MyDigitalSSD BP4 2.5" & mSATA (240GB) Review

When I reviewed MyDigitalSSD's BP3, I have to say I was positively surprised. A relatively unknown manufacturer combined with a Phison controller is not the most promising mix. With SandForce you at least know what to expect but our experience with Phison based SSDs is limited and Crucial's v4 definitely didn't build a golden image of Phison as a controller maker, which made me very skeptical about the BP3 when I first got it. Fortunately, MyDigitalSSD proved me wrong. The BP3 turned out to be not the highest performing drive, but rather a very good bang for the buck. It was noticeably cheaper than any other mSATA offerings in the market, which made it an alluring option for value orientated mSATA buyers.

Almost immediately after our BP3 and SMART review went up, MyDigitalSSD told me that the successor to the BP3 was just around the corner: the BP4. From a hardware standpoint, not much has changed in the BP4 and the only major change is the move from 24nm to 19nm NAND. However, there have been some big changes on the firmware front and MyDigitalSSD is promising some pretty impressive performance figures and very affordable prices. Do their claims hold up? Read on to find out!