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SSD Specification Duel

Samsung PM893 960 GB vs Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB

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

Samsung PM893 960 GB

Samsung PM893 960 GB

Samsung

15
Wins
:
2
Wins
8 ties · 25 specs compared
◄ Champion
Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB

Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB

Toshiba

Samsung PM893 960 GB
Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB

Performance Specs

Sequential Read◄ WINNER
550 MB/s
520 MB/s
Sequential Write◄ WINNER
520 MB/s
450 MB/s
Random Read (IOPS)◄ WINNER
98,000 IOPS
Unknown
Random Write (IOPS)◄ WINNER
30,000 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
1752 TBW
200 TBW
MTBF◄ WINNER
2.0 Million Hours
1.0 Million Hours
Yes
Power Loss Protection
No
DWPD◄ WINNER
1.0
0.8

Features Specs

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

Power & Value Specs

1.5 W (Idle) 2.2 W (Avg) 3.2 W (Max)
Power Draw
Unknown
19 nm
Process Node
19 nm
Aug 2022
Release Date
May 10th, 2022
N/A
Launch Price
18 USD
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Samsung PM893 960 GB vs Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB: Technical Analysis

The Samsung PM893 960 GB offers superior endurance at 1752 TBW, making it the better choice for write-intensive workloads like video editing or database applications.

Final Verdict

Samsung PM893 960 GB Wins

Our pick: The Samsung PM893 960 GB takes the crown with 15 wins versus 2. 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 PM893 960 GB vs Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB FAQ

Which is faster: Samsung PM893 960 GB or Teamgroup T-Force Vulcan Z 240 GB?

The Samsung PM893 960 GB 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 PM893 960 GB 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.