That said, the SanDisk Ultra Plus is in no way a slow SSD. It still makes a great upgrade for those moving on from using a hard drive as the main drive of their computer, be it a laptop or a desktop.

In this WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD and SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD review, we’re going to examine both, and see if they’re a good choice for giving new life to an older PC.

If you’re shopping for a SATA SSD for a system upgrade or new build, the new WD Blue with 3D NAND and SanDisk Ultra 3D drives should absolutely be on your short list of considerations.

Looking to replace your aging computer? Maybe it's better idea to get a SanDisk Ultra II as an upgrade instead. Here's CNET's full review of the new and affordable solid-state drive.