Best PCIe 3.0 TeamGroup TLC SSDs
There are 6 PCIe 3.0 TeamGroup TLC SSDs compared here. The fastest is the TeamGroup T-FORCE CARDEA II at 3400 MB/s read. Sequential reads across the group span 1550–3400 MB/s.
Why this configuration
A PCIe 3.0 TeamGroup TLC SSD is an affordable NVMe step up from SATA. Gen3 is roughly six times SATA's throughput yet often costs little more, making it the easy default for a first NVMe drive or a laptop that only supports Gen3. TeamGroup specifically tends to be chosen here for its firmware track record and warranty support.
Usually chosen for: budget builders, laptop upgraders and anyone leaving SATA behind.
Good fit: everyday all-rounder use, from OS drive to game library.
Ranked list
| # | Model | Tier | Controller | Read MB/s | TBW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  TeamGroup T-FORCE CARDEA II 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | High-end | PHISON E12 PS5012-E12 | 3400 | 1665 | Find on Amazon |
| 2 | High-end | PHISON E12 PS5012-E12 | 3400 | 1665 | Find on Amazon | |
| 3 |  TeamGroup LIQUID 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | High-end | Phison PS5012-E12 (2-Core ARM CoXp | 3400 | 1665 | Find on Amazon |
| 4 |  TeamGroup MP34 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | High-end | Phison PS5012-E12 | 3000 | 1660 | Find on Amazon |
| 5 |  TeamGroup MP33 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB, 2TB | Value | Silicon Motion SM2263XT | Phison P | 1800 | 1000 | Check price on Amazon |
| 6 |  TeamGroup MP32 128GB, 250GB, 500GB, 1TB | Low-end | Phison PS5008-E8 | 1550 | 800 | Find on Amazon |
The parts, explained
PCIe 3.0 x4 reaches about 3,500 MB/s — plenty for everyday use and gaming, and cheaper than Gen4.
TLC NAND is the mainstream choice — a solid balance of endurance, speed and cost.
Staying with TeamGroup means consistent firmware, tooling and warranty handling across the range.