Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Team Group MP44S 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
What Buyers Say
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Crucial T500 2TB SSD is highly praised for its fast performance and good value, with users noting it rivals more expensive drives. Installation is straightforward, though some mention the lack of a screw and potential fit issues with heatsinks in compact devices. A few users experienced minor software glitches after cloning, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable brand
- Large storage capacity
Cons
- No screw included
- Potential fit issues with heatsinks
- Software glitches after cloning
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
| Crucial T500 | 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 | Phison E25 | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | — |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Crucial T500 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 (94th percentile)94th %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)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 18 specs.