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December 2012
(79%)
119 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
1162 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
790100119
The editors liked
Good performance
(Potentially) very low cost/GB
Intel Toolbox is a great drive management software package
Slightly faster performance in large-block transfers
Not a huge mixed-workload difference between SSD 335 and SSD 520 of same capacity
Build Quality (Intel/Micron NAND)
Performance
Capacity (240GB)
Bundle (3.5" bracket/SATA III Cable/Molex To SATA Power Connector)
Intel Solid State Drive Toolbox
Price (For Some)
Consistent performance across benchmark tests
Custom firmware designed to increase drive stability
Longevity
Decent price per GB. Intel's bundled toolbox is quite useful.
Good Performance
3-Year warranty
Competitive Pricing
Respectable performance across the board
Relatively inexpensive
Outstanding 558/533 MBps read/write speed with ATTO
Produced 80
015 combined 4K IOPS
Among the fastest SATAbased SSDs available
TCG OPAL security with 256bit AES encryption
Uses 20nm NAND flash components
SandForce SF2281 processor supports TRIM
SMART
And RAISE
DuraWrite technology extends NAND lifetime
Enthusiastlevel operational I/O performance
3Year Intel product warranty su
The editors didn't like
9.5mm housing may limit installation options
3year warranty (vs. 5)
Single capacity point limits consumer choice
9.5mm design limits use cases
SandForce SF2281 Controller Is Getting Old
Expensive compared to other mainstream drives
9.5mm profile won't fit certain thin laptops
Older NAND controller shows its age against newer hardware
Not quite as fast as some other SandForce-Based Drives
Having just launched, pricing for the Intel 335 180GB is a bit high and we expect it will drop shortly. When I say a bit high I mean in comparison to the 240GB version after all, you can buy the 180GB 335 today for under $1/GB. You really get what you ...
Abstract: We’ve posted a number of reviews of solid state drives based on the second-generation SandForce controller. The rest of available controllers can only feel jealous of its popularity which is not even diminished by certain problems such as its somewhat ...
The Intel 335 SSD comes to market at a time of increased competition in the SSD value space. TLC products are a formidable opponent, but for those users who demand higher endurance from their SSDs, the Intel 335 is a good fit. The Intel 335 SSD is priced...
Abstract: Installing an SSD in your PC, be it a laptop or a desktop, is one of the easiest and most effective ways to boost the machine's overall performance. The change won't be merely noticeable—it will startle you. Your system will boot more quickly, windows and...
Good Performance, 3-Year warranty, Competitive Pricing
Not quite as fast as some other SandForce-Based Drives
The Intel 335 Series Solid State DriveMany of Intel's solid state drive offerings have traditionally been priced at the upper-end of the spectrum. But with the SSD 335 series, pricing is much more competitive. In the lead up to the launch, Intel informed...
The 335 really is a great SSD with excellent performance and reliability -- but truth be told though is that this SSD is fairly equal to the 520 series with the one difference being 20nm NAND flash ICs being used. The million dollar question remains pric...
Abstract: Hope everyone is having a fun and safe Halloween! The Intel 335 Series SSD was launched, and we have the first batch of reviews listed here, along with the latest hardware reviews from around the web: Intel 335 Series 240GB SSD @ HCW Intel 335 Series ...
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Published: 2012-10-30, Author: Jon , review by: techworld.com
Intels 20nm NAND flash renders the Series 335 a step up from Intels earlier SSDs, but the aggressive pricing is probably the better news for consumersand it could be bad news for the slew of manufacturers that recently announced new hybrid hard drives...
sThe Intel 335 Series SSD was more about introducing 20nm flash to the world than anything. Intel and Micron announced the new process earlier this year, and here it is in a desktop product for the first time. I would expect to see Crucial branded SSDs...
Intel Toolbox is a great drive management software package, Slightly faster performance in large-block transfers, Not a huge mixed-workload difference between SSD 335 and SSD 520 of same capacity
Single capacity point limits consumer choice, 9.5mm design limits use cases
The Intel SSD 335 Series offers class-leading performance for a mainstream SSD, even besting enthusiast-grade drives in many areas. While the migration from the SSD 330 is about smaller NAND, it's clear Intel's understanding of the SandForce controller ha...
