Verdict

For a NAS cache or write-heavy pool, the MTFDDAK1T9TGA is the safer pick - the MZ-77Q1T0 uses QLC NAND, which wears out faster and slows badly under sustained writes (light, read-mostly use only).

MTFDDAK1T9TGA
Micron 5400 PRO · 1.92TB · Enterprise
No CA price yet
MZ-77Q1T0
Samsung 870 QVO · 1TB · Desktop
No CA price yet

Value at a glance

Price / TB
MTFDDAK1T9TGA $333.27
MZ-77Q1T0 $296.99
Endurance (TBW)
MTFDDAK1T9TGA 5,256 TB
MZ-77Q1T0 360 TB
Sustained write
MTFDDAK1T9TGA 540 MB/s
MZ-77Q1T0 80 MB/s

Price history

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MTFDDAK1T9TGA C$498 MZ-77Q1T0 C$206
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C$517 C$318 C$120 Sep 2024 Dec 2024 Mar 2025 Jun 2025 Oct 2025 Jan 2026
MTFDDAK1T9TGA MZ-77Q1T0
Capacity 1.92 TB 1 TB
Form factor 2.5 2.5
Interface SATA SATA
NAND type TLC QLC
Endurance (TBW) 5,256 TB 360 TB
DWPD 1.5 -
DRAM cache Yes Yes
Power-loss protection Yes No
Sustained write 540 MB/s 80 MB/s
Cost / TBW $0.122 $0.825
Price / TB $333.27 $296.99
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Highlighted cells mark the stronger spec for a NAS build. Failure rates from Backblaze Drive Stats where available; $/TB uses the cheapest live price. Buy links are Amazon affiliate.

MTFDDAK1T9TGA

No Backblaze failure data for this model.

MZ-77Q1T0

No Backblaze failure data for this model.