Teamgroup MP33 1TB
Score: 86/100
XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE
Score: 85/100Rankings
The TEAMGROUP MP33 1TB is a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe SSD delivering up to 1,800 MB/s read and 1,500 MB/s write with high random IOPS, backed by a 5-year warranty. While fast, it remains a TLC-based drive and does not support the latest PCIe 4.0 speeds. Best for mainstream desktops and laptops needing a performance boost without premium cost.
The XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade is a high-performance PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD delivering top-tier sequential speeds and strong endurance. Its power draw and possible thermal throttling require good cooling, especially in compact builds. Ideal for gamers and creators who need fast load times and large capacity on a PCIe 4.0 platform.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,000 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
1,800 MB/s | 7,400 MB/sbest | |
1,500 MB/s | 6,800 MB/sbest | |
220,000 IOPS | 750,000 IOPSbest | |
200,000 IOPS | 750,000 IOPSbest | |
600 TB | 740 TBbest | |
1,500,000 hours | 2,000,000 hoursbest | |
5 yearsbest | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe | PCIe Gen4 x4 |
Performance(4) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1800 MB/s | 7400 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1500 MB/s | 6800 MB/s |
Random Read IOPS (4K) (IOPS) | 220000 IOPS | 750000 IOPS |
Random Write IOPS (4K) (IOPS) | 200000 IOPS | 750000 IOPS |
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 1000 GB | 1024 GB |
Reliability(2) | ||
Total Bytes Written (Endurance) (TB) | 600 TB | 740 TB |
Mean Time Between Failures (hours) | 1500000 hours | 2000000 hours |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 6 g | 7 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 133.4x42.2x7.9 mm | 80x22x3.3 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the S70 Blade for its blistering sequential performance, solid endurance, and cost-effective pricing, while noting that sustained write speeds can dip after the cache is filled and that adequate cooling is essential to avoid throttling.
Consumers consistently praise the drive's rapid boot and game load times, quiet operation, and straightforward PS5 installation, but they also report occasional thermal throttling in poorly ventilated cases, higher heat during long writes, and the need for firmware updates on older systems.
