Crucial P310 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
What Buyers Say
Crucial P310 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
The Crucial P310 2TB SSD is highly praised for its exceptional speed, compact 2230 size, and generous capacity, making it a popular upgrade for Steam Deck and other handheld devices. Users report read/write speeds that often exceed advertised specs, with many noting significant improvements over stock drives. A few concerns were raised about thermal throttling under heavy loads, with one user recommending a heatsink, and another noting the drive hit 86°C. Overall, the drive is seen as a reliable, high-performance option with a good warranty, though some users suggest additional cooling for sustained workloads.
Pros
- Exceptional read/write speeds
- Compact 2230 size
- Large 2TB capacity
- Easy Steam Deck installation
- Reliable brand
Cons
- Thermal throttling under heavy load
- Runs hot (86°C)
- Heatsink not included
- Gen3 interface limits speed
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
The WD Black SN8100 is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing Gen5 speeds, with users reporting double the performance of previous Gen4 drives and boot times of just a few seconds. Reviewers highlight excellent heat management, easy installation, and reliability, though many note the high price as a significant drawback. Overall, it's seen as a top-tier upgrade for those with compatible hardware and budget.
Pros
- Blazing Gen5 speeds
- Excellent heat management
- Easy installation
- Reliable performance
- Great for gaming
Cons
- High price
- Requires Gen5 motherboard
- Pricey for many
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial P310 | SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 5★ |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | QLC | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | — |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 5 |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Crucial P310 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong random (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong speed (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (79th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong speed (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong random (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong endurance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Crucial P310 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
SanDisk WD_BLACK SN8100 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 15 specs.
