Best Galax MLC SSDs
GalaxMLC
There are 4 Galax MLC SSDs compared here. The fastest is the Galax HOF SSD PCI-E at 2200 MB/s read. Sequential reads across the group span 520–2200 MB/s.
Why this configuration
A Galax MLC SSD is a legacy endurance choice. MLC stores two bits per cell instead of three, so these older drives take far more rewriting than a modern budget drive, at a much higher cost per gigabyte. Galax specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
Usually chosen for: write-heavy secondary roles and keeping older machines useful.
Good fit: mainstream desktop and laptop builds.
Ranked list
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High-end | Phison PS5007-E7 | 2200 | — | Find on Amazon | |
| 2 | Galax GAMER SSD L 500GB | Mid-range | Phison PS3110-S10 (4-Core, 55nm CM | 562 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 3 | Galax HOF SSD 500GB | Mid-range | Phison PS3110-S10 ou Phison PS3109 | 520 | — | Find on Amazon |
| 4 | Galax GAMER SSD 128GB, 250GB | — | GALAXY Heracles | 550 | — | Find on Amazon |
The parts, explained
MLC NAND is older and costs more per gigabyte, but is very durable.
Staying with Galax means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.