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Rectangular 2.5 inch SSD with black metal casing and silver label

Team Group

Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 2.5" 1TB SATA internal SSD T253TY001T0C101

SKU CH-ZH4F-BP9SE MPN T253TY001T0C101

A 2.5" SATA internal SSD with 1TB of 3D NAND storage, sequential speeds up to 550 MBps read and 500 MBps write, and 200TBW endurance for gaming upgrades

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 1TB

  • Sequential reads up to 550 MBps speed game loading
  • Sequential writes up to 500 MBps accelerate install times
  • 200 TBW rating supports heavy write workloads
  • 1,000,000 hours MTBF indicates long-term reliability
  • 1500G shock resistance protects data during transport

1TB SATA gaming SSD

The Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z is a 2.5 inch internal solid state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops. Its 1TB capacity gives space for large game libraries and everyday files. The drive targets gamers who want a straightforward storage upgrade.

SATA III interface limits

The SATA III connection caps sequential reads at 550 MBps and writes at 500 MBps. This is the practical ceiling of the SATA standard, so the drive cannot exceed these speeds regardless of workload. The 200TB written endurance rating reflects this performance tier.

6.8mm metal build

A 6.80mm metal chassis fits standard 2.5 inch drive bays and resists shock up to 1500G. The SATA data and power connectors are the familiar L shaped ports used by most laptops and desktops. No DRAM cache is present; the controller uses host memory buffer instead.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $95.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 550 MB/s
Lower than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $95.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 87% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTeam Group
Product lineT-FORCE VULCAN Z
Model nameT253TY001T0C101
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Write endurance200 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height6.8 mm
Overall width69.9 mm
Product depth100 mm
Product weight45g
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 3 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
Vibration tolerance20G (non-operating)
More details
Mean time between failures1,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

Is the 1TB model the right capacity for a game library and OS?

The 1TB capacity stores a modern operating system plus a sizable game collection without needing a secondary drive.

What does the 550 MBps sequential read figure deliver in daily use?

Games and large files load at near SATA III saturation, cutting level transitions and application launches to a few seconds.

How does the SATA III interface limit real-world throughput?

SATA III caps sustained transfers at roughly 550 MBps read and 500 MBps write, so the drive cannot exceed those speeds regardless of workload.

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