Crucial T500 1TB vs TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB
Crucial T500 1TB and TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB each win something the other does not — the choice is which of those you want.
| Specification | CrucialT500 1TB | TeamGroupMP44Q 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (GB) | 1000 | 1000 |
| Sequential read (MB/s) | 7300 | 7400better |
| Sequential write (MB/s) | 6800better | 6200 |
| Current best price | $220.00at Newegg · captured 2026-09-13 | $169.99betterat Newegg · captured 2026-09-13 |
| Price per TB | $220.00 | $169.99better |
| DRAM cache | Yes | — |
| NAND type | tlc | qlc |
How these two compare
Sequential throughput
Crucial T500 1TB is rated 7300 MB/s read and 6800 MB/s write; TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB, 7400 MB/s read and 6200 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
Crucial T500 1TB lists at $220.00, or $220.00 per TB; TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB at $169.99, or $169.99 per TB.
DRAM cache
Crucial T500 1TB carries a DRAM cache; the catalog does not state whether TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB carries a DRAM cache. A DRAM cache holds the drive's mapping table — the index of where each block physically sits — so the controller places and finds data without an extra flash lookup. A DRAM-less drive borrows a little system memory (HMB) or a slice of its own flash instead, and is likelier to slow once a long run of random writes outlasts its fast cache.
NAND and warranty
NAND: Crucial T500 1TB uses TLC and TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB uses QLC. 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. On the cover: Crucial T500 1TB carries a 5-year warranty, TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB does not state one. The length is the maker's own vote of confidence, and on an SSD it tends to track the endurance rating — a longer warranty usually meaning more rated writes.
Which to buy
There is no outright answer — each takes something the other gives up. Decide which of those advantages matters for your build; the comparison above lays out both sides.
Common questions about this pair
- Which is faster, Crucial T500 1TB or TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB?
- Crucial T500 1TB is rated 7300 MB/s read and 6800 MB/s write; TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB, 7400 MB/s read and 6200 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, Crucial T500 1TB or TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB?
- Crucial T500 1TB lists at $220.00, or $220.00 per TB; TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB at $169.99, or $169.99 per TB.
- Should you buy Crucial T500 1TB or TeamGroup MP44Q 1TB?
- There is no outright answer — each takes something the other gives up. Decide which of those advantages matters for your build; the comparison above lays out both sides.