Final Thoughts and Rating

Corsair's Neutron GTX is a definite contender for an enthusiast machine, though by coming second to Samsung's 840 PRO in a number of benchmarks, it isn't able to demand the absolute premiums that Corsair desires.

Shop around and you'll find that plenty of high-capacity SSDs are readily available at under £300. The 480GB SanDisk Extreme (£275) and the 512GB Crucial M4 (£285) are perfect examples; they offer excellent performance and high-capacity at a competitive price.

Such drives serve the masses well, but for enthusiasts wanting every last drop of performance, a few manufacturers are battling it out for top-dollar supremacy. Corsair's Neutron GTX is a definite contender for an enthusiast machine, though by coming second to Samsung's 840 PRO in a number of benchmarks, it isn't able to demand the absolute premiums that Corsair desires.

The company's current stance is to pitch the 480GB model at £400, undercutting the 512GB Samsung by a good 10 per cent. Corsair's positioning is almost perfect - the 480GB Neutron GTX is one of the most impressive drives available for £400 - but it may need to shave a further few pounds off the asking if it's to attract enthusiast consumers who typically don't settle for second best.

The Good

Performance doesn't let up at 480GB
Remains fast regardless of data type
Uses high-speed Toggle DDR NAND 2.0
Five-year warranty as standard

The Bad

Corsair's best comes second to Samsung

HEXUS Rating

Corsair Neutron Series GTX (480GB)

HEXUS Awards

Corsair Neutron Series GTX (480GB)

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The reviewed 480GB Corsair Neutron Series GTX solid-state drive is available to purchase from Scan Computers*.

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