Crucial T705 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
92 Overall Score
vs
Samsung 1TB SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Samsung
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Crucial T705 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
92 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The Crucial T705 Gen5 SSD is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional speed, with users noting significant performance gains over previous drives. It is considered a top-tier choice for enthusiasts and professionals, though some mention the heatsink removal process can be tricky. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking top performance.
Pros
- Exceptional speed
- Easy installation
- Effective cooling
- High capacity options
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Heatsink removal difficult
- Heatsink option pricey
Speed 7
Installation 3
Cooling 3
Heatsink removal 2
Value for money 2
Compatibility 2
Samsung 1TB SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Crucial T705 | Samsung 1TB SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | External |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 5★ | — |
| External | ✗ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC★ | — |
| DRAM Cache | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Reliability | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Crucial T705 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong speed (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
Samsung 1TB SSD USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average feature (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T705
Scores 92 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 15 specs.