Seagate FireCuda 530R 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
Seagate
68 Overall Score
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Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
Crucial
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Seagate FireCuda 530R 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
No customer feedback yet
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
88 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Crucial T500 2TB SSD is highly praised for its fast performance and good value, with users noting it rivals more expensive drives. Installation is straightforward, though some mention the lack of a screw and potential fit issues with heatsinks in compact devices. A few users experienced minor software glitches after cloning, but overall satisfaction remains high.
Pros
- Fast read/write speeds
- Good value for money
- Easy installation
- Reliable brand
- Large storage capacity
Cons
- No screw included
- Potential fit issues with heatsinks
- Software glitches after cloning
Performance 5
Value for money 3
Installation 4
Reliability 2
Compatibility 2
Accessories 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Seagate FireCuda 530R | Crucial T500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 | 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) | No data | |
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | No data | |
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | — | TLC★ |
| DRAM Cache | ✓ | ✓ |
| Controller | Seagate validated E18 controller | Phison E25 |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | ||
| Warranty (years) | — | 5★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Seagate FireCuda 530R 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2
- Strong endurance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong random (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong speed (67th percentile)
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong random (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong speed (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Seagate FireCuda 530R 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.20.141score per dollar
vs
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 22800.264score per dollar
Crucial T500 2TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Crucial T500
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 17 specs.
