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OCZ Apex SSD 120GB vs Vertex SSD 120GB review

Solid-state drives are the future of storage; but are they worth it in the present?

Our Score 3.5

Last reviewed: 2009-06-24June 24th 2009

Product Type Solid State Drive
Compatible Drive Bay Width 2.5"
Drive Interface SATA/300
Brand Name OCZ Technology
Form Factor Internal
Storage Capacity 120 GB
Maximum Read Transfer Rate 250 MBps
Maximum Write Transfer Rate 180 MBps
Height 9.3 mm
Width 69.6 mm
Depth 100.0 mm
Manufacturer OCZ Technology, Inc
Product Model OCZSSD2-1VTX120G
Product Name Vertex Solid State Drive
Product Line Vertex
Hot Swappable Yes
Manufacturer Part Number OCZSSD2-1VTX120G
Manufacturer Website Address www.ocztechnology.com
Marketing Information

This OCZ Vertex drive features a durable yet lightweight alloy housing and because this OCZ SSD has no moving parts, the drive is more rugged than traditional hard drive. Designed for ultimate reliability, Vertex SSD has an excellent 1.5 million hour mean time before failure (MTBF) ensuring peace of mind over the long term.
Standard Warranty 3 Year
Weight (Approximate) 77.0 g

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Product Summary

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Apex 120GB Robust Fast sequential read/write Good value

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Vertex 120GB Superb random read/write speed Robust

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Apex 120GB A very tight fit

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Vertex 120GB A big price tag Firmware upgrade needs Windows

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