Why can’t the SATA SSD be recognized after installation?
When using an SSD for the first time, it needs to be formatted and partitioned first. You can use “Disk Management Tool” to format and partition the SSD, and then use it in “Windows Explorer”.
Why is the actual capacity of SSD smaller than the advertised capacity?
Because the manufacturer’s calculation method is 1TB=1000MB=1000000KB=1000000000B, and the computer system’s calculation method is 1TB=1024MB=1024*1024KB=1024*1024*1024B, so the capacity you see is 1TB=(1000*1000*1000)/(1024*1024*1024)TB≈0.93TB.
How to copy data to a new SSD?
We have launched the latest FANXIANG SSD Toolbox, which can read the running status of SSDs. At the same time, it also has disk cloning and system migration functions (Note: this operation will delete all data on the target hard drive).
What does the product packaging contain?
“After purchasing the product you will receive: 1 * 2.5-inch SATA SSD, 1 * product box
Note: The product does not include a SATA cable. If needed, please purchase separately. Thank you.”
How can I know if this product is compatible with my computer?
For a 2.5″ SATA SSD, as long as your computer has a SATA interface or previously used either a mechanical hard drive or a solid-state drive, you can use this SSD
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Form Factor
2.5″ SATA SSD
M.2 2280 SSD
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USB 3.2
Interface
SATA Revision 3.0
PCIe Gen 4×4
PCIe Gen 4×4
PCIe Gen 4×4
PCIe Gen 5.0×4
PCIe Gen 4×4
USB 3.2 Gen2x2
Speed
Up to 550MB/s
Up to 5000MB/s
Up to 7100MB/s
Up to 7400MB/s
Up to 14000MB/s
Up to 7100MB/s
Up to 2000MB/s
Capacity
Up to 4TB
2TB
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4TB
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SPEED UP COMPUTER: The fanxiang 1TB SSD 2.5 Inch SATA SSD achieves blazing read and write speeds of 550MB/s, facilitating rapid file and data transfers UPGRADE YOUR COMPUTER: Compared to HDDs, the 1TB SATA SSD boots up at least 50% faster, enabling instant productivity or gaming sessions LONG-LASTING DURABILITY: The 2.5 SATA SSD 1TB incorporates 3D NAND TLC chips, offering a longer lifespan in writes compared to QLC, ensuring a more reliable data storage solution EXTENSIVE COMPATIBILITY: The S101 1TB SATA III SSD is compatible with desktops, laptops, all-in-one PCs, supporting various operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Mac OS, meeting the needs of diverse devices 3-Year Service: Fanxiang S101 1TB SSD solid state drive provides 3 years after-sales service and lifetime technical support. If you have any questions, please contact us and we will sincerely and professionally solve the problem for you
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13 reviews for fanxiang S101 1TB SSD SATA SSD 1TB Internal Solid State Drive SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5″ SSD, UP to 550MB/s, 3D NAND TLC, Upgrade Laptop PC and Desktops
Lightning-fast upgrade — my laptop feels brand new!
I bought this SSD to replace the old hard drive in my laptop, and wow — the difference is night and day. It boots up in less than 10 seconds, apps load in the blink of an eye, and even large files transfer far faster than before.What I really liked:The installation was straightforward — swapped out the drive, cloned the old one, and I was up and running in under 30 minutes.It runs cool and quiet (no spinning disks rattling anymore), which is great for my workspace.I chose a model with modern interface and good specs (helps with future-proofing).Things to watch out for:Make sure your laptop supports the interface (SATA vs NVMe) — I nearly ordered the wrong form factor.After installing, you’ll want to confirm your BIOS/UEFI settings are correct so the system recognises the SSD properly.Overall:If your laptop has been feeling sluggish and the old drive is a bottleneck, this SSD is a fantastic upgrade. Great value for what you get — smoother performance, quicker boot times, and a more responsive machine. I recommend it.
Not a lot of stamina
512 Gb, $22.99, delivered in April 2023Great out of the gate, but Bit the SHed (went teets up) after 18 months (in October 2024). I was using it for KVMs (kernel virtual machines) on a Linux-based host. Great performance while alive, but I was hoping to get at least 3 years out of it. Oh, well.
Designate a number for the SSD
Took a minute to figure it out but it works great if it doesn’t show up on Windows. Hit the windows symbol and X at the same time. Go to disk manager right click the SSD and designate a letter for it. That’s what I did and it started popping up.
The wrong components, expect failure.
Unless the product has been used for dozens of hours, you’re not going to hear about durability here. You will hear that somebody saved money and that they plugged it in their computer and it worked.If you dig deeper, find out what their components and systems are inside the drive, you will learn not to expect too much out of this product.Mine, well it was DOA. Dead on arrival. So I couldn’t confirm what was in it.I did try to contact their customer service both directly and through Amazon. They did not respond so the item is going to be returned at my earliest convenience.Apparently, this is loaded with Phison S11. I did not learn this through their own specifications, I found a reviewer who discovered it in the firmware. The Phison S11 Is famously bad. The S11 was used by some big name companies and it ruined their reputations.There are many other products in this same price point range that will give you much more reliable performance and established customer service channels. I ended up choosing a Patriot P220 drive for something like $1.50 more. I know I will have support and firmware updates if anything is found to be problematic well into the future.Something to keep in mind, a 5-year warranty, which is what they have printed on the box, doesn’t mean anything when you have this generic off-brand. There’s no accountability when you have a company that is invisible. They could close their Amazon store, they could change names and you’ll never know where they’re at. I guess it could be analogous to car warranties. A 5-year Hyundai warranty doesn’t mean anything compared to a Toyota warranty. Hyundai is famous for blaming the driver for their design flaws.
The fanxiang S101 500GB SSD (SATA III 6Gb/s) is very good! It was easy to install, and the performance boost was immediate — super fast boot times and quick file transfers. The read speed is excellent, and it runs quietly with no issues. Great quality and reliability at a great price — highly recommend!
Very Happy,Purchased to install a new Ubuntu OS on my PC, it works straight out of the box and is twice as fast as my old ssd holding windows so no complaints from me.
Christian R –
Great ssd
Fast shipping. Fast read and write speeds. Budget friendly and absolutely performs.
Cristina S. –
works great!
not much of a techie person but this solved my boot not found problem & my pc runs great, so i’m happy with it!
Leo –
Lightning-fast upgrade — my laptop feels brand new!
I bought this SSD to replace the old hard drive in my laptop, and wow — the difference is night and day. It boots up in less than 10 seconds, apps load in the blink of an eye, and even large files transfer far faster than before.What I really liked:The installation was straightforward — swapped out the drive, cloned the old one, and I was up and running in under 30 minutes.It runs cool and quiet (no spinning disks rattling anymore), which is great for my workspace.I chose a model with modern interface and good specs (helps with future-proofing).Things to watch out for:Make sure your laptop supports the interface (SATA vs NVMe) — I nearly ordered the wrong form factor.After installing, you’ll want to confirm your BIOS/UEFI settings are correct so the system recognises the SSD properly.Overall:If your laptop has been feeling sluggish and the old drive is a bottleneck, this SSD is a fantastic upgrade. Great value for what you get — smoother performance, quicker boot times, and a more responsive machine. I recommend it.
T R N –
Good, fast & cheap.. >>–!–<< PERFECT! ..and I haven't been able to burn them up yet, even with extensive use.
Joseph Mudloff –
Not a lot of stamina
512 Gb, $22.99, delivered in April 2023Great out of the gate, but Bit the SHed (went teets up) after 18 months (in October 2024). I was using it for KVMs (kernel virtual machines) on a Linux-based host. Great performance while alive, but I was hoping to get at least 3 years out of it. Oh, well.
John FOO –
Designate a number for the SSD
Took a minute to figure it out but it works great if it doesn’t show up on Windows. Hit the windows symbol and X at the same time. Go to disk manager right click the SSD and designate a letter for it. That’s what I did and it started popping up.
Dimitri Solano Moreno –
Calidad precio (aún funciona)
Excelente
WeInSC –
The wrong components, expect failure.
Unless the product has been used for dozens of hours, you’re not going to hear about durability here. You will hear that somebody saved money and that they plugged it in their computer and it worked.If you dig deeper, find out what their components and systems are inside the drive, you will learn not to expect too much out of this product.Mine, well it was DOA. Dead on arrival. So I couldn’t confirm what was in it.I did try to contact their customer service both directly and through Amazon. They did not respond so the item is going to be returned at my earliest convenience.Apparently, this is loaded with Phison S11. I did not learn this through their own specifications, I found a reviewer who discovered it in the firmware. The Phison S11 Is famously bad. The S11 was used by some big name companies and it ruined their reputations.There are many other products in this same price point range that will give you much more reliable performance and established customer service channels. I ended up choosing a Patriot P220 drive for something like $1.50 more. I know I will have support and firmware updates if anything is found to be problematic well into the future.Something to keep in mind, a 5-year warranty, which is what they have printed on the box, doesn’t mean anything when you have this generic off-brand. There’s no accountability when you have a company that is invisible. They could close their Amazon store, they could change names and you’ll never know where they’re at. I guess it could be analogous to car warranties. A 5-year Hyundai warranty doesn’t mean anything compared to a Toyota warranty. Hyundai is famous for blaming the driver for their design flaws.
Rapha –
Produto cumpre o que promete e é condizente com a propaganda. Deu uma sobrevida incrível pro PCzinho que tenho. Podem comprar sem medo de errar
Tomasz Swierczynski –
The fanxiang S101 500GB SSD (SATA III 6Gb/s) is very good! It was easy to install, and the performance boost was immediate — super fast boot times and quick file transfers. The read speed is excellent, and it runs quietly with no issues. Great quality and reliability at a great price — highly recommend!
Fred Nurk –
Very Happy,Purchased to install a new Ubuntu OS on my PC, it works straight out of the box and is twice as fast as my old ssd holding windows so no complaints from me.
Germán Santillán –
Buen producto.Excelente calidad/precio.💯% recomendable.
arnold –
Zeer goed