Team Group AX2 1TB SATA III 2.5"
Team Group
49 Overall Score
vs
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Western Digital
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Team Group AX2 1TB SATA III 2.5"
No customer feedback yet
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
92 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The WD Black SN850X is highly praised for its blazing speed, reliability, and value, often compared favorably to pricier alternatives like Samsung and Solidigm. Users report excellent performance in gaming (especially PS5) and general use, with a few concerns about potential issues mitigated by firmware updates. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier NVMe drive, especially when on sale.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Excellent value for money
- Reliable high-capacity storage
- Great for PS5
- Easy installation
Cons
- Potential firmware issues
- No heatsink included
- Pricey when not on sale
Speed 6
Value for money 4
Reliability 4
Ps5 compatibility 3
Firmware concerns 2
Installation 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Team Group AX2 | Western Digital Black SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | 2.5" | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | SATA III | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | SATA | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | — | 4★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Controller | — | WD 20-82-20035-B1 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 3 | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Team Group AX2 1TB SATA III 2.5"
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Strong affordability (67th percentile)
- Strong endurance (65th percentile)
- Below average random (23rd percentile)
- Below average speed (24th percentile)
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Team Group AX2 1TB SATA III 2.5"0.279score per dollar
vs
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.093score per dollar
Team Group AX2 1TB SATA III 2.5" offers 3.0x better value for money
Team Group AX2 1TB SATA III 2.5"
Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital Black SN850X
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 18 specs.
