Micron 4TB SSD
Micron
96 Overall Score
vs
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Timetec
52 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Micron 4TB SSD
No customer feedback yet
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
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Specifications
| Micron 4TB SSD | Timetec Premium SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | 3 |
| 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 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | Micron | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Micron 4TB SSD
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong speed (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
Pricing
Micron 4TB SSD0.160score per dollar
vs
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.369score per dollar
Timetec Premium SSD 1TB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Micron 4TB SSD
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 18 specs.
