Team Group T-FORCE G50 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Team Group T-FORCE G50 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
This SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, value, and performance in NAS and gaming setups. Some minor drawbacks include the need to manually attach heatsinks and the presence of a status LED that some find unnecessary. Overall, it's seen as a solid, affordable choice for everyday users and enthusiasts alike.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Works well in NAS
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Manual heatsink attachment
- Unnecessary status LED
- Not top-tier speed
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The WD Black SN850X is highly praised for its speed, capacity, and value, with users noting fast game loading and smooth video editing. Some mention it runs hot under sustained load, recommending a heatsink. One buyer received an opened, previously formatted unit, raising concerns about 'new' condition, but the drive worked fine.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Great value for money
- Large storage capacity
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Runs hot under sustained load
- Possible opened/used unit received
Scores
Specifications
| Team Group T-FORCE G50 | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| 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) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | InnoGrit | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Team Group T-FORCE G50 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong endurance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong feature (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong speed (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Team Group T-FORCE G50 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 3.0x better value for money
Team Group T-FORCE G50 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.