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SSD Specification Duel

Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB vs Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 512 GB

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

Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB

Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB

Samsung

12
Wins
:
5
Wins
8 ties · 25 specs compared
◄ Champion
Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 512 GB

Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 512 GB

Toshiba

Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB
Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 512 GB

Performance Specs

Sequential Read◄ WINNER
550 MB/s
540 MB/s
Sequential Write◄ WINNER
520 MB/s
470 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)◄ WINNER
98,000 IOPS
Unknown
Random Write (IOPS)◄ WINNER
28,000 IOPS
Unknown
45 µs
Read Latency
80 µs
700 µs
Write Latency
695 µs

Hardware Specs

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

Reliability Specs

5 Years
Warranty
3 Years
Endurance (TBW)◄ WINNER
5466 TBW
400 TBW
MTBF◄ WINNER
2.0 Million Hours
1.0 Million Hours
Yes
Power Loss Protection
No
DWPD◄ WINNER
0.8
0.7

Features Specs

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

Power & Value Specs

1.3 W (Idle) 2.3 W (Avg) 3.6 W (Max)
Power Draw
Unknown
20 nm
Process Node
19 nm
Apr 2018
Release Date
May 10th, 2022
799 USD
Launch Price
30 USD
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Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB vs Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 512 GB: Technical Analysis

The Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB offers superior endurance at 5466 TBW, making it the better choice for write-intensive workloads like video editing or database applications.

Final Verdict

Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB Wins

Our pick: The Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB takes the crown with 12 wins versus 5. It offers the better overall package for most users. However, the Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 512 GB remains a solid alternative if you find a better deal or need specific features it offers.

FAQ

Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB vs Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 512 GB FAQ

Which is faster: Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB or Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 512 GB?

The Samsung 883 DCT 3.8 TB is faster with 550 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 883 DCT 3.8 TB comes with 5 Years warranty while the Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 512 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.