Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Timetec
52 Overall Score
vs
SanDisk 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
SanDisk
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Timetec 2TB NVMe SSD receives mostly positive feedback for its value, speed, and reliability, with many users praising its DRAM cache and performance for the price. However, one verified reviewer reported a defective unit with lower-than-advertised speeds and a health status of 98%, though a replacement with the new logo performed flawlessly. Overall, users recommend it as a budget-friendly upgrade, noting it's a solid choice for gaming and general use.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Fast read/write speeds
- DRAM cache included
- Reliable performance
- Good for gaming
Cons
- Inconsistent quality control
- Lower speeds than advertised in some units
- Health status not 100% on some units
- Value decreased over time
Value for money 6
Performance speed 7
Reliability 5
Quality control 2
Dram cache 3
Customer service 2
SanDisk 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Workstation
Gaming
Console
Budget
Laptop
Portable
Specifications
| Timetec Premium SSD | SanDisk 2TB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
SanDisk 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong speed (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong endurance (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (21st percentile)
Pricing
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.369score per dollar
vs
SanDisk 2TB SSD PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.219score per dollar
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: SanDisk 2TB SSD
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 17 specs.
