PNY CS2130 1TB vs TeamGroup MP33 1TB
On the measures that settle this, PNY CS2130 1TB never comes out behind, and on at least one it comes out ahead.
| Specification | PNYCS2130 1TB | TeamGroupMP33 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (GB) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Sequential read (MB/s) | 2100 | 2100 |
| Sequential write (MB/s) | 1700 | 1700 |
| Current best price | £139.99betterat Amazon.co.uk · captured 2026-09-13 | £149.41at Amazon.co.uk · captured 2026-09-12 |
| Price per TB | £139.99better | £149.41 |
| NAND type | tlc | tlc |
How these two compare
Sequential throughput
PNY CS2130 1TB is rated 2100 MB/s read and 1700 MB/s write; TeamGroup MP33 1TB, 2100 MB/s read and 1700 MB/s write. These are peak sequential rates over PCIe — the speed you would see copying one large file. For boot, app launches and everyday feel, random access matters more than this headline figure.
Price
PNY CS2130 1TB lists at £139.99, or £139.99 per TB; TeamGroup MP33 1TB at £149.41, or £149.41 per TB.
NAND
NAND: PNY CS2130 1TB uses TLC and TeamGroup MP33 1TB uses TLC. The tier is bits per cell — SLC, MLC, TLC and QLC from one to four — trading density against endurance and sustained-write speed: QLC is cheapest per gigabyte, TLC the mainstream balance, and the denser the cell the sooner sustained writes taper.
Which to buy
PNY CS2130 1TB. It gives up nothing to the other on the measures the site tracks and leads on at least one, so there is no trade to weigh — the sections above show where the margin is.
Common questions about this pair
- Which is faster, PNY CS2130 1TB or TeamGroup MP33 1TB?
- PNY CS2130 1TB is rated 2100 MB/s read and 1700 MB/s write; TeamGroup MP33 1TB, 2100 MB/s read and 1700 MB/s write. These are peak sequential rates over PCIe — the speed you would see copying one large file. For boot, app launches and everyday feel, random access matters more than this headline figure.
- Which costs less per terabyte, PNY CS2130 1TB or TeamGroup MP33 1TB?
- PNY CS2130 1TB lists at £139.99, or £139.99 per TB; TeamGroup MP33 1TB at £149.41, or £149.41 per TB.
- Should you buy PNY CS2130 1TB or TeamGroup MP33 1TB?
- PNY CS2130 1TB. It gives up nothing to the other on the measures the site tracks and leads on at least one, so there is no trade to weigh — the sections above show where the margin is.