We tested the models in the second drive slot of an Asus N76VZ with a SATA-6G-port (max. 6 Gbit/s). In addition, we ran several benchmarks and power consumption measurements on a desktop system (also with SATA-6G) to compare the values. The results of both systems are within measurement accuracy and the performance does not differ beyond that. We primarily compared the results of the test drives to the very popular Samsung SSD 840 Pro.

Sequential data rates

The sequential data rates are very close to the selected comparison devices. With 500 MB/s, both Vector 150 models read very fast. However, the 120 GB model is about 40-60 MB/s slower in writing.

Data transfer

In average transfer rates, the difference to the Samsung SSD 840 Pro is rather high. For example, when moving data between two drives, the difference of about 130 MB/s (in HD Tune) is apparent. The OCZ Vertex 4 also with an Indilinx Everest 2 Controller from the same manufacturer is about on par.

The result is significantly better in the ATTO Disk benchmark. The OCZ Vector 150 with 240 GB capacity achieved the maximum data rate here. With 555 MB/s, it is only slightly faster than the alternative from Samsung. In writing, it is even significantly faster with 533 MB/s to 468 MB/s.

4K performance

In random access to 4 GB files, both OCZ Vector 150 models perform more or less worse than the Samsung SSD 840 Pro. The 240 GB model is only slightly better than the Samsung model in writing 4K blocks.

Copy performance

The results of the copy performance test of the AS SSD benchmarks differ significantly. In our five runs, we saw differences up to 100 MB/s. We compare the best results with each other. While Samsung's SSD 840 Pro performs significantly better in copying ISO files, the copy performance of programs and games is nearly on par.

Access times

The Toshiba HG5d is slightly slower in our measurements, but this will have little relevance in practice. Compared to conventional hard drives, which usually have values of 15 to 19 ms, about 0.1 ms is very low. This advantage gets apparent in everyday tasks, especially opening files and programs, which are significantly more responsive.

The software IOMeter delivers more realistic results under standard use and heavy workstation load. The profiles "IOMix" and "Workstation" simulate different drive usage scenarios of typical users and workstation users. During the IOMix test, a 10 GB partition is intensively used and during the Workstation test, it is used intensively for 3 minutes. Both Vector 150 models can achieve very good results here and outperform the reviewed competition in nearly every test. The smaller Vector 150 is only beaten by the OCZ Vertex 4 from the same manufacturer in IOMix.