The drive and included accessories were nice, but the software wasn't windows 10 compatible. I would have needed to spend $ to upgrade the software. Very disappointed. I only kept the purchase as I couldn't wait for another drive to be shipped.

It is extremely well built and does everfything it says it can do. I'm using it as main drive with my PC, in my case Im using with Flight Simulator Prepar3D, and several additions that occupy 375 GB.

I wanted to jump to an SSD as my 2TB HDD was taking forever to boot as it was packed with Files, Music, Videos and Games so wanted one for a Boot Drive for OS and Software, went through lots of reviews and then chose this Hyper X Savage which does not disappoint, I have got around 1.2 TB used on my...

I was about to change my Macbook PRO ( Mid 2012 ) because it was getting too slow. Opening microsoft word would take like 2 minutes. And restarting was a headache. But after installing this SSD, my macbook has become faster than the new ones. everything happens in a flash.

After just a few tests, it's very apparent that the Kingston HyperX Savage 240GB SSD is a very worthy performer, replacing Kingston's once mid-range enthusiast favorite HyperX 3K SSD.

Enthusiast level performance; Gorgeous red enthusiast design; 240GB and 480GB relatively affordable; Enthusiast level performance; Gorgeous red enthusiast design; 240GB and 480GB relatively affordable

None; None

We were not really expecting this level of performance or quality from the Kingston HyperX Savage. Not that we expected a lacklustre performance or maybe even mildly exciting, we just never expected to be so wow'd.

Kingston now has a full line of solid state drives to offer to consumers. We have already taken a

– Great performance; – Sleek and stylish design; – Available as SSD upgrade kit or standalone drive

– Only a 3 year warranty

The Kingston HyperX Savage 480GB SSD proved beyond the shadow of doubt that it will speed up a sagging laptop or desktop and breathe new life into your aging machine,

Well Fleshed-Out Bundle; Blazing Speed; Long Life Cycle; 3 Year Warranty; Phison S10 Controller; Kingston's Great Tech Support

None; Unless You Count Being Spoiled By The Speed

If you are looking for a great SSD upgrade solution, the HyperX Savage offers great endurance, speed, and comes with everything you need. Not only does it perform well, it looks killer with its HyperX design.

This article was published in the September 2015 issue of Maximum PC . For more trusted reviews and feature stories, subscribe here . Tech naming conventions are becoming a parody of themselves. Here, we've got a solid-state drive that Kingston wants to describe as "savage." As well as "hyper.

Speedy Phison controller; good value; impressive real-world performance

Stupid name; limiting interface