Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 vs TEAMGROUP QX 1TB SATA III SSD
Overall winner: Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0
Key Differences
Kingston NV3 is a PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2-2280 drive offering much higher theoretical throughput (up to 5000 MB/s noted) and lower power operation, while TEAMGROUP QX is a SATA III 1TB drive with ~560/500 MB/s speeds and SLC caching. Pick the Kingston NV3 if you need PCIe 4.0 speed in an M.2 slot and care about power efficiency; pick the TEAMGROUP QX if you want a larger capacity SATA form factor and SLC caching on a budget but accept reported reliability concerns
Kingston NV3 500GB NVMe SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0
NVMe SSD for high-speed storage with PCIe 4.0 x4. Up to 5000 MB/s read speeds and low power usage. Customers note easy installation and cool operation
Pros
- high-speed PCIe 4.0 performance
- low power storage
- easy to install
- cool operation
Cons
- capacity up to 500GB in this model
- real-world speeds may vary
- no included cooling solutions
TEAMGROUP QX 1TB SATA III SSD
SATA III internal SSD with up to 560/500 MB/s read/write speeds and SLC caching technology. Customers note good value and quick performance, with some reliability concerns mentioned
Pros
- fast read/write speeds
- SLC caching technology
- easy installation
- stable and reliable performance for most tasks
Cons
- reliability concerns reported by some customers
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | TEAMGROUP |
| Durability | Kingston |
| Versatility | Kingston |
| User Reviews | Kingston |