discussion M.2 difference?

[fightingfi]

Looking at these not sure what the difference is if you can help me

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[Izerous]

MP44Q will be QLC instead of TLC i think for the non-q.

Read/write speeds and the MTBF will be slightly different. But for the "average gaming pc" probably never notice the difference between the two.

 

[Caldezar]

Although it's not likely to be too much of an issue for the average user at home, the TLC nand has a higher write tolerance and would likely last longer.

 

[JD]

Looks like the price difference is only $15, so I would go with the TLC (MP44) drive.

QLC is fine for read-heavy applications, like a game drive, as it's only the write performance that's weak. If it was $50-100 cheaper, then I would ask what you plan to do with the drive.