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.
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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
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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 T710 | SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T1X0M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 512GB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 4TB | 8TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Seq Read | 2,500 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 |
| Dram Cache | - | true | true | true | false | true |
| Endurance | - | 2400 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4000 TBW | 2400 TBW | 4800 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 | 61.9 | 68.5 |
| Samsung 9100 PRO Compare | 99.2 | 99.8 | 99.7 | 92.5 | 85.9 | 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 T710 Compare | 99.1 | 99.1 | 85.6 | 92.5 | 85.9 | 77.5 | 10.6 |
| SanDisk WD_BLACK WDS800T1X0M Compare | 99.1 | 99.3 | 97.5 | 98 | 80.7 | 45.1 | 3.1 |
Usage Scores
- Overall47.3
- Budget74.4
- Gaming38
- Laptop49.6
- Console18.1
- Portable11.2
- Workstation45.2
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