TeamGroup T-Force Z44A5 PCIe 4 2TB M.2 SSD Review

TeamGroup is one of the leading names for high-performance storage and memory, and with the launch of their new Z44 series, they’re looking to grab the attention of those wanting to deploy high-speed and high-quality M.2 storage, with three new products in the lineup, the Z44A3, Z44A5, and Z44A7 with a maximum read speed of 3500MB/s, 5000MB/s, and 7400MB/s respectively, and of course, targeting different price points based on the maximum speeds too.

With their 2280 M.2 form factor, these drives should be widely compatible with PCs, laptops, slim systems, consoles and more. Furthermore, they come with TEAMGROUP’s exclusive patented graphene heatsink, and quality control features such as garbage collection, TRIM command, LDPC, E2E data protection, and S.M.A.R.T. The A3 and A5 are available in 512GB, 1TB and 2TB configurations, however, the flagship A7 will be available in up to 4TB.

Features

• Effortless upgrade for professional gaming
• Patented graphene heatsink for enhanced heat dissipation and system operating stability
• Best choice for NB capacity upgrade
• Intelligent management technology – trustworthy reliability
• Patented intelligent health monitoring system
• Eco-friendly products contributing to conserving the Earth
• Patented graphene heatsink
  • US invention patent (certificate no.: US11051392B2)
  • Taiwan invention patent (certificate no.: I703921)
  • China utility patent (certificate no.: CN 211019739 U)
• S.M.A.R.T. software patent
  • Taiwan invention patent (No.: I751753)