Verdict

For a NAS cache or write-heavy pool, the MZ-VAP2T0BW is the safer pick - the CT2000P3PSSD8 uses QLC NAND, which wears out faster and slows badly under sustained writes (light, read-mostly use only).

CT2000P3PSSD8
Crucial P3 Plus · 2TB · Desktop
£309 (£154.74/TB)
MZ-VAP2T0BW
Samsung 9100 PRO · 2TB · Desktop
No UK price yet

Value at a glance

Price / TB
CT2000P3PSSD8 $71.58
MZ-VAP2T0BW $200.00
Endurance (TBW)
CT2000P3PSSD8 440 TB
MZ-VAP2T0BW 1,200 TB

Price history

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CT2000P3PSSD8 £309
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CT2000P3PSSD8 MZ-VAP2T0BW
Capacity 2 TB 2 TB
Form factor M.2 M.2
Interface NVMe NVMe
NAND type QLC TLC
Endurance (TBW) 440 TB 1,200 TB
DWPD - -
DRAM cache No Yes
Power-loss protection No No
Sustained write - -
Cost / TBW $0.325 $0.333
Price / TB $71.58 $200.00
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CT2000P3PSSD8

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MZ-VAP2T0BW

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