Testseek.com have collected 64 expert reviews of the OCZ 2.5 inch Agility Series SATA300 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for OCZ 2.5 inch Agility Series SATA300.
October 2009
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The editors liked
Very high reading/writing performance
2 years warranty
64MB Cache buffer permanently solves stuttering problem
Supports RAID0 setup
Supports TRIM command with wiper.exe
Firmware upgradable
Very active forums and constant support with firmware...
Strong read and write performance
Write performance actually exceeds the published specifications
Quick access times
Blend of strong performance and competitive pricing
Silky smooth operation as a system drive and completely stable
Excellent reading and writing performance
Excellent I/O performance
Excellent multitasking potential
Lightning fast access times
Completely silent operation
Fast operating system st
Good Performance
Low Power
Fast boot times
High performance
Excellent speeds overall
Nicely made
Super fast read speeds
Impressive 246 MBps read and 177 write bandwidth with EVEREST
64MB Cache buffer overcomes stuttering data problem
Very low 0.15 ms random access time
Lightweight compact storage solution
Resistant to extreme shock impact
Up to 120GB of SSD capac...
Performs as advertised
Aggressively priced
Uses the Indilinx Barefoot controller
The editors didn't like
OCZ hasnt included any jumper for firmware update
In case users needed it
Vertex series are slightly faster but would cost you more ... a hard decision for end users!
No goodies included to aid in the installation/upgrade process
"Competitive pricing" still means over $200 for 60GB of storage
Expensive
The Wiper utility is not supplied in the box.
SSD Costs Are Still Higher Than Platter Drives
Low capacity for the price compared to HDDs
Write speeds are a bit slow
Metal case is heavier and less durable than plastic
Final Words & Conclusion I think it is safe to state that OCZ absolutely tries to dominate the SSD market, and with good success. In each segment of the market they have a product and that is just very much welcomed. The new Agility drive definitely ...
Abstract: Solid State Drives (SSDs) are a very attractive lure, particularly to enthusiasts. Outstanding performance, lightweight, and power frugal are mighty tempting features. But the price of these drives remain high overall. There is a clear trend, however,...
Very high reading/writing performance, 2 years warranty, 64MB Cache buffer permanently solves stuttering problem, Supports RAID0 setup, Supports TRIM command with wiper.exe, Firmware upgradable, Very active forums and constant support with firmware...
OCZ hasnt included any jumper for firmware update, in case users needed it, Vertex series are slightly faster but would cost you more ... a hard decision for end users!
Impressive 246 MBps read and 177 write bandwidth with EVEREST, 64MB Cache buffer overcomes stuttering data problem, Very low 0.15 ms random access time, Lightweight compact storage solution, Resistant to extreme shock impact, Up to 120GB of SSD capac...
Metal case is heavier and less durable than plastic, Lacks integrated USB 2.0 MiniB data connection, Expensive enthusiastlevel product
Benchmark Reviews begins each conclusion with a short summary for each of the areas we rate. The first is presentation, which takes product packaging into consideration to the extent that it provides adequate packing material and delivers consumer info...
Okay, so at $330 US the OCZ Agility 120GB is hardly “affordable”, but when compared to the vast majority of performance orientated MLC SSD’s the price is considerably lower. However, the real question is does the Agility present a viable...
Performance, Warranty, Trim Support, Larger Capacity, Customer support, Price, Access time, Useability...
Price...
A couple of things have kept the SSD market from really taking off - price, capacity, and the early bad rap they had due to stuttering problems associated with drives equipped with the Jmicron controller. The Indilinx "Barefoot" controllers and 64MB o...
Published: 2009-10-27, Author: Chris , review by: tweaktown.com
OCZ Technology has attacked the solid state market head on and is leading the charge. The Agility is the company’s base, mainstream product and it is able to outperform some of the competitors’ flagship drives. This makes us wonder just how fa...
Since meanwhile quite a long time OCZ has been selling Indilinx based Solid State Drives which have been improved releasing several firware upgrades. With the Agility, OCZ presents the entry level Indilinx based SSD which actually isn't very cheap but...
