Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Team Group MP44S 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
What Buyers Say
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The WD Black SN850X is highly praised for its blazing speed, reliability, and value, often compared favorably to pricier alternatives like Samsung and Solidigm. Users report excellent performance in gaming (especially PS5) and general use, with a few concerns about potential issues mitigated by firmware updates. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier NVMe drive, especially when on sale.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Excellent value for money
- Reliable high-capacity storage
- Great for PS5
- Easy installation
Cons
- Potential firmware issues
- No heatsink included
- Pricey when not on sale
Team Group MP44S 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, praising its speed, easy installation, and compatibility with devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Many highlight it as a significant upgrade from stock storage, with fast game downloads and smooth OS installation. A few mention minor concerns about cloning and physical fit, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Easy installation
- Compatible with Steam Deck and ROG Ally
- Significant storage upgrade
- Runs cooler than original
Cons
- Cloning issues reported
- Physical fit concerns for some devices
- DRAM-less design
Scores
Specifications
| Western Digital Black SN850X | Team Group MP44S | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2230 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Controller | WD 20-82-20035-B1 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Team Group MP44S 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong endurance (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Pricing
Team Group MP44S 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 offers 1.8x better value for money
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Team Group MP44S 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.
