Next benchmark would be on AS SSD program.

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Samsung 970 Pro 512GB

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Adata XPG SX8200 Pro 512GB

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Samsung 850 Evo 250GB

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Western Digital 3TB

In this benchmark SX8200 Pro shows that it can also give back punches to 970 Pro. Sequential read for 970 Pro only faster by 3% while for write SX8200 Pro is faster by about 6%. For 4K read SX8200 Pro marginally faster by 5% but write sees 970 Pro pull ahead by 24%. 4K-64Thrd write 970 Pro again pull ahead by 13%. Overall score gives 970 Pro a lead by only 3%.

Compared to 850 Evo, SX8200 Pro shows again it’s faster on everything. 4K test shows the smallest difference but even that SX8200 Pro tops by 57% read and 65% write.

This post has been edited by xxboxx: Jan 16 2021, 01:49 PM
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post Dec 25 2018, 06:35 PM

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Samsung Magician which is SSD management also can do performance benchmark. Again it shows how NVME is better than SATA.
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Now for some real world test. One big file test is pointless as the AS SSD sequential read and write benchmark already show each drive speed, SATA bandwidth is also 850 Evo limiting factor for big file test. I use 1146 files with various sizes in a folder, total size is 952MB, write and read it to RAM disk drive so that the other end will not be the limiting factor. I use FastCopy program as it is able to record time and transfer rate.

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Adata XPG SX8200 Pro 512GB read

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Samsung 850 Evo 250GB read

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Western Digital 3TB read

In these tests we can see SX8200 Pro read speed is faster than 850 Evo by about 0.5 seconds or 3%. Compared to Western Digital, SX8200 Pro is faster by 3 times. On to write speed.


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Adata XPG SX8200 Pro 512GB write

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Samsung 850 Evo 250GB write


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Western Digital 3TB write

On write speed SX8200 Pro is again faster than 850 Evo, by 2.9 second or about 10%. Compared to Western Digital, SX8200 Pro is faster by about 90%.


In conclusion, Adata XPG SX8200 Pro prove to be value for money compared to Samsung 970 Pro. It only loses out not by much yet it is a lot cheaper. It shows that you don’t need to have the most expensive drive to get good performance anymore unlike few years ago.

Against SATA SSD drive like Samsung 850 Evo, SX8200 Pro win by super wide margin when the data is big, but small file shows both have similar performance. The difference can only be felt when you’re dealing with bid data such as starting Windows or opening big application or copying large files. But when it’s just opening office files or image, both will feel just about the same.

This test also show why people should stop using HDD as their Windows or application drive, the speed and latency gap is just ridiculously big.

NVME SSD with read high speed of 3500MB/s and write speed of 2300MB/s before this usually reserved to the premium drive that have very high price tag. But now such speed also have arrive to those that want more value per ringgit on their purchase.

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Additional Info

Adata XPG SX8200 Pro doesn't come with it's own cloning software, but you can get free license for Acronis True image HD by registering your SSD.

Another thing is the drive doesn't have own NVME driver but instead rely on MS generic NVME driver. It's still work of course, just that it doesn't feel as premium as having own driver.

Unlike Samsung Magician program that look sleek, have useful function and can check for latest driver, Adata SSD Toolbox look amateur and you kind of doubt if it's utilities is actually working.

Update after use about 3 weeks vs Samsung Evo 850 SATA SSD previously:
-When open files and programs can feel it's faster, maybe the difference is just a second or two but still noticeable.

This post has been edited by xxboxx: Jan 13 2019, 11:20 AM
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post Dec 26 2018, 03:04 AM

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xxboxx Where can I get the NVME at RM440?
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post Dec 26 2018, 07:37 AM

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QUOTE(Vigilant @ Dec 26 2018, 03:04 AM)
xxboxx Where can I get the NVME at RM440?
Buy from this store:
https://shopee.com.my/ADATA-XPG-SX8200-PRO-...3299.1597395557

Do not buy from EIT STORE. Paid to them on 1 November, 12 November still hasn't shipped
No explanation whatsoever from the store & they never reply my chat messages eventhough they read it
Tired of waiting, I request for a refund directly with Lazada help center, luckily got a refund

Then I proceed to order with GT Mart on 12 November. 14 November my SSD already arrived thumbsup.gif
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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Dec 26 2018, 07:37 AM)
Buy from this store:
https://shopee.com.my/ADATA-XPG-SX8200-PRO-...3299.1597395557

Do not buy from EIT STORE. Paid to them on 1 November, 12 November still hasn't shipped
No explanation whatsoever from the store & they never reply my chat messages eventhough they read it
Tired of waiting, I request for a refund directly with Lazada help center, luckily got a refund

Then I proceed to order with GT Mart on 12 November. 14 November my SSD already arrived thumbsup.gif
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Actually the normal SRP is how much if want to get it from a physical store instead of online?
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post Dec 26 2018, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE(Vigilant @ Dec 26 2018, 08:42 AM)
Actually the normal SRP is how much if want to get it from a physical store instead of online?
Why do people still insist on buying from physical stores in this day & age? sweat.gif
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post Dec 26 2018, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(sHawTY @ Dec 26 2018, 09:29 AM)
Why do people still insist on buying from physical stores in this day & age? sweat.gif
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Well, to avoid something such as your case for instance, wait for a long time, then need to refund brows.gif

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post Dec 26 2018, 09:58 AM

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QUOTE(xxboxx @ Dec 25 2018, 05:34 PM)
When it comes to NVME SSD, people always think about Samsung 970 Pro as the best NVME drive. But being the best also means the most expensive. Most seller is selling 512GB drive for almost RM1500. The cheapest I saw is from one seller for RM920. Is there any other drive that can give almost similar performance without paying that much? After reading around I think I found such drive. Enter Adata XPG SX8200 Pro. I bought it for RM440, that’s even less than half price compared to the cheapest seller of 970 Pro. But is it any good?

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NVME, 512GB size, M.2 2280 length, PCIe Gen 3x4 SSD

It promises read speed up to 3500MB/s and write speed up to 2300MB/s. Lets find out how it performs.
I’ll compare it to Samsung 850 Evo 250GB SATA SSD and Western Digital 3TB HDD. Both is connected on SATA 3 (6Gb/s speed)

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is this a graphic card for GPU or hard disk for storage? Why it looks like plug into the graphic card port?
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QUOTE(Vigilant @ Dec 26 2018, 09:36 AM)
Well, to avoid something such as your case for instance
That's why I gave the GT Mart link
The problemaitc seller is the EIT Store
QUOTE(k town shit @ Dec 26 2018, 09:58 AM)
is this a graphic card for GPU or hard disk for storage? Why it looks like plug into the graphic card port?
Baru keluar dari gua ke bang?
Its a solid state drive for storage

M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive has been available since 2013
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QUOTE(Vigilant @ Dec 26 2018, 03:04 AM)
xxboxx Where can I get the NVME at RM440?
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Many online seller have it. Check around, good place to start is Shopee and Lazada
I don't want to name the seller as not only them have it, and important to read each seller rating so that you know what you're getting into.

QUOTE(k town shit @ Dec 26 2018, 09:58 AM)
is this a graphic card for GPU or hard disk for storage? Why it looks like plug into the graphic card port?
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I don't know how to answer this question sweat.gif

I assume you know what is SATA SSD right? Go read about NVME at Wikipedia first, then read this review. Then you'll know what's each type of drive advantage is. Tho with NVME, SATA SSD is seem redundant now.
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whoa... great
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post Jan 13 2019, 01:02 AM

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u should compare speed with 50%/75%/90% of the drive being filled with data and u'll see what difference that makes wink.gif
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QUOTE(nrw @ Jan 13 2019, 01:02 AM)
u should compare speed with 50%/75%/90% of the drive being filled with data and u'll see what difference that makes wink.gif
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16% fill up

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93% fill up

Not much difference
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post Jan 13 2019, 11:18 AM

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Update after use about 3 weeks vs Samsung Evo 850 SATA SSD previously:
-When open files and programs can feel it's faster, maybe the difference is just a second or two but still noticeable.
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QUOTE(xxboxx @ Jan 13 2019, 10:59 AM)
Not much difference
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is your partition or drive filled up 93%?
cuz ur testing a 512GB drive with 476GB net capacity and your screenshots are just showing a 116GB partition that is filled with 108GB.

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QUOTE(nrw @ Jan 13 2019, 12:43 PM)
is your partition or drive filled up 93%?
cuz ur testing a 512GB drive with 476GB net capacity and your screenshots are  just showing a 116GB partition that is filled with 108GB.
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I partition it to 2 drive.
You mean both partition need to be 90% fill up?
Next time test then, need time to copy those files to fill up the drive.

Now I remember I also unallocated about 10% for over provisioning, so won't able to do 90% fill up test.

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if you're free just do 75% then biggrin.gif

I have the same drive since late November.. while I agree it's a neat drive (I think the best for sale at this price point) you'll probably agree with my opinion that the more this ssd is filled the more ground it looses for example on the 970pro you tested above.

this unfortunately is the case with almost all ssd's but those adata's tend to take a bigger hit compared to lets say the samsung's.

No idea how much your drive is filled in total, but you can already see a 20% decreasement from your last screenshot in 4K random read already.

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QUOTE(nrw @ Jan 13 2019, 03:43 PM)
if you're free just do 75% then biggrin.gif

I have the same drive since late November.. while I agree it's a neat drive (I think the best for sale at this price point) you'll probably agree with my opinion that the more this ssd is filled the more ground it looses for example on the 970pro you tested above.

this unfortunately is the case with almost all ssd's but those adata's tend to take a bigger hit compared to lets say the samsung's.

No idea how much your drive is filled in total, but you can already see a 20% decreasement from your last screenshot in 4K random read already.
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I didn't test 970 Pro, it's taken from guru3D review.

You got the link for 970 Pro benchmark when it's 50%/75%/90%?
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QUOTE(xxboxx @ Jan 13 2019, 04:05 PM)
I didn't test 970 Pro, it's taken from guru3D review.

You got the link for 970 Pro benchmark when it's 50%/75%/90%?
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couldn't find but I remembered https://www.anandtech.com/show/13112/the-ad...me-ssd-review/3 being posted in here so u'll have to take this for the moment.
this doesn't fully represent the above due to test details, however testing scenario will allow to transfer some of the findings to the issue of decreasing performance in relation to heavily utilized drive capacity.

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