Crucial 1TB SSD PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2
The 1TB M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe drive hits 2400 MB/s reads and 1800 MB/s writes, backed by a 300 TBW endurance rating and a 5-year warranty. Its DRAM-less TLC design keeps costs low, and the included SSD management software covers optimization, security, and firmware updates. Best for budget-conscious desktop builders upgrading from SATA drives who want NVMe speed without paying a premium.
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Обзор
The 30-Second Version
A cheap, reliable way to breathe life into an old laptop. Just don't pay premium prices for budget performance.
Pros & Cons
Плюсы
- Cheap enough to throw in any old laptop 77th
- 5-year warranty is generous for a budget drive 75th
- TLC NAND instead of slower QLC
- Easy drop-in upgrade for SATA-based systems
Минусы
- No DRAM cache, so sustained writes get sluggish
- PCIe 3.0 speeds feel dated in 2024
- Portable score of 16.5 is rough for external use
- Price varies wildly by region
Мнение владельцев
The Word on the Street
Факты
Performance
The sequential numbers are fine for PCIe 3.0, but the random performance sits at 62nd percentile, which is about average. What surprised us is how well it holds up for a DRAM-less design. The endurance rating of 300 TBW puts it at 75th percentile, which is solid for a budget drive. Just don't expect it to keep pace with PCIe 4.0 drives like the MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO when you're moving huge files around.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Drive
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Form Factor | M.2 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 3 |
| External | No |
Performance
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | 2400 |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | 1800 |
Hardware
| NAND | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | No |
Reliability
| Endurance (TBW) | 300 |
| MTBF (hours) | 1500000 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
vs Competition
The Samsung 990 EVO and Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 both offer better random performance and newer controllers, but they cost more. The Lexar NM790 is a stronger pick if you can find it at a similar price, with better endurance and faster sequential speeds. The MSI SPATIUM M480 PRO is in a completely different league with PCIe 4.0, but you'll pay for it. For pure budget builds, the P2 still makes sense if the price is right.
| Spec | Crucial 1TB SSD | Samsung 9100 PRO | Western Digital Black SN850X | Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 | Micron T710 CT4000T710SSD5 | SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 8TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 2,400 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 7,300 MB/s | 14,800 MB/s | 14,500 MB/s | 14,900 MB/s |
| Nand Type | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC | TLC |
| Dram Cache | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Endurance | 300 TBW | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4000 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4800 TBW |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Товар | Speed | Random | Feature | Capacity | Endurance | Отзывы пользователей | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial 1TB SSD | 54.2 | 61.7 | 53.7 | 55.4 | 75.1 | 77.4 | 52.7 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99.2 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 92.6 | 86 | 99.6 | 5.1 |
| Western Digital Black SN850X Compare | 89 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 92.6 | 88.1 | 95.3 | 10.4 |
| Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SFYR2S/4T0 Compare | 99.5 | 99 | 90.9 | 92.6 | 93.6 | 87.1 | 6.3 |
| Micron T710 CT4000T710SSD5 Compare | 99.1 | 99.2 | 89.4 | 92.6 | 86 | 77.4 | 11.3 |
| SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 Compare | 99.1 | 99.3 | 97.5 | 98.1 | 81 | 44.6 | 3.2 |
Цена
Value & Pricing
At 70 GBP in the UK, this is a no-brainer for a budget build. But at 190-200 USD or 317-328 EUR, you're getting fleeced. Check local pricing before you buy, because this drive is only worth it when it's actually cheap.
Подробнее
Overview
The Crucial P2 is the budget NVMe drive you grab when you just need something faster than a hard drive without thinking too hard. It's not going to win any speed contests, but at 2400 MB/s read and 1800 MB/s write, it'll make an old laptop feel brand new. The one thing to know: this is a DRAM-less TLC drive, so it's fine for everyday use but not built for heavy sustained workloads.
Common Questions
Q: Does this drive have a DRAM cache?
Nope, it's DRAM-less. That's why it's cheap. For everyday booting and app loading you won't notice much, but sustained writes will slow down more than a cached drive.
Q: Is this TLC or QLC NAND?
The one we tested and most early units are TLC, which is the better option. Crucial has reserved the right to switch to QLC later, so if you care about endurance, buy from a retailer with good return policies and check the drive when it arrives.
Q: Will this work in my laptop?
If your laptop has an M.2 slot that supports NVMe, yes. If it only supports SATA M.2, this won't work. Check your laptop's spec sheet before buying.
Who Should Skip This
If you're building a new gaming rig or doing video editing, this isn't your drive. Go grab a PCIe 4.0 drive like the Lexar NM790 or Samsung 990 EVO instead. The P2 is for breathing life into old machines, not pushing new ones.
Verdict
Buy it if you find it under 80 USD or 70 GBP and you're upgrading an older system. Skip it if you're building a new PC or need a drive for heavy video editing or large file transfers. The P2 is a fine budget stopgap, not a long-term performance solution.
Usage Scores
- Общая оценка65.6
- Budget85.1
- Игры61.5
- Laptop69.8
- Console31.1
- Portable15.9
- Workstation58.8
