Teamgroup MP44Q 1TB SSD Review
When SSDs were still a luxury, prices were sky‑high and the choice was limited. Today the market is feeling the squeeze from an AI‑driven memory shortage that has pushed prices up. Still, I found a solid deal on a 1TB Teamgroup MP44Q that looks promising.
The drive hits 7,000 MB/s read and 5,900 MB/s write, making it a fast PCIe 4.0 option. It can serve as a primary drive for the OS and a few games, or as supplemental storage, and file transfers feel snappy.
However, the 4K random performance is weaker. In Zak’s review the drive managed only about 70 MB/s read and 288 MB/s write in 4K random tests, which is slower than Lexar’s NQ780 QLC drive and the SN5100. For casual gamers or indie titles that don’t demand extreme IOPS, this isn’t a deal‑breaker – I’ve already logged 40 hours in Dressmaker, so a few extra hours won’t hurt.
One bright note is the endurance. Teamgroup rates the MP44Q at 1,000 TBW for a QLC drive, which is higher than the typical 600 TBW per terabyte seen elsewhere. The five‑year warranty remains unchanged, so you can check the fine print with confidence.
All things considered, the $167 price on Amazon makes the Teamgroup MP44Q a compelling budget choice, especially for users who prioritize sequential speed over cutting‑edge random performance.
