Specifications
I think that specifications table is clear enough and I don’t have to describe everything. Tested HyperX Predator came to our redation in M.2 2280 form factor with additional PCIe adapter.
Kingston is offering 3 year warranty and free support for their highest series SSD. I think it could be longer but three years is still long enough as it’s average lifetime of a desktop PC.
FEATURES/BENEFITS
- Fast — PCIe connection provides higher speeds than SATA-based solid-state drives for the ultimate computing experience
- Blazing performance — ultra-responsive multitasking and overall faster system
- Reliable — rugged and durable to take your system to the edge
- Form factor — M.2 with optional Half-Height Half-length adapter to fit in both new and older motherboards
- Guaranteed — three-year warranty and free technical support
Closer Look
Now it’s time to take a closer look at the HyperX Predator 480GB SSD.
As usuall we are starting from the package. In this case it’s a nice looking box which is in a different style than we used to see memory products. It’s closer to reviewed some time ago HyperX Cloud Headset.
Outside of the box we can see declared bandwidth, drive’s interface and capacity. Simply all what most users need to pick the right drive for their computer.
On the back of the box there are usual basic product descriptions and contact to support. Of course we count that everything will work but as always with electronics better is to have good support than try to solve everything on your own when anything happens.
Inside is the most important – HyperX Predator SSD which is well protected for the time of transport. Additionally Kingston added two brackets – standard and low-profile.
There is also one more addition – Acronis license so you can clone your old system onto new SSD. Pretty handy as there is barely any free software with such functionality.
Below we can see Predator M.2 SSD installed on the PCIe adapter. Regardless which way of installing you choose, performance should be the same.
PCIe adapter looks really simple, especially when you look at the back. Barely any components but is really helpful if you don’t have M.2 socket on your motherboard.
Below are also two photos of the M.2 drive itself.
On the front everything is covered by labels so we can’t see much. At the same time we know that Marvell controller is hidding somewhere there.
On the back we can see Toshiba NAND. Toshiba is manufacturing well performing and high quality flash memory so we are expecting only the best looking at what components we can find on the HyperX Predator.
At the end some more photos. Enjoy!
