In an effort to make sorting through all the results as easy as possible we have combined the results all of all the test results into an easy to digest summary format. By comparing this drive to similar products in all the various tests you will be able to easily find the result(s) you are interested in, see the improvement and decide if this model is worth the investment.
PNY really did put a lot of thought and effort into the XLR8 CS2211 design and it shows. Everything from its good read performance to its good write performance screams consistency to those who know what to look for.
Score Card and Summary
Performance: 38 out of 40.
What this drive may lack in synthetic tests it more than makes up for real world performance. Put simply the PHISON S10 is a controller built with long term performance in mind. To us that is a good thing and why the PNY XLR8 CS2211 can boast such great full drive performance numbers.
Technological Innovation:10 out of 20
This is one area PNY actually wanted to avoid as the CS2211 does not push the boundaries and instead takes the more tried and true approach to SSD design. With that being said it is an excellent example of what the PHISON S10 controller, which is no slouch when it comes to innovation, can do as PNY did not cut any corners on the NAND they chose!
Build Quality & Warranty: 19 out of 20
While we would have preferred to have seen a full length PCB and heat pads for the ICs this drive is built to very high standard. The same goes for the four year warranty that is a full 33% longer than the industry standard of 3 years.
Value: 18 out of 20
Due in a large part to its great long term performance this drive truly is a fantastic value in and out of RAID configurations. We do however have to deduct a point for no 3.5″ adapter plate, and another for a four instead of five year warranty.
Final Score: 85 out of 100
This drive’s combination of excellent performance at a very reasonable price is what is sure to make it a favorite for system builders and knowledgeable consumers. Brilliant stuff!
