The TeamGroup NV10000 is a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD designed as a cost‑efficient but still fast and reliable storage option for a wide range of users, including those with mobile computers. The reviewed unit has a 1 TB capacity and uses the M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 interface, which allows it to exceed 10,000 MB/s bandwidth, matching its name.
The drive is built with advanced 3D NAND flash technology to enhance durability and long‑term reliability. It features an exclusive graphene heat spreader that helps reduce operating temperatures and improve heat dissipation, ensuring consistent performance even during extended use. The SSD is compatible with the latest Intel and AMD platforms and is designed for both desktops and laptops.
TeamGroup includes its patented S.M.A.R.T. monitoring software, which allows users to easily monitor SSD health, perform quick configurations, and run diagnostics. The NV10000 is backed by a five‑year warranty and comes in recyclable paper packaging, certified by RoHS, REACH, and ESG standards.
The 1 TB version has a declared maximum sequential read speed of up to 10,000 MB/s and write speed of up to 8,200 MB/s. It uses the Phison PS5031‑E31T controller and 3D TLC NAND, making it one of the least expensive PCIe 5.0 SSDs per GB of capacity. The drive has no DRAM cache and is single‑sided, which is important for thin laptops where space is limited. Its dimensions are 80.0 x 22.0 x 3.7 mm and it weighs only 7g. The 1 TB model has a TBW rating of 600 TBW.
In testing, the idle temperature was around 37°C, while under high load it reached about 67°C, which is significantly below the throttling point of approximately 75°C. The graphene heatsink provides some cooling benefit, though the reviewer notes it is not as effective as marketing suggests.
The SSD is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0, but this will reduce sequential bandwidth to about 7 GB/s; random operations should remain largely unchanged. Performance testing was conducted on an AMD Ryzen PC with a PCIe 5.0 x4 socket to ensure no performance limitations. In ATTO Disk Benchmark, the drive achieved read speeds of 9.56 GB/s and write speeds of 8.02 GB/s. CrystalDiskMark showed sequential read speeds up to 10,243 MB/s and write speeds up to 8,539 MB/s, exceeding the specified maximums. Random low‑queue reads (Q1T1) were typical for a DRAM‑less TLC SSD at 82.67 MB/s. PCMark 10 results were above average for HMB SSDs, and the 3DMark Storage benchmark scores were among the highest for budget PCIe 5.0 SSDs.
The reviewer concludes that the NV10000 is a cost‑efficient series that performs well, offering a balance of performance and affordability. The Amazon price for the 1 TB model was around $210.99 at the time of review, making it one of the least expensive PCIe 5.0 SSDs on the market. The drive demonstrated consistent performance and stability with no compatibility issues across different test setups. The SSD is recommended for users who want high performance at a reasonable price, and it is suitable for both large and small computers due to its modest heat output. The TeamGroup NV10000 1 TB NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 SSD received the Funky Kit Value Award.
Source: Funky Kit