OCZ Vertex 4 Series SATA600

Overview

The OCZ Vertex 4 Series 64GB model packs read and write speeds of 460MB/s and 220MB/s. The 128GB version is much faster with 550MB/s reads and 420MB/s writes. The 256GB and 512GB models feature the same 550MB/s reads, but writes are boosted to 465MB/s and 475MB/s, respectively.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 38 expert reviews

Excellent:

21
Good:

15
Average:

1
Bad:

1

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Last revision on April 3, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Impressive 548/471 MBps read/write transfer speeds
Automatic AES data encryption
High IOPS performance
Easy firmware upgrades
Balances performance well regardless of data compression
Good sequential throughput
No compression related bottlenecks
5 Year Warranty
Comes with a tray adapter so it can also fit in a 3.5-inch drive bay

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive
Above average SSD heat output
Sequential read & write speeds not as fast as SandForce driven SSDs
Inconsistent performances between workloads, activity types
No disk migration software included in the bundle
Struggles when working with misaligned I/O
Shipping firmware is very stable and compatible but lacks truly competitive performance
Isn't thin enough to be used in an ultrabook

Expert reviews and ratings

[b]Budget SSD Roundup: The Best SSD for Less Than $100:[/b] The OCZ Vertex 4 128GB gives a very consistent performance and lower cost per gigabyte.

By TechSpot on November 14, 2012

It seems like the Vertex 4's superior performance easily negates its relatively small price premium, which makes it easy to recommend for anyone seeking a high-performance SSD. In fact, we think it deserves our "Outstanding!" award.

By TechSpot on July 02, 2012

OCZ might be pushing its Vector and its home-made controller, as its current enthusiast drive of choice, but that doesn't mean its older products are worth overlooking. The Vertex 4, with its powerful specification, is at the front of the queue.It's...

By micromart.co.uk on April 04, 2013

The OCZ Vertex 4 is a fast SSD with a strong price/performance ratio. It also has 16GB more capacity than much of the competition. Unfortunately in our tests it was relatively slow when reading our collection of small files and folders. It also comes...

By PC Advisor on January 07, 2013

It's a bit pricier than other SSDs of its capacity we've tested in 2012, and its thickness will keep it out of many thin laptops, but the Vertex 4 blazed through our benchmark tests, making it a great option for power users....

By Computer Shopper on December 26, 2012

OCZ’s premium solid-state drive would make an excellent upgrade for any notebook or PC running a spinning-disk hard drive. Super-fast flash storage and a carefully designed controller makes for a drive that’s a great performer for both reads and...

By Good Gear Guide on December 12, 2012

OCZ's Everest 2 controller is clearly paying dividends with the Vertex 4 — this is an excellent drive...

By CNET Australia on November 09, 2012

OCZ is a renowned manufacturer of high performance memory-related products, including solid state drives. Ever since the company acquired Indilinx, a designer of SSD platforms and controllers, they converted most of their available products to...

By VR-Zone on October 28, 2012

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. The divine benevolence in question is the belated and very much awaited arrival of TRIM support when operating SSDs in RAID arrays. It's been a serious bone of contention for solid-state RAID because it's just...

By TechRadar on September 28, 2012

OCZ has long been at the top of the SSD market, even culling off its memory business to focus primarily on storage. To further solidify its already strong position, OCZ purchased controller manufacturer Indilinx in late 2011. The Indilinx acquisition...

By APC Magazine on August 09, 2012

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