Team Group T-FORCE G50 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 990 PRO 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
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Users are highly satisfied with this SSD, praising its exceptional speed and reliable performance for gaming and photo editing. One user noted thermal concerns during heavy gaming, reaching 62°C without a heatsink, but overall sentiment remains very positive. The drive is easy to install and has proven durable over a year of use.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Good value for refurbished price
Cons
- Thermal concerns under heavy load
- No heatsink included
Scores
Specifications
| Team Group T-FORCE G50 | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Samsung |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| 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 speed (70th percentile)
- Below average capacity (34th percentile)
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.