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SSD Specification Duel

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB vs Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB

Side-by-side specification comparison with 25 data points analyzed

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB

Samsung

12
Wins
:
4
Wins
9 ties · 25 specs compared
◄ Champion
Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB

Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB

Toshiba

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB
Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB

Performance Specs

Sequential Read◄ WINNER
560 MB/s
520 MB/s
Sequential Write◄ WINNER
530 MB/s
450 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)◄ WINNER
98,000 IOPS
Unknown
Random Write (IOPS)◄ WINNER
88,000 IOPS
Unknown
45 µs
Read Latency
80 µs
390 µs
Write Latency
695 µs

Hardware Specs

2.5"
Form Factor
2.5"
SATA 6 Gbps
Interface
SATA 6 Gbps
Samsung MKX Metis
Controller
SM2258XT
TLC
NAND Flash
TLC
128-layer
Technology
64-layer
DRAM (enabled)
DRAM Cache
N/A

Reliability Specs

5 Years
Warranty
3 Years
Endurance (TBW)◄ WINNER
600 TBW
200 TBW
MTBF◄ WINNER
1.5 Million Hours
1.0 Million Hours
No
Power Loss Protection
No
DWPDWINNER ►
0.3
0.8

Features Specs

AES-128 AES-256 TCG Opal
Encryption
No
Yes
TRIM Support
Yes
No
PS5 Compatible
No
AHCI
Protocol
AHCI

Power & Value Specs

0.03 W (Idle) 2.2 W (Avg) 3.5 W (Max)
Power Draw
Unknown
19 nm
Process Node
19 nm
Jan 20th, 2021
Release Date
May 10th, 2022
130 USD
Launch Price
18 USD
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Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB vs Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB: Technical Analysis

The Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB offers superior endurance at 600 TBW, making it the better choice for write-intensive workloads like video editing or database applications.

Final Verdict

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB Wins

Our pick: The Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB takes the crown with 12 wins versus 4. It offers the better overall package for most users. However, the Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB remains a solid alternative if you find a better deal or need specific features it offers.

FAQ

Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB vs Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB FAQ

Which is faster: Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB or Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB?

The Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB is faster with 560 MB/s sequential read speed. For most users, this means quicker file transfers and faster game loading.

Which SSD is better for gaming?

Both drives work well for PC gaming. Choose based on your interface compatibility (NVMe vs SATA) and budget.

Which has better reliability?

The Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB comes with 5 Years warranty while the Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB offers 3 Years. Check the endurance (TBW) ratings in the specs above for write durability.

Where can I buy these SSDs in Kenya?

Use the "Check Availability" buttons above to inquire about current stock and pricing. We can source most SSDs on request with delivery across Kenya.