MTFDDAK960TGA vs ZP500NM3A002
Micron MTFDDAK960TGA (0.96TB) versus Seagate ZP500NM3A002 (0.5TB)
Verdict
Both are comparable SSDs. The MTFDDAK960TGA is rated for more write endurance than the ZP500NM3A002, so it's the longer-lasting choice for a NAS that sees steady writes; for light use either is fine and price decides.
| MTFDDAK960TGA | ZP500NM3A002 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 0.96 TB | 0.5 TB |
| Form factor | 2.5 | M.2 |
| Interface | SATA | NVMe |
| NAND type | TLC | TLC |
| Endurance (TBW) | 2,628 TB | 700 TB |
| DWPD | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| DRAM cache | Yes | - |
| Power-loss protection | Yes | No |
| Sustained write | 540 MB/s | 525 MB/s |
| Price / TB | $1,005.91 | - |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger spec for a NAS build. Failure rates from Backblaze Drive Stats where available; $/TB uses the cheapest live price where available.