Mushkin

Mushkin Source-II

Name: Mushkin Source-II - Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - 2.5 Inch - SATA III - 6Gb/s - 3D Vertical TLC - 7mm (256GB Element)
Brand: Mushkin
SKU: B07X593YH3

Status: Mushkin Source-II - Internal Solid State Drive (256GB SATA): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:17 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 256GB SATA): Inland Pro 256GB SSD 3D NAND SATA III 2.5" 7mm…, $56.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:29 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Mushkin Source-II: 560MB/s read and 515MB/s write saturate the SATA III interface; main trade-off: SATA III interface caps throughput far below NVMe M.2 drives.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:17 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 256GB SATA: Inland Pro 256GB SSD 3D NAND SATA III 2.5" 7mm… — $56.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:29 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $56.99

Same 256GB SATA: Inland Platinum 256GB SSD SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5"… — $59.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-06 22:26 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $59.99

Same 256GB SATA: INLAND Professional 3 Pack 256GB SSD SATA III… — $143.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:15 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $143.99

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-07

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 560MB/s read and 515MB/s write saturate the SATA III interface
✓ Up to 75,000 IOPS random read and write for fast boots and loads
✓ Works with PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation and Xbox out of the box
✓ Slim 7mm 2.5-inch form factor fits laptops and desktops

Cons

✗ SATA III interface caps throughput far below NVMe M.2 drives
✗ 256GB capacity fills quickly with large modern game installs
✗ Rated 515MB/s write trails the 560MB/s read speed
✗ 3D TLC NAND writes slower than MLC under sustained loads

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Mushkin Source-II using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Mushkin's ssds & storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

SATA-III 2.5" 6Gbit/s 3D-TLC 7mm SSD
Compatibility: PC / Mac / Linux / PlayStation / Xbox
Max Read: 560MB/s ; Max Write: 515MB/s
Silicon Motion Controller: SMI SM2259XT
4KB Random Read: Up to 75,000 IOPS ; Write: Up to 75,000 IOPS

Full Specifications

Brand	Mushkin
Color	Black/Yellow
Max Read	560MB/s ; Max Write: 515MB/s
Model Name	MKNSSDS2
Read Speed	560 Megabytes Per Second
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Media Speed	515 megabytes_per_second
Model Number	MKNSSDS2
Compatibility	PC / Mac / Linux / PlayStation / Xbox
Hard Disk Size	256 GB
4KB Random Read	Up to 75,000 IOPS ; Write: Up to 75,000 IOPS
Hard-Drive Size	256 GB
Mfr Part Number	MKNSSDEL256GB
Hardware Platform	PC / Mac / Linux
Compatible Devices	Desktop, Gaming Console
Data Transfer Rate	6 Gigabytes Per Second
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA
Warranty Description	3-Year Limited Replacement Warranty
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Full listing title	Mushkin Source-II - Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - 2.5 Inch - SATA III - 6Gb/s - 3D Vertical TLC - 7mm (256GB Element)

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for Mushkin Source-II - Internal Solid State Drive at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 256GB SATA is Inland Pro 256GB SSD 3D NAND SATA III 2.5" 7mm…. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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