Rank #10 in Best 1TB SATA SSD: 10 Ranked, and Why £190 Buys 10MB/s
KingSpec OneBoom 1TB 2.5" SATA III SSD
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The KingSpec OneBoom is a 1TB 2.5-inch SATA III internal SSD, listed at £89.99 and sitting tenth in this guide. On the numbers in the raw data, it is the cheapest item here that is actually a solid state drive — the only thing cheaper is a 7200 RPM hard disk. Its own listing, though, gives three different read speeds for the same product: the bullet point says up to 550MB/s, the specification table says 4480 Megabits Per Second, and a separate media speed field says 500 MB/s. Three figures, one drive, and no note anywhere explaining which one applies.
The KingSpec carries 4.1 out of 5 from 322 ratings. Of the 100 ratings shown in the breakdown, 71 are five star and 15 are one star — a sharper split than a 4.1 average normally hides. The model number in the specification table, P3256GB, also does not match the 1TB capacity this listing is for, and the first bullet advertises capacity up to 4TB, which is the range rather than this drive. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing as it stands; none of it is from testing we have carried out.
How those 322 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.1 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £89.99 |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.1 out of 5, from 322 ratings |
| Read speed (bullet point) | Up to 550MB/s |
| Read speed (spec field) | 4480 Megabits Per Second (as listed) |
| Media speed (spec field) | 500 MB/s |
| Data transfer rate (spec field) | 6 Megabytes Per Second (as listed) |
| Model number | P3256GB — on a listing for a 1TB drive (as listed) |
| Form factor and interface | 2.5-inch, SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I got this to replace a failing System SSD and its on point for the price, My computer feels brand new again, read write speeds are as advertised. And is a good price for a 1tb drive.”
Verified purchase“Performs really well for the price. I've had a few of these and they seem to be really reliable. Quick and quiet.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best 1TB SATA SSD: 10 Ranked, and Why £190 Buys 10MB/s.
Questions people ask
How fast is the KingSpec OneBoom 1TB?
The listing gives three answers. The bullet says read speed up to 550MB/s, the specification table says 4480 Megabits Per Second, and a media speed field says 500 MB/s. All three are from the same KingSpec OneBoom listing.
What capacity is this KingSpec drive?
This listing is the 1TB version. The first bullet advertises "Up to 4TB Massive Capacity", which describes the range rather than the drive being sold here.
Will the KingSpec OneBoom fit a PS4?
Yes, according to the listing. It is described as plug-and-play for PCs, laptops and PS4, lists Sony PlayStation 4 under compatible console models, and uses the standard 2.5-inch SATA 6.0 Gb/s format.
What is in the box?
The listing states the box contents as a 2.5 inch SATA SSD. No cable, bracket or cloning software is mentioned.
Is the KingSpec OneBoom quiet?
The listing claims zero noise and 70% less power draw than a hard disk, which it says extends battery life in a laptop. That is the manufacturer's claim, not a measured figure.
How do owners rate it?
4.1 out of 5 from 322 ratings. Of the 100 ratings in the breakdown, 71 are five star and 15 are one star.
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