I have to explain the title, of course, because there are two reasons for it. Firstly, despite the same packaging and the same data sheets, TeamGroup has now launched a completely different SSD than it did around 7 months ago and secondly, this one resembles the recently tested Corsair MP600 Elite like an egg to another. I will explain both points in detail in a moment and it shows once again that almost all SSDs come from a clone factory, sometimes more and sometimes less obvious. Surprised? Not me, and that’s exactly why I’m comparing the TeamGroup MP44 (my current revision) for the current street price of 139 euros with the Corsair MP600 Elite, which costs almost 180 euros, because both SSDs even have the same weaknesses.
If we look at the box, we see the original version of the MP44 printed on it. The back is also the same as the SSD as tested by some colleagues 6 to 7 months ago. You can also see the advertised data, where up to 7400 MB/s read rate and up to 7000 MB/s write rate are mentioned. It’s just a shame if all this information is no longer correct in this form. But I’ll come to that in a moment.
Like almost all other manufacturers, this SSD uses a “dynamic pSLC cache”, which I’ll have to say a few words about in the course of the article for a better understanding and which has unfortunately been shortened quite considerably on this SSD, especially as DRAM is no longer used as a direct cache.
TeamGroup MP44 (2023) in earlier tests
Now we come to the first point of my statement, where I wrote about a completely different SSD. The fact that it is not just a smaller revision, but a completely different concept, is shown by the test of the TeamGroup MP44 2TB by the colleagues from Tom’s Hardware US, who kindly allowed me to use their pictures. As long as the “Graphene” sticker is still on it, only the trained eye can tell the difference, but what happens when you remove it? Let’s first look at the original from September 2023. We see a Maxio MAP1602 as the controller and the usual matching 232-layer TLC from YMTC, which makes it a 100% Chinese cracker.
It is similar to the SSD I tested from NETAC and apart from the slightly different TLC (2 instead of 4 modules) it is even the same board:
And then came my sample of the TeamGroup MP44 (2024)
Now let’s take a look at my SSD and yes, most people (including me) are probably celebrating a grand déjà vu. Or so they think, but it’s not really déjà vu at all. What we see are the two clone sheep Dolly #1 and Dolly #2. First, I’ll show you the circuit board of the MP44 and the MP600 Elite from the front, starting with the MP44:
The MP600 Elite doesn’t look any different (if we ignore the adhesive residue) and the circuit board even has the same number. Coincidences do happen… Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to clean it perfectly, because Corsair collected this SSD immediately after the test. They must have known why. At least one YouTuber is now happy with it, I don’t begrudge him that:
But back to the MP44. It comes in a short, 8 cm long M.2 form factor with a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. The TeamGroup MP44 I have (like the MP600 Elite) transfers data at a measured rate of up to 7,400 MB/s read and 6,500 MB/s write (Corsair up to 6000 MB/s). For a better overview, I now have the data sheet of the tested variant for you before I unpack the SSD on the following page and analyze the technology including the dynamic pSLC:
| Revision/version | TeamGroup MP44 (2024) | TeamGroup MP44 (2023) |
| Controller: | Phison PS5027-E27T | Maxio MAP1602 |
| DRAM cache: | not applicable | |
| Memory capacity: | 500 / 1,000 / 2,000 GB | |
| 3D TLC | ||
| Memory chips: | 162 layer, T2BIGA5A1V, Kioxia BiCS6 | 232-layer YMTC |
| Form factor: | M.2 (80 mm) | |
| Interface: | PCIe 4.0 x4 | |
| seq. read: | up to 7400 MB/s (measurement) | up to 7400 MB/s |
| seq. write: |
up to 6500 MB/s (measurement)
|
up to 7000 MB/s
|
| Functions: | NVMe, NCQ, TRIM, SMART, garbage collection | |
| Encryption: | AES 256 | |
| Total Bytes Written (TBW): |
1.200 TB (Corsair MP600 Elite)
|
2500 TB
|
| Warranty: | 5 years | |
| Price: | from approx. 139 Euro | |
| Price per GiB: | 0.07 EUR | |
The fact is that the current MP44 does not correspond to the technical data and specifications under which it is sold! There will be more to write about this in the conclusion, even though it is the significantly cheaper MP600 Elite.
TeamGroup MP44 2TB, M.2 2280 / M-Key / PCIe 4.0 x4, Kühlkörper (TM8FPW002T0C101)
 | Ware lagernd - versandfertig - Lieferzeit 1-3 Werktage | 136,21 €*Stand: 21.05.24 12:37 |
 | Alsdorf: bei Vorbestellung in ca. 24h - 48h lagerndVersandlager: lagerndStand: 21.05.24 12:45 | 138,90 €*Stand: 21.05.24 12:45 |
 | Lieferzeit 3-6 Werktage | 139,97 €*Stand: 21.05.24 11:30 |
Corsair Force Series MP600 Elite 2TB, M.2 2280 / M-Key / PCIe 4.0 x4, Kühlkörper (CSSD-F2000GBMP600EHS)
 | Bestellware - 8-10 Tage Lieferzeit | 169,99 €*Stand: 21.05.24 12:52 |
 | Lager Lieferant: Sofort lieferbar, 1-3 Werktage | 177,10 €*Stand: 21.05.24 12:56 |
 | 2-4 Tage | 185,89 €*Stand: 21.05.24 12:57 |
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