Team Group MP33 PRO 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Team Group MP33 PRO 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The TeamGroup MP33 PRO SSD receives mixed feedback. While some users praise its speed and value for everyday use and gaming, a significant number report the drive failing within a few months, leading to data loss and boot issues. There are also concerns about component changes, such as a controller swap that removes DRAM caching. Overall, the product's reliability is questionable despite its initial performance.
Pros
- Fast sequential speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Works as boot drive
- TLC NAND flash
Cons
- Drive fails within months
- Data loss and boot issues
- Controller swap removes DRAM cache
- Warranty requires shipping cost
- Inconsistent reliability
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The Samsung 9100 Pro is generally praised for its blazing-fast speeds, especially in data transfers and large file loads, with several users noting it's noticeably faster than the 990 Pro. However, one verified buyer experienced a complete drive failure within two weeks, which is a significant concern. Most reviewers recommend it for high-end builds, but advise getting the heatsink version or a good aftermarket cooler.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Noticeably faster than 990 Pro
- Great for data transfers
- Quality product
- Recommended for high-end builds
Cons
- Potential drive failure within weeks
- Requires heatsink for optimal performance
- Speed difference not noticeable in daily tasks
Scores
Specifications
| Team Group MP33 PRO | Samsung 9100 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | ||
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | In-House Controller |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Team Group MP33 PRO 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (79th percentile)
- Strong capacity (79th percentile)
- Strong endurance (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average affordability (26th percentile)
Samsung 9100 PRO 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Team Group MP33 PRO 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
