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DATO DP330 512GB PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
The DATO DP330 delivers PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe speeds up to 2500 MB/s read and 1700 MB/s write in a compact M.2 2230 form factor, ideal for tight spaces. Its low power consumption and quiet operation suit handhelds like the Steam Deck, while the 5-year warranty adds long-term confidence. Best for budget-conscious buyers upgrading laptops, mini PCs, or gaming handhelds needing reliable, fast storage without premium pricing.
Capacity 512GB
Form Factor M.2 2230
Interface PCIe 3.0 x4
Read Speed 2,500 MB/s
47 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong affordability (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average feature (15th percentile)
- Below average capacity (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 512 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 2500 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 1700 |
Reliability
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
vs Competition
| Spec | DATO DP330 | Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital Black SN850X | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 | Crucial T700 | Seagate FireCuda 530R ZP4000GM3A073 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 512GB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 2TB | 4TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 2,500 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 12,400 MB/s | 7,400 MB/s |
| Nand Type | - | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | - | true | true | true | true | false |
| Endurance | - | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4000 TBW | 1200 TBW | 5050 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DATO DP330 | 54.7 | 61.8 | 14.8 | 34.7 | 57.3 | 61.8 | 68.5 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99.2 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 92.5 | 85.8 | 99.6 | 5.3 |
| Western Digital Black SN850X Compare | 89 | 95.7 | 89.3 | 92.5 | 88 | 95.3 | 9.5 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 Compare | 99.5 | 99 | 90.9 | 92.5 | 93.5 | 87.1 | 6.5 |
| Crucial T700 Compare | 96.6 | 97.6 | 97.5 | 78.4 | 82.8 | 77.4 | 22 |
| Seagate FireCuda 530R ZP4000GM3A073 Compare | 92.8 | 96.8 | 78.4 | 92.5 | 95.6 | 77.4 | 6.9 |
Usage Scores
- Overall47.2
- Budget74.3
- Gaming37.9
- Laptop49.5
- Console18.1
- Portable11.2
- Workstation45.2
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