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3D NAND BEST UPGRADE OPTION FOR GAMING

Equipped with a 3D flash memory chip for a fast and seamless gaming experience superior to traditional HDDs, making it the best entry-level SSD for new gamers venturing into the world of gaming.

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SMART OPTIMIZATION TO ENSURE RELIABLE PERFORMANCE

Supports S.M.A.R.T. technology for SSD monitoring and Windows TRIM for optimized performance to ensure reliable SSD performance. The built-in ECC and Wear-Leveling technology also deliver a safe and reliable space for storing data.

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SHOCK/VIBRATION-RESISTANT, & REDUCED NOISE INTERFERENCE

Compared to traditional HDDs, the VULCAN Z SSD has better shock-resistance and vibration-resistance as well as lower power consumption and noise interference to ensure users always feel safe storing games on the VULCAN Z SSD.

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ENHANCED PERFORMANCE FOR SEAMLESS CUTSCENES

Supports smart SLC caching algorithm for ultra-fast transmission speeds that is 4X faster than traditional HDDs to deliver seamless cutscenes.

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SPECIFICATION

Model VULCAN Z SSD
Interface SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s)
Capacity 240GB / 256GB / 480GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB[1]
Color Black
Voltage DC +5V
Terabyte Written 240GB - 200TBW 256GB - 200TBW 480GB - 400TBW 512GB - 400TBW 1TB - 800TBW 2TB -1600TBW
Operation Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C
Performance Crystal Disk Mark: 240GB Read: up to 520MB/s; Write: up to 450MB/s 256GB Read: up to 520MB/s ; Write: up to 450MB/s 480GB Read: up to 540MB/s; Write: up to 470MB/s 512GB Read: up to 540MB/s ; Write: up to 470MB/s 1TB Read: up to 550MB/s; Write: up to 500MB/s 2TB Read: up to 550MB/s; Write: up to 500MB/s[2]
Dimensions 100(L) x 69.9(W) x 7(H)mm
Weight 45g
Humidity 0°C to 55°C / 5% ∼ 95% RH,non-condensing
Vibration 20G (non-operating)
Shock 1500G/0.5ms
MTBF 1,000,000 hours
Operating System Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista, MAC OS 10.4 or later, Linux 2.6.33 or later
Precautions [1]1GB=1,000,000,000 Bytes. In OS system, it would be displayed as 1,000,000,000 Bytes/1024/1024/1024 = 0.93GB [2]Definition and conditions of TBW (Terabytes Written)are based on JEDEC standard [3]Transmission speed will vary according to different hardware / software conditions, therefore the data can only used for basic reference. [4]NOTES: We reserve the right to modify product specifications without prior notice.

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Customers find this computer drive to be a good value for the price. It works well and is much faster than a traditional drive. They appreciate its durability, reliability, and ease of installation. The 2.5-inch form factor makes it compatible with most computers, and the format process is quick. Customers also like the quality, storage capacity, and drive quality.

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346 customers mention "Functionality"269 positive77 negative

Customers like the functionality of the product. They mention it works well and has no issues. The SSD works really well and has no issues, good for the price. It makes an old desktop usable. The product has proven technologies from a brand that's been around for a long time.

"Used it for a few days. Works well but you are getting what you paid for. That means it is not top of the line SSD...." Read more

"This SSD works awesome!! Highly, HIGHLY recommend!! Built and works great!! I’ve had this drive for 1 year and 3 months and still doing great...." Read more

"...So no complaints there. Works right out of the box and is certainly faster than my old HDD...." Read more

"...Instant failure upon boot-up with can't read Block 0. Repeated on another computer, always had block read errors. Returned for refund." Read more

335 customers mention "Value for money"283 positive52 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the SSD. They find it works well for their needs and is a good bargain.

"So far so good. Nice price for a 1TB, but we'll see how the quality holds up." Read more

"This is one of the best SSD's ive ever bought. And for such a cheap price! Works very fast and was easy to install...." Read more

"I have never had issues with Teamgroup. Great value, go ahead and purchase." Read more

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281 customers mention "Speed"231 positive50 negative

Customers like the speed of the computer drive. They mention it's fast, replaces an old HDD, and performs well for the price. The storage capacity and read/write speeds are good for the price.

"...Speed is good enough that I don't notice any real issues as I'm moving the many gigabytes of my ISO / CHD library over my intranet from another PC..." Read more

"...and I can’t say enough good this about this SSD.. fast load up times and yeah.. great quality!! 10/10" Read more

"...The reinstall of this drive was by far much faster! I can say there is a noticeable difference in load times and game operation with this drive!..." Read more

"...Works right out of the box and is certainly faster than my old HDD. Lifespan is to checked, less than 6 months in so far so good though...." Read more

123 customers mention "Durability"102 positive21 negative

Customers appreciate the computer drive's durability. They find it reliable, high-quality, and stable. Many say it works well with no faults or issues. The SSD fits perfectly even on cheap laptops and has been going strong with heavy gaming sessions for over a year now.

"This SSD works awesome!! Highly, HIGHLY recommend!! Built and works great!! I’ve had this drive for 1 year and 3 months and still doing great...." Read more

"...Windows needs a very dependable SSD to run your most important work without fail...." Read more

"Use to boot an old 2013 iMac. Fast, dependable. I would buy it again." Read more

"A very sturdy and cheap one.. will update later" Read more

119 customers mention "Ease of installation"104 positive15 negative

Customers find the installation process easy. They say it detects by Windows and the format process is quick. The computer powers on and is ready to sign on in seconds. It performs as expected with no software needed. Some mention it's great for installing operating systems in a separate storage.

"...And for such a cheap price! Works very fast and was easy to install. Had this drive for almost a year now and it's going strong...." Read more

"...The SSD gave me no trouble when I was cloning my HDD. I plugged everything in and did an offline clone. No problems, no issues...." Read more

"...Done. Very non-invasive install. Was formatted in seconds once the PC was restarted (just using windows)...." Read more

"...said, the drive was immediately detected by Windows and the format process was quick...." Read more

94 customers mention "Quality"94 positive0 negative

Customers like the SSD's performance. They say it's a good SSD for servers, video, gaming, and work drives. The read and write speeds are decent, and the averages are good too. It's sleek and simple, making the build look clean.

"Used this SSD for a gaming PC build, and it worked great. Love how sleek and simple SSDs are—makes the build look clean. Definitely happy with it!" Read more

"A very sturdy and cheap one.. will update later" Read more

"i like graphics on plastic its cool like the pny ones" Read more

"...Also great for transferring files and moving files around, great SSD for a server, I would even use this on my main rig If i wasn't using it on a..." Read more

77 customers mention "Storage capacity"66 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the storage capacity of this computer drive. They say it's reliable, fast, and has a decent TBW life. The drive is suitable for storing games, media files, and computer backups.

"...That and it is nice to have 2TB of space instead of 500GB that came with the Launch Edition PS4. Couldn't wish for a better drive!" Read more

"...my go to for cheaper drives and the vulcan 1tb drive is perfect for secondary storage...." Read more

"...This 2TB SSD fits my need for more storage. If you never installed one before, I'd recommend have someone show you how to do it...." Read more

"...Downloaded 100GB worth of video content in about a minute or so...." Read more

57 customers mention "Drive quality"57 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the drive's performance. They find it an excellent upgrade from a hard drive, providing good noise and speed performance. The drive is described as a solid choice for a standard SSD with a sata cable connection. Many customers consider it a great value and a fantastic update to an old PC.

"If cloned correctly or formatted correctly this is a awesome upgrade from a hdd" Read more

"...Definitely a solid choice for a standard ssd drive with sata cable connection...." Read more

"...They are great drives that won't break the bank and more importantly will not let you down." Read more

"It's an excellent drive." Read more

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  • Mansoor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works OK, not the fastest SSD out there
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
    Capacity: 2tbStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    I needed an SSD for an emulation setup and this fits the bill. It works great, and it is in the middle when it comes to price. It is not the fastest, but a Samsung or any other brand will be at least double the price for this one.

    It doesn't overheat, and it provides an adequate reading/ writing speed. No bad sectors/ dead sections so far, so I think it will last a while.

    If you are looking for a reliable, middle of the road SSD, this one is for you. However, if you need something to put your main OS on or store games for Steam, GOG, or any other platform, maybe you should look elsewhere.
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  • Christopher Pitts
    5.0 out of 5 stars So far so good!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
    Capacity: 4TBStyle: Vulcan Z QLCVerified Purchase
    I hesitate to review a hard drive until it has done its job for a good long time. This comes from my IT background where we used to burn in the spinning to make sure they were good. I’ve had this for awhile now so I feel comfortable giving a review. I bought this because at the time the price was unbeatable. I use it to store movies and music as well as my extensive PC game collection. So far it has worked beautifully. It was very easy to install and my PC had no problems picking it up and formatting it. Know that all you will get is the drive so you will have to come up with screws to mount it in your case. It’s fast enough to play videos and works very well to run my games. So far happy with my purchase and love the amount of storage that it has provided.
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  • Axel Reyes
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best SSD you can buy
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
    Capacity: 1TBStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    This is one of the best SSD's ive ever bought. And for such a cheap price! Works very fast and was easy to install. Had this drive for almost a year now and it's going strong. No problems here, definitely recommend!!
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  • Diann R
    5.0 out of 5 stars This drive is awesome!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
    Capacity: 2tbStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    This SSD works awesome!! Highly, HIGHLY recommend!! Built and works great!! I’ve had this drive for 1 year and 3 months and still doing great. Upgraded an older computer and use this drive and run a mainly media server type setup(along with other computer component upgrades well) and I can’t say enough good this about this SSD.. fast load up times and yeah.. great quality!! 10/10
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  • TS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good performance at a bargain price
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
    Capacity: 512gbStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    I have purchased many TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan drives and have found them to be reliable and fast drives. I would not hesitate to purchase again.
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  • OoTLink
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quick, affordable, wish it had DRAM!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
    Capacity: 2tbStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    So From what I gather, Team Group used to make an SSD just like this called the "Vulcan" and it sold for the same price (maybe even less?) and IT HAD DRAM. DRAM is good for performance, especially on a desktop computer. Since I'm using mine in an NVR, I don't really care about random write performance that much. So I bought 4 of these. They use a plastic chassis, and are packaged in a skimpy box - just like every other cheap SSD I've used.

    Ok, special call out: The 2TB model advertises a TBW of 1600. That's pretty impressive.

    Performance is good. My Ubiquiti Unifi NVR doesn't recognize the SMART drive health status so it doesn't tell me a health percentage on the webpage, but in smartctl I could see that info so that's good enough. Performance is terrific! Exactly what I was hoping for, given the price.
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  • Justin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap but solid (wink)
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025
    Capacity: 1TBStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    So far so good. Nice price for a 1TB, but we'll see how the quality holds up.
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  • Raf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good but know what you're getting
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
    Capacity: 1TBStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    Used it for a few days. Works well but you are getting what you paid for. That means it is not top of the line SSD. There are faster products out there but also more expensive.

    Sequential read and write tests are nice but not really representative of real world performance.

    I've read a review of this SSD before purchasing and the review basically stated that it is an average product compared to others but the price is also "average" compared to others.

    The reviewer confirmed the top sequential speeds that are advertised and my own benchmark software shows that too.

    What struck me in the review was something I have not really thought about previously when approaching SSD performance.

    While pure (100%) reads and pure writes are fast. Once you have a mix of read & write requests, that is where an average SSD is separated from a top one. Even at 99% read and 1% write the performance starts to degrade and it is the lowest at 50% read/write.

    I have a Samsung 850 Pro 256gb SATA, Samsung 850 EVO 500gb SATA, Samsung 970 Pro 512gb NVMe and now this Vulcan Z 1tb.

    For all these drives I took a 21GB file and copied it within the same directory on my PC. The exception being 850 EVO which was tested on an 8 year old laptop which can lead to lower performance. This simulates a 50% read/write scenario where the drive reads data and then writes it back to itself until the file is copied (cloned essentially). In between the tests I have restarted Windows because otherwise the next test would have read the file from RAM (cached by windows on first test) instead of the disk.

    The results below are what I call a "stable" transfer. Initially the transfer will be faster, then as internal SSD caches are filled the transfer will stabilize at a lower value.

    Samsung 970 Pro (NVMe) stabilized at 700MB/sec.
    Samsung 850 Pro (SATA) stabilized at 200MB/sec. The file took 1min30sec to copy (windows copy window disappeared).
    Samsung 850 EVO (SATA) stabilized at ~180MB/sec. The file took 1min40sec to copy.
    Vulcan Z (SATA) was jumping between 60-90MB/sec, no stable transfer. The file took 3min30sec to copy.
    All drives, with exception of NVMe where I did not pay attention to this, took up to an additional 1 minute (drive still registered writes) to move over cached remainder of the file which was not done at full drive speed, not sure why.

    For an OS drive I recommend the Samsung Pro (gaming pc) or Samsung EVO (laptop). Not sure if I would want a Vulcan Z as my OS drive and I'm not using it as such.

    There appears to be no temperature sensor on the Vulcan Z as 33C is constantly being reported even by the TeamGroup SMART Tool. My other SSDs vary in temperature over time but Volcan Z never does, not once, even when testing or after a cold boot. It doesn't bother me but that is a fact.

    Finally, the serial number written on the drive (correct one) and reported by software is different. Again not a big deal but would make it easier to check warranty without accessing the physical drive.
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  • Cliente de Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars excelente productro
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 31, 2024
    Capacity: 2tbStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    lo compre como un almacenamiento extra ya que hay cosas que no puedo almacenar en un hdd o mi ssd por cuestion de espacio
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  • Nikol
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice item and good value
    Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2024
    Capacity: 1TBStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    Works fine. It is as fast as the brand name SSDs. Good value.
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  • Giselle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Maravilloso
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 2, 2024
    Capacity: 1TBStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    Me encanta, es muy bueno. Lo recomiendo
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  • Fabio B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars SSD EVOLUTO
    Reviewed in Italy on February 15, 2025
    Capacity: 512gbStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    stesse caratteristiche del più costoso e blasonato Samsung, questo marchio taiwanese è da tenere in considerazione!
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  • Cameron Auto Parts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on August 22, 2024
    Capacity: 1TBStyle: Vulcan ZVerified Purchase
    Good price
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