Team Group MP44L 1TB 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 MP44L 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The TeamGroup MP44L SSD generally receives positive feedback for its value, performance, and long warranty, with many users finding it a solid budget option. However, one verified reviewer experienced a fatal error and drive failure after a few weeks, requiring an RMA, which tempers overall sentiment. Most users report smooth installation and satisfactory speeds, though some note it may not be the fastest advertised.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Long 5-year warranty
- Decent performance
- Easy installation
- Works with PS5
Cons
- Drive failure after weeks
- Not fastest advertised speed
- No cloning software included
- Formatting issues for some
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 MP44L | 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) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | Samsung Pascal |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 1 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Team Group MP44L 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong endurance (76th percentile)
- Strong speed (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.