Patriot Torqx M28

Patriot Torqx M28

When we reviewed the Patriot Torqx, we were blown away by its blazing write speeds and its industry-leading ten-year warranty. Patriot’s Torqx M28 Series—available in both 128GB and 256GB versions—has the same long warranty, but not the same blockbuster read speeds. This new version of the Torqx, however, has a Samsung controller and twice the DRAM cache of its sibling, which provides strong writing performance but reads that are slightly slower than its nearest competitors. The Patriot Torqx M28 comes in the 2.5-inch industry standard, with the expected SATA interface. (While it claims compatibility with SATA I and II, the same cable is used for both; in general, “SATA II” simply refers to any SATA-interface device with a maximum transfer speed at or above 3 GBps.) Like the Torqx, the Torqx M28 also thoughtfully comes with a 3.5-inch bracket for easy installation in desktop PCs’ larger bays. Before purchasing as an upgrade, make sure to check the size of your current drive, as some notebook systems come with 1.8-inch bays that are too small for the Torqx M28. Given that an SSD should spend most of its life inside your unit, its outward appearance has little bearing on your final purchase.