Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this SSD, praising its performance, compatibility with Steam Deck and ROG Ally, and value for money. Verified buyers highlight easy installation and fast game loading, with one noting a successful Dell Inspiron upgrade. A few mention the brand's reliability and good customer service, while one advises against using it for desktop builds.
Pros
- Fast game loading
- Easy installation
- Compatible with Steam Deck and ROG Ally
- Good value for money
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Not recommended for desktop builds
- Limited to 2230 form factor
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 MP44S | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | 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 | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong endurance (73rd percentile)
- Strong speed (70th percentile)
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %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 7 of 17 specs.