We’re still at the stage where there can be appreciable differences in the performance of various SSDs. In that light, Tom’s Hardware released performance test results on 17 different SSDs today. Some of the SSDs included in the tests are:

• Asax Leopard Hunt II (TS25M64, 128 Gbytes)
• Asax Server One 120 (200 Gbytes)
• Crucial RealSSD C300 (64 Gbytes)
• G.Skill Phoenix FM25S2S (100 Gbytes)
• G.Skill Phoenix Pro (120 Gbytes)
• Intel X25-M G2 (160 Gbytes)
• Intel X25-V (40 Gbytes)
• OCZ Vertex 2 (VTX100G, 100 Gbytes)
• OCZ Vertex 2 (E series, VTX2E120G, 120 Gbytes)
• OWC Mercury Extreme SSD (100 Gbytes)
• RunCore Kylin II SSD (100 Gbytes)
• Toshiba HG2 (256 Gbytes)
• Western Digital Silicon Edge Blue (256 Gbytes)

The article contains specifications and test results in mind-numbing detail. If you’re interested in that level of detail, go to the article using the link above. The conclusions are brief; Here are the highlights:

• The Crucial RealSSD C300 offers the best performance and the best performance per dollar per Gbyte of storage.
• All SSDs based on the SandForce SF-1200 controller deliver great throughput, stellar I/O performance, and low power consumption.
• Intel’s X25-M has been a great option for many months—and still is.
• Toshiba’s HG2 requires the least power to operate.
• Western Digital’s 256Gbyte Silicon Edge Blue did not fare well against the competition.
• Budget-sensitive users should consider the 64Gbyte Crucial RealSSD C300 and the Intel X25-V.