Team Group MP44Q 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Team Group MP44Q 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The TeamGroup MP44Q 4TB SSD is generally well-received, with users praising its speed, value, and reliability. Most reviews are positive, highlighting its performance for the price and easy installation. However, one verified review noted that actual speeds were slightly below the stated maximum, and there were some quirks with booting from a PCIe slot. Overall, it's seen as a solid choice for storage upgrades.
Pros
- Fast speeds
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
- Easy installation
- Works with heatsink
Cons
- Actual speeds below stated max
- Boot issues from PCIe slot
- No dedicated DRAM
- PS5 compatibility unclear
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
This SSD is praised for its exceptional durability and high endurance, with a 5-year warranty and Rescue Services adding peace of mind. Users highlight its blazing-fast sequential read and write speeds, which are ideal for gaming and heavy workloads. The support for DirectStorage is a plus for modern gaming setups. However, some users note that compatibility with all computers may not be guaranteed, so checking system requirements is advised.
Pros
- 5-year warranty
- Rescue Services included
- High endurance (5,050TBW)
- Fast sequential read/write
- DirectStorage support
Cons
- Compatibility not guaranteed
- May not fit all computers
Scores
Specifications
| Team Group MP44Q | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | QLC | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Team Group MP44Q 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong speed (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong endurance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Below average affordability (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (33rd percentile)
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong endurance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 17 specs.