Teamgroup MP44L 1TB
Score: 78/100
Sabrent Rocket 4 2TB
Score: 74/100Rankings
The TEAMGROUP MP44L 1 TB is a budget-friendly PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD offering strong sequential speeds, good thermal design, and a long warranty, though its DRAM-less architecture can limit sustained random performance.
The Sabrent Rocket 4 2TB is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 internal SSD offering excellent read/write speeds and IOPS, with a lightweight M.2 2280 form factor, but it lacks a bundled heatsink and has moderate endurance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,024 GB | 2,000 GBbest | |
5,000 MB/s | 7,450 MB/sbest | |
4,500 MB/s | 6,400 MB/sbest | |
525,000 IOPS | 1,000,000 IOPSbest | |
550,000 IOPS | 950,000 IOPSbest | |
600 TBWbest | 400 TBW | |
7 yearsbest | 2 years | |
— | 1,800,000 hoursbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(5) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 5000 MB/s | 7450 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 4500 MB/s | 6400 MB/s |
Random Read IOPS (IOPS) | 525000 IOPS | 1000000 IOPS |
Random Write IOPS (IOPS) | 550000 IOPS | 950000 IOPS |
DRAM Cache (Yes/No) | false | true |
Storage(4) | ||
Capacity (GB) | 1024 GB | 2000 GB |
NAND Type | Micron 176-layer 3D TLC | TLC |
Endurance (TBW) (TBW) | 600 TBW | 400 TBW |
Warranty Period (years) | 7 years | 2 years |
Design & Build(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 32 g | 8 g |
Thickness (mm) | 3.56 mm | 2 mm |
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Professional reviewers describe the MP44L as a "budget drive done right," highlighting consistent performance, low power draw, and effective thermal solution, while noting it lacks the top-tier speeds of premium PCIe 4.0 drives.
Everyday users praise fast boot times, snappy responsiveness, and solid thermal behavior, but note slower writes once the SLC cache depletes and occasional performance differences on PCIe 3.0 platforms.
“Super fast and affordable!”
“Works as expected”
“Fast cloning and OS load”
Professional reviewers note that the Rocket's TLC NAND and DRAM give it reliable, sustained performance, and the implied Phison E16 controller is a solid choice for PCIe 4.0 workloads. While it doesn't match the raw speed of flagship drives like the Samsung 980 Pro, its price-to-performance ratio makes it a compelling option for gamers and creators.
Everyday users consistently praise the Rocket for its speed, affordability, and ease of installation, often highlighting fast boot times, quick game loads, and the usefulness of the bundled cloning software. Common complaints revolve around the missing mounting screw, lack of an included heatsink, and a few isolated early-failure reports.
