Team Group MP44S 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
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
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
This SSD is praised for its exceptional durability and high endurance, with a 5-year warranty and Rescue Services adding peace of mind. Users highlight its blazing-fast sequential read and write speeds, which are ideal for gaming and heavy workloads. The support for DirectStorage is a plus for modern gaming setups. However, some users note that compatibility with all computers may not be guaranteed, so checking system requirements is advised.
Pros
- 5-year warranty
- Rescue Services included
- High endurance (5,050TBW)
- Fast sequential read/write
- DirectStorage support
Cons
- Compatibility not guaranteed
- May not fit all computers
Scores
Specifications
| Team Group MP44S | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Team Group MP44S 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong random (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong endurance (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong endurance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 17 specs.