TEAMGROUP MP44Q 1000GB

The TEAMGROUP MP44Q utilizes the Phison PS5027-E27T controller, a 4-channel, DRAM-less architecture that uses Host Memory Buffer (HMB) to compensate for the lack of onboard DRAM. The drive pairs this controller with high-density 3D QLC NAND and relies on a large dynamic pseudo-SLC (pSLC) cache to sustain rated write speeds; once that cache is saturated during extended large-file transfers, write throughput drops significantly to native QLC speeds (often below 500 MB/s). The Phison E27T controller is noted for good power efficiency and low thermal output, making the drive suitable for airflow-constrained environments such as laptops or compact builds where sustained write performance is secondary to capacity and burst speed.

Key Specifications

• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 (NVMe 1.4)
• Sequential Read: 7000 MB/s
• Sequential Write: 5900 MB/s
• Controller: Phison PS5027-E27T (12nm process)
• NAND Type: 3D QLC (Quad-Level Cell)
• DRAM Cache: None (Host Memory Buffer supported)
• Physical Layout: Single-sided PCB (M.2 2280)
• Encryption: Supports AES 256-bit encryption

Hardware Alternatives

• TEAMGROUP MP44: This is the direct sibling within the product stack and typically uses 3D TLC NAND, offering higher sustained write performance and greater endurance than the QLC-based MP44Q.
• Corsair MP600 ELITE 1000GB: Shares the same Phison E27T controller architecture but pairs it with TLC NAND.
• Crucial P3 Plus 1000GB: A direct competitor in the high-capacity QLC segment; uses an earlier Phison controller generation.
• Solidigm P41 Plus: Competing QLC DRAM-less drive utilizing the Silicon Motion SM2269XT controller; the MP44Q offers significantly higher peak sequential throughput compared to the P41 Plus.