Team Group MP33 PRO 2TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 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 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 MP33 PRO | Samsung 990 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 | 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 |
| 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 capacity (78th percentile)
- Strong random (78th percentile)
- Strong endurance (73rd percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.
