Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB 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
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The WD_BLACK SN850X is highly praised for its exceptional speed and reliability, often compared favorably to competitors like Samsung and Solidigm. Users highlight its value for money, especially when on sale, and its suitability for both gaming and general high-performance tasks. Some concerns about potential issues are mitigated by firmware updates, and the drive is confirmed to work well with PS5 and Windows 11.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Reliable performance
- Great value for money
- Easy PS5 installation
- Works with Windows 11
Cons
- Potential firmware issues
- 4TB version double-sided
- May require heatsink for intense use
Scores
Specifications
| Team Group MP44S | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5★ | 3 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✓★ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong random (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong endurance (73rd percentile)
- Strong speed (70th percentile)
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Team Group MP44S 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.
