OCZ Vector 150 SSD Review – Rattling The 120GB Competition

PACKAGING CONTENTS AND EXTERIOR

If you have ever owned an OCZ SSD, the packaging will look very familiar as it resembles the original Vector in basically every aspect:

120GB OCZ Vector 150

120GB OCZ Vector 150

Contents include the traditional offering from OCZ, which is actually more than what you get from most SSD manufacturers – 2.5” to 3.5” bracket, mounting screws, quick-install manual, warranty information, the all-important “I Love My SSD” sticker, and of course the Vector 150. OCZ has also packaged a digital-download serial key for Acronis True Image HD 2013, which is an excellent piece of AIO backup and cloning software.

120GB OCZ Vector 150

120GB OCZ Vector 150

Again the Vector 150 is essentially identical to the original Vector in terms of looks. It definitely is one of the more stylish designs we have seen. While it may look rubberized, it is strictly for aesthetics; the entire SSD is metal bound, cold, and soft to the touch.

120GB OCZ Vector 150

120GB OCZ Vector 150

Complementing the adapter, there are two mounting holes on either side of the SSDand the overall form factor is the ultra-slim 7mm we have gotten use to as of late:

120GB OCZ Vector 150

When it comes to solid-state drives, OCZ needs no introduction. The manufacturer has been around long before SSDs first entered the consumer market, and helped push them towards the performance and affordability standards of today. Out of the original bunch of companies, OCZ is one of the very few remaining that still holds a sizeable share in the SSD market. One of the main reasons for that is affordability. As a person who has owned every single Vertex series SSD, not one has failed yet. From the original Vertex to the Vertex 4, all of them are still running in…

Review Overview

SSD Build
Performance
Warranty
Power Consumption
Pricing and Availability

SSD Powerhouse!

As expected with the Barefoot 3 controller, the OCZ Vector 150 has great performance, however, we found power consumption ratings a bit under the weather.

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