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What’s the difference between Team Group GX1 and GX2 SSDs?

Team Group has two similar internal solid state drives with the GX1 and GX2. So, what are the main differences between the two SSD models?

You can find out in this comparison guide at Seeking Tech.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Team Group GX1, the Team Group GX2 offer slightly bigger capacity options (128 GB vs. 120 GB, 256 GB vs. 250 GB, 512 GB vs. 500 GB and 1 TB vs. 960 GB). The GX2 is also the only one model to provide a 2 TB option.

In terms of ATTO maximum sequential reading and writing, the two solid state drives have identical top speeds when you compare similar capacities. With that said, the 2 TB GX2 is the faster overall at read and write speeds out of all the capacities for both products.

The GX1 and GX2 have the same endurance, reliability, temperature range, humidity range, vibration resistance, shock resistance, OS requirements and warranty coverage.

Team Group GX1 vs. Team Group GX2 Comparison Chart

You can take a look at our comparison table for the GX1 and GX2 below.

Team Group GX1 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal Solid State DriveTeam Group GX2 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal Solid State Drive
DimensionsLength: 100.0 mm

Width: 69.9 mm

Thickness: 7.0 mm
Length: 100.0 mm

Width: 69.9 mm

Thickness: 7.0 mm
Interface SATA III 6 Gb/s SATA III 6 Gb/s
Capacity Options120 GB

240 GB

480 GB

960 GB
128 GB

256 GB

512 GB

1 TB

2 TB
ATTO Maximum Sequential Read Speed120 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 500 MB per second

240 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 500 MB per second

480 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 530 MB per second

960 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 530 MB per second
128 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 500 MB per second

256 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 500 MB per second

512 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 530 MB per second

1 TB Team Group GX2: Up to 530 MB per second

2 TB Team Group GX2: Up to 550 MB per second
ATTO Maximum Sequential Write Speed120 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 320 MB per second

240 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 400 MB per second

480 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 430 MB per second

960 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 480 MB per second
128 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 320 MB per second

256 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 400 MB per second

512 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 430 MB per second

1 TB Team Group GX2: Up to 480 MB per second

2 TB Team Group GX2: Up to 500 MB per second
Endurance120 GB Team Group GX1: Less than 100 TBW

240 GB Team Group GX1: Less than 200 TBW

480 GB Team Group GX1: Less than 400 TBW

960 GB Team Group GX1: Less than 800 TBW
128 GB Team Group GX2: Less than 100 TBW

256 GB Team Group GX2: Less than 200 TBW

512 GB Team Group GX2: Less than 400 TBW

1 TB Team Group GX2: Less than 800 TBW

2 TB Team Group GX2: Less than 1600 TBW
Reliability1,000,000 hours1,000,000 hours
Operation Temperature Range0°C to 70°C0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature Range-40°C to 85°C-40°C to 85°C
Humidity Range5% to 95% RH, non-condensing at 0°C to 55°C5% to 95% RH, non-condensing at 0°C to 55°C
Vibration Resistance20 G during non-operation20 G during non-operation
Shock Resistance1,500 G1,500 G
Operating System RequirementsWindows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10

Mac OS 10.4 or later

Linux 2.6.33 or later
Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10

Mac OS 10.4 or later

Linux 2.6.33 or later
VoltageDC +5VDC +5V
Warranty3-year limited warranty3-year limited warranty
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Dimensions

The Team Group GX1 and GX2 solid state drive have the same dimensions.

You can find the measurements below:

  • Length: 100.0 mm
  • Width: 69.9 mm
  • Thickness: 7.0 mm

Interface

The GX1 and GX2 models both use SATA III 6 Gb/s as the interface.

Capacity Options

When it comes to capacities, the GX2 model has slightly bigger options (128 GB vs. 120 GB, 256 GB vs. 250 GB, 512 GB vs. 500 GB and 1 TB vs. 960 GB) when compared to the GX1 model.

The GX2 is also the only one of the two to offer 2 TB (or something close to it).

You can check out the available capacities for both products below:

Team Group GX1:

  • 120 GB
  • 240 GB
  • 480 GB
  • 960 GB

Team Group GX2:

  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB
  • 512 GB
  • 1 TB
  • 2 TB

ATTO Maximum Sequential Read Speed

When you compare similar capacities, the GX1 and GX2 have the same ATTO maximum sequential reading speeds.

Overall, the 2 TB Team Group GX2 is the fastest out of this group.

You can find the ATTO maximum sequential read speeds below:

  • 120 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 500 MB per second
  • 240 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 500 MB per second
  • 480 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 960 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 128 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 500 MB per second
  • 256 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 500 MB per second
  • 512 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 1 TB Team Group GX2: Up to 530 MB per second
  • 2 TB Team Group GX2: Up to 550 MB per second

ATTO Maximum Sequential Write Speed

The Team Group GX1 and GX2 solid state drives are also identical at ATTO maximum sequential writing when you compare the similar capacities options.

The 2 TB Team Group GX2 is the best overall out of all the capacities for both products at write speeds.

You can find the ATTO maximum sequential write specifications below:

  • 120 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 320 MB per second
  • 240 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 400 MB per second
  • 480 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 430 MB per second
  • 960 GB Team Group GX1: Up to 480 MB per second
  • 128 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 320 MB per second
  • 256 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 400 MB per second
  • 512 GB Team Group GX2: Up to 430 MB per second
  • 1 TB Team Group GX2: Up to 480 MB per second
  • 2 TB Team Group GX2: Up to 500 MB per second

Endurance

Endurance for these Team Group SATA III Internal Solid State Drives is measured as Terabytes Written (or TBW), which measures the amount of data that can be written on an SSD during its expected lifespan.

When comparing similar capacities, the two models have the same TBW.

You can find the endurance specs below:

  • 120 GB Team Group GX1: Less than 100 TBW
  • 240 GB Team Group GX1: Less than 200 TBW
  • 480 GB Team Group GX1: Less than 400 TBW
  • 960 GB Team Group GX1: Less than 800 TBW
  • 128 GB Team Group GX2: Less than 100 TBW
  • 256 GB Team Group GX2: Less than 200 TBW
  • 512 GB Team Group GX2: Less than 400 TBW
  • 1 TB Team Group GX2: Less than 800 TBW
  • 2 TB Team Group GX2: Less than 1600 TBW

Reliability

Reliability for the Team Group SATA III Internal Solid State Drives is measured as Mean Time Between Failures (or MTBF), which stands for the amount of time in between two hardware failures of an SSD.

The GX1 and GX2 have the same MTBF of 1,000,000 hours.

Operation Temperature Range

The two internal storage drives in this comparison guide also have the same operating temperature range at 0°C to 70°C.

Storage Temperature Range

For non-operation, you can store both SSDs within a range of -40°C to 85°C.

Humidity Range

The humidity range for the GX1 and GX2 is from 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing at 0°C to 55°C.

Vibration Resistance

The vibration resistances are also identical for both devices at 20 G during non-operation.

Shock Resistance

When it comes to shock resistance the two SSDs have been rated for 1,500 G.

Operating System Requirements

The GX1 and GX2 are compatible with the following operating system requirements:

  • Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10
  • Mac OS 10.4 or later
  • Linux 2.6.33 or later

Voltage

The two SSDs in this versus show down uses a voltage of DC +5V.

Warranty

The Team Group GX1 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal Solid State Drive and Team Group GX2 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal Solid State Drive each comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

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