Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Timetec 2TB NVMe SSD receives mostly positive feedback for its value, speed, and reliability, with many users praising its DRAM cache and performance for the price. However, one verified reviewer reported a defective unit with lower-than-advertised speeds and a health status of 98%, though a replacement with the new logo performed flawlessly. Overall, users recommend it as a budget-friendly upgrade, noting it's a solid choice for gaming and general use.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast read/write speeds
- DRAM cache included
- Reliable performance
- Good for gaming
Cons
- Inconsistent quality control
- Lower speeds than advertised in some units
- Health status not 100% on some units
- Value decreased over time
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
| Timetec Premium SSD | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 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 | — | Samsung |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (77th 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 10 of 18 specs.