Crucial P310 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 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
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
This SSD is praised for its exceptional durability and high endurance, with a 5-year warranty and Rescue Services adding peace of mind. Users highlight its blazing-fast sequential read and write speeds, which are ideal for gaming and heavy workloads. The support for DirectStorage is a plus for modern gaming setups. However, some users note that compatibility with all computers may not be guaranteed, so checking system requirements is advised.
Pros
- 5-year warranty
- Rescue Services included
- High endurance (5,050TBW)
- Fast sequential read/write
- DirectStorage support
Cons
- Compatibility not guaranteed
- May not fit all computers
Scores
Specifications
| Crucial P310 | Seagate FireCuda 530R | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | ||
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | QLC | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✗ | ✗ |
| Controller | — | E18 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| 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 capacity (79th percentile)
- Below average feature (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average affordability (31st percentile)
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong endurance (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong speed (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong capacity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Crucial P310 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2230
Seagate FireCuda 530R 4TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.
