Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Team Group MP44L 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
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 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
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial T500 | Team Group MP44L | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
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)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.