SanDisk Ultra 3D 512 GB

The SanDisk Ultra 3D is a new client SSD similar to that of the

Sandisk's Ultra 3D SSD easily bests rival TLC NAND based drives in performance. We still like the Crucial BX300, but if you need more capacity than the BX300 offers, the Ultra 3D is a great way to get it.

This SSD uses SLC caching trickery to keep write speeds high, but don't expect industry-leading performance

SanDisk packed 3D NAND into the latest Ultra 3D SSD, and we have here the 1TB variant. How does the brand better known for their memory cards and thumbdrives fare in an increasingly competitive SSD market?

The SanDisk Ultra 3D is the most affordable 4 TB SSD available, currently selling for only $390. In terms of performance, it's nearly as fast as other high-end 2.5" SATA drives, and write speeds are sustained very well since there's no TLC write hole.

SanDisk's new 3D-NAND TLC-based drive is very competitive, reasonably priced, and all-around excellent. It's a safe alternative to the iconic SSD 850 EVO.