TeamGroup MP44L 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

TeamGroupPCIe 4.0desktop

PCIe 4.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 1TB · TLC

The TeamGroup MP44L 1TB is a budget-friendly PCIe 4.0 SSD that offers solid mid-range performance at an attractive price. Sequential reads reach up to 5,000 MB/s and writes hit 3,700 MB/s, placing it above entry-level drives while keeping costs low. At approximately $48 for 1TB, it occupies a value sweet spot for budget builders who want better-than-basic NVMe performance. The DRAMless TLC design uses HMB to maintain decent performance for consumer workloads while the TLC NAND provides better endurance than QLC alternatives at similar price points. The slim graphene heat sink label helps manage thermals without adding bulk. TeamGroup's T-Force storage division has built credibility through consistently competitive pricing and reliable products. The five-year warranty adds long-term confidence. The MP44L works well as a boot drive, game storage, or laptop upgrade where you want more performance than the cheapest drives offer without stretching into premium territory. For builders looking for a reliable 1TB NVMe drive that balances price, speed, and endurance better than the cheapest QLC options, the MP44L is a smart choice.

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Overall

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Performance

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Value

86

Efficiency

Endurance

Endurance TBW600 TB
Warranty5 years

Performance

Sequential Read5,000 MB/s
Sequential Write4,500 MB/s
Random Read 4K IOPS550,000 IOPS
Random Write 4K IOPS480,000 IOPS

Power

Active Power3.0W

Storage

Capacity1,024 GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Form FactorM.2 2280
NAND TypeTLC
ControllerPhison E21T
DRAM CacheHMB

Value

Price per TB$48/TB $/TB

Random

CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Read
820 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark RND4K Q32T1 Write
700 MB/s

Real-World

Adobe Premiere Export
66 seconds
File Copy 50GB
24.2 seconds
Game Load Time Cyberpunk 2077
5.7 seconds

Sequential

CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Read
4,850 MB/s
CrystalDiskMark SEQ1M Q8T1 Write
3,750 MB/s

Sustained

Sustained Write after SLC Cache
1,100 MB/s

Thermal

Max Temperature Under Load
52 °C

Use case fit

Gaming
63/100

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