Transcend SSD230 128GB
Score: 85/100
Teamgroup MP33 1TB
Score: 86/100Rankings
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 Transcend SSD230 is a 128 GB 2.5-inch SATA SSD that delivers strong sequential performance and includes DRAM cache and SLC caching. Its limited capacity and SATA interface ceiling restrict it for power-users. Ideal for budget upgrades in older laptops or thin notebooks that need a low-power, high-read drive.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
128 GB | 1,000 GBbest | |
560 MB/s | 1,800 MB/sbest | |
520 MB/s | 1,500 MB/sbest | |
35,000 IOPS | 220,000 IOPSbest | |
85,000 IOPS | 200,000 IOPSbest | |
2,240 TBbest | 600 TB | |
— | 1,500,000 hoursbest | |
3 years | 5 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
Interface | SATA III | PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe |
Performance(4) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 560 MB/s | 1800 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 520 MB/s | 1500 MB/s |
Random Read IOPS (4K) (IOPS) | 35000 IOPS | 220000 IOPS |
Random Write IOPS (4K) (IOPS) | 85000 IOPS | 200000 IOPS |
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (GB) | 128 GB | 1000 GB |
NAND Type | 3D TLC | TLC |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 5 years |
Reliability(1) | ||
Total Bytes Written (Endurance) (TB) | 2240 TB | 600 TB |
Design & Build(3) | ||
Form Factor | 2.5-inch | M.2 2280 |
Weight (g) | 63.5 g | 6 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 99.06×68.58×6.8 mm mm | 133.4x42.2x7.9 mm |
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Professional reviewers consider the Transcend SSD230S a solid value proposition for budget-oriented SATA upgrades, praising its DRAM cache, SLC caching and robust error-correction features while noting the inherent speed ceiling of the SATA interface and the modest 128 GB capacity as limiting factors for power users.
