Just like those headline acts, however, there is no shortage of different solid-state options to choose from.

That said, it doesnt have an integrated heatsink variant like a lot of its rivals.

Performance

As youd expect for an M.2 drive, installation in mygaming PCwas a doddle.

The T-Force A440 Lite next to its graphene heatsink sticker

After that, just clip it into your motherboard and youre away.

Tested in CrystalDiskMark I achieved average read speeds of around 7,050MB/s and average write speeds just under 6,200 MB/s.

Initial transfer speeds were strong, although there was a noticeable drop-off through the final 20% or so.

The T-Force A440 Lite SSD installed on a motherboard

Check a couple of notifications on your phone and its already done.

Game loading speeds were again wonderfully fast for everyday use.

Admittedly, the results here were nearly comparable between the TForce A440 and the slower Samsung 980.

A T-Force A440 Lite installed in a gaming PC

Perhaps most notable in my testing was how well the Teamgroup TForce A440 Lite kept its cool under strain.

Either way, theres a clear trend here and once again its an impressive one.

Should you buy the T-Force A440 Lite?

The rear side of the T-Force A440 Lite

This is a snappy solid-state option and a reliable performer.

For more onhow we test SSDs, check out the fullGamesRadar+ Hardware Policy.

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