EMTEC X150 Power Plus 960GB Internal SSD
960GB2.5" SATA III 6Gb/sUp to 520MB/s3D NAND
The EMTEC X150 Power Plus 960GB, part number ECSSD960GX150, is an affordable internal 2.5-inch SATA III solid state drive with reads up to 520MB/s, made as a simple, budget-friendly upgrade for desktops and laptops. It uses 3D NAND flash to deliver dependable everyday performance and a roomy ~1TB of storage.
With sequential reads up to 520MB/s and writes up to 500MB/s, the X150 Power Plus makes boot, application loading and general use far quicker than a mechanical hard drive. Carrying EAN 3126170141248 and MPN ECSSD960GX150, it fits any device with a 2.5-inch SATA bay and includes data-protecting features such as ECC and wear-leveling. Typically in stock with fast delivery across Cyprus.
Compatibility note
The X150 Power Plus is a standard 2.5-inch 7mm SATA III drive that fits virtually all laptops and desktops with a SATA bay, and is backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s. It is not an M.2 or NVMe drive and will not fit M.2 slots. This is a value-focused design and does not include hardware encryption.
Best For
✓ Affordable upgrades from a hard drive
✓ A faster boot and OS drive on a budget
✓ Everyday computing, web, office and study
✓ Adding roughly 1TB of fast storage cheaply
✓ Photo, document and media libraries
✓ Quiet, shock-resistant storage with no moving parts
Key Features
Affordable 3D NAND storage
3D NAND flash keeps cost-per-gigabyte low while delivering dependable everyday performance, making this an easy budget jump from a hard drive.
Speeds up to 520MB/s
The SATA III 6Gb/s interface delivers reads up to 520MB/s and writes up to 500MB/s for noticeably faster boot and loading than a hard drive.
Tough and durable
With no moving parts, the drive is more resistant to bumps, drops and shocks than a mechanical hard drive, and runs cool and silent.
Data protection built in
ECC error correction, static and dynamic wear-leveling, bad block management and TRIM/S.M.A.R.T. support help protect data and maintain performance.
Technical Specifications
| Product Identification |
| Part Number |
ECSSD960GX150 |
| EAN / GTIN |
3126170141248 |
| MPN |
ECSSD960GX150 |
| Brand |
EMTEC |
| Series |
X150 Power Plus |
| Performance |
| Sequential Read |
Up to 520 MB/s |
| Sequential Write |
Up to 500 MB/s |
| Form & Interface |
| Capacity |
960 GB |
| Form Factor |
2.5-inch, 7mm — standard laptop and desktop drive-bay size |
| Interface |
SATA III 6Gb/s — backward compatible with 3Gb/s |
| NAND |
3D NAND |
| Reliability |
| Data Integrity |
ECC, static & dynamic wear-leveling, bad block management; supports TRIM, S.M.A.R.T. |
| Hardware Encryption |
Not supported on this model |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the EMTEC X150 Power Plus 960GB fit my laptop or desktop?
Yes, in most cases. It is a standard 2.5-inch SATA III drive with a 7mm height that fits the vast majority of laptops and desktop SATA bays. It will not fit M.2 or NVMe slots, so confirm your device has a 2.5-inch SATA connector before buying.
Is the X150 Power Plus fast enough for everyday use?
Yes. With reads up to 520MB/s it is far faster than any hard drive and makes boot, app loading and general use feel much more responsive. It is a value SATA SSD aimed at mainstream everyday computing rather than heavy professional workloads.
How does it compare to an NVMe SSD?
This is a 2.5-inch SATA drive capped at around 520MB/s, ideal for systems with only a SATA bay. An M.2 NVMe drive such as the Kingston NV3 reaches several thousand MB/s but needs an M.2 NVMe slot. Choose the X150 Power Plus when your device does not support M.2 NVMe.
What do I need to know before buying the X150 Power Plus 960GB?
Confirm your system has a free 2.5-inch SATA bay and a way to clone or reinstall your operating system. It is a value 3D NAND SATA drive with ECC and wear-leveling; it does not include hardware encryption.
Singular Expert Insight
The EMTEC X150 Power Plus is a no-frills budget SATA SSD that does the essential job: turning a slow hard-drive system into a responsive one for the least money, with a roomy 960GB. It is a sensible pick for a cheap everyday upgrade or secondary storage. If you want higher speed, a published endurance rating or a DRAM cache for steadier sustained writes, a drive like the KIOXIA EXCERIA, Transcend SSD230S or Kingston KC600 is worth the small step up, and if your system has an M.2 slot an NVMe drive will be far faster. Compare options across our
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Buyer's Guide
Buy it if
You want the cheapest way to add SSD speed to a laptop or desktop, a budget boot drive, or roughly 1TB of 2.5-inch SATA storage for everyday use.
Skip it if
Your device has an M.2 NVMe slot (NVMe is far faster), you want a published endurance rating, a DRAM cache or a longer warranty, or you need hardware encryption.
Also consider
KIOXIA EXCERIA or Transcend SSD230S for a stronger spec sheet, the Kingston KC600 for DRAM + encryption, or the Kingston NV3 NVMe if your system supports M.2.